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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
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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Brummie65Contributor I
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Power supply to speakers

Hi guys, I'm new to sonos but really happy to be part of the community. So far I've got sound bar, play 1s and sub. I notice these are powered up Individually with plug. My question is can these be left plugged in 24/7 For long periods of time or do they need to be turned off when not in use. Thanks for support Kro Brummie65

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7 years ago
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dhodskinsContributor I
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Sonos doesn't "see" WAV files

In a certain iTunes artist folder, I've got 16 albums, all imported from CDs. 3 were brought in as MP4, the rest WAV. Sonos "sees" the 3 MP4 albums, but not the WAV albums. Any ideas?

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jgatie
7 years ago
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GrahamWBContributor I
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Connect Audio line out to Bose media centre not working

I have a Connect working well on two Play 5 speakers using the Audio line out from my Bose MC1 Media Centre. The play 5 speakers are in a seperate room to the Bose system (with its Bose speakers) I would like to now add the ability to play the streamed Sonos content through the Bose system, which I assumed would be a simple task of using the Sonos RCA line out as an input into a Bose audio input. Then selecting that input on the Bose system should work - it didn't ! I have tried disconnecting the Audio line in to the Connect in case of any conflict, but this made no difference. Any suggestions appreciated.

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GrahamWB
7 years ago
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jeroenisandersContributor I
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connecting my beamer to sonos

I am connecting devices wireless to my beamer via a Chromecast (HDMI). The beamer is hanging at the ceiling. The sound now comes out of the beamer. The beamer has a line out connection so I can connect my beamer to the headphone jack of my play 5, but then of course I need a cable from my beamer to my play:5. Of course this is not an acceptable solution. Hanging the play:5 at the ceiling isn't an option as well. Splitting video and sound from my device results in synchronisation issues + I would still need a cable from my device to Sonos. So what alternatives do I have to connect my beamer to Sonos? Isn't there a small device that only has a headphone jack and the ability to connect to the sonos network?

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Chris
7 years ago
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FwizContributor I
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Boost As a wireless signal repeater?

Is the boost device designed to be only hardwired to the network > or can it be used as a stand-alone signal repeater? Thanks!

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ratty
7 years ago
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zakbocaContributor I
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Flexson Vinylplay

Hi there- I just got a vinyplay, which hooks up to my sonos connect via audio cables (red/white). I also have two play 1s in one room and a subwoofer. For some reason, I can only get one of the play 1s to play. The other play 1 just has loud noise coming out of it, so I've unplugged the red cable entirely on the record player so to not send anything through to it. Any ideas? Thanks Zak

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shainmugen
7 years ago
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xythContributor I
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How to return speakers?

Hi Sonos, I got the Play 5s from you guys last week. Love the speakers but due to some unforeseen expenses, I can't really afford the speakers right now. How would I go about availing your return policy? Cheers!

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Max P
7 years ago
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wappinghighAvid Contributor I
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Zp 24/96

Ability to play 24bit/96 files (like the competition: slimdevices transporter)

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chicks
7 years ago
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Chimaera43Contributor I
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Play:5 - gen 1 vs. gen 2

I know, this has been asked before I just can't find the answers. What are the technical differences and how is the listening experience between the two?

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K
7 years ago
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John_46Contributor II
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Sonos stops playing music after several hours

I like to leave my Sonos on all day and when we leave out of town. It always stops playing after several hours. ( we listen to Pandora or tunein radio stations). Anyone know how to fix this?

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Ryan S
7 years ago
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FletchieBrewContributor I
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Using a single Play 5 with a Playbar

I have just bought a Play 5 and wanted to add this to add some extra sound to the existing Playbar connected to my television. I have set this up and experimented with grouping and tried to use surround sound with just one speaker. But none of this works well and I end up with a kind of echo effect. If I stream music however using them grouped it sounds great. So I am thinking this is due to the connections being different. The Playbar is connected to the TV by cable. Can anyone offer advice? I could buy a second for surround sound but obviously expensive and a bit OTT for the room size. I struggle to hear the TV as a bit deaf in one ear so the idea was to boost sound near me at the back of the room.

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Chris
7 years ago
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rajivroyContributor I
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Connecting TV audio out to Connect:AMP

Is there a reason that the audio output from a TV would not work as input into a Component Audio Analog input? Thanks

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7 years ago
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mastoContributor I
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Mac Mini to Sonos

Just bought a Mac Mini, have it hooked up to my TV by a HDMI cable. Also have an Apple TV hooked up to the same TV through another HDMI input. And lastly, I've hooked up my TV direct to my Sonos Playbar. The Playbar is working great through Apple TV, but when I'm using my Mac Mini - no sound is coming from the Playbar (not from web browsing or stored music & movies from iTunes). Any suggestions?

