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Matthias_1
Contributor I
November 25, 2012

Sonos Connect is missing digital audio input

  • November 25, 2012
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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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    Mike Davies
    Lyricist I
    July 23, 2014
    Not a single digital input into any of the Sonos components is a gaping hole in their product line.  No go for me until this is addressed.
    nicka99
    nicka99
    Local Superstar
    July 23, 2014
    Not a single digital input into any of the Sonos components is a gaping hole in their product line.  
    Playbar has digital input (optical) - multiple sources can be used with TV as switchbox or external optical or hdmi with optical switchbox.
    Andrea_14
    Lyricist I
    September 3, 2014
    + 1 for the digital input. I was investigating this issue and I have noticed that nothing has been done so far from Sonos side. New competitors are pressing, see the Samsung Link Mate WAM270 for Samsung Multiroom line. What are the Sonos guys doing?
    User287402
    Lyricist II
    September 6, 2014
    This has keep me from buying a PLAY 5, an analog signal is not acceptable for a $400 speaker. 
    jalbion
    Lyricist I
    November 2, 2014
    +1 for Digital inputs on Connect and Connect Amp. This is a basic feature that has stopped me from buying Sonos as well. I have also been badmouthing Sonos to friends for this reason! Please update these very soon.
    KT Cald
    Lyricist I
    February 1, 2015
    I am waiting on digital input before I will buy Sonos.   Looking at other systems 
    Greg_13
    Contributor I
    March 8, 2015
    Add another vote for digital input on Connect. Very surprised that a device that only serves to connect to and from a Sonos system doesn't have a digital input. I can understand not building a bunch of connections into every speaker offering, but why not the Connect? It should have every type of connection imaginable for $350. Just testing out Sonos and trying to decide if I can make it my main music system. This limitation and Sonos' limited product line are keeping me on the sidelines with just one Play:1 for now. It seems Sonos is leaving itself very vulnerable to competitors by omitting basic functionality like this and not offering a wider variety of products (wireless headphones, outdoor speakers, in wall/ceiling speakers, shower speakers, etc.).
    Douwe Osinga
    Lyricist I
    March 22, 2015
    Yeah, this would be nice. I have a projector, so a Sonos sound bar doesn't really work that well.
    Jan_20
    Lyricist II
    April 8, 2015
    I am disappointed to find that Connect does not include digital audio input.
    Francesco_2
    Lyricist III
    April 16, 2015
    Same need for me. I should "forward" a digital input to reuse an existing system in my bedroom.
    TV -> AMP (digital) -> Existing system (digital)

    The existing speakers should be part of my Sonos system.
    I also have a Play:5 in that room and I sadly can't connect it to my TV using a digital connection.

    In general I'm enthusiast about Sonos, but it's disappointing that it's very limited in connections, forcing you to buy different (expensive) products to achieve all your goals (I already have a Sonos Bar in my living room, I don't want to buy another one and throw away my existing system).

    And I also have the bad feeling that these user requests are not taken into considerations (at least, not enough). 
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