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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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DorianBriand
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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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kywixContributor II
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Retrieve Music Service List or Switch to Music service from current Queue

Hello there Sonos-comrades I am building a little software for controlling my Sonos speakers. I have managed a ton of things to automate, however, I am hyper struggling in figuring out how to build a POST query that returns the tree of options for a given music services. on the same line, I can post the following code and set the AV to my current queue but I can't figure out how to switch back to another provider (spotify/amazon..) 0 x-rincon-playlist:RINCON_5CAAFD7916DE01400#0 Any help on this is wildly appreciated. thx!!

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tomr1Contributor I
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Sonos Mods

I have a Sonos ZP90 that has a power supply mod by Audio Horizons that is causing connectivity problems where can I get an OEM power supply to replace it.

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hkdavidsonContributor I
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Setup Sonos with Corp WIFI

Hello, I am the beginner of Sonos, our company bought Sonos Play:5 and Sonos Connect. Our Sonos equipment are not able to setup and connect with our below WIFI networks (total 9 APs within office). 1. Guest WIFI with landing page 2. Staff WIFI with security type 802.1x Would you please advise what should I do? Thanks, Davidson

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RCutlerContributor I
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Sonos Volume Control with Raspberry Pi

A Customer of mine wants a waterproof volume control in the shower. However simple this seems its not quite that easy. Does someone with some programming knowledge know if a raspberry pi could use its built in web server to control sonos from a contact closure?

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dangergingerContributor I
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Probe Request Spam

Is it normal for these Sonos devices to send tens of thousands of probe requests per day? It is kind of flooding out my network analysis. I can just filter this traffic out, but before I do I wanted to find out if this is normal behavior. Between my three devices, over the last 1-2 hours, I have captured 14,000 probe requests. Seems kind of crazy. I have a Sonos Play:3, Playbar and Connect. They are all connected via wifi, none of them are plugged in. Examining my network traffic, I see that they are constantly spamming probe requests to Sonos_OPSFJSLDGNSODV (I made that name up but that's the basic idea). I guess that is a mesh network that the three devices use?

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ukpseContributor I
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BT Vision Box

I connect sonos sound bar to tv but now have lost BT Vision Box can anyone help in connecting BT upto sonos soundbar

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Stuart_W
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sswContributor I
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Change to new wifi network.

I'm trying to set up a sonos play that used to be in my home. Moving it to a boat using the marina wifi. It's not a public wifi - you have to have a slip/password to log in but I can't get it to work. Are these firewall issues? And if so any ideas how I can get past them? Thanks...

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richard_113Avid Contributor I
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request for sonos to modify software to link connect amps

i have a multi zone sonos wired system. i have speakers on the patio and would like a bit more power out there. it would be great if sonos would update the software so u can "channel" the power of amps to power one set of speakers .. thoughts ?

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John.DenningContributor I
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Amazon Echo integration?

Has anyone heard about potential Sonos integration with Amazon Echo?

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jgatie
7 years ago
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DjnafhContributor I
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Help with sonos connect

Hi guys I just got a sonos connect. I want to hook it to a sansui au 555a as per link. Anyone know what output I use from the amplifier. Do I use pre output or main input? Any help will be great http://stereonomono.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/sansui-au-555a.html?m=1

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pennycoContributor I
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How to control SONOS app on iPhone with BRIDGE mesh network?

From what I've read, SONOS BRIDGE creates a dedicated mesh network for the system. Does this mean that every time I want to use the SONOS app on my iPhone I will need to change the WiFi network settings on my phone?

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Burt179Contributor I
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Multiple wifi networks-same Sonos network?

Hi All, I have a large garden and an Ethernet cable running underground from my main router/wifi location (#1) to a secondary wifi/router setup as a repeater (#2). The two locations do not have continuous wifi coverage. My main house fed of #1 has been running without issue. I've recently connected a new Sonos to #2. I tried normal wifi setup but it failed. I tried the Ethernet cable (plugged into #2) and it worked fine. I could successfully get the new Sonos speaker to group with the ones connected to #1. However-it only works when connected via Ethernet cable. When I try to connect via wifi on #2 it does not work. I presume because #2 is giving off a different wifi connection than #1. Does anyone know how to make both of my routers appear as if they are giving off the same wifi network-as I assume the new Sonos speaker would then work wirelessly? To be clear-there is an Ethernet cable coming out of router#1, and plugged into router#2. This is the only way I can get inter

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chriswaalbergContributor I
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How to connect Sonos to Pioneer VSX-527 setup

Hi there, I have a Pioneer VSX-527 receiver connected to my TV, speakers, a Mac mini, a Wii and an Apple TV. I use a Logitech Harmony to control most of this setup. I hate that I have to switch on the receiver and the Mac mini, and then run Spotify in order to stream Spotify in our home. (I could also Airplay it to the Apple TV, but I would still have to turn everything on, and I'd be dependant on a single mobile device.) I would like to be able to stream my Spotify music whenever I want, without first having to switch on stuff. But I need my receiver for connecting all my devices to my TV and my speakers. I would love to reuse these speakers for my music streaming, instead of having a separate system for this. So I'm thinking of placing a Sonos Connect:Amp between my receiver and my speakers. I could connect the speakers to the Connect:Amp and that would enable me to stream music over my existing speakers. But how can I connect the Pioneer receiver to the Connect:Amp? It does

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Burnboy1Contributor II
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Playbar night settings

How do I get to the speech settings on my playbar? I've read support over and over and still can't find the now playing screen or the settings. Thanks

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tommotContributor I
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Connect:Amp and sharing home theater speakers with impedance matching volume controls in other rooms

