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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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Jeff S
Retired Sonos Staff
May 23, 2016
can you please apply the patch for my system
device diagnostic code is 6196345


Hi Paulnolanuk,

I've updated your account to include the patch. Please run updates on your system then try to connect your CONTROL. Let me know if it doesn't work.
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Jeff S
Retired Sonos Staff
May 23, 2016
I have 3 CR 100's, and cannot now get any of them to connect. Can you help please... My Sonos ID is 109294123, and have just submitted Diagnostics - reference 6197246.
Many thanks!


Hi Altobabs,

You should now be able to connect your CR100s once you've run updates on your Sonos system. Please let me know if you run into any troubles.
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Jeff S
Retired Sonos Staff
June 21, 2016
Hi Everyone,

As of the 6.3 release we will no longer be able to apply the patch we have been using to get your CONTROL (CR100 and CR200) associated with the rest of your systems.

If you have a CR100 or CR200 controller which is not up to date and is not yet associated with your Sonos system you will need to call our support line for help in getting your CONTROL connected.

Our phone number and hours can be found here.
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Contributor III
August 14, 2016
Hello Jeff,

I have the same CR100 problem and luckily a Bridge at version 6.2 can you apply the patch to my temporary Sonos setup (SonosID 109318675, Diagnostics reference 6447735)?* I'm guessing via this method I can update the CR100 to the latest firmware (is now at 4.0) and hook it up properly to my main system or else adding the Bridge temporary to my main system.

Thanks in advance and kind regards, Maarten

😉 on second thought I guess applying the patch might get a bit problematic with an outdated system firmware... but well, curious on your reply.
Daniel H
Sonos Employee
August 15, 2016
Hello Jeff,

I have the same CR100 problem and luckily a Bridge at version 6.2 can you apply the patch to my temporary Sonos setup (SonosID 109318675, Diagnostics reference 6447735)?* I'm guessing via this method I can update the CR100 to the latest firmware (is now at 4.0) and hook it up properly to my main system or else adding the Bridge temporary to my main system.

Thanks in advance and kind regards, Maarten

😉 on second thought I guess applying the patch might get a bit problematic with an outdated system firmware... but well, curious on your reply.

Hi Maarten, we have escalated this internally, our Engineering Team will reach out to you via email under reference: 160815-000463
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Lyricist I
August 20, 2016
Same as eveyone else here i'm also having the same problem. I bough ta cr100 from ebay after my old one actually melted and i can't get it to connect to my existing system.

diagnostic report 6463615.
Jeff S
Retired Sonos Staff
August 22, 2016
Same as eveyone else here i'm also having the same problem. I bough ta cr100 from ebay after my old one actually melted and i can't get it to connect to my existing system.

diagnostic report 6463615.


Hi Martin,

The process has changed to get your CR100 up and running. Please give us a call and reference this case number: 160820-000807. You can find our phone number and hours in your region here.
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Lyricist I
September 6, 2016
I just purchases a used ZP100 and CR100. The owner says it worked fine since day one, but now it stopped connecting.
sent Diagnostic report 6511318
please send patch herb@shaw.ca and I'm not sure if the unit is still registered under the previous owner.
Thanks
Jeff S
Retired Sonos Staff
September 6, 2016
I just purchases a used ZP100 and CR100. The owner says it worked fine since day one, but now it stopped connecting.
sent Diagnostic report 6511318
please send patch herb@shaw.ca and I'm not sure if the unit is still registered under the previous owner.
Thanks


Hi Herb,

Please reach out to our phone team who can help get your CR100 and ZP100 up and running. I've created a support ticket for you: 160906-001661. Please reference this number when you call in. You can find our phone number and hours here.
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Lyricist I
September 21, 2016
Evening all,

Just had a move around in the house and the CR100 won't connect . I've submitted a diagnostic report with No. 6567089.

Many Thanks