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alonlock
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Can i use sonos amp for ceiling speakers

Hello,Can i do the following: 1 sonos amp for ceiling speakers for my TV while streaming music for other ceiling speakers in my kitchen or s...
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Stanley_4
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Remodelling TV area: Arc vs In-Wall vs Floorstander

Amp and big speakers is the way to go for music and reportedly (I don’t have that setup) do an excellent job on TV audio.You might look for...
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Airgetlam
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Do i need internet to use line in on Amp?

No, the line in stays on if the internet goes away. I would be guessing that your phone stopped playback of whatever source you were playing...
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TimevertonContributor I
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Aux

Hi! I have the latest Sonos 5, a Move, two Roams and the Sub. My question is if I want to plug a turntable in via Aux socket into the 5, will it only play on the 5 or will it play on all speakers? 

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2 years ago
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bamagregContributor I
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Help connecting a projector to my Sonos Amp

I have the newest Sonos amp powering 6 Sonance Satellite speakers around my pool. I have an outdoor projector I would like to occasionally use and was hoping I could use the RCA inputs to connect for sound. My projector has the headphone outlet that came with an adapter that splits from the small (3.5 I think) output on the back of the projector to the red and white RCA plugs. I plugged those directly into the red/white RCA inputs on the Sonos Amp and tried to use the "line-In" option from my Sonos app on my phone, but am getting no sound. Is there a way for me to do this?   

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Ken_Griffiths
2 years ago
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TonyboContributor I
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Trouble find existing system

I have recently moved home.I have 4 Play ones and a Sub all linked by a Sonos Bridge all a few years old.They worked fine in my old home.I tried to set them up yesterday after updating but its not finding any of them on the S1 app.I have downloaded S2 app but its nit compatible with a bridge.Will I need to purchase a Sonos Boost.Thanks for any advice.

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Stanley_4
2 years ago
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perrydavid1985Avid Contributor I
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Sonos amp distribution block

I have 6 sonos sonance in ceiling speakers, however I am using 14/2 speaker wire. I do not think I can fit the wires into the sonos amp terminals, I was think of a speaker distribution block but it mentions having to use in wall impedance matching volume controls or it will hurt the amp? https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Distribution-Speakers-Amplifier-Receiver/dp/B082TSJL92/ref=sr_1_3?crid=DNK05TYSI9I2&keywords=speaker+distribution+block&qid=1661526598&s=electronics&sprefix=speaker+distribution+block%2Celectronics%2C58&sr=1-3

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buzz
2 years ago
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AlexNezContributor I
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Sonos Port with Harman Kardon Aura 3

Hi all,I have set up Sonos throughout my house (Arc + Sub, then One’s throughout the house).One of my rooms has a Harman Kardon Aura Studio 3. I don’t want to get rid of it, as it is stil a very nice sounding and well looked-after device. It doesn’t support Airplay though (only aux + BT). I’d like to add it in to Sonos system so it can be part of the house generally. While a relatively expensive solution, is it possible to do the following?Get a Sonos Port Run a RCA out from the Port, to a 3.5mm aux in on the Aura? (using a RCA to 3.5mm cable)All the answers I can find online relate to the Port bringing much “fuller” systems into the mix, and I can’t find anything that would seem to apply here.Thanks in advance!

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2 years ago
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CecilWContributor I
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Connect Gen 2: Will it work within the most current ecosystem?

Hey everyone.  I am brand spanking new to using any Sonia components at all.  My father has his entire home, including a hifi Klipsch based HT set up with a connect and THREE outdoor zones (maybe 9 zones total. He’s AALLLLL in!) connected so I am not new to using Sonos.  Well, I’ve finally relented on my passion for only using wired hi-fi set ups exclusively.   I would now like to use a Connect gen 2 that i will be buying from an eBay seller to save a bit since I’m also buying 2-3 Sonos Ones.  MY QUESTION IS:  Does a Connect gen 2 work with Sonos’s most current app/ecosystem??Will it work with the S2 app??

