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Contributor II
December 7, 2014

CR100 won't connect, but iPad, ZP80, ZP100 are connected and working a-ok!!

  • December 7, 2014
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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.
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386 replies

Jeff S
Retired Sonos Staff
July 31, 2015
Same problem here. 3xCR100s that won't work. Diag # 4772113. Thanks!
Hi Matt,

I've added the update to your system as well. Please check for updates and run any that your system finds. Once complete you should be able to add each of your CR100 controllers to your Sonos system.
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Lyricist I
July 31, 2015
Same problem here. 3xCR100s that won't work. Diag # 4772113. Thanks!
Thanks that fixed it!
Lyricist III
July 31, 2015
Can you do the same for me?Diagnostic number 4761076.
Thank you! That did it. You are awesome!
Lyricist I
August 2, 2015
I am having the same problem
I am having the same CR100 problem. My diagnostics nummer is: 4778377.
Lyricist I
August 2, 2015
I am having the same problem
I am having the same CR100 problem. My diagnostics nummer is: 4778377.
Jeff S
Retired Sonos Staff
August 10, 2015
I am having the same problem
I am having the same CR100 problem. My diagnostics nummer is: 4778377.


Hi Torsten_4,

I've updated your account and you should now be able to check for updates on your system and reconnect your CR100. Please let me know if it still does not work.
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Lyricist II
August 19, 2015
Jeff - same problem with one of two CR100s. Other works fine. Diagnostic #4824719
Jeff S
Retired Sonos Staff
August 19, 2015
Jeff - same problem with one of two CR100s. Other works fine. Diagnostic #4824719

Hi Emgshj,

I've added the update to your Sonos households. You should be able to add your CR100 to your system now. If you are still having trouble getting it to connect, please try rebooting the device by holding down the top left and top right buttons for a few seconds. Once rebooted, try to add the CR100 again.
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Lyricist II
August 21, 2015
Thanks Jeff but it didn't work.
Jeff S
Retired Sonos Staff
August 21, 2015
Hi Emgsjh,

There is some wireless interference showing on your system, particularly on your BOOST. Changing the Sonos wireless channel may help. Here's how to change the Sonos wireless channel. If your other components are working though the issue may be that your router is not giving the CR100 an IP address. Usually this can be fixed by rebooting your router.

Please try rebooting your router and if that doesn't work look around your BOOST for any potential sources of interference. Common sources include cordless phones (especially DECT phones), baby monitors, wireless security cameras, wireless tvs and wireless printers. If there are any such devices near or in between your Sonos units, please move them farther away.
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