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Byrnes1985Contributor I
asked in Home theater

compressed dolby atmos over Arc from ATV4K

I have a 2020 Samsung qled with arc and I can only get Dolby 5.1 over arc and the Sonos website says I should be able to at least get compressed Atmos over arc. I’ve tried it all I feel and I’m stumped

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snevoContributor I
asked in Home theater

Amp setup for surround sound

The surround sound setup instructions with Arc and Amp (to utilize my existing passive speakers for rear and sub channels)  say that when the surround feature is activated for Amp, the Sub output in the Amp is deactivated. So I can’t utilize my existing non-Sonos sub in a surround setup? If the sub output would work for a music only Amp setup I don’t understand why it would be disabled for a surround setup. Am I missing something? This is a pre-purchase question so i don’t have hands on experience with AMP and ARC yet. Thanks,

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1 hour ago
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matthewnealAvid Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Temporarily lose speaker in S2 App

My set up is 1 x Play:3 hardwired creating a SonosNet with a number of Play:1/Sonos One dotted around the house.I have 2 x access points in the house for the S2 controller to connect to (same SSID etc.)I often get the following situation.  As an example, I’m playing music in the kitchen (this is the only room playing).  I open up the app to stop the music.  The app shows every other room and what was playing - that is you can see the album/radio station image - but the kitchen will be completely blank, so I can’t use the controls to stop the music.It can take up to 1 minute for the room to “kick in” so I can see the album/station and use the controls to stop the music.This isn’t restricted to the kitchen, it’s whichever room is playing.Anyone else seen this issue?  Any idea how to resolve?

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1 hour ago
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bgolbusContributor I
asked in Portable speakers

Roam Battery not charging!

My roam is connected to the wireless charger but shows no signs of life.

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Sotiris C.
2 hours ago
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MstaggieMContributor I
asked in Home theater

SONOS Playbar defaulting to MUSIC not TV

I have connected my SONOS Playbar to my iMac via the former’s optical connection. I bluetooth (and have the option of hardwiring) the iMac output sound to a receiver that converts it into a digital optical signal that then inputs into the Playbar. I have the SONOS App both on my iPhone and my Desktop. The Playbar is configured and set up on both platforms. When selected to ‘TV’ the iMac sound output works on my Playbar, however after a while the SONOS App defaults to ‘Music’ and prevents the iMac sound output reaching the Playbar. Why does this happen and how can I stop it?

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Corry P
3 hours ago
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Stephane10Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Sonos Arc / YouTube from smartphone Android

How to listen YouTube’s music from smartphone Android on my Sonos Arc?  Thank you very much.

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bockersjv
3 hours ago
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VultureSongAvid Contributor II
asked in Controllers and Music services

Add music service - Tidal not on menu

Trying to resolve a connection issue between Tidal and my Sonos app, I deleted Tidal from my list of music services. When I went to add it again, Tidal was not available in the list of music services in the drop down menu. Neither was Apple Music, which I’d also removed. I tried all the usual methods to resolve the issue; removed and reinstalled relevant apps and ensured all were on the most recent updates. I deleted the Sonos app from all my devices save one. I am able to play directly from Tidal to my Sonos devices, I just can't play directly from Sonos using Tidal Connect.Finally I contacted Sonos via live chat, we both concluded it was weird. They suggested I call the Sonos phone line for help which I did just now but the wait time is lengthy, so I’m hoping for some help here in the community.  Thank you.

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4 hours ago
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LatortueContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

stations de radio grises dans mes sonos

Je n'Arrivée Plus à faire fonctionner certaines stations de radio qui apparaissent en grise et ne fonctionnent pas Moderator Note: - Translation using Google Translate I can no longer operate certain radio stations which appear gray and do not work

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Corry P
5 hours ago
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PerizosoContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Sonos App suddenly stopped connecting to Tidal

I have a Sonos Connect and control it using the Sonos app on Android. Last week I stopped being able to access my Tidal service from the app. I tried re-authorizing, and got the message that it had worked, but when I returned to the Sonos app it said “”There was a problem adding the Tidal account. Connection could not be made.” I have uninstalled and reinstalled the Sonos app, have rebooted everything, have checked my Tidal account to make sure that it is functioning normally, but I still get the same result. Any ideas?

