Advanced setups

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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MjjWContributor I
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Move - issues with grouping and playback

Hello.  I’ve got an issue with Move - If I commence playback when all players are grouped together, it will not playback on my Move, but will play on all non Move speakers in the group If I commence playback on the Move, and then add all other players to that group, then all will play the source music as normal The non Move players (three of them) are all on a Sonosnet Boost wired connection.  The Move is on 2G wi-fi (not using an extender) Anyone else having this issue, and an/or any suggestions for a remedy? Matt

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3 years ago
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Asterix_007Contributor I
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Karaoke Setup - Need help please

I'm trying to build a Karaoke system using the following components: Samsung Q70R TV - HDMI (IN), Optical (OUT), HDMI (ARC), Screen Mirroring Sonos Arc & surround setup - Sonos Arc is connected to the Samsung TV via HDMI ARC Yamaha MG06X mixer with RCA Audio Output (Red and white cables) - connected to two professional quality wired microphones Is there any way to get the Analog Audio (Red and White RCA cables) from the mixer into the Samsung Q70R or the Sonos Arc? The TV does not have any input other than HDMI, the traditional analog inputs are missing. This seems to be typical of the new Smart TVs. One option may be to use an Analog Audio (RCA) to HDMI converter. I do not know which one to use.Second problem to solve is how to get and mix the karaoke music and lyrics - these are usually available via an app on the phone or TVHelp much appreciated. Looks like I am not thinking in the right direction here.

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1 year ago
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jackmackContributor I
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Sonos Ray LG Magic Remote

Hi all - I have just bought the Sonos Ray as a soundbar for my 2022 LG OLED 48A16LA tv. Has anybody been able to connect LG’s magic remote to the Sonos Ray? I’ve followed the conventional wisdom of going into the TV’s Universal Control Settings and getting as far as choosing Philips (no Sonos option available) only for the remote not to be recognised when the tv runs the test with the “power” button. Nothing happens when the onscreen “power” button is clicked so it defaults to another test and so on and so on but none of them connect. From the other side, when I use the Sonos phone app Settings/System/Device/Remote Control setup, and I click the Volume Up button as suggested, the Sonos Ray lights up and is being read by the remote however the app tells me it has failed (as soon as I finish pushing the buttons). So the magic remote is communicating with it but it will still not raise nor lower the volume. Any advice is welcome before I fuck the lot of them out the window. Thanks in adva

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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Gary EContributor I
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Major Issue with Wireless and Wired at the same time

I have a number of Sonos amps around the house, with two being connected to different switch ports. My network kept slowing down, dropping out, then coming back on again after a few moments. Basically, my whole network was virtually unusable, and this went on for months. Eventually I traced the issue to the Sonos system on my network. When I unplugged a whole floor in my house from the switch, I miraculously could still see the servers on that floor, be it with an incredibly slow response. WOW. I traced this to the Sonos systems being connected wirelessly and passing my normal network traffic between them. This created 2 separate paths to many devices on my network: 1 via the hard wired switch ports, and 2 via the wireless connection on the Sonos. Who would have thought that Sonos acts as a wireless bridge for my standard network traffic. It seems that this caused to intermittently drive my whole network traffic through a much slower Sonos wireless connection, which I measured at aroun

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5 years ago
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Sarah MarieContributor I
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Can Sonos work with a verizon mobile hotspot jetpack?

I use a verizon mobile hotspot to provide wireless internet in my office, for my ipad, macbook, etc. There is no router, so will I be able to hook up the speakers. I'd like to know before committing to a purchase. I have 2 small rooms I need speakers for.

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3 years ago
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mcexley001Contributor II
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Sonos and SMB/CIFS share on openmediavault

I recently added a NAS to my network running openmediavault. I copied my music library to it and created an SMB/CIFS share for it. The local URL for the share is \\OPENMEDIAVAULT\Music. I tried to open up all possible permissions on it, from the file system to the share itself, but every time I try to add the share in Manage Music Library on the Windows Sonos controller, I get the following message: [b]Sonos was unable to add the music folder[/b] Please check that the path to the folder, and the username and password is needed, are correct. Reason: Access to the shared folder "\\OPENMEDIAVAULT\Music" is denied. [img]8cb5254e-2779-4abe-89a1-880f404f1062.jpg[/img] I'm running OMV version 4.1.19-1 (Arrakis) The kernel is Linux 4.19.0-0.bpo.2-amd64 Has anyone gotten Sonos to work with an openmediavault share in this way? Thanks in advance!

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4 years ago
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mewraContributor I
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Connect AMP analog input delay

Hi. Im looking in to getting an amp for my bookshelf stereo speakers (B&W CM5) and the Connect:AMP looks really interesting to me. Does anyone know if there would be a delay playing the sound from the line in directly to the speakers? I know that if I want to have the sound distributed to other sonos speakers via network there will be a delay but can I choose to only play the sound on the connected speaker directly? If this works, I could use my CM5 speakers as computer speakers for gaming and so on with no delay, and if I want, also use them in my multi room setup together with my Sonos play 1 (with the usual delay). Correct? Appreciate any answers, I would really want this to work :)

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mewra
5 years ago
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thebobbydigitalAvid Contributor I
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7 Sonos clients, 5 hard-wired. Should I disable SonosNet in favor of WiFi?

