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Everything used to work perfectly….Then it all stopped working…so, started by rebooting my router.



I then hard-wired ZP80 and ZP100 via Ethernet to get them to connect.  SUCCESS! I can now control them both on my WiFi network from my iPad SONOS app.  That's all good!



HOWEVER, I cannot get the CR100 to associate with the ZP80 or the ZP100.  



How can I get the CR100 to re-join the party?



I've tried putting both ZP80 and ZP100 into the paring mode (pressing MUTE and VOL-UP)…and they both blink amber…but the CR100 just stares back at me, and eventually times-out.  



When it times out, after a few minutes, it says that no SONOS components are present, but I know better…and so does my iPad, which has no problem controlling both units.



I've also tried resetting the CP100 by pressing the following sequence:



<left soft button>

<middle soft button>

<mute button>

<middle soft button>

<back button>

..then scrolling down to "Turn Off CR"

..and pressing the Enter button



Once I put the CR100 in the dock, and it reboots, I try to pair it again…but no love.



Thanks.



BTW, see 4195270 diagnostics…which probably won't help, given that the ZP80, ZP100 and iPad are working just fine.  It's the CR100 that can't see the other units, so it's likely not going show up in the diagnostic report, either.
All sorted - brilliant, many thanks.



Matt
I too am having the same porblem after setting up a new Wi-Fi system. The Sonos Connect:AMP is connected directly to the router via ethernet. I am able to connect and play music using my computer and smartphone devices, however the CR100 controller does not want to connect after several attempts of unplugging my Sonos and wireless devices.



Hi Trusha,



To get your CR100 connected we'll need to add a patch to your system's information. To do this I'd like to see some data from your Sonos. Please send in a diagnostic report and reply here with the confirmation number. Here's how to submit reports.






Hi Jeff S,



I have submitted a diagnostic report under the code of 5184412. What are the next steps for me to set up my CR100 controller?



Thanks

Trish
I too am having the same porblem after setting up a new Wi-Fi system. The Sonos Connect:AMP is connected directly to the router via ethernet. I am able to connect and play music using my computer and smartphone devices, however the CR100 controller does not want to connect after several attempts of unplugging my Sonos and wireless devices.



Hi Trusha,



To get your CR100 connected we'll need to add a patch to your system's information. To do this I'd like to see some data from your Sonos. Please send in a diagnostic report and reply here with the confirmation number. Here's how to submit reports.






Hi Jeff S,



I have submitted a diagnostic report under the code of 5184412. What are the next steps for me to set up my CR100 controller?



Thanks

Trish




Hi Trish,



In order to connect a CR100 or CR200 your Sonos system needs to have at least one component wired into the network with an ethernet cable. This causes the Sonos components to create their own wireless mesh network which the CR100 can use to connect. In your current set up the Sonos units are connecting to your home's wireless network and not creating a network of their own. This means that your CR100 does not have a Sonos wireless signal on which to connect.



If you can wire either your CONNECT or CONNECT:AMP into the network, you should then be able to connect your CR100 as I've added the update to your account. It looks like your CONNECT:AMP (Dining Room) has an ethernet cable connected to it but that connection doesn't lead back to your router so your Sonos system is still set up in the fully wireless configuration.



Please let me know if you have any questions.
I'm also having the same problem as others in this thread, my diagnostic number is 5307753. Can I please have the patch for my CR100.

Thanks

Greg
I'm also having the same problem as others in this thread, my diagnostic number is 5307753. Can I please have the patch for my CR100.

Thanks

Greg




Hi Greg,



The patch has been added to your system. Please run updates and then try to connect your CR100 again. Let me know if it still doesn't connect.
thanks Jeff it worked first time. Thanks so much
thanks Jeff it worked first time. Thanks so much



Hi Greg,



That's great news. Please let me know if you have any further issues.
I believe I also have the same issue, I have created a support request #160103-001347, would appreciate if patch can also be applied to my system.



Diagnostics: 5330802



Regards,

John.
I believe I also have the same issue, I have created a support request #160103-001347, would appreciate if patch can also be applied to my system.



Diagnostics: 5330802



Regards,

John.




Due to the issue, the best would be to continue with the ticket. A Sonos agent will contact you via email within 24hours. Also, feel free to contact us by phone. You can find our contact information HERE
Help,



I am having the same connection problems, I can't connect my CR100 but with the Iphone is everything ok. My diagnostics confirmation number is .

I get the error: "This Controller was unable to connect to a Sonos component. Please Try again (1).



I send the diagnostic my number confirmation is : 5341410.



Please add update to my system.



Thank you...
someone has an idea
Help,



I am having the same connection problems, I can't connect my CR100 but with the Iphone is everything ok. My diagnostics confirmation number is .

I get the error: "This Controller was unable to connect to a Sonos component. Please Try again (1).



