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Contributor I
Aug 9, 2026 4:08 PM UTC
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Boost missing from App

My Boost no longer appears in the speaker list or room list, which looks like the norm from other comments.  It shows in the About list.  I tried changing the Sonos channel, but it still doesn’t show.  How do I connect it so it works if it doesn’t show up as a room?

humphja1Answer
Contributor I
Aug 9, 2026 7:21 PM UTC

Problem resolved with help of Sonos Customer Service.  Problem wasn’t with Boost but with Sonos Connect.  After a reboot of Connect, Boost speakers returned to lineup.

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Schlumpf
Virtuoso
Aug 9, 2026 4:11 PM UTC

​@humphja1 

It works as expected if it’s set up correctly and is shown in devices list. 
As it’s not an audio output device I can understand Sonos decision not to list it in rooms view. 

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Ralf
Airgetlam
Aug 9, 2026 4:16 PM UTC

As far as I’m aware, the BOOST has never shown as a ‘Room’ in Sonos controllers, as it doesn’t ‘play’ any music. It’s always been in the ‘About my system’ display, though. I’ve had several, both BRIDGEs and BOOSTs over the years. 

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Bruce
Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
Aug 9, 2026 4:25 PM UTC

Curious, what you you would expect the Boost to do if it showed up as a Sonos Room? 

Different topic, have you considered removing the outdated Boost and using your Wi-Fi instead? Unless your Wi-Fi is really old that should improve your connections.

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humphja1AuthorAnswer
Contributor I
Aug 9, 2026 7:21 PM UTC

Problem resolved with help of Sonos Customer Service.  Problem wasn’t with Boost but with Sonos Connect.  After a reboot of Connect, Boost speakers returned to lineup.

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Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
Aug 9, 2026 7:50 PM UTC

There are no speakers on a Boost, it is a pure Ethernet to Wi-Fi translation device.

If it shows speakers it isn't a Boost, check the product label on the bottom.

 

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