I don't know how to create a full surround TV zone that uses only built in speakers?

Neither do I, assuming you want something Sonos-based. The only 5.1-capable Sonos product is PLAYBAR which is, clearly, not built in. It can however optionally use built-in speakers for the surround channels, driven by a suitably configured CONNECT:AMP (which requires a wired network connection to the PLAYBAR).



Perhaps you should consider a conventional AV receiver to drive passive built-in speakers, maybe with a CONNECT to provide Sonos sources.

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I believe i have the answer you need.



6 zone

you already figured out the 6 zones: either Sonos amps or sonos connect with a separate amp.



Surround

this setup is a bit trickier and cant be done on the app, you'll need a sound bar for the tv to give you audio, a Sonos sub, and either 2 Play1 for surround or a Sonos Amp.

Now the trick is to log into the Sonos Amp via the IP address and change the configuration.



Support Material

Here is a link that will guide you step by step with what you need to accomplish.

http://www.sonos.com/documents/productguides/en/connectampguide_en.pdf

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Right, so it looks like for the "TV Zone" I could do the BAR & a CONNECT:AMP that would drive the back built-in speakers, assuming that when not used in TV setup these exist as a regular SONOS zone. BAR is not a built in but can be mounted on the wall below (or above) the TV pretty seamlessly.



Thank you,

George

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Correct, hope you found the answer to be clear. For future sonos users id advice to check the answer that helped you.

(There's a button on the bottom left that will allow this Check)

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Thanks. I looked through the docs and it looks like a way to go. I needed to make sure before I order the stuff...

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