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This is the place to troubleshoot your Sonos hacks, advanced setups, and third party integrations. Be mindful of your products warranty, and that Sonos staff can't always assist in an official capacity here.

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Era 300 placement for surround

Hello everyone,I would like to have your opinion and your suggestions on the future placement of my Era 300 which I will receive shortly. I...
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Sonos and Mesh network

Hi @Bourney Welcome to the Sonos Community!I believe that system will work with your Sonos without issue, yes.Please note that when you add...
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Two systems on one wifi network, with only one phone controller?

As you perhaps realise, one set of speakers would need to be factory reset and then set up afresh as a ‘new system’ while the other set is t...
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rydeContributor I
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Sonos connect + active subwoofer

Is it possible to use an active subwoofer (not sonos sub) for example Dali e9-f by connecting audio out from a Sonos Connect directly to the line in RCA-s of the subwoofer? I intend to use the subwoofer together with a single Sonos play:5 ( grouped ), until i might expand and combine with old loudspeakers through a new stereo reciever. This way I hope to add the play 5 with the extra boost of bass of a subwoofer, that later I can also use with a classic stereo reciever and loudspeaker. Buying a Sonos sub is not something I want to do because of personal sonoc preferences and beeing strictly bound to sonos. Thanks!

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willhuddlestonContributor I
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Connecting Pro-Ject Juke Box 2 (debut carbon esprit sonos edition) turntable to Sonos

I have just bought this and before I open the box I want to know if it has a built-in amp?  Depending on the answer how can I connect it directly to my PlayBar?  I also own a Play 5 but I want to maintain that on a different floor.  What additional accessories do I need?  I would like to avoid where possible buying additional hardware.

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KED72Contributor I
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Merging Sonos sytems

I have/had a Sonos system in my house, wireless setup, consisting of a Connect, Play 1 and a Play 3.  I just had an AV team do some work to setup a centralized A/V distribution and in the process now have a new WiFi network in the house (the old WiFi domain still exists off the AT&T gateway).  The install has now added six of the new Sonos Amps. These are wired and creat a SonosNet.  I am trying to get the two systems merged. The Sonos website sees all 9 components as being part of my system. If my phone is on the old WiFi, it sees the older components. On the new WiFi, it sees the new. This part I understand. However, all of my added music services, saved playlists and favorites only exist on the old components.  I don’t understand why these settings would not autopropogate when the new components are logged in under the same user information.  I tried connecting the Play 1 to the router to set it up on the new WiFi domain. The app said it was successful but it still doesn’t show

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PMacDiggityContributor II
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Works With Sonos Receiver Sync with Sonos Port

If I get a receiver that’s branded “works with sonos” (I’m looking at the Pioneer Elite VSX-LX504) will audio played through it, with the room correction & subwoofer processing, play in sync with other Sonos devices (Ikea Symonisk, Sonos Beam/One)? Delay correction seems like a feature Sonos should build into their system, but since it’s not I’m looking for other solutions.

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britishwonderingsEnthusiast I
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Wall Mount a Subwooer

Hi I was wondering if anyone has used the Flexson Sub Wall Mount and if so - what is it like? Sounds quality etc. [url=https://www.visions.ca/Catalogue/Category/Details.aspx?categoryId=951&productId=23475&sku=FLXSUBB]https://www.visions.ca/Catalogue/Category/Details.aspx?categoryId=951&productId=23475&sku=FLXSUBB[/url] I am having some major house renovations done and I am making my TV setup look as sleek as possible. I don't want to hinder sound quality thought. Thoughts? Cheers Andrew

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DrinkyContributor I
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HDMI ARC over Ethernet (CAT6) to Sonos AMP

This is my setup: 1 - TVs on wall in room. 2 - Ceiling Speakers in the same room 3 - Ceiling speakers are connected to Sonos AMP 4 - Sonos AMP is in an electrical cupboard away from the room (around 20m) 5 - CAT6 cables running from the electrical cupboard to connection points behind the TV I would like to play sound from the TV to the ceiling speakers where, the volume is controlled using the standard TV Remote. Does anyone have experience successfully using HDMI ARC over Ethernet to achieve this? Something like: TV HDMI-ARC Port -> HDMI Cable -> HDMI:CAT 6 Convertor -> CAT 6 Cable -> CAT6:HDMI Convertor ->HDMI Cable ->Sonos AMP. What are the HDMI:CAT 6 convertors called? and what are the best brands to go for? Thanks in advance for any help with this. Drinky

