Hi folks,
Does anyone have any detail on how networking operates for surround devices? (in WM: 2 mode).
I have a frustrating issue:
- My pair of Play5 Gen 2’s work fine when configured as a stereo pair
- If I then configure them as surrounds for my Arc + Sub, they work fine for a little while, and then later drop from the network - they show as ? in the app and they can’t be pinged on the network
I have a multi-room Sonos setup where a number of devices are connected by ethernet (but SonosNet disabled) and the rest of devices are on my UniFi WiFi network. Everything has been working flawlessly… however when I decided to switch my Play 5’s from being their own independent “room” to being the surrounds for my Arc setup (without physically moving them) the problem I describe above started.
I’ve completely rebooted my setup a number of times (including router, access points, all Sonos devices, etc.)… and initially I can get everything working but then (a few hours or the next day) the surrounds drop out.
I’m aware that subs and surrounds are labelled “WM: 2” in the “About my system” section of the app which Sonos advise means “This product is bonded as a surround speaker or Sub to a Sonos home theater speaker in a wireless setup.” …. there’s something about this bonded setup that isn’t working well.
Any pointers would be appreciated!
Thanks,
TheBobsta