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Hi All Have a Sonos amp connected to ceiling speakers in kitchen and just purchased a pair of outdoor speakers which will be hooked up to the amp this weekend. As the volume control will affect all four speakers, is there any sort of separate control I can put in so can adjust independently.  Idea being that in the garden i may want the volume louder than in the kitchen and vice versa. I know can get wall mounted controls but not sure how good they are or what to look out for as do not want to compromise sound quality   Welcome any suggestions and specific items to look for   Thanks in advance    

Hi everyone and thanks for reading my question.  I use the Beam speaker for my TV, works a treat. Next to my telly I have two large speakers powered my Cambridge amp, I used to use them for music and also for listening to audio from the tv. Im thinking of purchasing the Sonos Port to hook my old (but lovely) stereo into my existing Sonos system. My question is if I use the Beam when watching tv, will I be able to listen also with my Port connected stereo at the same time, or will there be a lag between the two? Id like to improve the TV audio experience using both the beam and my port connected stereo. Also one other thing, what's the DAC like on the Sonos Port? is it worth running with an additional external DAC? I currently have a Cambridge DAC Magic unit and wondered if the Sonos Port would make it redundant.. Any answers or thoughts would be greatly appreciated, many thsnks Anthony  

Hi, I have an old Sonos Connect (gen 1) which has been unused for a couple of years. Some days ago I got the idea to connect to a small amplifier and use it with speakers on the patio (Sonos+Amplifier indoors) and speakers under roof outdoors, wire connected through a window. Everything worked fantastic until yesterday when the Sonos Connect disappeared from the app. When analysing, it seemed as the power cable was loose. I reconnected, but no lights, and the network lights on the back just flickered quickly.  I let it over night and today it was a fast flashing red light. Have tried to reset several times, reconnect with network cable etc. Is there anything left to do, or should I give up? Thanks, Per

How do I find out if my Connect is Gen 1 or Gen 2? Thanks.

Hi All, I currently have the Sonos Beam and 2x Play:1 acting as rear speakers with a Sonos Connect driving an active sub for 5.1 sound. System works well for movies, but our room has now changed.   Can I remove the PLAY:1's and replace with a Sonos Connect:AMP to act as rear sound with the beam? Configuration would be: Beam (Front Left & Right) Connect:AMP - (with 2x Rear ceiling speakers) Connect - Driving Active sub One thing I have notice with my current setup is that I must control the volume via the app to have both the Beam with rear (Play:1’s) and sub work together (grouping). If I control the volume via the TV, the Beam with rears will change while the sub volume doesn't alter. Will this happen if I move to the above setup (Connect:AMP driving rear sound)?   Also if I was to replace the Beam with the new ARC will the above still be doable? Cheers Wayne

How do I find out if my connect and connect amp are gen 1 or gen 2

I know that I can continue to use my ZonePlayer once it’s been put into recycle mode. My question is: I’d like to give it to my brother in law to try out Sonos by connecting it to his existing stereo - would this work for him? If he has his own Sonos account and adds the ZonePlayer to an S1 app?   Nevermind - should have a read a bit more closely! Continue using your old product, give it to someone else for a second life, take it to a certified e-recycling center, or return it to us.

So i’m trying to figure out if buying sub gen 3 when i already have gen 2. my question is, what’s the upgrade from gen 2 to gen 3 sub?  

I bought a Connect:Amp in 2019. It will only be usable in an S2 system if it is Gen2. Sonos documentation states “Not sure if your product is Gen 1, Gen 2, or Gen 3? Check the System section of your Sonos account page to find out if your products are compatible with S2.” but having done this there is no reference in my “System” record as to the Generation on my Connect:Amp. Having been caught out by a Sonos App update that forced me to buy a new android tablet already I am nervous about applying the Sonos S2 app to my system until I can ascertain I could still use my Connect:Amp with my beam and 2x Play One system, The serial number is C100 1810C *-*-*-*-*-*-E If it is an incompatible Generation 1 model I would like Sonos to explain why it was sold

I recently purchased the Sonos Arc and I’m curious if I can connect it to my record player without buying any additional Sonos products.    I have Fluance RT82 turntable connected to a Sony Sterio Receiver. If I buy a converter cable, can I plug directly into the Sonos Arc HDMI port from my sony receiver? 

help I am trying to connect my ion vinyl motion air record player built-in Bluetooth to my Sonos play bar how do I do this.    Thanks

I took a stab at finding an adequate solution for hooking up my new Sonos Port to my Crown D-75A amplifier… it turns out it was easy, not finding help from any provided inbox instructions from Sonos, so I though I would share on the community forum.  https://www.nilesaudio.com/product/voltage-triggered-ac-power-strip-FG00242  This $200 product was on eBay used for $9… The 3.5mm cable cost me more than the relay box at Best Buy… I just had to strip one end to the IN terminal and plug the 3.5mm into the Port.  I leave my amp switch on, and then play my device (Sonos App, Airplay2, etc.), it activates my amp and I listen… And the after about a minute of dead air from pause or shut off, my amps power turns off.  Now I don’t waste power or have to get up and actually remember to turn off my amp… Fear not.

