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Richransom
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February 23, 2021
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Integrate existing Echo speaker with Sonos

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I have a Sonos Playbar, two Sonos Subs, and two Sonos One SL’s. Sounds absolutely amazing. BUT, I want to integrate my Amazon Echo Speaker community to it. I have made previous significant investments around the house and want to be able to utilize the multi room music feature through Alexa and integrate the Sonos and Other speakers.

 

I have previously purchased a Bluetooth transmitter/receiver with a fiber optic output in attempt to trick the Sonos system into recognizing it as TV fiber input. Yes, it did work, but the timing was off, and even with the ability to adjust the milliseconds, I could never get it right. 
 

So, does the Sonos Connect, Sonos Port, or Sonos Amp allow for this to happen? If not, has anyone ever been successful in making this happen? 

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Best answer by John B

Yes I can understand that, it's entirely natural .

But Sonos devices are really more like computers than speakers. It's the whole package you buy into (or not).

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RichransomAuthor
Contributor I
February 24, 2021

I have a variety of Bluetooth speakers that I have paired to the Amazon echo’s all over the house. So far less about the quality of the speakers and a lot more around the wall preventing the integration. I have some Harmon Kardon speakers, a couple of JBL Bluetooth speakers, etc… positioned throughout the house. Probably around $2,000 in mid quality speakers.  At the end of the day, it seems like the only real option is buy more Sonos. 

The thing is, all those other speakers are….speakers.  Sonos is a whole-home audio system, designed to be complete and integrated. 

Ummmm…. I guess. At the end of the day, Sonos, are in all practicality, also “just speakers.” And don’t get me wrong, they are fantastic quality, and I’m a huge fan…. just wish there was a simple way to use them in the capacity that I would like to use them, vs spending another $3-4K on replacing the other “just speakers”….. 

John BAnswer
February 24, 2021

Yes I can understand that, it's entirely natural .

But Sonos devices are really more like computers than speakers. It's the whole package you buy into (or not).

RichransomAuthor
Contributor I
February 24, 2021

Yes I can understand that, it's entirely natural .

But Sonos devices are really more like computers than speakers. It's the whole package you buy into (or not).

To that point, is there a limit to the amount of Sonos speakers I can have connected? I would be replacing an additional 5 speakers at a min…. 

John B
February 24, 2021

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    RichransomAuthor
    Contributor I
    February 24, 2021

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    Ha! That’s awesome. My house isn’t that big. LOL…. Should be good to go. Thank you 

    John B
    February 24, 2021

    Yes, that seems to be adequate for most people's needs. :)

    With a system the size yours will be you ought to operate in SonosNet mode, which requires one Sonos device to be wired to your router. If your router is located in a place where no speaker is needed,  you can use a Boost.

      melvimbe
      melvimbe
      February 24, 2021

      I have previously purchased a Bluetooth transmitter/receiver with a fiber optic output in attempt to trick the Sonos system into recognizing it as TV fiber input. Yes, it did work, but the timing was off, and even with the ability to adjust the milliseconds, I could never get it right. 
       

       

      After better understanding what you were going for, I thought about running an echo’s audio through the TV and saw that you already tried this.  You might be able to help it some by direct wiring instead of BT, but you still would be off.   The reality is that the two systems won’t be in sync when they don’t know that the other system exists.  Also, if it were possible, Amazon would allow you to group a fireTV with echos, which they do not last time I checked.

       

       

      Danny
      RichransomAuthor
      Contributor I
      February 24, 2021

      Yes, that seems to be adequate for most people's needs. :)

      With a system the size yours will be you ought to operate in SonosNet mode, which requires one Sonos device to be wired to your router. If your router is located in a place where no speaker is needed,  you can use a Boost.

      Im not familiar with net mode. What’s the advantage? 

      John B
      February 24, 2021

      SonosNet mode is now officially known as Wired mode. This link will explain, but it essentially puts all the Sonos data traffic onto a dedicated mesh on which every speaker can act as a signal repeater.

      https://support.sonos.com/s/article/3235?language=en_US

      I told you they were more than just speakers :)

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