I think you’re conflating Wifi6 with the channel 6 that SonosNet can broadcast on (as well as 1 and 11).
But no, SonosNet is not currently available to use as a secondary wifi broadcast system, that other devices can connect to. There used to be a capability for Android devices to join SonosNet, but Sonos removed it, for reasons I’m not sure I remember.
On the other hand, on re-reading your post three or four more times, I’m not sure I’ve properly answered your question.
The ability of the controller to “see” your speakers is more dependent on your network, first being all a single subnet, and then being able to allow crosstalk between two separate bands.
If I recall (I don’t own one), the eero system works by splitting up your wifi into separate subnets, something Sonos can’t communicate across. I don’t recall seeing an issue before with the 2.4 Ghz channel and 5Ghz channel being isolated on the eero router, but I may not be remembering properly.
Generally speaking, mesh networks don’t work well with Sonos setups, most of us recommend that you use a “wired” SonosNet setup, in that the originating device from Sonos is connected to the “base” eero router, and not one of the extension pucks. Usually, that “fixes” most connection issues, although there may be exceptions that require additional discussion.
I think you’re conflating Wifi6 with the channel 6 that SonosNet can broadcast on (as well as 1 and 11).
But no, SonosNet is not currently available to use as a secondary wifi broadcast system, that other devices can connect to. There used to be a capability for Android devices to join SonosNet, but Sonos removed it, for reasons I’m not sure I remember.
No, it is specifically wifi6, not tied to channel 6, 1, 11. This is the symbol I am talking about: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D0THkyIW0AAIz3z?format=jpg&name=large
I don’t want to use Sonos net as a secondary wifi broadcast system. I want to be able to have access to the sonosnet when my phone is connected to the older wifi5 (Which is just the regular wifi symbol with no numbers on Android). Sorry if this is what you meant by having sonosnet broadcast.
On the other hand, on re-reading your post three or four more times, I’m not sure I’ve properly answered your question.
The ability of the controller to “see” your speakers is more dependent on your network, first being all a single subnet, and then being able to allow crosstalk between two separate bands.
If I recall (I don’t own one), the eero system works by splitting up your wifi into separate subnets, something Sonos can’t communicate across. I don’t recall seeing an issue before with the 2.4 Ghz channel and 5Ghz channel being isolated on the eero router, but I may not be remembering properly.
Generally speaking, mesh networks don’t work well with Sonos setups, most of us recommend that you use a “wired” SonosNet setup, in that the originating device from Sonos is connected to the “base” eero router, and not one of the extension pucks. Usually, that “fixes” most connection issues, although there may be exceptions that require additional discussion.
Thank you for the further details and diving into my post more.
I understand the 2.4ghz vs 5ghz, that makes sense to me on why a phone connected to 5ghz will not be able to see a 2.4ghz connected sonos device.
My issue is that the Sonos speakers on SonosNet should be all 5ghz because when my phone is connected to 5ghz Wifi6, I have full control of my devices. But as soon as its 5ghz Wifi5, I can’t see the Sonosnet anymore! I have confirmed in the eero app that both wifi5 and wifi6 locations, the device is connected to 5ghz band for both.
To my knowledge, that might require a change to the current hardware for wifi in the Sonos products. It’s entirely possible that some devices are WiFi 6 ready, but I’d guess not all of them are.
I do think that the software supports it where possible, but I think the older units have chipsets that were built long before the standard existed, so likely are challenged.
We’re cross posting :)
That suggests some sort of channel isolation on your router, not allowing data coming in on Wifi6 to be sent back out on older bands. I’d be looking at settings on your router software, to see if there’s something there. Or call Sonos support directly, they may be able to look at your system and a diagnostic, and have a quicker answer.
There’s maybe a bit of confusion here. SonosNet is not WiFi-anything. It doesn’t care. A controller anywhere on the same subnet should be able to see the Sonos devices, whether the controller is on WiFi 3, 4, 5 or 6, or is wired, or even connects over a damp piece of string.
Is there another WiFi active, other than on the Eeros themselves? A primary Eero will contain a router, unless switched to bridge mode, so if there’s still a WiFi accessible on a pre-existing internet router then a mobile connected to that won’t see the Sonos.
I have an eero 6 as my main wifi point with my sonos Arc wired to it via a switch
And a standard eero as a slave in the kitchen I can move around the house and control my roams and moves with no issues
My main sonos speakers are all on wm:0 (sonosnet) and roams on wm:1 as with my moves on the standard eero with the main system primarily on the eero 6
The eero 6 is connected to a 5g router for Internet access and I have not changed default channels on any unit just disabled wifi on 5g router
I use my iPhone to control the system unless I am lazy then use the echo
As posted by the previous poster is wifi disabled on the router or does any phone in the house have hotspot enabled?
Also have you setup reserved ip's for all the sonos speakers?
There’s maybe a bit of confusion here. SonosNet is not WiFi-anything. It doesn’t care. A controller anywhere on the same subnet should be able to see the Sonos devices, whether the controller is on WiFi 3, 4, 5 or 6, or is wired, or even connects over a damp piece of string.
Is there another WiFi active, other than on the Eeros themselves? A primary Eero will contain a router, unless switched to bridge mode, so if there’s still a WiFi accessible on a pre-existing internet router then a mobile connected to that won’t see the Sonos.
Hmmm then I definitely have an issue. My primary Eero is connected to the modem and the modem is in bridge mode. I also disabled wifi signal from the model directly.
I have an eero 6 as my main wifi point with my sonos Arc wired to it via a switch
And a standard eero as a slave in the kitchen I can move around the house and control my roams and moves with no issues
My main sonos speakers are all on wm:0 (sonosnet) and roams on wm:1 as with my moves on the standard eero with the main system primarily on the eero 6
The eero 6 is connected to a 5g router for Internet access and I have not changed default channels on any unit just disabled wifi on 5g router
I use my iPhone to control the system unless I am lazy then use the echo
As posted by the previous poster is wifi disabled on the router or does any phone in the house have hotspot enabled?
Also have you setup reserved ip's for all the sonos speakers?
No other hotspots.
I have not set-up reserved IP’s for all my sonos speakers. I’ll look into how to do that today to see if that fixes it.
It's easy to do reserved ip's in the eero app
Have you turned on IPv6 or wpa3 on the eero?
If so try turning off wpa3 first if that doesn't work turn the other off
I had some issues with wpa3 on
Have you turned on IPv6 or wpa3 on the eero?
If so try turning off wpa3 first if that doesn't work turn the other off
I had some issues with wpa3 on
Static IP on all the speakers did not work. I was able to put them on static, but it did not fix the Wifi6 vs Wifi5 problem.
WPA3 i s off (Never had it on). IPv6 is on, but I wouldn’t think disabling this would fix it.
