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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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MattJ2210Contributor I
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Adding an Amp to the existing set up.

I have a playbar connected to my Samsung tv using an optical cable, I have since paired a sup wirelessly to the playBar and I use the tv remote to control the volume of the playbar and sub. I have just added 2x architectural ceiling speakers to the same room and connected them to the amp. I went through the setup process but it kept kicking me out the app on my iOS device. I managed to get it visible on the app and manually grouped the amp to the already grouped playbar and sub. The issue I’m having is that the amp will leave the group if the tv is off for a period of time, so I go on the app and add it to the group again, secondly if I change the volume on using the tv remote it only controls the playbar and sub and does not alter the ceiling speakers.I tried connecting the amp to the HDMI port but that made the playbar stop being controlled by the tv remote and didn’t seem to be any better. is there a better way to connect all these components? The amp is located within a cabinet bes

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6 months ago
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bjl57Contributor I
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recent mesh install now disconnects Sonos

i recently installed a mesh tp-link to my home network. I have connected the  sonos boost ,playbar, one, one sl to the new mesh wifi network. It works fine for a few days then most all sonos products drop off and only the playbar remains.  I’ve gone through re setting up to the new mesh network at least 5 times , it all woks for bit then drops off products over time.  Any help appreciated, should I disconnect boost? and just use the new tp-link is that the cause of the sporadic dropping of products ?  

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Ken_Griffiths
6 months ago
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rudi rContributor II
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How to play on 2 Sonos Play:5 with external input

I have 2 SONOS Play:5 speakers and want to play music from an external input. I am not connected to WIFI or router so I have 1 speaker playing external input but how can I transmit the audio also to the second speaker ? Can I do this by connecting 2nd speaker with 1st one by using network cable (and still ignore connecting to WIFI or router) ?  If 1. is not possible then I can add the speakers to the WIFI but it is a bit annoying if I am back home that I need to configure them back in my home WIFI. Are the speakers capable in remembering two different WIFI networks ? How do I manage this ?Thanks for feedback. Rudi

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106rallye
6 months ago
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FairFaithContributor I
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Add a sonos sub mini to a setup with a sub gen3

Hi,Simple question, i am wondering if i can add a sonos sub mini to a setup with a sonos sub gen3 before i buy it.It is to give a boost at the rear of my room without getting a second sub gen3.Thank you guysPhilippe

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106rallye
3 months ago
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Brian933Contributor I
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Sonos Compatibile with Google Nest mesh system?

Hi, I have a Sonos ARC and love it. I have a detached garage and the Wifi signal is erratic at best, even though I have a 1400 sq ft one-story bungalow. I purchased a Google Nest mesh system for my old house (3 floors) before I had the ARC and haven’t been able to figure out how to connect the Sonos and Nest networks. I have AT&T internet and a standard AT&T router. I’ve researched this quite a bit and can’t find any definitive information on how to set up the network(s). I’m not highly technical when it comes to networks but generally comfortable with the basics. Also, I don’t use voice assistants at all. My need is strictly music (Pandora and iTunes) and running my Samsung Smart TV sound through the ARC. Thanks in advance for any info and/or advice. 

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4 months ago
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DogdadHeadliner I
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Netgear Nighthawk router Smart Connect option.

 Curious if you use a Netgear Nighthawk router, do you use and have the Smart Connect option turned on? 

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6 months ago
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MSL92Contributor I
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Trouble Connecting to Verizon Fios Router?

I was in chat with Sonos today trying to trouble shoot my loss of connection of S2 app.  I had 2 systems running, S1 app for older products and Sonos (S2) app for newer.  S1 is connected via hard wire.  S2 was not.  S2 stopped working.  Rep said Verizon Fios router blocks Sonos and that I would need to hardwire a sonos product to the router.  Does anyone else have Fios and have connection issues?  Would love to hear before I spend more hours with another company.  Thanks 

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6 months ago
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quharinhoContributor I
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Sonos, Unifi, VLANs, and RSTP still not working

I started using Ubiquiti Unifi Network Products (1xRouter, 1xSwitch, 2xAccess Points) in my Environment for Security reasons the Sonos Products were moved to a separate VLAN (IoT), since then I have problems controlling the Equipment.My Sonos system is working well and reliably in a VLAN (IoT) when the Controller (Android or Windows) is one the same LAN (IoT).When I move my controller devices to the Main LAN, then for the most of the time the Sonos cannot be controlled from the main LAN via Android or Windows. It works one some devices and not on others.At the moment I am controling the speakers with temporarily moving to IOT network to control SONOS, but that will get old quick. I shouldn’t have to redo my entire firewall config, and risk security, just to make these devices work. There are some strange Problems when the controller is on the Main LAN, see below:It works on:-Android OnePlus 10 device (latest versions of Android and Controller App)It does NOT work on:-Android Google Pix