Hi, I'm new to Sonos and to audio setups in general, but I've been reading a lot of posts on here the last few days (thanks Buzz for everything you write here!), and have pieced together an outline of a plan, but I have some missing pieces and wanted to confirm the pieces I *think* I've settled on. Here's my situation: ----- I moved into a 'pre-wired' house and am determining how I want to set up. ----- I have a spot at the home theater room that has: ---------- 5 wires (2 strand) for the 5 in-ceiling speakers that make up the home theater grouping ---------- 3 wires (4 strand) that head out to volume control boxes in other rooms (let's assume they are impedance matching VC boxes, but I still have to check and confirm) --------------- These other rooms have their respective VC boxes and 2 speakers, 2 speakers, and 1 speaker (bathroom). What I want to do: ----- Get a receiver that can run the home theater 5 speakers when I'm watching TV. ----- Get a Connect:Amp to run the 3 other roo

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7 years ago
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vabene1111Contributor I
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Question: 3rd Party App Libary ? (Android)

Hello Everyone, i have recently bought a few SONOS Play's and i found out that google play has the option to directly play to sonus devices. As i am an Android developer myself, i wanted to integrate that function into my own apps (or more specifically into my Favorites Podcast Client) I have searched google and the forums for a developer libary used to do so, but i could not find one ? So my Question: Is there a libary to include into your own apps so that you can integrate your app with sonus ? If not, i think that would be a great thing, as it would spread compatibility with sonus way faster than Sonus could ever integrate all Services on their own. Thanks for an answer vabene EDIT: Sry for the double Question: Question in the Title, didn't know it was automatically adding that.

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manilatechnologyContributor I
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Sonos 32 Device Limit

Are there plans for Sonos to go beyond the 32 device limitation? I'm looking to set up a large Sonos network of possibly 50+ components.

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ratty
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NurseWizzleContributor III
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Using Sonos speakers through the Bose SoundTouch 120 (will this work the way I think)?

Here is what I have: LG TV Bose SoundTouch 120 Cable Xbox Roku Sonos Play:3 in living room Sonos Play:1 in bedroom #1 Sonos Play:1 in bedroom #2 Sonos Play:1 in bathroom Right now I have my cable, xbox, and roku all running straight to different inputs on my TV via HDMI, and sound running from the TV to the Bose via optical cable. We use the Sonos system separately of all this. What I'd like to be able to do is run the TV audio through Sonos in addition to my Bose, so for instance, if we're having a football party (or xbox/roku), we can all watch the game and hear it through the Bose soundbar, but if somebody goes to the bathroom or any other room they can still hear the game through the Sonos speakers. If I got a Sonos Connect, and connected the Connect to the Bose via the red/white cables, will this work the way I think it will? Or, can anyone think of another way?

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jason_20Contributor I
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can i use sonos without the internet?

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ratty
7 years ago
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gkzContributor III
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Sonos and Doorbell Integration

Have multi zone Sonos system and looking for a solution to have doorbell sound out over speakers. Found discussion regarding using a Viking SLP-1 or SLP-4 to accomplish this: [URL="http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/mboard/rc-custom/thread.cgi?23394"]http://www.remotecentral.com/cgi-bin/mboard/rc-custom/thread.cgi?23394[/URL] The SLP-4 has multiple doorbell sound options and runs ~$450 but does a lot of things not needed. Rather spend this cash on something else like another Connect:Amp. Any other options on this?

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dr.phibesContributor I
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Why doesn't SonosNet appear on wi-fi detectors

I've used InSSIder to look at wireless signals near me and it only detects a SonosNet signal if the Sonos controller (CR100) is on. When the controller goes to sleep the SonosNet signal disappears off InSSIDer despite music still being played. Why doesn't InSSIDer pick up the SonosNet signal ? Is there another wifi detector that would see it ? Would something like Wi-Spy see it ?

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buzz
7 years ago
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Kim Krahl LarsenContributor I
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Spotify/Tidal settings when using SONOS App

Hi. I cant see what level (bps) of music quality SONOS is using then streaming from Spotify or Tidal. I have Sportify Premium and Tidal Hi-Fi subscribtion. Where to see/set? Can SONOS get access to Premium/Hi-Fi quality form these streaming services through SONOS app? Br. Kim

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ratty
7 years ago
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capenneContributor I
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Aux to Ethernet Adapter Play 1

I'm interested in a Play1 but would prefer to have the speaker with an aux input so that it's more versatile. Is there a aux to Ethernet adapter that would allow me to plug aux input? A quick amazon search shows male aux to female Ethernet, so maybe with a few more adapters it could work.

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ratty
7 years ago
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mardicContributor I
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Play1 standalone possibilities

I want to use the Play1 standalone when I travelling. Quite often in 'modern' hotels you can only access their wifi when not only password but also a username needs to be inserted. In this way I cannot setup the Play1 without additional equipment. I have quite often taken a spare wifi-router and mini-NAS with USB connection and mass storage with me to arrange access to music and get control (without being connected to the internet), but this is extra weight, and basically needs to be pre-configured before travelling, and therefore extra hassle. Is there a simpler way to get access to a USB stick with music and preferrably also Bluetooth? How about Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi, or are there better/easier devices to be used, hopefully with additional functionallity?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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AntCrookContributor I
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Using a BOOST and CONNECT

My SONOS set up includes 6 rooms (3 with stereo pairs) which also includes a CONNECT that is plugged directly into my router. I then run a line in to my TV to be able to listen to it on my SONOS system. (predominantly in the living room) A certain times the audio suffers the stuttering and drop outs when watching the TV (everything works perfectly when streaming music to any room) I have purchase a BOOST to sort this issue out once and for all, but I was wondering if anyone can let me if i need to plug both the BOOST & CONNECT into my router? Or does the BOOST go into the router and the CONNECT plugs into the BOOST.... thanks

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MrKeith
7 years ago
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