Hello, Following the S2 OS annoncement, I’d like to know if mine is GEN1 or GEN2 (the GEN2 seems to be supported not the 1). Thanks for your help. Denis P.S : in the web support UI it has : HardwareVersion 1.16.5.5-2 DspVersion 0.25.3 HwFlags 0x3    

How can I double check that my particular Connect devices are in fact classified as "modern" and will still be supported?  (After all the furore, I was surprised to see on my Sonos account that they are listed as “modern”. Is this actually the case?) Is there anywhere on the Sonos site that states definitively which build / serial numbers make the cut (other than the vague “pre vs post 2015” - I can’t remember exactly when I bought my first Connect)?  Bit nail biting, this move towards obsolescence. Related question... Is this process of discontinuing support for legacy items likely to “creep” (will any devices still supported after May 2020 be subject to another later cut)?  Thanks...

I currently have a Play 5 (Gen 1) and just use it to stream music from my Sonos app.  But I would like to connect BOTH a CD player and turntable.  Not sure how to do this. Thanks!

I pre-ordered a Sub gen 3 and it arrived last week (10th June) with the wrong power cable.   Contacted Sonos and new cable shipped which arrived today (15th June)   The new cable doesn’t fit snug in the power outlet and so I cannot power on the sub.   I have emailed support (it’s after 6pm) and have reply saying they will contact me in 7 days.   I am obviously gutted and will contact them again in the morning - anyone else have problems with power cable fitting on the new Sub gen3 or is it just me?

Is there such a thing as a “Modern” Sonos Connect?  Correct me if I’m wrong (wouldn’t be the first time or the last) but weren’t there new Connects still being sold just last year?  With the 5 year support rule, it would seem that there was an upgrade somewhere in the timeline to make the Connects modern.  If this is true, what would I look for on the label to designate a modern Connect?

I have a living room that I have had to break into two rooms.  Room 1 - Playbar, 2x Play 1’s for TV Room 2 - Sonos amp with wired speakers for music I also have a Sonos sub which I want to be able to connect to both rooms. When playing TV I don’t use the amp and wired speakers. Then when listening to music I want the amp and sub only, I don’t want my music being played with Playbar and 1’s. Sub is not moving, it stays in same spot in the room. I just need to be able to swap the sub between the rooms. I was hoping the new software was going to deal with this but NO. I know I’m not the only one with this setup problem.    Please Help

Good afternoon, I recently purchased a Rega Planar 1 Plus turntable with built in phono stage, I’m trying to play it through my Sonos system through a ZP90 connect. Sonos has recognised the ZP90, but the vinyl won’t play through the system!!! any help would be greatly appreciated.

How does one reset the new Port. I have seen no info on this? Thanks

As the ZP90 is being bricked very soon, does anyone know if the Port is bit-perfect?

I recently moved into a house that has several Sonos Connects. How do I figure out what “generation” they are?   I’m asking because I’m trying to determine if my products are compatible with the just-released software updates.

I recently purchased two Connect:Amps via Craigslist, both work well. One does not have the label on the Botton and has blue rubber feet: Connect:Amp: Bedroom 2 Serial Number: 00-0E-58-D0-61-B2:A Version: 10.2 (build 50165071) Hardware Version: 1.16.3.1-1 Series ID: P100 IP Address: 192.168.1.199 WM: 0 OTP: 1.1.1 (1—16-3-0.9) The other one appears newer and has a different icon on the top button (see image: Bedroom 2 is bottom, Playroom 2 top). Connect:Amp: Playroom 2 Serial Number: 5C-AA-FD-E0-23-EC:0 Version: 10.2 (build 50165071) Hardware Version: 1.17.3.1-1 Series ID: C100 IP Address: 192.168.1.198 WM: 0 OTP: 1.1.1 (1-17-3-2.1) I looking to find out if they have same specs and perhaps how old they are. Thanks

Hi, I have 3 speakers connect to my Sonos AMP; (I forgot to add the single BluCube speaker is wired to both left + right channels of the amp.) 2 x Peavey WS-82T wall speakers: 150w max + 8ohms 1 x BluCube BCK80 ceiling speaker: 150w max + 8ohms When i turn the volume up high the amp is faulting (slow flash orange and white). The manual says the AMP can power 2 sets of speakers with 8ohms resistance, so any ideas what the problem is?

Hello….2 questions. I would like to use the AMP with either the Acoustic Landscape AS4.1 system or Sonance LS4T x 4 + Sonance LS12T x 1 SUB.   It looks like both are 8 ohms systems so fine there.   Would like some input on how to wire and how many speakers can be supported by a single AMP if I wanted to use 8 satelite speakers instead of 4. Any advice on whether to go with Acoustic or Sonance. Thank you, Ken