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cshermer
Contributor I
Sep 14, 2022 3:14 AM UTC
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Connecting Amazon Echo Show 8 to Sonos 5

Recently purchase the Echo Show 8 and a new Sonos 5; what is the best way to connect the two and if it is by micro USB and 3.5mmmm jack, where did you get a long cable from?  I’m based in Australia

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Enthusiast I
Sep 14, 2022 4:38 AM UTC

You should be able to connect the show 8 by 3.5mm jack, as long as your show 8 has the 3.5mm jack. I don’t believe there’s a way to connect via micro usb. 
 

From the internet:

  1. Connect a 3.5-mm audio cable to the line-out port on the Echo.
  2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the line-in port on your Sonos. For a Play:5/Five, the cord should have single 3.5-mm connectors on both ends.
  3. Open your Sonos app to enable Line In Autoplay under Room Settings.
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Kumar
Sep 14, 2022 3:38 AM UTC

The latest Echo Show 8 does not have the necessary audio out jack needed for it to connect to any Sonos input jacks.

Look for the older Show 8 or 5 that has this jack.

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Enthusiast I
Sep 14, 2022 3:41 AM UTC

You don’t need to connect them by wire. You would use the echo show to wirelessly play music from, or issue commands to your five, once you set it up in the Alexa app. The echo should discover your five, and there’s also a Sonos skill. Not sure if the Sonos skill is even necessary now.  

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    cshermerAuthor
    Contributor I
    Sep 14, 2022 4:18 AM UTC

    but i should be able to connect the echo 8 and Sonos 5 via micro USB and 3.5mm jack, correct?

     

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    Kumar
    Sep 14, 2022 4:26 AM UTC

    Only via 3.5mm, if you can find a socket at the rear of the Echo.

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      Enthusiast I
      Sep 14, 2022 4:38 AM UTC

      You should be able to connect the show 8 by 3.5mm jack, as long as your show 8 has the 3.5mm jack. I don’t believe there’s a way to connect via micro usb. 
       

      From the internet:

      1. Connect a 3.5-mm audio cable to the line-out port on the Echo.
      2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to the line-in port on your Sonos. For a Play:5/Five, the cord should have single 3.5-mm connectors on both ends.
      3. Open your Sonos app to enable Line In Autoplay under Room Settings.
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