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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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Andrew-sTrending Lyricist I
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ethernetting wireless connect:amps

Ok apologies if this has been asked before - I did look. i have 6 amps in an upstairs closet all feeding in- ceiling speakers.  It’s neater keeping them together but they are not close to the router so none can be wired via Ethernet. over time I’m getting more and more dropouts.  I dropped the Boost as the property is small and should be more than covered by WiFi, and it wasn’t helping.  All IP addresses are bound on the router and I have tried all available wifi channels.   I am theorising that there is a lot of wifi noise in the closet. Would daisy-chaining them with Ethernet, and turning off the wifi on all bar one reduce the noise and improve reliability?  In my head this should work but I’m wondering if anyone has tried this? thanksandrew 

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ratty
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Jeff PearlContributor I
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Sub to Amp Distance

Hello, I’m trying to troubleshoot an issue trying to get new Sub to work with my existing Amp and speakers.  It seems that my Amp, which is in my ‘home run’ room is too far from the Sub.  If I move the Sub closer, it works.  It I move it to where I want it, it doesn’t work.  What are the limitations on how close they need to be to each other and how can I do something’s to make this work?  I can’t move the Amp any closer at this point.  

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jameicmanContributor I
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Using Pre-out / Main-in loop for Ports

NAD stereos (vintage as well as new but retro NAD C 3050) among others have Pre-Out and Main-In ports to allow users to get between the pre-amp and amplification functions of a given integrated amp.  I believe this would allow Sonos Port to stand in the middle … receiving analog signal from the integrated amplifier via pre-out port (into Sonos Port In) and separately distributing analog signal (from any other Sonos device) via output port to the Main-In on the integrated amplifier.  I recognize that this requires the music to go through a A->D encoding and then back D->A with the attendant delays (computational and networking).  But, it should also allow any natural function of the pre-amplifier to be passed through without any fiddling of buttons to switch inputs/outputs and it should ensure than music being amplified by that integrated amplifier is time-wise synchronized with all other Sonos devices.  Am I right ?  The diagram (box and arrow) on the following post to this commu

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Stanley_4
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stepic7Contributor I
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Sonos connect amp, recognize gen1 and gen2

How do I recognize that the Connect AMP is generation 1, thus compatible only with older App S1, or generation 3, thus compatible with new App, S2?I thought  that with the front panel I would be able to distinguish since the front button on Gen 1 is a Mute while on Gen2 is a pause/play button, Is that right?Is there any other difference?Is the model type different?thanks

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philbbbContributor I
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Outdoor speaker and amp question and general integration

(Newbie questions here)I have two televisions and each will have a Premium Arc.  I will also have 2 sets of Era 100s in either the same rooms or different rooms.  I want to add a set of outdoor speaks for my yard. (None of this is yet set-up)My questions are this:(1) Do I need the amp for the outdoor speakers? (2) If I do need the amp, I presume it has got to be connected via wire to each outdoor speaker, right?(3) Do I need the amp for the Era 100s that are in the home?(4) Using the app, will I be able to control what is playing on each speaker (e.g., have them all in sync, or just have the Era 100s and outdoor speakers in sync, but Premium Arc separate)?  Thanks in advance!  

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estysContributor I
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Multiple Sonos Amps in one room

Hi! We're looking to install 6x outdoor speakers in the ceiling in an outdoor seeting area. We want to have these speakers amplified with three Sonos amps in one “room” with a third party subwoofer an amplifier. I heard that it's not possible to have more than two Sonos amps in one “room” configuration (so used as three stereo pairs together). Is this correct?

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jrgeigerContributor I
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Sony AV Receiver and SONOS Port

I have a Sony STR-AV880 A/V Receiver vintage 1990s or so. It doesn’t have a dedicated pre-amp out for audio but does have RCA out for a 3 channel (Red/White/Yellow) A/V cable. When I connect the Red/White (L/R) line out to line in on PORT, there is no sound. Was on the line with support and after a considerable amount of time working through troubleshooting with me we narrowed it down to issue between SONY OUT and PORT IN. (yes, we tried alternate cables). They suggested contacting Sony, and I’m thinking anyone in Sony’s support department wasn’t even born when this receiver was made let alone still support it. Was ready to give up when I reconnected the PORT to my BOSE Wave Radio. Thought I would try using connectivity in both directions instead of just using the WAVE as a speaker for the PORT. Once hooked up, no sound from WAVE. It worked yesterday just fine. Only difference was that both input and output were now connected between BOSE and PORT. Just for kicks, I unplugged the cable

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Thedude81Contributor I
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Sonance Mag 6.1 Speakers / S1 Connect Amp

I am still on S1. I am wanting the sonance mag 6.1 garden speaker setup for outdoors. This system comes with the newer sonos amp and can power all 6 speakers and sub.  I have an extra older S1 Connect amp and wondering if it can also power all 6 of the garden speakers and amp as well? That way, I could use my extra connect amp and just purchase the garden speakers and sub separately without the newer amp.     

