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Matthias_1
Contributor I
Nov 25, 2012 6:06 AM UTC

Sonos Connect is missing digital audio input

Why doesn't the Sonos Connect support digital input so that you can use it to attach e.g. Play-3 speakers and the SUB to a TV? Every modern TV utilizes HDMI and Optical Output and you can find less and less dual RCA cable output. Yes, the Sonos Connect has a simple mini jack to dual RCA which I could use but I really don't want to try to watch movies that way. I am willing put put the money down for a good solution but it appears that there is none. I fear I have to take back the SUB and the connect. Do you know of any solution to this? Thanks!
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    User543747
    Lyricist I
    Mar 25, 2013 10:32 PM UTC
    I agree its a lack of foresight. I want to stream home theater to my Play5 in the kitchen. I wonder about Digital Input for the Bridge also.
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    User508448
    Enthusiast I
    Apr 30, 2013 4:13 PM UTC
    Think this feature has been under consideration for too long!? Vote for this: https://ask.sonos.com/sonos/topics/implement_customers_good_ideas_more_quickly
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    Lauri
    Lyricist I
    Oct 26, 2013 10:53 AM UTC
    Yes please for the optical in. Bluray movies on ps3 connected to sonos wont play in 2.0 sound.
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    Noah Bell
    Lyricist I
    Dec 23, 2013 5:51 PM UTC
    It's completely stupid.  I want ONE item to play my iPod and my television on. NOT three... which is probably what SONOS wants to sell you rather than add 50 cents worth of hardware to their devices.
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    Noah Bell
    Lyricist I
    Dec 23, 2013 5:54 PM UTC
    I would love to buy one but I am just not going to do it if it isn't a single solution. 
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    Jouni Koivuviita
    Lyricist I
    Apr 15, 2014 6:55 PM UTC
    I don't want an ugly black sound bar in my living room. I just want to connect my Apple TV to some decent audio output, and Connect and a pair of Play 3's would seem ideal, if it wasn't for this one little thing. And while at it, why not add two digital audio inputs?

    Now I'm forced to look for options like Onkyo Envision Cinem LS3100.
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    Alexandre_3
    Lyricist I
    May 6, 2014 2:13 AM UTC
    +1 for a digital input for the next generation Connect and Connect Amp
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    iwan
    Lyricist I
    May 12, 2014 2:29 PM UTC
    +1 for a digital input for the next generation Connect and Connect Amp
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    Shailinder
    Lyricist III
    May 12, 2014 8:15 PM UTC
    +1 for hdmi on a new bridge or connect
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    SB1000
    Lyricist I
    Jun 30, 2014 5:14 AM UTC
    +1 for HDMI in/out on Sonos Bridge and Connect.  I would love to be able to control the volume on my AV receiver directly (after DAC conversion!).  Please include CEC control.
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