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MichF
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Sep 21, 2018 1:03 AM UTC
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Connecting Mac-Mini to Sonos to play media from the Mac

My Sonos Playbar and Sub is connected to my TV. My Mac-Mini is also connected to my TV. Can I play media such as stored movies, itunes, and general media through the Sonos. My Sonos has replaced my amp and speakers that were connected to the Mac-Mini to allow this.i.
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Airgetlam
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Sep 21, 2018 3:03 AM UTC
Anything that you play on your TV will come out through the PLAYBAR and, assuming you have it connected with the optical cable. Doesn't matter what you're playing, as long as it is in Dolby Digital format.
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Belly M
Belly M
Oct 4, 2018 8:11 AM UTC
Check the audio preferences on the Mac to see what the output is set to.
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MichFAuthor
Trending Lyricist I
Oct 4, 2018 10:29 AM UTC
Belly, I checked this before and it wasn’t recognising the optical output but NOW IT IS. When I selected airplay there was a horrible 4 second lack. Now I have selected the ‘optical digital output’ that is displayed and it is working...with no lag.
I will now order the switch and have found one on eBay.
Belly, I woulfd like to thank you so much for persevering with my frustration and questions. I’m sure not many come back to thank those for assistance but you have been so patient with me.
BELLY, THANK YOU VERY, VERY, VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR HELP. I AM TRULY GRATEFUL !!!!
MIchael (from Australia)
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    Belly M
    Belly M
    Oct 4, 2018 10:31 AM UTC
    No problem, whilst no easy having an early Mac Mini you got there in the end.
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      MichFAuthor
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      Oct 4, 2018 10:42 AM UTC
      I did thanks to you. I was ready to ditch it and chase up a second hand newer one but there is no need to mow. So grateful. If I need further info I know where to come. Cheers.
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      MichFAuthor
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      Oct 24, 2018 12:27 AM UTC
      Hello Belly, 3-way switch with remote arrived and all set up now....Brilliant !
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      Belly M
      Belly M
      Oct 24, 2018 6:55 AM UTC
      That great to hear.
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