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What formats can I play on Sonos?

Sonos can play upto 24/48See Supported audio formats
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Sonos Pro Tip: Upgrading/Changing iPhones

HelloI had meant to post this 3 years ago when I upgraded to my iPhone 12. Well the time has come to upgrade to iPhone 15. The best way to m...
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OZMattBContributor I
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Sub Audio Settings

Is there a way that you can set the sub audio settings to a preference for Music or TV input? Ideally I would have the sub set at 0 while watching TV/Movies and when swapping over to music the sub setting automatically adjusts to 3 as a set setting instead of having to go into the app, settings and changing manually.

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Any recommendation for Sonos ERA 300 wall mount?

Hello - Any recommendation for Sonos ERA 300 wall mounts? Looking to mount upside down and worried about bracket unable to hold well. Read bad reviews about Sanus ERA 300 wall mounts on a few forums. So looking for suggestions. Thanks 

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ABSOLUTELY PISSEDContributor I
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APP UPGRADE DISABLED WINDOWS 11 - REQUIRING COMPLETE RESET

After running the upgrade because of error 913, whenever I tried  to remove a program a dialog box would appear blocking the uninstall. It would appear also when running any system diagnostics After many unsuccessful calls to Sonos, Norton and Microsoft the final recommendation was to reset the computer. I lost all of my paid for software and three days of my life trying to get help before doing so.Sonos is responsible for this by making profit their main goal releasing untested software with complete disregard for the customer. Shameless. 

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onomikoContributor I
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Connectivity is garbage. I didn't pay $$$ for frustration.

I pretty much never complain in forums but I can’t just accept this any longer. We’ve had Sonos since forever and connectivity has only gotten worse. From losing home screen access to now when it just takes its sweet time to connect, if at all. I’ve counted a full minute before the app responds and sometimes it just can’t find the system. When you’re trying to mute the tv, that’s pointless. When you’re trying to change songs, that’s pointless. I’ve tried reinstalling, the web app, different devices, prioritizing the connection. Nothing helps. Our home is TINY and kitted it out fully so forget about telling us there is interference. Every other device--and we have many--work just fine. Connectivity is the BASIS of this system. How is this a viable business at this point? We’ve sunk all this cash in and feel fully ripped off. The frustration in our house, including with our guests, is ridiculous. I know this is a champagne problem but it’s also commerce. We PAID for this top-line system

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Dan B10Contributor I
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Sonos failings

Is anyone else fed up with updates or Sonos... ‘period’ ?When i first purchased a few years ago it was easy to use and reliable !I have 5 products that i wished i never purchased.  Since app changes/updates it’s nothing but ballache my money will go elsewhere next time. I defo would not recommend to family/friends

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Saint CecContributor I
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Worried

This year I invested in Sonos by purchasing Era 300 speakers, an Arc and the latest sub woofer. I read this article and now I'm very, very worried. In a year's time there'll be no Sonos and all the speakers will have to be binned?https://hometheaterreview.com/the-downfall-of-sonos-a-trusted-names-fall-from-grace/

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HugoBossContributor I
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Sonos: From Gold Standard to Roach Motel

I’ve been a Sonos customer since 2006 and invested in over 20 devices. What used to be a bulletproof, plug-and-play system has morphed into a buggy, feature-bereft circus of broken firmware and half-baked updates and lies.The Sonos app crashes constantly, refuses to load song titles, and loses connection mid-playback, forcing repeated reinstalls and resets just to regain control.  My music library gone, wifi disable gone, radio gone. Multi-room grouping is a dumpster fire—speakers vanish from the app, playback falls permanently out of sync, and the only fix is a hard reboot or speaker re-adoption. Firmware updates routinely brick older devices, SonosNet’s multicast spam chokes mesh networks like my TP-Link Deco X50, causing IP conflicts, dropped connections, and general chaos.I have never been able to connect Alexa or Google. What a f***ing joke. Moderator Note: Modified in accordance with the Community Code of Conduct.

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WlochnessmonsterContributor I
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replacement process nightmare

I was wondering if anyone else has had a problem with the replacement process?  A few weeks ago one of my Sonos components started sparking and shocked me while I was dusting the unit. I called customer service and after escalating the issue to llevel 3, I was promised a replacement. I wanted to prepay for the 1-2 day replacement but something was wrong with the system and I had to do a standard return. The warehouse sent me an email on April 10 letting me know my return was received and I’d be receiving my replacement in 1-5 business days. It is now April 22. I’ve not received a tracking number or my item. I called and emailed several times and have gotten the run around about needing to escalate the issue to the back office for review. This has been done twice and each time I’ve been promised to be contacted within 48 hours with a resolve to my issue. No call. No email. No package. Is there another number to call to get this resolved?  I’ve wasted hours trying to get assistance. Any

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BravoOutcastContributor I
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Waiting on RMA Return

I sent my Playbar away to Poland 2 week ago and received notification that it was delivered on the 15th April from UPS, however, I have had 0 communication from Sonos to say that they have received the unit. I have also chased via email and have heard nothing back. From the start of the RMA process until now has been over 3 weeks. Initially I had to chase a few times to get the label to ship the Playbar too.  Why is this process so dragged out?  