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hollakContributor I
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Sonos Amp Access Panel Installation

This is an installation and functionality question. I am a builder + tech/audio enthusiast but not a professional in the AV installation field.  I have an older house with wood clad walls. I am installing a TV on my wall with a recess so it sits flush to the wall. My plan was to install the sonos amp vertically behind the TV - to which i had verified the depth. However I have a question relating to vertical and hidden installations.  If I am ‘hiding’ my Sonos Amp within a wall, on a wall bracket, will there be any detrimental performance issues? Obviously I am considering heat dispersion and have allowed for passive ventilation. However the void depth in which I am installing is 90mm-100mm (64mm sonos amp, installed on a wall bracket, allows for around 30-40mm), the height and width is essentially the entire cavity of the wall. So lots of space to dissipate any heat is what I think? I will be cabling direct to the sonos amp (cat6 cable, HDMI to TV, speaker cabling + power of course). S

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buzz
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Match101Contributor I
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setting up port- error code 800 verifying app

When trying to connect my PORT, I get an error code when it tries to verify the app. I have reset the internet, the speakers, uninstalled the app, but nothing has worked.  someone please help!

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Tom10Contributor I
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Connecting ZoneBridge to T-Mobile home internet

I have a ZoneBridge and a ZonePlayer120 hardwired to Sonos speakers. I want to resume using this hardware but I switched my internet to T-Mobile satellite router. I have solid internet coverage throughout my house, and have both a 5G and 2.4G bands. How do I activate the system?

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RjjdContributor I
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How to connect my Sonos connect to mac mini and play sound on my 4 connected play:3

Hi all, i have a question regarding my just bought Sonos Connect Zoneplayer ZP90,  i want to connect this device to my Mac mini using the 3,5 audio output on this device.  I checked and upgraded firmware of this Sonos Connect ( S1 ).  I have four Play:3 speakers compatible with S1 controller.  I setup this system via de IOS S1 app and everything is working perfectly using my iPhone and app. But when i connect the Connect with my Mac mini using a suitable audio cable , it does not work :(   No sound output at all.  What am i doing wrong or what must i do to make this work?    My goal is the 4 play:3 speakers working om my mac.  So i can adjust volume and so using my keyboard volume buttonsWho is willing to help me out in this?Much appreciated 

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laurrenzContributor I
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Adding Sonos Connect Gen 2 to System - Studio Monitors

I dont know if anyone has ever asked this question here, but i want to know if you can connect a sonos connect gen 2 to studio monitors can you then interact with them in the sonos app that they can stream sound via wlan?I also want my studio monitors stay connected as my PC Output.Is it then possible to stream the sound Output of my PC to my different sonos products?like in both directions?The studio monitors go in an amp and then in my audio interface and i would connect the sonos in between those devices 

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Stanley_4
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Topbrick1Contributor II
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Sonos system ’repair’ is to disable the Sonos Port.

Having suffered  worsening and  considerable amount of audio drop-outs from everything on my system: TV, radio, Roam, music library and vinyl over the past several months; I once again contacted customer support. After  running diagnostic checks the temporary solution was to disconnect the Sonos Port.This has resulted in all audio playing correctly with only one or two drop-outs in the day or so since the ‘fix’ was applied.The advice was to connect the Port only when we want to play vinyl, but the vinyl drops-out as well.Is there anyway I can re-attach the Port to my system, or have Sonos mis-represented the nature of their product and the Port is incompatible with other Sonos products? My system is:Room 1 Home cinema system consisting of Playbar, two x Play 3 and Sub-mini; Room2: Play1;  Room 3: Play 1; Room 4; Port and record deck; Roam

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ConContributor I
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connecting sonos to yamaha Srt 1000

Hi there, I would like to stream music through my Yamaha Srt1000 TV sound bar. I'm using a sonos play 1 and play 3. I considered buying a sonos connect gen1/gen2 to make that connection, but I'm not sure. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

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EmerstonContributor I
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connect amp with play 3

Hi I have a connect amp zp120 and 2pcs Play3. I would like to connect these to my home cinema projector. I connected the audio IN on AMP but how can I connect the 2pcs play3?