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Smilja
6 months ago
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mwm55755Contributor I
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Can you connect PC + HD Fury Arcan + Sonos Beam no TV

Not sure of this has been asked already.My set up Sonos Beam Gen 2, Sub Gen 3 and pair of One SLPC Windows 11 - Ultrawide monitor. I want to connect my RTX 3090 GPU HDMI to HD Fury Arcana HDMI 2.1 HDMI-in and the Sonos Beam Gen 2 to EARC-out, but not connect the other HDMI-out to any display as I will be using the display port from my GPU connected directly to an ultra wide monitor. Will the sonos beam work in this set up without a display by using a Nvidia control panel to select HDMI audio only My goal is to be able to play games in Dolby Atmos with Dolby Access software from the Microsoft Store. 

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Airgetlam
6 months ago
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JblasherContributor I
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Sonos Port connection to turntable

I currently am using my Sonos Port to stream music.  Connection is rca cables from Line Out jacks on the PORT to preamp into the Tuner input jacks.  When I need to stream music I set my preamp to TUNER and use the Sonos 2 app and select my service (Pandora) from the opening list of options.   I have a Planer 2 turntable without a preamp and was hoping to simply use the Sonos Port Line In jacks for the turn table but that does not work.  If I connect the turn table directly to my preamp first, as suggested by Sonos staff,  I have to switch the output to TURN TABLE on my preamp, which effectively bypasses the Sonos Port functionality.  This seems like a death spiral to me.  Can anyone help?

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6 months ago
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CharlieB2806Contributor I
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Setting up Sonos 1 in Uni

Hello all, I have a Sonos one, and I am having trouble connecting it to the wifi here at uni. I have registered the MAC of the Sonos on the required  uni wifi website, however every time I try and connect the speaker to the wifi through accessory setup on my iPhone on the Sonos app, it tells me an error has occurred, and nothing I seem to do changes this. if anyone has encountered this before or knows a solution please let me knowCheers.

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Airgetlam
5 months ago
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remydrmContributor I
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Connecting: ARC and AMP (w/ 4 in-ceiling rear speakers)

Need some clarity. Setting up a new TV and Sonos system. ARC soundbar + AMP driving 4 in-ceiling speakers (setup as pairs of L/R rears)How do I connect these without a router? The ARC is going to the eHDMI input on the TV. How do I connect the AMP? Can that go to the Optical input on the TV using the Sonos HDMI to Optical converter?

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Airgetlam
6 months ago
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djcooleyContributor I
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HDMI over ethernet with ARC support

Can anyone recommend a good HDMI Arc over Ethernet extender?I want to go from the TV to the Sonos Amp via Ethernet and have it work well. It looks like alot of the HDMI extenders don’t support ARC.

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Corry P
6 months ago
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WiFiKiwiContributor I
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Sonos connected to separate wired and wireless networks - support won't help hung up on me

I have 5 Sonos devices, AMP, 2xPlay3, Playbar & Sub that all are on Sonosnet via a Boost. The boost is the only Sonos device connected to my wired managed switch (Juniper EX2200). All Sonos devices have static IP’s (reserved in DHCP).The switch has several VLANS but runs in L2 mode. These are the relevant ones for connectivity;192.168.1.x/24 - Wired Network192.168.4.x/24 - Wireless NetworkI have several other networks configured on my OPNsense firewall that connects to the switch. It acts as the router for the network and has a plugin to allow multicast called UDP broadcast relay. This currently bridges multicast on ports 1900, 5353 and 6969 and IPs 239.255.255.250 & 224.0.0.251Firewall rules:Allow UDP on 6969 from Wifi to Sonos IPs and vice versa, also from Sonos IPs to 255.255.255.255Allow UDP SSDP/1900 from Sonos IPs to anywhere, also anywhere to 239.255.255.250Allow UDP mDNS/5353 from Sonos IPs to 224.0.0.251, also Wifi to 224.0.0.251Allow UDP SSDP/1900 from both Wifi and W

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1 month ago
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djm techContributor I
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Sonos Outputting a Signal 2 Minutes After Mute/Stop

Working with a large system consisting of 16 x Sonos Ports feeding a Symetrix Audio System with automatic signal sensing, whereby the Symetrix switches over to Sonos when it detects a signal coming out of the phono output. Has worked perfectly fine for the last 18 months then started playing up around the end of September.Managed to properly troubleshoot today and worked out that the Sonos is outputting a momentary signal exactly two minutes after the Port is paused/stopped but I’m also suspicious that it’s sending out this same signal at other random times as the client has reported the Symetrix switching sporadically for the last 5 weeks. Have a feeling this is down to the Idle/Eco mode  that was advertised as being rolled out on all Sonos products in 2022 but just wondering why it outputs a signal when going into idle mode and if there’s any way around this?From other posts I’m led to believe that it isn’t possible to disable Idle Mode so wondering how I’m going to fix this without

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6 months ago
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JwindContributor I
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CXA 81 to Sonos?