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Ella222Contributor I
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Sonos Play won't recognise the network from my 5G home hub

Hi. I have replaced my home ADSL internet with a 5G hub, which is currently operating off the 4G network here. All my devices have connected without issue (Apple TV, Macbook, Android phone & ipad) except for my Sonos Play:1 speakers. They cannot detect it. Has anyone in Australia been able to defeat this issue? thanks!

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Airgetlam
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Peppino_caContributor I
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update 10.4.2

With latest update alarms do not have My Music option anymore? Wondering why?

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AndreasHennumContributor I
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Feature Request: L-PCM support via the HDMI input for Beam

Seeing as the Beam has an HDMI input, I'd like to request adding support for 5.1ch L-PCM. If you could please add support for this, it would warrant an instant buy for me, as I am among the 20+ million current Nintendo Switch owners, a console which unfortunately only supports surround sound via L-PCM. If other posts on this and other forums are anything to go by, I'm sure adding such a feature would further the demand for the Beam. I hope you'll consider this. Thanks!

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controlav
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Aruld1308Contributor I
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Having more than 32 Sonos Players under one SSID

Im planning to install 35 Sonos Players (3x 5.1, a couple of stereo pair). 1) If I hardwired(CAT-6) all of them to a network switch (Totolink SW24 24 port + Totolink SW16 16port) which is then connected to my router, will I be able to go up to 35 Sonos Players? 2)The Condo Unit is 3 floors, with a router on Floor 1 and Floor 2 (Serves floor 2 and 3). If all the speakers are hardwired as in (1), will I be able to control Floor 3 from Floor 1? Now the two routers have different SSID, but if I change them to the same SSID will that help? 3) Is a Sonos Boost required for the mentioned setup?

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Ken_Griffiths
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BatraDTrending Lyricist I
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Sonos and Unifi gear / VLANs - RSTP update

For the folks running Unifi Gear and Sonos: -- Unifi released an update (currently in RC, should be production soon) that lets you switch the switches back to RSTP [list=1] [*]apply the new switch (v 4.0.55 or higher) and controller versions to your Unifi Gear, [*]move the switches back to using RSTP and [img]https://uploads-eu-west-1.insided.com/sonos-en/attachment/18c6c79d-bffe-4b40-90b1-c425c8d6d835.png[/img] [*]Modify the port settings on the LAN ports that connect to Sonos Gear, - turn off STP.. (Turn off Enable Spanning Tree Protocol)[img]https://uploads-eu-west-1.insided.com/sonos-en/attachment/89ac4449-7f50-4b04-bdc8-60e2b095314a.png[/img] [/list] I've been running this setup in our home for a few weeks now and finally all my LAN gear can get DHCP in under 5 seconds (earlier it was o ver 45 seconds with STP) hope it helps

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Hacking the Sonos Ikea Symfonisk Into a High Quality Speaker Amp

https://makezine.com/2019/08/16/hacking-the-sonos-ikea-symfonisk-into-a-high-quality-speaker-amp/ Pretty cool!

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MrMookie123
MrMookie123Avid Contributor I
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New Modem/Router With Boost

OK.. If this question has been answered before I apologize, and if you can point me to a link. After fighting and fighting with Comcast about my download speed to my Netgear Router 55MBPS, when I was paying for 150 Down, I finally bit the big one and went back to their CISCO router, Well Whatta you know 156MBPS down, Funny how that works. Anyway my issue is that I have a Boost, not sure if I should be plugging one of my 12 Sonos speakers directly into the new router first, then restarted them all, then putting the boost into the router. Things are playing but not all at the same time, dropouts etc. Just think I need to do a little something more here. I thank you for reading and for any advice you might offer. Scott.

