I have a converted wall box turned into a juke box with an Arduino it has a USB-C audio out..
What is the best way to connect to my Sonos system..
I have a Old ZP90 but then would have to revert the system to Sonos 1 version
Is it possible to use USB-C to ethernet and link it that way any advice is appreciated
Best answer by Corry P
Hi
Thanks for your post!
Alternatively, assuming that you want the audio coming from the Arduino to play directly on your Sonos system, rather than the Sonos system getting access to the same library as the Arduino, you would need a Sonos device that accepts Line In like your ZP90, but that works on S2.
The cheapest way to do this with a new product would be to buy an Era 100 and a Line-In adaptor for it. Connect the Arduino to the adaptor with a 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo cable, and Line In will show up in the Sonos app as a source for all your Sonos devices (not just the Era 100).
You may be able to find a cheaper, second-hand option, of course - these could be a Port, Play:5 (Gen2) or a Connect (Gen 2). The Port and Connect would both need a RCA-3.5mm stereo cable instead.
I hope this helps.
if the Arduino does WiFi and SMB file sharing you can use it as a Sonos music library.
The USB to Ethernet would work in place of WiFi.
if the Arduino does WiFi and SMB file sharing you can use it as a Sonos music library.
The USB to Ethernet would work in place of WiFi.
Thanks for the quick reply Stanley
So if I connect into any of my spearkers or soundbar ethernet socket it would work just like plugging in a record deck to an amplifier ?
I have a sd card with my playlists
So using the Sonos app and Spotify if the Arduino has no wifi what is needed ? the concept sounds good to just create a library without downloading and making mp3s
But someone else built the adapter and it sounds very complicated to do..
as my programming skills are 0
Thanks for the quick reply Stanley
So if I connect into any of my spearkers or soundbar ethernet socket it would work just like plugging in a record deck to an amplifier ?
I have a sd card with my playlists
So using the Sonos app and Spotify if the Arduino has no wifi what is needed ? the concept sounds good to just create a library without downloading and making mp3s
But someone else built the adapter and it sounds very complicated to do..
as my programming skills are 0
Ethernet does not work like that, it connects to your router to pass data to other connected devices.
Sounds like you need help with the Araundo first to get it connected to your network. Once that is done we can help you with the Sonos part.
if the Arduino does WiFi and SMB file sharing you can use it as a Sonos music library.
The USB to Ethernet would work in place of WiFi.
My understanding If its not wifi A module could be added
Apparently no Arundo experts here, sorry.
Once you get it on your network and running SMB / Samba check back for Sonos help.
+19Hi
Thanks for your post!
Alternatively, assuming that you want the audio coming from the Arduino to play directly on your Sonos system, rather than the Sonos system getting access to the same library as the Arduino, you would need a Sonos device that accepts Line In like your ZP90, but that works on S2.
The cheapest way to do this with a new product would be to buy an Era 100 and a Line-In adaptor for it. Connect the Arduino to the adaptor with a 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo cable, and Line In will show up in the Sonos app as a source for all your Sonos devices (not just the Era 100).
You may be able to find a cheaper, second-hand option, of course - these could be a Port, Play:5 (Gen2) or a Connect (Gen 2). The Port and Connect would both need a RCA-3.5mm stereo cable instead.
I hope this helps.
Thanks for the reply .. I have the audrino set up and works fine my options now for audio out are
I already have a ZP 90 so only cost is the cable
Regards Paul
I have some SMB guides here: Live Journal: Stan
A 3.5 connection can be mono or stereo. The plug for stereo has a tip/ring/shaft while the mono only has tip/shaft connectors.
The Pi’s output jack is stereo.
Hi. Everything at the moment is connecting through the audrino is Audrino capable of a stereo output ? Is it just a case of adding a stereo output socket if the 1 fitted is only momo ?
Output - No idea, you’d have to ask on their site, not here at Sonos.
Socket - Changing the socket would do nothing, you’d also have to change the upstream audio electronics and chips to move to a stereo system if it is presently mono.
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