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Get help with Sonos Connect, Connect:AMP, Sonos AMP, and setups using Sonance architectural, or your own speakers and components.

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Works With Sonos Certified Receivers - Explanation

Currently, Integra, Onkyo, Sony & Pioneer have the “Works With Sonos” label.What does this really mean?Once a Sonos Port is integrated w...

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Sonos Port 12V trigger input

@Jamie A I think they are asking about the trigger cable, not audio.I haven’t used one since I scrapped my ZonePlayer but I think it was a 3...

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RazzDaContributor I

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era 300 wall positioning

Hi,just purchased era 300 in order to replace SL one mounted on the wall.since I would like to keep the same position I would like to get feedback on the below wall location:Distance from the floor ~2 metersDistance from the ceiling ~1 metersDistance between both era ~3 meters I understand that the best way is to mount them in upside down.Any feedback if this should be ok? Any concern I should take in account?thanks in advance,

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1 year ago

aghelerContributor I

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Sonance In-ceiling Speakers - Should they sound like this??

I have a new pair of the Sonance Sonos in-ceiling speakers and a Sonos Amp and am about to do an install. Before I started cutting holes in my ceiling, on a table, I connected the Amp to the speakers as test. Best way to describe the sound is, it’s like the music is coming from my iPhone. It’s super flat with virtual no mid or low range.I double checked speaker wire connection and tried on two different amps, also listened individually to each speaker and both sound the same. Is something magical going to happen when they are in the ceiling and I use true play or is something wrong with these?

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1 year ago

MarshallFContributor I

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Connecting AM/FM receiver to Port

I’ve hooked my new Port up to my old Scott receiver/amplifier and, thanks to the advice and wisdom of the community, I am able play CDs through the Port as well as use the “old” systems speakers with my Sonos speakers (Tape In/Tape Out/ Monitor). But, I’d like to be able to play the AM/FM from my receiver through the Sonos system. So far, this has eluded me. Can anyone suggest any options?

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1 year ago

bvh1958Avid Contributor I

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connect Connect to bose acoustic wave music system

Hello again, I have a Bose Acoustic Wave Radio/CD system and would like to use the speakers on the Bose with my Sonos 1 system. I have a Sonos1 Amp and have plugged the output to bose input, with no sound and tried sonos input to Bose input with no sound. I set the AMP up with the APP and can see the AMP in Sonos. any idea what I am doing wrong?

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1 year ago

AcasContributor I

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Need Help with Remote Configuration and Network Issues for 13 Sonos Ports

Hello everyone,I'm currently facing a couple of challenges with 13 Sonos Ports and would greatly appreciate any advice or solutions you might have. Remote Configuration: I need to set up these Sonos Ports in a remote location, which is a 3-hour drive from my current location. I'm wondering if there's any way to configure them remotely. I have a Windows and Linux machine available at the site and an ESXi setup. Is there a method to perform the initial activation remotely without physically pressing the button on the devices OR without using the phone app (asking the client to press the button)? I have the codes on the back of the devices. Network Segmentation and Issues: In my last setup, I had to ensure that these Sonos Ports did not interact with each other. To achieve this, I created 13 separate VLANs on a Fortigate 81F, propagated them through Unifi USW Pro 48 PoE switches, and set up individual access points for each room on a U6 LR AP, each containing a single VLAN. Although it

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ErickuetContributor I

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Attaching Media Streamer to Sonos Amp

Is it possible to connect a Media Streamer such as an Eversolo DMP A-6 or A-8 to the Sonos Amp through the HDMI IN to play the music over the connected speakers on the AMP?

