B&O 8000's and Connect

Thanks for the help. I'm reconnecting to the Connect and go on with my life!
I agree. At an intellectual level it remains an interesting puzzle though.
And of course via the Alexa Sonos cloud level integration, you do get to use the Dot as well. I believe you just have to use the Sonos label suffixed to every voice command - something the wired Dot would not need.

Bad cable, perhaps?

Perhaps a bad cable. Used the one provided by Sonos. Will try another one later today. Turns out the 8000’s DON’T work with the Connect either. I reported earlier that they did but I was inadvertently listening through the Beo system and not via Connect at the time. I get no sound through either Connect or Dot. Sonos is on variable output. 8000’s are in “line” position.

Ahh...I thought you said the Connect works, so I did not suggest this: there is a switch at the rear of the speakers that needs to be toggled if Line IN is being used. Once correctly set, both DOT and Connect should work.

Cable is probably ok because the speaker lights up. But if you still don't get sound, that is the first thing to eliminate. But before that, see if a smart phone or iPod works, using the headphone socket.

I use the same combo now for 3 years. The looks and easy setup is why I bought the 8000's and the connect. No problem from the begining. Just plug and play. Switch in the 8000's to the down position on both speakers (line in) and they will automaticaly switch on when a signal is provided throug the RCA's.

Thank you for the reply. Renews my hope to make my 8000's work. I'll give it another go.

Sonos has been working with me to get this resolved. Great folks.

It would be interesting to know what works; the same solution should work for the Dot as well.