I have 7 sonos clients in our house with an Eero WiFi system. I have good WiFi coverage everywhere. 5 of the clients are hard-wired via Ethernet, with 2 remaining ones needing to connect wirelessly. My understanding is that because I have at least one sonos client plugged into Ethernet, I have a BOOST setup, with the hardwired clients created a SonosNET network in parallel to my existing main WiFi network. I feel like SonosNet is unnecessary and to just eliminate wireless interference, I’m thinking of disabling it. However, I have some questions. If I switch my setup to regular WiFi instead of SonosNet, will my existing 5 hardwired clients still use the hard wire, and only the 2 remaining units connecting to WiFi? Anything I’m missing?

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jgatie
5 years ago
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jmcnally72Contributor I
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Problems connecting to Sonos - just installed FiOS Network Extenders

I have the G1100 Verizon FiOS Gateway router as my main router and just add two Extenders that clone my wireless through coax one in my basement and one on the top floor (the main router is on the main). I'm having trouble with some devices not connecting at times saying there's no Sonos on my Network. I have one ssid for both the 2.4 and 5ghz channels and the router and extenders are all using discreet wireless channels for the 2.4. other devices like my laptop works fine but it seems like the phone apps on both iOS and Android are having issues. Anyone come across rhis?

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6 years ago
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julesfContributor II
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Impedance matching speaker selector switch

I want to run 3 pairs of speakers from my Connect Amp (2 pairs are 8 ohm, 1 is 16 ohm), and therefore believe I need to use a speaker selector switch to do this. Does anyone know if this one is suitable? https://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PSPVC4/4-Channel-High-Power-Stereo-Speaker-Selector-Wvolume-Control Thanks!

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Stanley_4
5 years ago
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sydneykmking
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Verizon Jetpack connecting with Sonos?

We have wifi through a Verizon Jetpack, does anyone know how to successfully connect Sonos through the jetpack? It looks like I cannot set the Jetpack to a static IP address, instead it applies a different IP to each device connected. I did not know if there is a way to create the static IP through my laptop and connect Sonos through that? If anyone has successfully connected a Sonos System by using the Verizon Jetpack, I'd appreciate your thoughts/information! (I have a Sonos 1, if that information is relevant).

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4 years ago
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Jeff WContributor I
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Connecting Zone 2 to my Sonos Connect

Hi All, Looking for a little help as my audo guy bailed before finishing my setup. Here is what I got set up and what I am looking to do; sorry it is long. I have a Denon AVR 4520ci. Currently, I have a connect hooked up for my living room 5.1 surround as well as 3 sonos AMPS which control my dining room, game room and backyard speakers (Sonaray SR1 System). The connect is currently hooked up to my Audio in #5 for CD which will play my Apple TV, TV and stream my sonos to living room. The sonos amp with 55W was not enough to power my backyard speakers, so, I ordered a connect to hook up to my zone 2 in hopes that my receivers wattage is enough to power the backyard without an additional AMP as it states it is 190w x 9 channels. My question is, assuming my wattage is enough for the backyard speakers is; how do i connect Zone 2 to the backyard so that the backyard can be grouped to play living room, dining room, game room music as well as music on its own zone? Also, does anyone

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5 years ago
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Stanley_4Maestro
posted in Advanced setups

Updated memory graphic

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Stanley_4
2 years ago
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JimbosliceContributor I
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How do I connect my Sonos Connect Amp and/or Sonos Connect to my Denon AVR-X2100W?

I moved to a new house and I want to use components I have from an old setup to use the 4 in-wall speakers in the family room for surround sound and for music. I need instruction on wiring the Connect Amp or the Connect to the receiver so that I can use the speakers for surround sound and for music. It’s a Denon AVR-X2100W. I have 3 Connect Amps and a Connect from a previous installation and I’m not sure of the best configuration.  

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1 year ago
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zuiko3000Contributor I
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Connecting Amazon Fire TV Cube / Firestick to Sonos Beam Gen 2

Hi all,Before buying the Sonos Beam Gen 2, I would like to know how to connect the Firestick to the soundbar and tv using only one arc hdmi port in the sonos beam. There is no hdmi in / out in the Sonos Beam. Thanks in adavance. David

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1 year ago
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dcgunmanChromatic Producer I
posted in Advanced setups

Sonos Move & Sonos One paired

I purchased the Move the other day when it was on sale for $299. Sonos had a one day sale and offered a saving of $100. I thought it was a reasonable price for the Move. My original plan was to buy 2 more Sonos One or One SL. I already have 3 pairs of Sonos (4 Sonos Play 1 & 2 Sonos One). The Sonos One is paired with Playbase and Sub. The other 2 pairs are used in separate rooms. For those who have the Move already I’m sure the sound is really good? But those who have it paired with a Sonos One or One SL how does it sound in stereo? It would seem like the Move has a bigger sound than the One speaker when it’s used separately? So when paired I would think the Move is louder than the One? Also I’m thinking of the One SL over the Sonos One. I don’t need voice activation when the Move already has it. Plus I turned off voice activation on my Sonos One already. I don’t use it period. 