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106rallye
2 years ago
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phil@westwoodAvid Contributor I
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Brennan B2 and Older Sonos Kit

I am very interested in purchasing a Brennan B2, however before committing I would like to ask those who have the knowledge on this forum will it work with older Sonos equipment?I have the following kit -3 x Play 3 speakers, 1 x Connect and a CR200 controller. I have the Sonos S1 app on a smartphone and PC.Many thanks 

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2 years ago
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GerkinContributor I
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Sonos Connect Says Sending Music to Amp, No Music

I have Sonos Connect connected to Sherbourn amp that powers about 14 speakers in my house.  Normally when I start music in Sonos app and stream music Sherbourn amp turns on music starts.  This morning I turn on music in app, it shows bars indicating music but I don’t get music.  The Sherbourn amp doesn’t automatically kick on.  I tried turn amp on manually, nothing.  Any thoughts?

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Sotiris C.
2 years ago
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John SparrowContributor I
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Sonos amp tuns off whenever line-in source is quiet

I have a Sonos amp connected to my computer. The line-in autoplay works to detect loud audio, but the line-in playback on Sonos stops every time the game or movie is a little bit quiet. I have to go back in to the app and press play dozens of times a movie, or gaming session. The other option is to adjust my computer’s volume by leaving the game or movie, and adjusting the volume slider in Windows. This causes a notification sound, which triggers the autoplay. I’ve heard the last half of that audio hundreds of times a day. Is there any way to leave the line-in playback on? If not, please send in a feature request because this is making me hate my Sonos system every time I use it.

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suhContributor I
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Sonos Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB Turntable

I recently acquired the turntable. There are 2 issues that are different than all other turntables I have owned. I would like to know whether what I am experiencing with the Pro-Ject T1 a defect or if this is how it is supposed to function.Once the LP playing reaches the end, the arm is supposed to come to it's resting position but it stays at the end and keeps spinning. This cannot be good for the needle or the record. Even if I manually return the arm to it's resting position, the turntable keeps spinning. I have to switch off the appliance for the turntable to stop spinningThanks for any guidance. 

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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ronenzaamAvid Contributor I
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Connecting Sonos Connect to an A/V Processor

Hi. How and what is the best way to connect Sonos Connect to an A/V Processor ? Do I need to use TOSLINK® optical audio cable or a digital coaxial cable ? How to use the Processor’s DAC  ( Not the Sonos ) to hear best Audio as my Processor is preferred.  I am adding my A/V Back panel , Don't know where to connect the cables.  Thank you.  

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2 years ago
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TG1730Contributor I
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Sony STR-dh190

Hi there, I just bought a Sonos Port and while it works with my Sony STR-dh190, I need to understand how to power on the Amp’ through the Sonos App.    Is it a 12V cable that I need to connect the two together?   If so, what Port does it go into on my Amp?Thank you for any help! Tony 

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2 years ago
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ScarolinaManContributor I
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Using Sonos Port to Play on 2 SL1s From FireCube THROUGH AVR

I am redoing my garage and have an HD Projector mounted in the ceiling, sent to a 110” screen.  Previously, I had hard wired speakers through my AVR, playing content from my FireCube.  I purchased a new port and 2 new SL1s so that I could get rid of ALL the speaker cables for my 7.1 Setup.  I know im sacrificing surround sound capability for ease, but I’m OK with that.  I just can’t get sound to play through my new speakers.  Any suggestions? Current setup:HDMI OUT of Fire Cube toHDMI IN - Sony AVR Video Mono Audio OUT to Sonos Port In. Help!>!?! Thank you! SCarolina Man 

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buzz
2 years ago
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mrmsoContributor I
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Power Cables

If I buy a Sonos Sub from Europe (Germany), can I swap the provided Power Cable (2 pin), for a Power Cable bought in the UK (3 pin plug )? Is it just a straightforward swap?Thanks in advance.

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2 years ago
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Jon_RAvid Contributor II
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Connects and Connect Amp Flashing Red after Factory Reset.

I have mentioned this in someone else’s post but thought this should be a new post/subject.Since updating the software to 13.4.1 both Connects and Connect Amps are flashing red instead of green after a factory reset.They all do reconnect to the system though.Also when muting the light turns red but I have seen that Sonos are aware of this.Diagnostics number: 554887171 

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cquatsContributor I
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Pro-ject Debut Carbon Evo->Schiit Mani->Sonos Amp

Hi All,I am trying to get a turntable system setup and am currently picking out components. I am wondering if anyone has any experience with the setup stated in the title? I read an old thread on this forum about the same setup except the Sonos Amp was swapped out for the Sonos Play 5 and that worked, would my setup be any different? Additionally, would I need the Amp or could I get by with the Port? The speakers I would be using are a handful of Sonos Ones, one Beam, and one Arc. Thank you so much!