I send the diagnostic my number confirmation is : 5341410.



Please add update to my system.



Thank you...




Hi Betheclub,



The patch has already been applied to your system. Please check your Sonos system for updates and run any that it finds. Once updated, please try to add your CR100 to your system by following this guide.



If that still doesn't work, please reboot your router to update network information.



Please let us know if these steps help or not.
Yes i talk with Jimmt in Sonos support in canada.



If possible place notice in your web site. if nescessery applique patch for the cr100 with connect.



Thank you.
I am having the same problems as the others in this threat in relation to a CR100 controller. Could I also have the patch?
I have included my confirmation number is: 5370312.
I am having the same issue with ,my CR100 (dusted off for guests) - diagnostic confirmation number 5370401
I have included my confirmation number is: 5370312.



Hi Ken7777,



I've applied the patch to your account. You should be able to connect your CR100 once you've run updates on your system.
I am having the same issue with ,my CR100 (dusted off for guests) - diagnostic confirmation number 5370401



Hi Kenhayward,



There's a few things going on with your system preventing your CR100 from connecting. First off all but one of your Sonos components is set up to connect to your network wirelessly. This configuration does not allow for the connection of CR100 controllers. Your Sonos system needs to be in the mesh network mode with one Sonos unit wired into your main router.



Also, there appears to be a high level of interference showing on your system, likely due to your Ubiquiti access points. Using Sonos wirelessly over wireless extenders such as the Ubiquiti system is not a supported set up and can cause many communication issues between your Sonos units. This may explain why some of your Sonos units are wireless and your office unit is in the wired configuration.



Please start by wiring one Sonos unit into your main router. This is the device handling DHCP requests on your network. We do not recommend wiring a Sonos unit into a wireless extender as the wireless jump between the extender and your main router is usually not stable enough to handle Sonos device communication.



Once you have a unit wired into your main router, please stop playback on all Sonos units, then reboot each one by removing it from power for ten seconds and plugging it back in. As long as each Sonos unit is within reasonable wireless range of another Sonos unit, all the way back to your wired one, your Sonos system should then go into the wired mesh network configuration needed in order to connect your CR100.



Next we will want to change the wireless channel that your Sonos system uses so that it is different than that of your Ubiquiti system. Your Ubiquiti system is on wireless channel 1, so let's change the Sonos wireless channel to 11, here's how.



Once you've changed the channel, your Sonos units should be having a much easier time communicating with each other and the rest of your network. As I've added the patch to your account you should now be able to run updates on your system and then get your CR100 connected.



If these steps do not work, it would be best to continue troubleshooting with our phone team. Please let me know if this is the case and I'll create a support ticket for you.
Thanks Jeff. CR100 is now able to connect after applying the patch.

One more question, when I did the update I only power on one bridge and one connect amp, the rest of the units did not get the updates.

Do all the hardwares need to be on the same level of patch ? I have sent you another confirmation number is: 5372737.
Hi Jeff,



I'm at 6.1 and lost the patch which is needed for a CR200. My confirmation number for my diagnostic submission is: 5382255



Thanks again for all your help,



Greg
Hi Greg,



The patch has been added to your system. Please check for updates, run any that you find, then see if you can connect your CR100.[/quote]



Hi Jeff or Max,



I've upgraded to 6.1 and lost the patch. I' ve recently purchased a brand new/replacement CR200 that will need the patch.



My diagnostic submission number is:



5392432



Thanks,



Greg
Thanks Jeff. CR100 is now able to connect after applying the patch.

One more question, when I did the update I only power on one bridge and one connect amp, the rest of the units did not get the updates.

Do all the hardwares need to be on the same level of patch ? I have sent you another confirmation number is: 5372737.




Hi Ken,



The Sonos components should push the patch information to other units once they are online. You can always check for updates again though.
Hi Greg,



The patch has been added to your system. Please check for updates, run any that you find, then see if you can connect your CR100.



Hi Jeff or Max,



I've upgraded to 6.1 and lost the patch. I' ve recently purchased a brand new/replacement CR200 that will need the patch.



My diagnostic submission number is:



5392432



Thanks,



Greg




Hi Greg,



I've applied the patch to your system. Once you check for updates and run any your system finds you should be able to connect your CR200.
Thanks Jeff! Worked like a charm!



Best,



Greg
I just got a CR100 and it doesn't connect to my network, I have a bridge and all my speaker are shown as hardwired not wifi connected so should be a patch issue, I have uploaded diag 5412357 yesterday





I got this used with an older ZP100 in a local adds like new!



when I showed up at the guy company I found out they are a well known HI-FI Amplifier manufacturer (Montreal, Canada) mostly class A amp so it is fun to see they felt the need to look or ear at sonos material by themselves! :8