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Lancelot Westbank
Contributor I
August 17, 2023
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S1 Install on new computer

Hello. I have an existing Sonos system and a new PC.  Play One x 2 , Play 3 X 1 , Play 5 X 1, Soundbar and a Bridge. I’m not keeping the old PC . When I download S1 it asks if I’m connecting to an existing or a new system. I’m guessing I select existing as the devices will all be registered with Sonos ? Computer is new and the old computer will not be on the network in the final system. Router remains the same.

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Airgetlam
AirgetlamAnswer
August 17, 2023

Existing. You’re connecting to all those ‘old’ S1 devices.

For what it’s worth, I’d highly recommend retiring the old BRIDGE, things can get squirrelly when the power supply begins to fail, and it becomes hard to figure out. 

Bruce
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Airgetlam
AirgetlamAnswer
August 17, 2023

Existing. You’re connecting to all those ‘old’ S1 devices.

For what it’s worth, I’d highly recommend retiring the old BRIDGE, things can get squirrelly when the power supply begins to fail, and it becomes hard to figure out. 

Bruce
    Lancelot WestbankAuthor
    Contributor I
    August 17, 2023

    Is there a specific path to removing the Bridge. Or just unplug it ? Would love to not use the Bridge .

     

    Airgetlam
    Airgetlam
    August 17, 2023

    Pretty sure there’s a FAQ out there, but you could easily just wire any of your other Sonos devices to your router, they’d all be able to take over the duties of the removed BRIDGE.

    Bruce
    Airgetlam
    Airgetlam
    August 17, 2023

    Here is that FAQ.

    Bruce
    Stanley_4
    Stanley_4
    Grand Maestro
    August 18, 2023

    Not recommended as it is usually wasted money but a Sonos Boost added to your system and then wired in place of your Bridge would also work. Minimal work but $100 or so.

    controlav
    controlav
    Lead Maestro
    August 19, 2023

    Not recommended as it is usually wasted money but a Sonos Boost added to your system and then wired in place of your Bridge would also work. Minimal work but $100 or so.

    The user’s old Bridge should qualify them for a 30% discount on a Boost.

    Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
      Mr. T
      Mr. T
      August 19, 2023

      Not recommended as it is usually wasted money but a Sonos Boost added to your system and then wired in place of your Bridge would also work. Minimal work but $100 or so.

      The user’s old Bridge should qualify them for a 30% discount on a Boost.

      Not any more, the Bridge now offers a 15% upgrade credit on any product.

      controlav
      controlav
      Lead Maestro
      August 19, 2023

      Not recommended as it is usually wasted money but a Sonos Boost added to your system and then wired in place of your Bridge would also work. Minimal work but $100 or so.

      The user’s old Bridge should qualify them for a 30% discount on a Boost.

      Not any more, the Bridge now offers a 15% upgrade credit on any product.

      You’re right, I just checked on mine. Likely changed when the Boost became EOL.

      Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
      Airgetlam
      Airgetlam
      August 19, 2023

      I’ve seen no official statement yet on the BOOST being EOL so far, but haven’t been looking, either. Given the advances in routers over the last several years, as well as being able to wire any Sonos device to act as a BOOST, it’s almost a moot point…but I’m still sitting on a pair of BOOSTS for now.

      Bruce
      Stanley_4
      Stanley_4
      Grand Maestro
      August 20, 2023

      I haven’t seen any EOL notes but last look had it in the Sonos store’s Last Chance section.

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