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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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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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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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Phatone17Contributor I
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Connect with an existing Sony soundbar

Hello! I recently had my first experience with Sonos while staying at a vacation rental and I am sold :) I have a living room Sony sound bar and sub that work quite well so I'm thinking of buying a play 1 pair for a kitchen and bedroom speaker and then a connect for the Sony. I primarily use an Xbox for all media cconsumption which routes audio and video into the Sony via HDMI, Sony plays audio, then routes video to TV (which is just a glorified monitor now) via HDMI. Questions arise when I have a connect running into the Sony. I'm assuming I'll have a new audio input from Connect into the Sony so ill need to switch between those to get either Xbox video/audio or streaming Sonos to work? Also will the Sonos connect turn on my Sony or will I need to either leave it on 24/7 or turn it on manually when I want to stream music? Anything else I'm missing here? Thanks a ton!

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JP_SoCalContributor I
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Play 1s and Play 3 with solid orange light...

Hi folks - I have a 5 piece Sonos system in multiple rooms within our house. Wifi network is secure and working perfectly. Speakers are on separate breakers in a new house. Everything was great for almost a year then without warning, two Play 1s and a Play 3 stopped being recognized by the app on my phone. I've been through the set up process multiple times but the speakers are no longer being picked up and I'm getting a solid orange light (which suggests over heating... only they're cold... and it's November) Please help me wonderful community! Getting really frustrated as we have family staying for the holidays and one of the main reasons I got this system was for occasions like Thanksgiving! If it doesn't work soon then I'll get a refund and kit my house out with a competitor system... Thanks

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ratty
7 years ago
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BlakebearContributor II
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Water resistant

Can Sonos speakers be safely used outside being exposed to water

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7 years ago
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BairdContributor I
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App says "Sorry, we can't connect to Sonos. System down.

As of this am (11/19/2016) my system is not working. I've rebooted routers, computers, phones etc. Reconnected my Sonos Boost and unplugged and plunged back in several of my speakers (over 10 in the house). Of course Sonos support is mon - fri. Anyone else experiencing connection problems?

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bmaiettaContributor I
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CONNECT:AMP for KRK Rockit6 powered speakers?

Hi. I ordered a CONNECT:AMP to setup up a new room with my KRK Rokit6 powered speakers, and I think I might really need a CONNECT. The KRK speakers have RCA cables, and I'm not sure I can connect them to the CONNECT:AMP. If I can, would it require an RCA to Speaker Wire cable? Thanks, Bill

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jgatie
7 years ago
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jj896Contributor I
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Audio Technica AT-LP5 connection to existing system

Hi, sorry if this has already been answered but if it has my search skills are poor. I'm looking to purchase a Turntable to play some of my old LP's and have come across the Audio Technica AT-LP5 which looks to get good reviews and was wondering what i would need to connect it to my current Sonos setup of Soundbar, Sub and 2 x Play 1's all connected with the Sonos Boost for my Wifi. I can see that Sonos have two options in the Connect and the Connect:Amp but would rather not buy the more expensive Connect:Amp if it will just as additional features that i don't need. Thanks in advance for any response to my questions.

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mikronomContributor I
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Add three players to a room

hi there I tried to set up a pair of Play:1's and a single Play:3 in the same room (kitchen), but I didn't manage to do so. Is that even possible? Everytime I tried to add the Play:3 as a new player, it kept ending up in the old room it was in before. And just changing the rooms name of the play:3 to kitchen wouldn't work either.

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Airgetlam
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nzitContributor I
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Sonos + IP telephony

Hey, We have 5 ZP120 Sonos devices in our office. Plus VoIP(Snom). Whenever Sonos has been on for more than 20 minutes, our VoIP starts to fall out. People cannot hear us, we cannot hear them. There is also noise. Our VoIP base stations has been moved away from the ZP120 devices. No luck. Any suggestions?

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ratty
7 years ago
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MartinStAlbansAvid Contributor I
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Connect RCA input impedance

Anybody know what the input impedance of the RCA inputs on Connect or Connect Amp are, as I need to design an attenuator. I realise there is a setting for sensitivity, but I use a switch before the RCA input and need to pad down one of those feeds.

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7 years ago
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JonasHoooltContributor I
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Request: Apple Watch app

Is it possible to make a app for Apple Watch?