Hi all.  I’m moving into a new home and id like to keep my existing setup (turntable to preamp to CXA81) and add a sonos system to it.  My thought was adding a Sonos amp connected to the preamp out of the CXA81.  That would theoretically allow me to play my existing system as is or purchase sonos speakers to stream throughout my house.  Am I correct here?  Thanks in advance.

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7 months ago
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LinardContributor I
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How to connect to BGW210 ATT router

I am having issue connecting my Sonos One to my new router wifi. Anyone can share how to fix the issue?

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Ken_Griffiths
7 months ago
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JacomanuContributor I
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dolby atmos non funziona

Salve, ho un oled Lg serie C con porta Hdmi Earc,collegato alla soundbar Beam 2 piu 2 sonos one sl se guardo ad esempio netflix compare il logo dolby Vision e dolby Atmos ma nell’app sonos S2 mi dice che sta trasmettendo in Dolby Multi chanel 5.1 perche???grazie

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7 months ago
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mkindnessContributor II
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Upgrade to S2 App WITHOUT Permission

Dear Sonos, I have just spent an entire day downgrading all my speakers back to the S1 App because one of my son’s friends attempted to play music with the S2 App. How can you allow someone to upgrade my entire system WITHOUT my permission and render it completely 🤬 useless??!!!!!

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106rallye
7 months ago
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t999Trending Lyricist I
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Ethernet downlink question

Hi,I have a sonos S1 system using a bridge and Sonosnet.In my kitchen I have a Hive heating box plugged into the ethernet on my Sonos Play 5 using the network bridging facility.Will this continue to work if I move away from Sonosnet and use WIFI instead? Thanks!

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buzz
7 months ago
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DrEHFContributor I
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Sub "disappears" after being connecting to a room

I have a large Sonos S2 installation (22 Amps, several beams, arc, etc).  I have an original Sub that was part of a room that has an Arc, and two Ones for LS and RS. It has worked flawlessly for a long time.  I recently bought a Sub Mini, and used it to replace the Sub.  I’ve been trying to connect the (original) Sub to a different room comprised of two Amps (one for the front speakers, and one for the surrounds).  I’ve gotten it to connect, but then it seems to disappear from the system.  (ie the room shows up as (LS+RS+?) in the System list and the Sub no longer shows up in “About my system”.   If I then power cycle the Sub, it still doesn’t show up. I’ve then done a factory reset on the Sub, and added it back to my system, but again it disappears after being connected to the room. I should perhaps add that It is hit or miss on adding the Sub to the room (I think what’s happening is it gets added, but immediately disappears). Everything appears to be running the latest and greatest s

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ratty
7 months ago
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John160Avid Contributor I
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How to get iTunes playlists to show in Music Library on NAS

Hi,  I use Synology Drive to mirror my MacBook music folder on my NAS - this folder includes both /iTunes Media/Music where all my music is stored and Previous iTunes Libraries/Custom Music Library.musiclibrary (where I think playlists, ratings etc are stored).I can access the music fine through the Sonos app, but the playlists don’t show up. Does anyone have suggestions on how to get them to show up?

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Ken_Griffiths
7 months ago
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rcwollContributor I
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Old Bridge/Connect Amp (S1 only) - can I add a new Sonos Arc (must be S2) in my home?

I have to run S1 to control my old Bridge and Connect: Amp.I want to add a Sonos Arc for my TV, which must run on S2.I tried to set this up on my phone but could not.What am I missing? Why didn’t they just make a remote for the Arc?  Maybe that too retro-old timey but it works and can be set up without a Sonos PhD. 

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buzz
7 months ago
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PaulodinhoContributor I
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connect play 5 gen 2 to LG TV

Hi all! I would like to know how I can connect my play 5 speakers to my new LG TV wirelessly. I am prepared to buy whatever other equipment I need to make this possible but I dont what would be the best option… does anyone know? I could buy a playbar and just use that, but I would like to find a way to get proper stereo and use the speakers I currently own. Line in is not an option due to the room setup. Thanks for the help!

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6 months ago
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NelsonmessageContributor I
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lovesac stealthtech

Does Sonos integrate with Lovesac StealthTech?

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Ken_Griffiths
7 months ago

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