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Contributor I
May 11, 2024

unable to finish beam gen 2 set up

  • May 11, 2024
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Hi.

just got the beam gen 2 - but i cannot add it to my system. It says not registered, lets fix it. Plays the chime, then i press the button at the back as instructed, and then it says “adding beam to system” then fails after couple of mins. Im using the latest version of iphone app
 

ive reset everything router, phone, beam. I cant get hold of anyone, live chat i go up in the queue not down. 
 

completely at a loss of what to do, if they hide all features behind an app it needs to be absolutely faultless.
 

does anyone have any ideas? it not i guess ill have to return it which is a shame, as it sounds/looks amazing   
 

Thanks in advance

louis 

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17 replies

Lyricist I
May 12, 2024

I think it’s app related. I’m trying to add a new Sonos amp and a new port and both made it through the setup until the registration process. They both show up on the app as not registered. I’ve been through the “fix it” process a dozen times to no avail. 
 

Burnzy303Author
Contributor I
May 13, 2024

Yeah i think it is as well, i guess we just have to wait for a fix 🤷‍♂️

Lyricist II
May 13, 2024

Same issue. We are about to return the Sonos Beam and go for a Bose, change out the whole system.

Has anyone heard about a fix to this problem from Sonos? The”help” function isn’t very helpful.

Burnzy303Author
Contributor I
May 14, 2024

I read if you sign out of sonos account, toggle wifi off and on via phone then sign back in it works. But no joy for me, the error message just comes up faster now 😂 

 

i cant get hold of anyone at support the wait is too long, ive tried everything suggested multiple times. Clearly there are serious issues with the new app and to keep all features/settings behind it essentially makes it useless for me.  
 

are there any Sonos staff on the forum here that can help before i return? Sonos advertise this as a place for support 

Lyricist II
May 14, 2024

Hey Sonos, are you listening to your customers? At the minimum, you should offer a way for us to revert to the old APP while you get this problem fixed.

Lyricist I
May 14, 2024

Me too!!!….I have five Sonos amps, all work great.  I was forced to upgrade to new app and had to use it to install my last amp (total=6) for some reason, it won’t register?… went through what everyone said above to no avail.  It does, however show up on Apple Music which works.  I just can’t open it in Sonos to make treble/ base changes etc...HELP SONOS!!!!

Lyricist I
May 14, 2024

And yes I agree!!….Sonos, offer up the older app until you can fix this issue!

Burnzy303Author
Contributor I
May 14, 2024

With the app update today, ive now managed to register the beam to my system. Fingers crossed no more issues 

Contributor I
May 15, 2024

I have Sonos systems in five rooms.  I tried setting up Beam 2 yesterday to replace old “Sonos Playbar.”   It wouldn’t register.  After hours of trying to set up with my iPhone, Ingot my iPad.  That resolved the issue.  Try using a separate device than your iPhone because your phone is  mucking up the process.  Don’t ask me how,  try it.  

Avid Contributor II
May 20, 2024

Trying to add another Gen1 beam to system using new app on iPad. Doesn’t work wired although get further wireless. Get to chime and then finalising and then it fails. Can someone confirm this is an app problem. Tried another iPad but haven’t tried my iPhone as it’s still got the old “working” app on it and not upgrading until the issues are fixed. Tried factory reset and still no joy. 
 

thanks

 

David