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Greg_10Contributor I
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Does Sonos AMP Work with Bridge?

One of my original “Connect Amps” has failed and I must replace it with the newer “Amp”. I currently have an original “Bridge” hard-wired to my Ethernet switch in a convenient location and the Bridge communicates wirelessly to the Connect Amp. Will this setup work with the newer Amp? I’d rather not run an Ethernet cable to the place where the Amp must be located.

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TheRightOneContributor I
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Feature request: Beam night sound timeout

I don’t have many complaints about my Beam, but one thing I’ve found really frustrating is that night mode turns on and stays on indefinitely with no indication outside of the app.It’s very infrequent that I interact with the app so have found on more than one occasion that after using night sound on an evening, I’d forget to turn it off and it can take me a while to realise why the sound is so sub-par over the next few days.This is particularly apparent with my older parents who also have a Beam. They are less attuned to the audio balance and so end up leaving night sound on accidentally and compensating by boosting the volume. It’s usually accidentally left on for weeks unless I notice when I visit them.The fix for this seems fairly simple. Toggling night sound on should (I think) by default timeout the next morning (perhaps with a long press to override). This way night sound mode would automatically disable the next morning so there’s no need to go in and re-adjust settings, i.e. “

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Sotiris C.
2 years ago
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StellaSonosUserContributor I
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The sonos Roam takes for ever (>30 min) to connect tonthe system when charging. is

When the battery of the Sonos Roam is dead and we plug it in, it takes a long time before it van connect tot the system. I would expect that such An expensive device would work immediately. Is this normal? If it is, this is a bit of a dissapointment.

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Ken_Griffiths
2 years ago
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Flemming ThueContributor I
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AMP and IEEE 802.11ac

When will amp support IEEE 802.11ac 

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Bumper
1 year ago
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MangorjoContributor I
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El sistema Sonos 5 con Pro-ject T1 phono SB no suena bien

El tocadiscos Pro-ject T1 phono SB no suena bien atraves del Five, muy grave y distorsionado. Además el tocadiscos tiene una aguja muy endeble.

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MerlinMcContributor I
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set up question

Setting up a large room 25’ x 50’. 85” TV monitor at one end 25’ wide. Ceilings are 16’. Considering:ARC Sub G32 Fives on either side of TV2 One SLs as rear surroundsThe Fives are mainly for music, but would like to use with TV and ARC if possible. Want the Sub to work at all times. Will this set up work for a large room? Would a second Sub make sense in such a large space? 

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buzz
2 years ago
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giraf76Contributor I
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Improvement suggestion: Port

Hi, I think it would be great to add the same HDMI ARC input to the SONOS PORT as the SONOS AMP have today so PORT can be seemlessly integrated to a TV set in the same way as Sonos AMP can but then use an amplifier and spreakers of choice. This would be a great upgrade in my eyes. Thanks /Fredrik

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melvimbe
2 years ago
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codemonkeychrisContributor I
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Sonos:Connect using receiver to 4 speakers

I have many Sonos speakers, amps, etc… I may have a Sonos problem :)One of my older systems is a Sonos:Connect that runs into a Sony consumer receiver which then powers 4 outdoor speakers (rated at 125W each). The problem I have with this system is that the receiver times out, which means that every time I want to turn on the outdoor speakers, I have to manually flip the receiver on. Boo!I installed a couple extra outdoor zones, which are powered with the new Amps which have enough juice now to power my other outdoor speakers.So, my options now seem to be replace my existing Connect/Receiver solution with 2 Sonos amps ($700 ea), which now have enough power per channel to run everything. Or, I find a receiver that doesn’t auto-turn off that is less than $1400 and keep the Connect. Of course, the other problem is that the Sonos amps are all back ordered until August, so… yeah…  Anyway, looking for receiver options, suggestions?

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melvimbe
2 years ago
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HexHuskerContributor I
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Existing Theater Speakers accessible using a PORT?

I’d like to use my existing 9.2.6 theater setup for music via the Sonos app. Can I use the PORT “without” an input device connected (tape deck, record player, etc) as access to play music through (existing) receiver (RCA input connections)? TIA Rob  

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melvimbe
2 years ago
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