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Andoman1234Contributor I
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WHo wants to buy my Sonos sytem? Of course no one does..

I have absolutely had it with trying to use a system that is so unreliable I now find myself sitting in silence rather than go through the frustration of trying to get it to play. If I do muster the energy, and have a spare couple of hours to wait for support, I talk to someone who clearly has no clue and is just reading from the same material I can access. Not like the old days when they had excellent folk in support. But who would want Sonos on their CV now? This article says it all really https://hometheaterreview.com/the-downfall-of-sonos-a-trusted-names-fall-from-grace/. I have spent thousands on my products, and all ruined through the ego and poor leadership of one person. Having worked in IT I have rarely seen such an appalling distruction of a brand. I’ve just had friends over for Easter, and we ended up getting my little Bose speaker down to play. They were shopping for a system. Guess what is no longer on their list!  So what do I do? 

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Another read on how Sonos has been a huge let down..

https://hometheaterreview.com/the-downfall-of-sonos-a-trusted-names-fall-from-grace/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6Y-K8n6OGNqUQ9l3oarTvWlOyvUdINZ-aNW3sPOvbrWrjeX3tUcISFoEJj4Q_aem_cVIYm8eZV7Q768Oh5jQgBw

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Avgas999Contributor I
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updates

Ok, had enough. I have a Sonos set up in three rooms which I only ever use when I have company and only for low background music. Because I use it rarely, when I do start it up I am told to get updates and I can not use the system until I get them. Just when I just want to start it and go away (I have guests remember). Finally today I sat down and clicked the Get Updates link and, of course, there was an error and I was told to try again, and again, and again. So I just went over to my Stereo and pushed one button and I had music, instantly, mind you I did have to turn down the volume but that took about 1.5 seconds. I spent a fair amount on money thinking that I was buying quality and convenience. The quality is not that great and there seems to be no convenience at all with the Sonos system. So, the question is, is there any way to set it so that it will ignore updates? After all, it works well enough the way it is  and does not need updates.

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OzRobTrending Lyricist I
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SAVING SOUND SETTINGS FOR DIFFERENT SOUND SOURCES

why can't you save the sound settings on a sonos arc ultra for different sound sources, this would be a great improvement, save you ajusting the controls all the time for different sources.I also realized that the same sound source will change depending upon how it was recorded, but at least it would be a starting position that may not have to be altered as frequently.one for streaming music, Dolby atmos, movies, etc ‘this can be added to the app, saved memory.or is this available but I cannot find it.

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Mysticman57Enthusiast II
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new app update

Just wondering if it's safe to update my apps Currently running S2. Have some speakers to add but have been holding off because the version I have works (somewhat) and it won't let me add without updating...Thanks

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SinnsContributor I
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Sonos 5 - Fell downstairs!

My right channel Sonos Five was knocked off its 1m pedestal, and tumbled down a 7 step flight of wooden stairs to rest on the tile floor.Remarkably, they APPEAR to function flawlessly despite a deep dent in the face-mesh.Will this definitely shorten the lifespan of the speaker, or have I dodged a bullet?

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JCR28Trending Lyricist I
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Roam Battery gauge

Would it be possible to have the battery charge gauge on the first page of the settings for the Roam?

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FCVContributor I
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I have the Sonance - MAG5.1R - Mag Series 5.1-Ch. 6 1/2" In-Ceiling Surround Sound Speaker System

Suggestions for a compatible receiver??  Something more midrange price?

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Sooonosuser33Contributor I
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Feature Request: Automations

Would be really nice to add an “automations” feature to the Sonos app so that you could schedule songs/playlists throughout the day and week. currently I’m having to use the alarm feature to accomplish this and it’s not ideal set all and it is more of a workaround.. it’s a little bit buggy, there’s a limit to how many alarms you can set. Often times it doesn’t play the song or playlist it defaults to the Sonos chime. Currently my only other options would be to use some sort of third-party application Which is also not ideal. Please consider adding this new functionality to the Sonos app. Thanks!