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Corry P
5 hours ago
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nikhil6891Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Warranty & service in India

Does Sonos provide warranty in India for products which are sold in the Indian market ? Also does Sonos provide services which are out of warranty in India ? 

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6 hours ago
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JKR97128Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

macOS Sonos controller insists on updates, always fails.

Whenever Sonos has a system update, they require that the Controller on macOS be updated. They provide the apparent means (click on Update) but always fail to complete the update. There is no error code, it just fails to complete. Always. The app will not proceed to play music - it insists on the update.The way I have found to deal with this is to get Sonos tech support to send me a link to the updated .dmg (installation image). I suggest that Sonos make this readily available so I don’t have to reach out to tech support.If you follow Support-Update Issues, it recommends to uninstall and reinstall. But, it doesn’t provide a link for reinstalling.If you follow Support-S2, it tells you how to upgrade an S1 system to S2. That process starts with “Open the Sonos S1 Controller” for iOS or Android. 1) that reflects Sonos’ reliance on mobile apps (and negligence of desktop apps),  2) it is directions to update any devices you may still have on S1, 3) it does nothing for the desktop controller

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6 hours ago
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dextechContributor I
asked in Speakers

Beam2 & Era 100 Multi Use Zones

Hi, I have a family room which has a seating area around the TV with a Beam 2. Across the room a few metres I have a pair of Era 100’s. One Era is in the kitchen area and the other is in the dining area. Can I use the 3 speakers as 3 zones so split the Era 100’s into 2 zones and run them as mono? Therefore the kids could watch TV quietly using the Beam then I could listen to radio in the kitchen and have the dining room Era off. Then at a party turn on all 3 to have the party mode or use the Era as rears for the Beam when a film is on?. Is this possible? Thanks Sam

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7 hours ago
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greenyneu
asked in Home theater

ERA 300 as surrounds missing front firing driver

I am using the Arc, 2 subs with 2 Era 300. Using Apple Music as recommended by Sonos. When playing ATMOS content I get a better special experience compared with my Sonos One’s which is expected.Era 300 is not doing a good job in my opinion when playing stereo content and I figured out that Sonos disables the front firing driver when the Era 300 is setup as rear surround sound. Why? I pay for all speakers and have not even an option to turn the front driver on :-(.  It would be better to give user an option and similar to the heigh volume adding a front volume and control the volume. Any help is appreciated.

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7 hours ago
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Church15Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Is it worth upgrading from Playbase to Beam Gen 2?

I have a Sonos Playbase, Sub and 2x Play 1s for my home cinema setup.  I’ve been curious about Dolby Atmos, which is compatible with my TV but not the Playbase. I get decent surround sound by using AirPlay but I was wondering if it could be improved by replacing the Playbase with the Beam 2nd Generation to get Dolby Atmos. Is it worth the upgrade? Thank you!

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106rallye
7 hours ago
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KdubuContributor I
asked in Speakers

play3 and roam on same system

can a play3 and a roam be used at the same time

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106rallye
7 hours ago
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warditContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Sonos Connected to new account

I have been trying to connect an old Sonos Connect that was previously connected to my account but has been unplugged for a year. When resetting it and trying to add it into my current setup which is 6 other Sonos Connects and 2 Connect Amps. It prompts me to sign into an account to complete setup. I sign in using the same email and password that the other ones are on all on the same network ssid. But it seems to have created a partition some how. On my phone S1 sonos app i only see the newly added Connect. but on my computer s1 controller I see the other 8 in their correct groups and no sign of the newly added one. Its like it didnt add it to my account or something. I have probably spent around 6-7 hour troubleshooting and finding every forum and video possible and this is the farthest i have made it trying to connect it to my current system. I have performed many resets and re pairings.