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randparisContributor I
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API update for Sonos version 10.3 API

Hi: The blog post for [url=https://developer.sonos.com/release-notes/sonos-version-10-3-api-update/]Sonos version 10.3 API update[/url] Posted on July 16, 2019 suggests that the [code][url=https://developer.sonos.com/reference/control-api/audioclip/]audioClip[/url][/code] namespace —will work on the upcoming SYMFONISK table lamp with WiFi speaker and SYMFONISK WiFi bookshelf speaker. When we call the endpoint it does not return the audioclip capability for these speakers and when we try and send an audioclip to it it returns: An error occurred, there were no speakers with the custom sound capability in this group Thanks

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AdibouContributor I
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Turntable line in only plays on my left PLAY:5 Gen.2 paired in stereo

Hello there Sonos Community, I'm encountering an issue with my PLAY:5 Gen.2 which is paired in stereo. Here's my setup: [list] [*]Left PLAY:5 lined in to a pre-amped turntable (RCA to RCA to 3.5mm) [*]Right Play:5 lined in to my TV (3.5 to 3.5mm cable) [/list] Autoplay turned on with Level 5. Here's the situation: [list] [*] when I turn the TV on, both speakers play flawlessly. Touch controls on each speaker work . [*]when I turn the turntable on, only the [u]left[/u] PLAY:5 plays. Touch controls on each speaker work. [/list] What I've tried: [list] [*]swapping the line ins (connecting the turntable to the [u]right[/u] PLAY:5) [*]-> sound still only come from the [u]left[/u] PLAY:5 [/list] [list] [*]changing the RCA to 3.5mm cable [*]-> no effect [/list] This is mildly annoying. Anyone experienced this before? Is there a fix I haven't found? Many thanks! (If there is a community manager coming this way, diagnostic # 200351441).

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bmcd124Contributor I
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Multiple optical audio out with Sonos

I would like to play the sound from my TV (LG OLED) through my Sonos playbase and a digital headphone simulataneously. I have a toslink splitter which the sonos intermittently appears to recognise, but no sound output occurs. Any suggestions?

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Steven_91Contributor I
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Music Library Setup via NAS ... cannot figure out path name for Sonos

I attached a drive to a Linksys NSLU2 NAS device. I configured my mac to mount to it, then configured iTunes to move its library to it (using all the great resources from the web). After the overnight copy I thought I was good to go. My problem is in Sonos. I am using my ipad and trying to tell Sonos to use my music library (since “on this ipad” no longer works) but for the life of me I cannot figure out the pathname! No matter what I try the “next” box on the sonos setup page stays gray ... I can’t even get it to try (as I guess). Anyone have any ideas?

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IronJamieContributor I
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Large Sonos and Unifi network performance problems.

I have a large home with a mix of: Play 1, Play 3, Play 5, Connect, ConnectAmps, Subs and a Soundbar across nine zones. I also have a Unifi network comprised of 7 access points, two switches, and a firewall. My logical network topology includes multiple VLANs, SSIDs, and IP subnets. It's taken a lot of work to get things rolling with IGMP proxying, tweaking firewall rules, and routing. However, I have it mostly working. My main issue now is with somewhat frequent dropouts. I live out in the country and there is practically zero competition for air time in the 802.11 space. Sorry for the eye chart, but here's what my matrix looks like: [img]https://uploads-eu-west-1.insided.com/sonos-en/attachment/b7ca0509-a5e6-4e12-9121-aa6c60dbbbca.png[/img] My questions: [list=1] [*]The second row down (the first red square) is a ConnectAmp that is plugged directly into my root switch. Why is it red? The connection is hardwired. [*]With 7 APs, my wifi coverage is ridiculously good. Is there a way

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Francis_2Contributor I
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STP being blocked by Unmanaged switches

Hi everyone. I have had ongoing issues with my Sonos devices. Every month or so, my LAN ports are all taken out for a few minutes before fixing themselves. I have been using this great community and found it could have been a broadcast storm causing the issues. I have turned off wifi on one of my players and so far so good. I'll have to wait and see if it works in the long term, but I feel confident. Part of the issue, I think, is I have had two switches between two players. They are unmanaged very simple D-Link GO-SW-5G switches. I checked with D-Link who have told me they would block STP BDPU packets. I then looked at TP-Link SG105 switches and TP-Link told me they would also block STP BDPU packets. I did read that most switches would pass through these packets. So if looking for a switch that would pass all packets through, what should I look for? Or any models you could recommend? Thank you in advance.

