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Macollin1
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January 13, 2022
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Sonos Amp and Line In Autoplay Not Working

  • January 13, 2022
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Hello - I am having an issue with my Sonos amp where autoplay doesn’t kick in with my turntable. The autoplay of hdmi is working wonderfully, however, it’s going the other way to line in that is having trouble. I viewed this thread and understand that hdmi will always win:  

 

 

Here is my setup:

-an spdif switch plugged in to the the hdmi of the amp using the Sonos spdif to hdmi dongle. The spdif switch has an on/off switch. 
-phono preamp with on/off switch. 
 

Steps to recreate:

-turn off spdif switch. 
-turn on phono preamp 

-start record.

 

 

in the use case above the autoplay does not start. I am forced to go into my Sonos amp and through a series of clicks start the line in. 
 

The only thing I can think of is that even when off the spdif switch is still sending some sort of a signal. 
 

Would love to get some input on this perplexing issue. 
 

thanks in advance. 
 

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Best answer by Macollin1

Hello all -

I think I have solved my problem with a fairly acceptable workaround. This use case is specifically for those with a Harmony hub, so hopefully this helps someone down the road:

  • Turn on autoplay for both the TV and Line in in settings on the Sonos app
  • Add the turntable as a favorite in the Sonos app
  • Create an activity in Harmony for listening to music using Sonos and have it start with the turntable favorite
  • Start playing the record (it’s important to note that when the favorite is selected by Harmony Sonos will flip from TV audio to a screen that reads “No Music Selected”. This will then flip over to Line in as soon as the music starts on the record - I know it’s a little quirky).
  • Then go back to your watch TV activity and the TV turning on will kick the audio back to the TV

 

I have been able to successfully recreate this every time. 

 

Thanks again for everyone’s help with this.

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Macollin1Author
Trending Lyricist I
January 14, 2022

Hi Aj -

Thanks for the response and advice. My end goal is to be able to take advantage of the autoplay for line-in, since the Sonos App solution you point out works, but frankly is a lot of clicks and it assumes I have my phone on me at all times. I am trying to automate, or at least become less dependent on my phone to switch inputs.

I would love for the autoplay to work consistently, OR to be able to use the buttons on the Sonos amp to switch inputs, OR even have direct access to TV or Line In with my Harmony Hub remote. I know this isn’t everyone’s use case, but I can dream :)

 

Thanks again for the input.

Matt

    Macollin1AuthorAnswer
    Trending Lyricist I
    January 14, 2022

    Hello all -

    I think I have solved my problem with a fairly acceptable workaround. This use case is specifically for those with a Harmony hub, so hopefully this helps someone down the road:

    • Turn on autoplay for both the TV and Line in in settings on the Sonos app
    • Add the turntable as a favorite in the Sonos app
    • Create an activity in Harmony for listening to music using Sonos and have it start with the turntable favorite
    • Start playing the record (it’s important to note that when the favorite is selected by Harmony Sonos will flip from TV audio to a screen that reads “No Music Selected”. This will then flip over to Line in as soon as the music starts on the record - I know it’s a little quirky).
    • Then go back to your watch TV activity and the TV turning on will kick the audio back to the TV

     

    I have been able to successfully recreate this every time. 

     

    Thanks again for everyone’s help with this.

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