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Stanley_4
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Campy06Contributor I
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sonos in ceiling speakers

I have several gen 1 amp connect and would like to know if they can be used with the 6.5 Sonos in ceiling speakers?  Also, are the speakers wireless?  If so, can they connect wirelessly or do I need to connect them via conventional speaker wires?Thank you very much!Mark

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Gregory1000Contributor I
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Pioneer AV receiver VSX 921

Hello,I would like to know if the input CONTROL IN is a trigger input ?I bought a Sonos Port and I connected the trigger line to the CONTROL IN input with a mono jack3,5 cable but the AV receiver doesn’t wake up. I also tried with a stereo cable , same result.Thanks in advance for your supportKind regards Gregory  

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KelsonEnthusiast II
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New Sonos System to Co-Exist with pre S1 system

I have a Sonos system that I have locked down at version 8.4 because I have several CR100 controllers that were built into the fabric of my home when Sonos was in its infancy and I wanted whole house music from my own music library (a state that continues to this day) and everything still works as intended.I have a few old units that unfortunately were off line when the system was fixed at 8.4 and are hence at slightly different software versions (prior to 8.4) and although they were all working fine with other controller software (which does not care what version the devices are at) one unit has been  factory reset and can no longer be added into the existing system.I am thinking of setting up a new S1 system for those items (and only those items - a ZP120 and 2x ZP80) but am reluctant to try just in case it messes up the current working system (in particular, bricking my CR100s). Is it possible to run a new S1 system alongside the existing system without the old system getting update

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gators12Contributor I
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speakers

I want to add a second pair of hard wired speakers to my amp. I understand they will be on the same channel. Can I hook up a volume control for one of the pair? 

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buzz
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MGuzContributor I
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Mixed speaker group filtering

Hi all.  I got my first Sonos speakers, am hooked and want to expand. I got a Beam Gen 2 and a pair of Era 100s. I’m looking to add more for my large house, and my engineering brain craves more knowledge on how this system works.My questions boils down to this: I’ve read that when adding a sub to your setup, Sonos will automatically apply a low-pass filter to the sub and high-pass to the other speakers, thus unburdening them from having to handle low frequencies.  Thats cool.  My question is, does Sonos only do that when adding a sub to a group, or do they also do that for other speaker combinations. For example, if I add a new five to my existing Era100s pair, would Sonos apply some filter to optimize for that combination to account for what I imagine is better bass capability of the five vs. the Era100s?  The answer may help me think about how I grow my system either incrementally or with bigger upgrades. If adding a single five to my Era100’s pair wouldnt be ideal, I’d just wait to

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jgatie
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Remy33311Contributor I
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microphone

Good morning, I currently have 2 Sonos Ones connected to an ethernet network. I need to connect a wired mic 🎤 to give conferences. If I buy a Sono Amp and plug the microphone into the jack input. Will the sound from the microphone be broadcast on the Sonos One? 

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3 months ago
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jan straatmanContributor I
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problems with connect1

Since a short time my Sonos connect 1, does not streaam correctly. It works with hickups. I changed the networkcable and assigned a unique IP adress, but it stays the same. Could I reset the device to solve this problem, or is the device broken?

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Bjm1969Contributor I
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Home Theatre Setup

Trying to layout speakers for home theatre in new construction. Need to know how everything connects.I have never used Sonos. I’m old school AV receiver setup so trying to get my head around thisThis is what I was told for a 7.1 setup.Sonos soundbar connects to HDMI/ARC on tv.Will have 6 architectural speakers. Two in front, two on sides and two in rear. These will connect to Sonos Amp which will connect to Soundbar. I will have 1 Sonos subwoofer which will also connect to Soundbar.Questions I have.Is it ok to place Sonos Amp in a utility room and it will be able to communicate via network (wired) to Soundbar? How will the Amp know what the 6 speakers are? Meaning Front left/right, Side left/right, Rear left/right? Only 4 plugs on back of amp. Will sub connect to soundbar via wifi or do I need to connect to Amp thru Sub port?

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Stanley_4
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albertacowboyAvid Contributor I
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Sonos Connect S1

I have an older Yamaha Audio Receiver and a couple of Boston Acoustic speakers I want to use for my office.Can I use an older S1 connect to plug into the receiver and run my music from Spotify. I am using S2 throughout the house to run all my other Sonos Gen 2 speakers. I would be listening to these 2 system separately. S1 for the home office and S2 for the house an outside.Long winded but will the S1 system work for the office setup?ThanksM

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Airgetlam
3 months ago
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