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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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    anthrol
    Lyricist I
    Apr 16, 2015 9:04 AM UTC
    +1 for HDMI in/out on Sonos Bridge and Connect. 
    I totally agree with you...
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    Andreas_25
    Lyricist I
    May 13, 2015 10:35 AM UTC
    I would like to connect my PC to the Sonos network via a device like the Connect. Only digital input is needed there.
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    Hans Allmann
    Lyricist I
    Jul 2, 2015 5:27 PM UTC
    really no digital audio input for connect?

    i like to buy more sonos but this feature is really missing

    +1 for digital connect in at "Sonnos Connect".
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    jjancula
    Lyricist III
    Jul 4, 2015 12:42 PM UTC
    Sonos' multi-year silence on this topic seems like a classic case of a company not listening to its customers. I hope I'm wrong!
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    Chris
    Chris
    Lead Maestro
    Jul 4, 2015 2:32 PM UTC
    Thing is a connect2 could be in development with digital input and we won't know until the day they release it. I would suspect they would be close to getting a refresh.
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    jjancula
    Lyricist III
    Jul 4, 2015 5:20 PM UTC
    Thing is a connect2 could be in development with digital input and we won't know until the day they release it. I would suspect they would be close to getting a refresh.
    Chris, you might be right - connect:amp is currently on back order. Wishful thinking 🙂
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    sjschmid
    Avid Contributor I
    Jul 5, 2015 6:19 AM UTC
    Sonos' multi-year silence on this topic seems like a classic case of a company not listening to its customers. I hope I'm wrong!
    Yes, they don't seem to listen to customer suggestions on this forum.  Such a pity, and a wasted resource.  I really don't understand it.
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    Martinskeem
    Lyricist I
    Jan 17, 2016 6:28 PM UTC
    +1. And IR remote learning functionality, basically a Sonos connect for TVs. Or a soundbar without the speaker for those of us who already have a set of good speakers near the TV.
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    The LHC
    Jan 17, 2016 6:47 PM UTC
    +1. And IR remote learning functionality, basically a Sonos connect for TVs. Or a soundbar without the speaker for those of us who already have a set of good speakers near the TV.

    A soundbar without speakers? NOBODY makes that. Why would Sonos want to take sales away from their own Playbar by introducing this?

    I CAN see the use of a digital input for the Connect and Connect:Amp but not for surround purposes.
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    Martinskeem
    Lyricist I
    Jan 17, 2016 7:13 PM UTC
    Call it what you want, but a connect with optical in, out and tv learning ir. Bluesound makes it, Node 2, but I prefer the Sonos ecosystem.
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