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marnicContributor I
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sonos koppelen aan tv box via optische kabel

de opzet is een smart tv van philips , soundbar van Sonos en de tv-box van telenet. Moet de optische kabel van mij sonos soundbar gekoppeld worden aan de tv of aan de tv box telenet ? Ik heb de afstandsbediening van telenet al gekoppeld aan sonos, dus ik kan geluid van sonos bedienen (optische kabel is nu aangesloten aan tv box) maar weet niet of dit correct is. ( tv geeft telkens bij het veranderen van volume de melding dat de luidsprekers van de tv zijn uitgeschakeld ) marnic

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AnaRodContributor I
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Outdoor Karaoke Setup

Alright I have 4 Sonos Amp. I have 2 Amps for my outdoor TV. One of my amps is being used as my surround sound. My family and friends love to sing karaoke and we just look for the karaoke version on YouTube through our Apple TV. I just bought a Yamaha AG06 3 channel mixer, BLX88 Shure Wireless Microphone Receiver with 2 Wireless SM58. I am planning on connecting the mixer to the line in option to the amp connected to my TV through HDMI ARC. And I would like to know if this set-up will work. Also are there going to be an issues? If there is, is there anything I can do to fix it. I'm trying to avoid have a huge PA system. I have my Sonos Amp connected to Polk Atrium 6. I'm making everything look very simple. I hate dealing with issues, not a very good when it comes to tech. I have a family member do all the install. And I currently like the setup we have it's amazing for movies and music now we want to add the karaoke completely the setup.

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brulaterContributor I
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Gigaspire Blast 803.11ax router not able to connect

I'm using a gigaspire blast router (with 5G radio turned off) to connect to fiber Internet. Previously using Asus RT-66U to connect a One and a Play:1 successfully. Now cannot connect wirelessly OR wired to either. Pixel 3 app gives "Speaker not found". Appreciate suggestions

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Mike CaContributor II
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Beta Tester for New Hardware

What is the best way to be a beta tester for new hardware that sonos is considering for release. My friend has been a beta tester for the beam and playbar. Thoughts?

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Kumar
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Best way to make stable groups

After years of resistance, I now have a TV in the patio dedicated to music videos, to be played there and streamed to other Sonos zones indoors. I am seeing the group break up often, even where all the concerned Sonos units have solid green signal strengths back to Boost. Line is set to uncompressed; both compressed and the choosing the Airplay device trick does not seem to work; the latter does not fix the lip sync problem caused by the former. The TV is connected to a Connect in the patio, which is used to initiate a group with the 2 other zones indoors, which are also closer to the Boost than the patio Connect. Often, and usually when I choose to change the video being played, these two drop while remaining as a group, leaving the patio Connect playing on its own. When I add the Connect back to these groups, play resumes on all three zones, and, I suspect, in a more stable manner. Any ideas as to solutions? If I wanted to wire an ethernet cable from the Patio to the router what

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networkingredwoodContributor I
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Sonos Device keeps dropping off the Network, and insufficient network speed to maintain playback.

We have Sonos in our workplace. We have 4 connects wired to an amp feeding multiple speakers. We have 6 Play:1's, and 3 boosts. We have taken all devices off the wired network and only have the Boosts wired with everything on Sonosnet. The noise level is terrible but we have gotten things stabilized minus a connect which is 3 feet away from a boost. It keeps dropping off completely, or saying list connection to Apple or spotify or whatever. Or it will state there is insufficient network speed to maintain playback. We have a 200 MB DIA circuit. The boosts are plugged into cisco switches with the Guard turned off on the 3 ports. This is becoming a job to maintain music playing at our workplace and a constant area of irritation. The device with the most problems is below. [code]contents of /proc/ath_rincon/status Debug info for INFRA mode at 81332 Mode: INFRA (sonosnet) Operating on channel 2437 Home channel is 2437 RF Chains: RX:3 TX:3 RF Chainmask: RX:0x07 TX:0x07 Max Spatial S

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