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dgwim
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May 1, 2022
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Sonos 1 vs Sonos 2

  • May 1, 2022
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Hi, I have just been given a Roam as a gift to add to my existing Sonos suite.  I have the older technology (Play 3 and Play 5) using Sonos 1.  From what I am reading it appears I cannot link the 2 together.  To use the Roan I have to be on Sonos 2, but if I upgrade to Sonos 2 are my Play 3 and Play 5 speakers rendered useless?

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Best answer by Airgetlam

The PLAY:3 is S2 compatible, many PLAY:5s are as well, although not the first generation.

Many people run both operating systems, S1 and S2, in the same home. The only thing precluded is the ability to group speakers from the two operating systems together.  All devices running S1 will continue to run S1 and there would be no changes to them. They would not be rendered useless. 

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Airgetlam
AirgetlamAnswer
May 1, 2022

The PLAY:3 is S2 compatible, many PLAY:5s are as well, although not the first generation.

Many people run both operating systems, S1 and S2, in the same home. The only thing precluded is the ability to group speakers from the two operating systems together.  All devices running S1 will continue to run S1 and there would be no changes to them. They would not be rendered useless. 

Bruce
    ratty
    ratty
    May 1, 2022

    Play:5/gen1 can’t run S2. The Play:3 can.

    dgwimAuthor
    Trending Lyricist I
    May 1, 2022

    The PLAY:3 is S2 compatible, many PLAY:5s are as well, although not the first generation.

    Many people run both operating systems, S1 and S2, in the same home. The only thing precluded is the ability to group speakers from the two operating systems together.  All devices running S1 will continue to run S1 and there would be no changes to them. They would not be rendered useless. 

    Thanks for the info.  That is such  relief.  It is frustrating though that I cannot simply connect the Roam to my iPhone via Bluetooth.  So, I am hoping there are some good SIMPLE instructions on how to run the 2 (S1 & S2) together

     

    ratty
    ratty
    May 1, 2022

    You can simply connect the Roam over Bluetooth. But it needs to have been set up first.

    Install the S2 app and set up the Roam as a new system, then the BT will be available.

      dgwimAuthor
      Trending Lyricist I
      May 1, 2022

      Pardon my ignorance, to install S2 I assume it uninstalls S1?  Is that correct?  If so how do I run both S1 and S2 so I can run my old products and the new Roam?

       

      ratty
      ratty
      May 1, 2022

      Both S1 and S2 apps can be installed at the same time. 

      When you set up the Roam it can sometimes help to temporarily power off all the S1 units. This is just during the S2 setup. It prevents the controller from seeing the existing units and getting confused. 

        dgwimAuthor
        Trending Lyricist I
        May 1, 2022

        Ok, I installed S2, which asked me to uninstall my existing products.  I am now left with my play 3 registered against my S1 app.  When I go to the S2 app, and into system I am getting an Incompatible message against the play 3 speaker…..that Ok I think, but the add product option is greyed out.  If I select that I get an incompatible software version message .  I cannot get the play 5 speaker to connect to either S1 or S2 nor get the new Roam speaker to connect to either OR via bluetooth

         

        dgwimAuthor
        Trending Lyricist I
        May 1, 2022

        I try to update the S1 app but it takes me to the App Store but only the S2 app

         

        ratty
        ratty
        May 1, 2022

        It appears you didn’t do as directed, to (a) power off all your existing units temporarily then (b) set up the Roam as a new system using the S2 app. By the sound of things you added the S2 app to your existing system.

        dgwimAuthor
        Trending Lyricist I
        May 1, 2022

        Whilst I very much appreciate your assistance “ratty”, that may or may not be true.  I don't specifically recall seeing anything relating to powering the devices off.  I must admit I was playing with a number of home automation tools at the same time (setting up a Eufy Robe Vacuum Cleaner).  May I trouble you (or will I need to seek Sonos expertise) for a solution to this problem I now have…...many thanks once again

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