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1 year ago

R JavierContributor I

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Cannot Connect Sonos Connect to sonos s1 or s2

Hello Everybody,Im new to the Community But I’ve been using Sonos for a long time now.I have a Sound Bar, Subwoofer, 2 Sonos Play 1, I am using Sonos S2 app to listen to my Music.I recently bought a Sonos Connect to hookup to my Receiver and it requires s1 Software to hookup to all my Home Speakers. I tried pushing the Play/Speaker and Volume + so the s1 can find the unit. The app said I have to use S2 App. S2 cannot fine the Sonos Connect. Is there anything I’m doing wrong here in my Setup?I appreciate all your input--Thank You in advance.Rod

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1 year ago

szvacekContributor II

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Using the Line-in feature

I have decided to connect a CD player to one of my connect:amp devices. Are there any suggestions about what to buy or specific things to watch out for when purchasing and connecting a CD player? Thanks

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1 year ago

Jcmejia10Contributor I

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in ceiling speakers to amp connection

do in ceiling / architectural speakers connect to the amp via wi-fi or they need to be hardwired?

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1 year ago

DeerBloodContributor II

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In Ceiling Speaker Placement Help

Hoping to get some advice on ceiling speaker placement in my kitchen/dining for two pairs of Sonance MAG6R’s. The kitchen/dining is 12’ wide x 23’ long. I marked with red dots 3 different configurations I have come up with. Not sure if they can be mounted in a line or not? Any help would be appreciated.

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1 year ago

lallhandsContributor I

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Gen 2 Connect will not factory reset

I have a gen 2 connect that will not join my network. When I try a factory reset it does move the the blinking orange but never to green. While blinking orange I can detect it on my S2 app but when I try to add it, it always fails when it tells me to push the play/pause button to add it with the message of “We didn’t detect a button press from the Connect”

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nickgilmanAvid Contributor I

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Sonos Port 12V trigger input

I am going to be using a Sony STR-AZ7000ES receiver in a true 13.2 surround sound setup, with a Sonos port lined into 1 of the 3 @ 12V trigger inputs on the Sony. I mostly work in networking over that of A/V, but still do a ton of A/V work throughout the year. That said, sorry if this is a novice question, but what type of cable is used to connect the Sonos Port to respective input on the Sony receiver? It looks to me like it’s just a 3.5mm cable? Or is it something else?Thanks!

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1 year ago

morgyfaceContributor I

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Ceiling speaker reset and amp or sub

My brother-in-law passed away suddenly a couple of years ago and we visited his house this weekend. He loved tech and it’s been a nightmare for his widow to make sense of. As I’m apparently the most tech savvy (a web developer) I’ve been given the task of trying to sort out the Sonos set-up. She’s currently using an Amazon dot for music though there must be £6K’s worth of Sonos sat there redundant. He’s got two pairs of in-ceiling Sonos speakers, a Sub (Gen 1) and an early Soundbar. The set-up could be up-to 10 years old now. I managed to factory reset the Sub which was then being recognised by the Sonos iOS app, but aside from that I was unable to get anything else working.I never managed to get the in-ceiling speakers to make a sound. Am I right in thinking that there should be an Amp to go with the speakers or could they work in conjunction with the Sub?Excuse my ignorance, I’ve only ever used my Sonos One. Any advice would be much appreciated.

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1 year ago

jjdevriesContributor I

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remote for my tv is turning off my sonos amps.

I have 2 Sonos amps that are attached to indoor and outdoor speakers only, not my tv, just passive speakers. My problem is when I turn off my tv with either the tv or cable box remotes it also turns off my amps. So I cannot turn off the tv to listen to music! How can I stop the amps from turning off when I turn off my tv? I have tried to reprogram my Comcast remote, but it didn’t work. My Samsung remote also turns off the amps.Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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1 year ago

nickgilmanAvid Contributor I

posted in Components and Architectural

Sonos Port 12V trigger input lined into a Sony STR-AZ7000ES 13.2 receiver

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1 year ago

Darren GrovesContributor I

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New Router now can't connect to Sonos BR100 & ZP90

I have a Zonebridge BR100 & a Connect ZP90, this was working fine up until about a week ago when my Router died and I had to replace it.The new router is a TP Link Archer AX72 and is working great for everything else. As soon as I connect the ethernet cable to the ZoneBridge my internet speeds in the house plummet from around 40Mbps to less than 200-300Kbps, the TP-Link Router tells me that a new device has connected but nothing can be found on the Sonos App, the Network lights are flashing on the ZB. I have reset the ZB and the App but still no devices can be found. As soon as I disconnect the ethernet cable from the ZB my internet speeds in the house go back to normal.I don’t know what else to try.Any advice gratefully received!!

