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LochyHood
Contributor I
April 25, 2021

Roam and First Gen 5

  • April 25, 2021
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Hi, 

I have a Sonos 5 first Gen speaker, which is only compatible with the S1 app. I just bought the Roam and didn't realise that it only works with the S2. I also have a couple of 1s, which are compatible with both. Do I need to upgrade the 5 or is there another fix? Can I switch between Apps for example!? 

Thanks anyone in advance for any advice!

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    GuitarSuperstar
    Lead Maestro
    April 25, 2021

    Since the Play:5 (Gen 1) is only compatible with the S1 app, you would need to upgrade it to the Play:5 (Gen 2) or Five to be able to play it together with the Roam or any other S2-only compatible speakers.

    Sonos has an Upgrade Program where you can get a discount for upgrading your speaker:

    https://www.sonos.com/en-us/upgrade

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      LochyHoodAuthor
      Contributor I
      April 25, 2021

      Thanks, i notice the Play 5 2nd Gen is unavailable (in white). Is that normal, or might it signal an updated version?

      Airgetlam
      Airgetlam
      April 25, 2021

      The PLAY:5 of either generation is no longer produced. The ‘replacement’ is the Sonos Five. 

      Bruce
      GuitarSuperstar
      Lead Maestro
      April 25, 2021

      The Play:5 (Gen 2) model is discontinued. Sonos produced a white Gen 2 that had a white outer shell and a black speaker grill:

      The Five is available in all white though:

       

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      Corry P
      Corry P
      Sonos Staff
      April 28, 2021

      Hi @LochyHood 

      Welcome to the Sonos Community!

      You can absolutely switch between the apps. You could have the Roam on S2 alone, or have the Play:5 on S1 alone. In either case, you can run both apps on one phone and switch between them at will. 

      If you’ve already set up the Roam as a new S2 system, you’ll need to factory reset your Play:1s/Sonos Ones to get them onto the new household (system).

      Only if you want to be able to group all of your speakers together to play as one do you need to upgrade anything. If you’re happy with using two apps, that’s completely fine and you need spend no money.

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