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testcard
7 years ago
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NatronbContributor I
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Connect, MD tape out and pre amp

I'm thinking about setting up a Sonos network, and wanted to make sure I have this right. I presently have a Denon AVR-1700 receiver hooked up to a Bose pre-amp through the MD/Tape output, so that I can use the Bose 901 speakers I have. The RCA cables go to and from the pre-Amp via RCA. Other inputs to the receiver include a turntable (via RCA) and the television (via optical). It's my understanding that from the pre-amp I can link the Sonos Connect in via RCA, and then throw the signal back to the receiver via digital out on the Connect. I believe anything on the receiver (television, turntable, etc...) could then be transmitted to Play 1 speakers in other zones. Is this correct? Will there be a delay? Pretty confusing (at least for me), so I appreciate any help. Thanks.

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nda197Contributor I
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Can't play in one room

My sonos works perfectly in the bedroom, but it won't connect in the living room. I'm trying to play from my laptop library, but get a message: error message unable to play 'name of song' the file name of location .m4a cannot be found In one room it works fine, in the other, nothing.

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Manny S
7 years ago
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SSJsorenContributor I
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Misplaces screws to my SONOS 1

Hey I have misplaces my screws to my sonos 1. I need to screws. How do I get then? can I get some i Denmark? what is the type of the screws?

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7 years ago
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SonoMikeContributor I
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Will z-wave interfere with the sonos network?

researching z-wave. looks like it uses an intranet system something like our sonos intranet. Will Z-Wave interfere with Sonos?

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RaymanFan97Contributor I
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Range on Sonos BOOST

I coudn't find it anywhere so I was hoping someone knew about it. What is the range on the BOOST device?

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Manny S
7 years ago
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Airmax89Contributor I
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Setting a Play3/Play5 as default Audio for a Windows 10 system.

it's possible to configure the Sonos as default audio for every Windows 10 application? if yes, please tell me. attached you find: System information for : the actual default audio Windows10 Home build 10.0.14393

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jgatie
7 years ago
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p1rate_chrisAvid Contributor I
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ZP100 to integrate a turntable without preamp?

I'm considering adding a turntable to my Sonos setup. There seem to be some good deals on the old ZP100 on eBay currently. Would a ZP100 enable me to add a turntable without the need for an additional preamp?

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7 years ago
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MrChefDaveAvid Contributor I
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Integrated SONOSNet 2.0 Extender

I was over on the B & H Photo web site and I was looking at the SONOS Subwoofer. It indicated that the Sub now includes "Integrated SONOSNet 2.0 Extender". I then when to the SONOS website and see no reference to this "New" stuff. I also noticed on the B&H site that they had discontinued Subs. Could someone please explain what changed and why the new is better?

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ratty
7 years ago
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ckwootenContributor I
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Bridge being discontinued? Do I need one for my SONOS CONNECT

Our router was moved to a closet, so I can't plug my Sonos Connect to it as well as keep it connected to my analog receiver and speakers. What do I need to connect to a network? Is the Bridge still my best option or are there other options?

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JP HebertAvid Contributor I
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Basement: Sonos or plan B

Hello fellow Sonos users, My wife & I are working on remodeling the basement and are at the budgetary phase. My wish to is to add another pair in the house of PlayBar & Sub. The room will primarily used by teens (not us - we want to have some peace & quiet!) and if we can't budget the PB+Sub I'll be looking for plan B. Please don't hate me: anyone has a suggestion for a soundbar + wireless sub and maybe 2 more wireless speakers to make a 5.1 setup? Was looking a Vizio, pricing is appealing ($500 for a 5.1 kit) but what about sound, will I cry my price difference away in regret? Same idea with Sony, Polk and other vendors. Damn why did Sonos make sure a good product? :cool: Looking for advice & guidance, thanks in advance!

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Lee007Contributor III
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Sub placement

Sub placement

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TsimmoContributor I
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Missing rubber feet from my Play 3

Hi Sonos, firstly "I LOVE MY SONOS SPEAKERS"! However I appear to have lost some of the small rubber feet from the Play 3 speakers I have. Please could you let me know where I can purchase some, as the SONOS rep at my local John Lewis does not know where I can. P.S. My favourite are the Play 1's - sleek and powerful

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GraybeardContributor I
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Connect Amp Set Up

Can I connect a powered subwoofer to the Connect.Amp with 16 g wire or do I need to use an RCA Cable?

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muralibmContributor I
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Best placement of Subwoofer

I recently bought a 5:1 Sonos home theater system and wondering the possible positions for the subwoofer and the best position. Can I place the sub woofer below the TV and Playbar in the entertainment center furniture? Any suggestions is highly appreciated

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7 years ago
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Sohail C.Contributor I
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Sonos connect poor sound quality with Denon X4000 receiver

I have several SONOS SPeakers. Today I purchased sonos connect and connected it to my denon x4000 receiver. The sound quality is really bad. I connected into phono input. I have tried other inputs but no sound comes out. Can anyone help

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