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106rallye
7 hours ago
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PiggyArcContributor I
asked in Home theater

i can't play dolby atmos when i watch movie

Hi there, i did everything to be able to listen to movie in atmos, i cant seem to be able to do it. I am able to listen to music in atmos but i cant with movies. I dod all the setup on the tv but i still cant. It always say Stereo Pcm. I am out of idea honestly.

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106rallye
7 hours ago
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Daddy RabbitContributor I
asked in Speakers

sonos era 300 - EQ

Just asking about using the eq. I surely hope the eq is more than just two lines ( bass and treble ) using slider to adjust. The reviews I read were really topping up EQ. They made it sound like you had infinite ways to adjust. Hope I’m wrong cause it may go back

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10 hours ago
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suregContributor II
asked in Controllers and Music services

sonos mobile app doesn't show spotify

Hi, for some reason can’t see Spotify service from the Sonos mobile app. 

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Airgetlam
13 hours ago
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achwedecContributor I
asked in Home theater

sound breaking every 30-60 sec after update to 16.1.1

Dears, I noticed severe quality degradation since system was updated to 16.1.1. Sound is breaking every 30-60 sec. Any solution here? My set: Beam 2 + MiniSub+ 2xOne

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Airgetlam
13 hours ago
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meld51Contributor I
asked in Ask a question

How do I Switch between Sonos Systems in my House?

I have two Sonos systems in my house, both on the same network. One is called Kitchen and the other is called Dining Room, I can switch between them using the Spotify app but I don't know how to switch between them in the Sonos app. How do I do that?

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Airgetlam
13 hours ago
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FatOldSunContributor II
asked in Controllers and Music services

S2 Controller software not loading on Windows 11

Recently, the Sonos S2 Controller software fails to load on my Windows 11 laptop. It shows the splash logo but that just stays on the screen and gets no further. I can only close it via Task Manager. I have uninstalled Sonos, rebooted, downloaded the installer and installed it, but the same thing occurs. Any ideas? Perhaps a recent Windows Update has broken something?

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Airgetlam
13 hours ago
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ronksAvid Contributor I
posted in Speakers

Cannot register new Era 100 speaker

I have gone through the adding process and named the room; but the new device is "not registered".I see on my iPad under Settings when I try to register it: Incompatible Software VersionsThe version of the app you're using isn't compatible with your Sonos system, so some settings have been disabled.I have done every update I can find, but to no effect.And now on my system I getWe need to get Sonos running on the latest software.Choose Check for Updates to get started.So I do, and it says I am up to date; but I cannot get past that window.

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Airgetlam
13 hours ago
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metricrulerContributor I
asked in Home theater

Architectural 4.1.4

Hi all, So I have 2 front and 2 rear in wall architectural rectangular speakers and 4 in wall architectural ceiling speakers. This is for a TV setup. Originally I wanted a 5.1.4 setup but wanted to stay with Sonos for ease.I know I can set up the front and rears with 2 Amps and surround, making a phantom center. Is there any solution to add in the ceilings with another amp or two into this setup? Do I need to just get a receiver, and if I do will the phantom center be less effective? I'd prefer not to add an Arc because of the crowded look between the TV and mantle… but would consider it if it was the only solution.

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14 hours ago
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billfallsContributor II
asked in Controllers and Music services

Can I play groups of albums in album order, not track order? (Sonos controller v 16.1)

I like to queue up all albums of a composer (or artist) to play so I can work and listen uninterrupted. If I select a composer and click “Play all” the controller adds all the tracks to the queue but sorted in track order not by album, mingling the movements of each composition among other works.Is my only option to add each album to the queue, one album at a time? I’ve saved a few such queues but am hoping not to have to build up a long list of saved queues if there’s a simpler solution.

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buzz
15 hours ago
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