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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iangilbeyContributor I
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Two different Sonos Networks

Is it possible to setup two different Sonos networks within the same house? The reason for this is so my son can only see and control his Play 1 and not my Play5?

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Stanley_4
6 years ago
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duckoContributor I
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Can sonos work without uPnP?

I've heard online that uPnP isn't a very secure protocol and i was wondering, if i disable it in my network settings, will it break sonos completely?

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ratty
6 years ago
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Michael J BContributor I
posted in Advanced setups

Recess mounting for Arc or Beam soundbar

How much will the sound be impacted if I create a recessed shelf or cavity for the Arc of Beam soundbar under the TV?  The Arc has both side and rear facing speakers so I fear that a small recess in the wall would create a problem.  It looks like the Beam only has side speakers and no rear speakers to it might be better to at least recess partially.  My goal is to either fully recess and use speaker grill fabric to cover the recessed speaker or have it partially recessed so the front on the soundbar is even with the front of the TV, i.e., 2” from the wall.  I have a Samsung “The Frame” TV and want to have a soundbar blend with the wall or the TV as much as possible.

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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cast0rContributor I
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Bluetooth audio adapter or reciever

Hi! Is there any type of Bluetooth product out there that could somehow tap into the Sonos Connect (that I’m using for my turntable) and stream music to my Bluetooth headphones? Some days the family just isn’t into Dad blasting his tunes, if you can believe that. Thanks!

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3 years ago
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Gareth Sean FullerContributor I
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Launch Sonos App from 3rd Party App via URL

Is it possible to launch the Sonos Controller app on Android through a URL? A similar function exists for Spotify and Pandora: - pandora://channel_name - spotify://app/browse Found an old topic which referred to SonoPad app which supported URL links but this is for iOS and obviously not the official Sonos Controller app.

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5 years ago
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gingerkid20Contributor I
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Make my system private

I am a college student and I live with 4 other roommates. I have 3 play 1's, a playbar and a sub. I do not want any of my roommates to have access to my system. Sonos please make it so you have to log into your system when you download the controller!!!! This is extremely frustrating because I have spend a lot of money on these and I do not want them to have access to my speakers.

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Chris
4 years ago
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georgegmarinoContributor I
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Can I adjust the bass on the Sub and Soundbar Separately?

Hey all, I've got a Sonos Playbar mounted on the wall underneath my TV. I've also got a Sonos Sub separately. I was wondering if it's possible to adjust the bass level from the Playbar separately from the Sub. I've even be keen to turn off the Playbars bass entirely, and just have the Sub handling it. Thanks in advance for your assistance!

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4 years ago
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reidmefirstContributor I
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Yet Another pfSense+Unifi+Sonos troubleshooting thread

I'm looking for a little advanced help on getting my Sonos speakers to work on a weird network configuration. I have a pfSense gateway, which runs my unifi wifi controller software on top. My wifi is set up with two networks: a primary network (vlan 4) and a IoT network (vlan 3). I specifically prevent the IoT network from reaching out to the Internet, it is only allowed to reach back to the primary network. So, primary network (VLAN 4) can reach everything with all protocols, and IoT network (vlan 3) can only reach back to VLAN4 on all protocols. I enabled pfSense 'allow ip options' on both interfaces on their main allow flow rules. I have a single unifi AP, which is connected directly to my pfSense gateway (no switches in the path, to aid in troubleshooting). I tried using pfSense IGMP Proxy which doesn't seem like it actually does anything. So, I grabbed and compiled udp-broadcast-relay-redux and compiled it for pfsense. This is a little daemon which lets you listen

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5 years ago
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bluegaspodeContributor III
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Should all third party contributions (even commercial ones) be allowed here?

Right now moderators enforce, that [quote=ratty] Promotion of commercial products is not permitted here. [/quote] [quote] Forum policy is not to allow the explicit exploitation of these forums for any commercial purposes outside of Sonos. This includes sales and support activity. To permit such operations could lead to conflicts of interest and a potential free-for-all. [/quote] ([url]http://forums.sonos.com/showthread.php?p=176642[/url]) Personally I think this is a policy which actually hinders Sonos to grow for specific target groups. Any third party contribution (regardless of being paid or not) will fill some perceived gaps/limitation of the current Sonos offering thus increasing the overall market appeal of the system. This forum is probably the only place where users looking for answers travel by to make an informed decision whether to invest into the Sonos ecosystem or not. For instance it took me a long time until I realized that there were Windows Phone Apps (and it's a p

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10 years ago
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