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Feature Request: "Active Only" Status Light Setting for Arc Ultra

  • November 18, 2025
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DreamWeaverQC
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Hi Sonos Team and Community,

I am writing to propose a quality-of-life software update regarding the Status Light behavior on the Sonos Arc Ultra.

Currently, the settings only appear to allow the light to be permanently "On" or permanently "Off." I would like to request a "Dynamic" or "Active Only" setting that bridges the gap between these two options.

The Proposed Behavior:

The status light should automatically illuminate when the speaker is in active use (receiving a signal from TV, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi) and turn off when the speaker enters idle or standby mode.

The Reasoning (Why this is needed):

Visual Feedback: Users need to know when the device is successfully receiving a signal or connected to a device. "Always Off" removes these helpful visual cues entirely.

Distraction Reduction: Having the light "Always On" can be visually distracting in a dark room when the system is not actually being used.

This feature would provide the perfect middle ground: visual confirmation of playback when you need it, and a clean, dark look when you don’t.

Has anyone else found the current "Always On" setting distracting, but the "Always Off" setting too limiting?

Thanks for considering this update!

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Airgetlam
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  • November 19, 2025

Huh, interesting request. I’m one of those that prefer the ‘all off’ setting, as I find those extra LEDs distracting when I’m watching movies. But I can understand others are different! ;)