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SBSurfer
7 years ago
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NexussContributor I
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Question about internet speed/sonos

Dear Sonos community, 2 days ago I bought a new sound system for my living room. I wanted to get rid of all the wires that came with my old surround sound system so I made the switch to Sonos. I got the Sonos playbar, Sub and 2 Play 1 speakers. The playbar is the only one connected to my router via cable, the other 3 are connected wireless. The night after installing everything I noticed that Netflix had to load during movies and series on my TV (never had this before). Wireless internet feels slower as well. Since it happened just after installing the Sonos system I think that has to be the thing that slows it down. I have allready changed the channel of my wireless internet to channel 1 (read that in another topic) but haven't notived any improvement so far. I would love to keep the system as is and get the old internet speed back (or at least an improvement so Netflix doesn't have to reload the movie every few minutes. My internet connection: 150 Mbit download/s 15

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7 years ago
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SaKe1971Contributor I
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Play:1 Generation 1 or 2

Hello, I got a pair of Play:1 is there a chance to find out the generation of my Prodiuct. Thanks

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7 years ago
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feisarContributor I
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Multiple Home WiFi Connections

Hi, At home, I have a few different networks with associated WiFi SSIDs (e.g. trusted, guest, IoT). I would like the Sonos device to be on my 'IoT' network but I want to be able to control it from devices on my 'trusted' and maybe 'guest' network, which, of course, use a different SSIDs ``. Unfortunately, when I try to control the Sonos from a device connected to a different SSID the Sonos App gives me a message effectively saying 'sorry, different WiFi name, can't do it'. Now, I don't think there is a technical reason for this block, because if (for testing purposes) I placed the App in one network and the Sonos in another then allow the correct ports between them but make sure their connected to the same SSID - it works (I did this test by connecting to my home VPN, which puts the App device in a different network). Anyway, short story, can I just tell the App or Sonos to ignore the fact that the SSID doesn't match because I know it will work anyway? Tried to exp

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ratty
7 years ago
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dbwhite77Contributor I
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Daisy chaining power?

Has anyone been able to daisy chain two Play1's together as rear speakers? I only have power outlet on one side of the room and I was told by Sonos support that this is possible. However, I can't find a female to female figure 8 power cord to connect the two. Anyone found one of these? Thanks!

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7 years ago
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Seattle206Contributor I
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sonos connect amp is flashing white and amber

My sonos connect amp is flashing white and amber, I have disconnected the speakers and power. turning it back on it reverts to the amber/white blinking without speakers. With speakers attached it mutes itself. Is this a faulty unit or is there a remedy?

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Tom B
7 years ago
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TWESSContributor I
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Connecting SONOS to Pioneer VSX-LX101 Through WiFi Network?

Does anyone here know how to connect my SONOS system wirelessly through my network to my Pioneer VSX-LX101 amp so I can play music throughout my home? Or do I need to connect another SONOS amp into my Pioneer amp?

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7 years ago
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T - CContributor II
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SPEAKERS UPGRADE OR NEW PLAY 5

I have a Connect amp plus JPW minimonitors (£60 ish 1994). Would one new play 5 be better sounding than new speakers costing about £300 for the connect amp? Or how much would I need to spend on speakers to match 2 new play 5s?

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7 years ago
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JespertheisContributor I
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Static noise in my Beolab 8000 speakers when connnected to Sonos ZP80

I hear a constant noise in the speakers when they are plugged into the Sonos. When plugged in my iphone or my airport express Theres no noise at all. What can be the problem? Regards Jesper

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Tom B
7 years ago
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Emile15
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Playlist artwork barely shows up on iPad Pro

Hi, I have a problem with the artwork of playlists on my iPad Pro. My music is on a NAS and when I call up my playlists on the iPad I get a screen as shown below. Even when I wait 5-10 minutes it remains pretty much like this. What is wrong and what can I do to remedy this situation? Should I submit a ticket? [img]bc5a083b-a7cb-44c3-998f-f0c00e1dd047.jpg[/img]

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7 years ago
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T - CContributor II
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SUB with neighbours

I live in a semi detached bungalow. Would a Sub be worth getting bearing in mind the room being next to neighbours ?

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K
7 years ago
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austinivContributor I
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CONNECT multi questions/issues

Hi all. I've owned and been using Sonos as my primary stereo brand for a year or so now. I seem to keep spending a pretty penny on building more yet I lack a lot of basic understanding and functionality which I need to figure out. I have a soundbar, sub and 2 play 3's for surround sound (overkill I know but I got a good deal from a friend to upgrade upstairs on 5's and I like to just play music a lot downstairs through that system). That setup works great and I think I am for the most part getting all I can out of it. Upstairs I have an old pioneer receiver which I run my TV, record player, and cassette deck through a Sonos CONNECT. The revceiver is connected via RCA cables, the CONNECT is on the wireless network and the PLAY 5's are hard wired to the CONNECT with ethernet cords (in an effort to reduce the constant drop outs). I've had it setup this way for a while now and I've always had issues with it, to the point where I just leave it off to watch TV it's so bad. Even listening

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7 years ago
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Jose RodriguezContributor II
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Riga RP1 Sonos Connectivity

Hi everyone, I've got a few questions about connecting my Riga RP1 Turntable to my Sonos network. Ultimately, I want the best and most authentic sound quality from my turntable and want to know whether there is any difference in sound quality between the following: Option 1 (my current set-up) - Riga RP1 connected to a phono preamp then use the line out to my play:5 Option 2 - Riga RP1 connected to a Connect:Amp then out to a pair of speakers Option 3 - Riga RP1 connected to a Phono Amp then out to a pair of speakers (then perhaps incorporate a Connect so that I can access Sonos though this system) Presumably, playing vinyl through my current set-up is using a digitally converted signal which I guess a true vinyl aficionado would say is a no-go. Does the Connect:Amp also convert the analogue audio output to a digital output before pushing it out of the speakers? Does the Connect:Amp support a Phono input or will I still need to use my preamp? Are there any vinyl enthusiasts

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7 years ago
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