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Sonos OAuth Policies Exposes Users to Potential Privacy and Security Risk

 Hi everyone,I'd like to share some concerns I have about Sonos's OAuth implementation, user security, etc. Some feedback would be appreciated. Background: How I Got HereLike many Sonos users, I often listen to music from various online platforms, some that broadcast directly in my web browser (protonradio.com, soundcloud). Wanting to stream this browser-based audio to my Sonos speakers, I discovered a third-party Chrome extension called "Cast to Sonos," which initially appeared to meet my needs perfectly.However, after installing and configuring the extension, some aspects of this setup led me to investigate further. Note, I am not a developer, I discovered this through my research.Discovering the IssuesI found that the "Cast to Sonos" Chrome extension: Unnecessarily uses cloud-based OAuth authentication through Sonos's API. Sonos typically allows straightforward, secure audio streaming and playback control via local APIs (UPnP or HTTP) over the user's local network without OAuth. Thi

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please_fix_yourselfContributor I
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How Badly Can a Company Fail?

Dear Sonos,I have enjoyed your product and software for many years. As a young music lover, I have been raised to enjoy music 24/7, playing seamlessly throughout my house, apartment, and whatever I have lived in. This is exactly why I loved your product so very much, seamless music integration throughout the entire house, with an intuitive interface so I could play whatever my heart desires, with decent quality at a minimum.However, ever since you decided to update the software and driver system, you have dragged me down into a deep, deep darkness, in which I feel I am unable to escape. I am too deep into Sonos to switch to Bose or other more successful competitors, although it would probably help my mental health tremendously. Will you pay for my therapy, Sonos?Though I have deeply appreciated your service, I now resent you as a company with a deep, fiery, passion. You first took my money, but now you have taken my patience and mental well-being. You turned something I once enjoyed, i

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blackmonkeysContributor I
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Sonos Line-in adapter and macOS

Hi !Do you know if the Sonos line-in adapter works in line in on a Mac Studio. Is it possible to use it to record sound from analog source by this way. I want to be able to record a stereo analog source audio in the Mac Studio. Does it appears in mac audio menu like an audio record input ?Thanks !

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BriggseyContributor I
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unreliable Sonos!!

I’ve had Sonos now from the early days when they first started, but recently I’m seriously considering finding a different set up!! Sonos is now so unreliable, zones cutting out, then coming back on again, then not working at all!! It never used to be like this! I have upgraded all of my zones from the S1 equipment, and these seem awful, especially for the upgrade prices!! I have a very stable internet connection. SONOS YOU NEED TO SORT THIS OUT BEFORE CUSTOMERS START GOING ELSEWHERE!! 

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MumbleshContributor I
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App queries, maybe others also have?

I used the previous app with previous speakers. I see the posts by Sonos about bringing updates finally, but I am going to post and see if it's not just me asking these things. There's bugs, UI issues we could moan about, and hopefully things do get ironed out in that regard. I'm on Android and remember the old app. I could access all my purchased and CD ripped files and play them through the app, and also a basic piece of functionality - accessing play and volume controls from the notification drop down area. The latter is easier than finding and opening the app again.Will these things be implemented? More importantly. Will they be implemented before sonos makes an S3 app and asks me to upgrade my speakers again? What's going on? I thought this wasn't asking a lot, having what I expected to have. But it's taking an absolute age, and I don't know it will ever be as good as before. Am I alone thinking these things should just be there by now?  I mean.... Man... Jeez. 😔 

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Loudness Control An Opinion: Should It Be On or Off?

The Loudness Control option in the Sonos App for a room/zone is typically not required to be active. Loudness by definition is really only needed to boost bass and treble frequencies when listening at low volumes.Therein lies the conundrum (so to speak) as “listening at low volumes” can be subjective based upon one’s preference and/or hearing.The best way to determine if “Loudness” should be active is to listen to your music at YOUR preferred level and toggle the Loudness on and off to see if there is a noticeable difference. It’s been my subjective experience that the “loudness” option extenuates frequencies to a level just below distortion at my prefered listening level. Therefore, Loudness is off for all my rooms/zones.Try toggling Loudness on/off to determine your preferred setting. 

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therearenousernamesContributor I
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UNRELIABLE

As much as I LOVED Sonos the first few years, this system has turned into the most aggravating product I’ve ever owned.  It is constantly losing connection with my devices or doesn’t see them at all.  We constantly troubleshoot, reboot, move things, reinstall, and on and on so don’t tell me we haven’t tried.  I’m on here so the owners of this company know that many of their customers are unhappy.  No product at this price level should be this unreliable.  We have not changed any of our WiFi or routers during this time or added any other products, so I know it’s nothing we’ve done.  Ever since they kept doing the updates, it has been a nightmare.  I would never purchase this product again.  Should have stuck with our Bose system. 

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