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1 year ago

South41Contributor I

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Turntable with multiple Ports

I purchased a home recently and I'm trying to understand the existing setup and how I can integrate a turntable. There's a receiver that connects to multiple sets of speakers throughout the house and then there are 5 Sonos Ports, one for each zone. If I connect a turntable to the input on one of the ports, will that allow me to play it across any zones like I can with the app? Or will I only get output to the zone controlled by the port I connect to? Also, do I need an additional preamp or anything? I'm a total idiot when it comes to this stuff. Thank you!

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1 year ago

browndk26Avid Contributor I

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wifi network

When looking at my Wi-Fi network devices, I never see my Sonos subwoofer. Does it connect to the arc via a sonos WiFi network?

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1 year ago

JK1962Contributor I

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vinyl

I use a Playbase, Sub, and two Five speakers for listening to music and for home theatre viewing. I would like to add a turntable to this system to listen to my vinyl collection. Given that the system functions through wi-fi, is there a way to do this?

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1 year ago

BKVenContributor I

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SiriusXM stops playing

I have owned my Sonos system for a couple years now. I have always used SiriusXM. Just recently SiriusXM randomly stops playing at no certain streaming length of time. It can be from a few minutes to hours. It doesn’t always connect back immediatley, sometimes it takes a few minutes to reconnect. Like I said this just started happening recently. I have seen several posts about this issue but no answer to how fix it or what the problem is. IS THERE A FIX?

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Ted64Contributor I

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connecting Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB to zPlay 5 speakers wirelessly

Before ordering the Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB turntable I spoke with Sonos customer service and was assured that I did not need additional components to connect to my Play 5 2nd get speakers. After unpacking and setting up my turntable I discovered this is no the case. What components do I need to connect it wirelessly to my Play 5s. Customer service has been of no help.

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1 year ago

shmishContributor II

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remove s1 devices

I have an s1 system with two connect amps. I just purchased a move 2. My understanding is that I need to remove the s1 devices first, using the s1 app. Support docs say to go to settings - system tools - remove products. This option does not exist on either my android or iPad s1 apps. When I open the Sonos app (the newer one) I get stuck in an endless loop of trying to connect to my s1 products.Any ideas on what to do?edit: sorry, I just read that I need to factory reset the s1 products.

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1 year ago

CboContributor I

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Sonos speakers falling offline using spotify

Hello, I have multiple Sonos SL speakers and a Sonos Five speaker (All hardwired). I am experiencing them falling offline randomly when listening to Spotify Premium. I notice the speaker will no longer show in the “Connect to device” list. I then reboot and the speaker shows up again. Any ideas? Please note I have replaced the router and switch with no change. Thank you in advance for any pointers.

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1 year ago

maxxatomContributor I

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Connecting CD players to Era 300

Hi all,I feel like I am going crazy so I am reaching out for some help from kind internet strangers.I recently purchased an Era 300 which I have been using to play records via bluetooth. This has been a pretty flawless experience so I decided to get a small bluetooth cd player as well. However, after trying three separate cd players I have had zero luck getting the 300 to play music from them. Each device will successfully connect and show up in the sonos app as connected under the bluetooth menu, but once they connect no music actually plays. All three CD players work with other smaller bluetooth speakers I have lying around the house so I don't think they are the issue. I know the bluetooth on the 300 works because of my record player, but there seems to be a specific issue of playing CDs over bluetooth and I am not smart enough to figure out the issue.Is this an issue anyone else has heard about? Am I missing something obvious? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

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1 year ago

poloitaly79Contributor I

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Pro-Ject E1 BT Turntable to Sonos speaker through Connect or Amp?

I have three Sonos speakers (two Play: 1 and one Play: 3). Yesterday I bought the Pro-Ject E1-BT turntable (bluetooth).If I wanted to listen the music of my new turntable on my Sonos speakers, I would have to buy the basic Sonos Connect or the amplified model (Sonos Connect Amp)? Thank you,Andrea

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