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Having trouble with your Sonos system in any way? Ask your questions here, and receive answers from other Sonos owners. The more detail you can provide, the better.

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verrolContributor I
asked in Home theater
cannot connect Sub and base

After numerous attempts to connect both Sub and base to Sonos app In my system using both Wi-Fi and Ethernet, Both are not found by this new but poorly researched app.i am technically literate and this new app does not support these items, no matter what you have said 

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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BRDBRGHContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Upgrade Sonos S2 - no 'foreign' radio station - no Spotifity

I’ve recently upgraded to  Sonos S2. And since then all radio stations outside of the UK do not work as well as Spotify. The latter connects but then ‘breaks’ down.Anybody have any clue?Thanks for the help.

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3 years ago
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Mat_HContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Playing Spotify via Sonos results in massive latency/lag.

HiI've been Spotify-Sonos user for just over a year, running eero mesh network with  Spotify playing on my sonos devices : MOVE & BEAM WITH  2 x SL’s All has been great...especially with the move outside now i have decent Wi-Fi in the garden.  In the last week whenever I try and play audio from Spotify to one of my Sonos speakers it lags or doesn't play at all.  If i switch to my phones audio its immediate and i can switch tracks with immediately.  So some sort of lag/latency between Spotify and my relaying this to my Sonos speakers.I guess What i cant put my finger on is there has been no changes to the following : no firmware upgrade to mesh eero,no new devices or electrical devices on the networkno change in the location of the speakers. Move normally sits on dock in kitchen..eero doesn't allow a change in wifi channel. rebooted all devices / disconnected Spotify app from Sonos / uninstalled / reinstalled / cleared spotify cache Anybody got any ideas why this has just started ha

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3 years ago
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martian4realContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Unable to connect Apple Music through S1 App

Ive moved house and had to re set my system up with a new router.  Everything has worked ok wish until I try and link my Apple Music subscription.  When I attempt to link I either get a message saying “There has been a problem, try later”. or I get a message saying “error please ensure you've updated to the lates version of the Apple Music app”Things I’ve tried:-Updating IOS Deleting Apple Music and reinstalling Deleting sonos and re setting up the system again Resetting each speakerHelp

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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JA1Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
My Sonos

I have just lost all “My Sonos” favourites. Can they be restored to a previous time? Cheers JA1

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controlav
3 years ago
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Daxman27Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Random chime noise coming out of the speakers

This is my first Sonos system. Arc, Sub and 2 SLs setup as a soround system in my tv room. So far I really like the system, however I am getting a random chime tone coming out the speakers that I cannot identify. It is like a system notification. It is becoming very annoying. No lights or anything else just the chime. Any ideas or suggestions on what this might be? Thanks.

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3 years ago
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SonosmarkContributor I
asked in Portable speakers
Using Move with WiFi extender

I have recently upgraded my Play 5 to a Move. The Move is situated in the same position as the Play 5 was, in the conservatory. I also have a Playbar and a Play 3. Due to network issues there is a WiFi extender in the conservatory. The extender provides exactly the same network and log in details as the main router. The Play 5 worked perfectly well in this location.My issue is that if the Move speaker connects to the extender then it disappears from the App. Do I need to alter a setting to overcome this problem? If I cannot connect via the extender then the Move will not work as intended.

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AjTrek1
3 years ago
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Don VitoContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Can’t play on Sonos from within Spotify

For some time now, I’m unable to play music on Sonos (in any room) from within the Spotify app.Spotify identifies the different rooms (2x Sonos One and 1x Sonos Amp) but upon selecting a room it waits and waits, looks like a song is playing, but no sound.If I open up the Sonos app, I can perfectly play the Spotify content in any room. I’ve tried reinstalling the apps, reconnecting the services, changing wifi channels on my router (Asus RT AX92U). Actually several months ago I even bought a new router, hoping it might help…Any suggestions? It used to work fine, cannot figure out what has changed the situation.Just realized something: when I try to play a personal playlist (like Daily Mix) from within the Sonos app, it fails: it skips song after song and sometimes a small popup ‘connection with spotify lost’... I can only play public lists, albums etc. Additional info: apps on IOS

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Annazel S
3 years ago
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BhavikContributor I
asked in Home theater
Sonos Beam crackle.

I’m getting random cracklings noises from my sonos beam it’s connected to the tv via hdmi arc and I’ve submitted the diagnostics (935533658) does anyone know how I can fix this?when I pause my sky for a few seconds and press play again it seems to sort itself out

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Simon B
3 years ago
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cyril.bContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Sonos and Spotify issue S2, sond skip, wait time, etc.

Hello everybody,I am running into many problems with myS2 system. Please note wifi configuration is the same for a few years and never had any issues.Spotify stops playing OR repeats the song after 10-20 seconds Selecting a song or changing song takes forever, minimum5 to 10 seconds before it starts playing. Before it was instantaneous. when it starts playing it plays for a 10-20 seconds then starts again the song  Support diagnostic sent is 326329251Oh and yes I have disconnected everything, rebooted the router, then turn all device back on.. also plugged the playbar to a  wired network..I have the feeling S2 is not stable and ruins my sonos experience :-(anyone else having issues  ?thanks cyril

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3 years ago
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skpContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
YouTube Playlists Missing

Playlists in my YouTube Music account have disappeared from the SONOS app on desktop and iPhone.I imported my Google Play Music library a few months back and it’s been working fine. In the last few days any Imported lists are no longer showing in the library IN THE SONOS APPS (desktop and iPhone S1). Any manually created lists are still there.When viewing the the You Music library via the YOU TUBE MUSIC APP, they are still there.This applies to three separate accounts.There some recent bug that has wiped or is not recognizing these playlists?

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3 years ago
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Mo VancouverContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Sonos Boost with Orbi mesh

I am using Sonos Boost to connect my Sonos speakers.  The Boost is hardwired to the wifi router.  I want to replace my AC1200 router with a Netgear Orbi AC3000 mesh router to get better wifi connectivity throughout the house.  But I’m reading a lot about incompatibility issues.  Before I buy the Orbi, I want to make sure I won’t have the same problems I used to have when I used a wifi extender (got rid of it due to the issues).  If I connect the Boost to the ethernet port on the Orbi, will I still need to mess with manual configuration?Is there another wifi mesh router that Sonos recommends?

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Paul A
3 years ago
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honeysydContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Sonos occasionally disappear from Airplay, but keep being connected to the Sonos app

I have a pair of sonos five and iphone xs. Both are updated to the latest version.  My problem is that sonos occasionally disappears from air play. Strangely, while it disappears I can still play music from sonos app (but cannot with apple music app as it is not on air play)Please help with this. Thank you in advance. 

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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darylm
asked in Advanced setups
AMP does not re-start

My AMP has stopped working and will not restart at all using the various options.  I was re-adding the external speakers with shorter speaker wire when this occurred. The wiring terminals are correctly matched. I may not have powered off the AMP, but it was not playing.To restart, I have tried matching a power cable from another product, attached to router, held down the connect button when powering etc.  All I hear is a clicking sound but no light and no life.Is it a lost cause or is there another option to restart this thing?  Sonos does not provide weekend support in Australia other than email the CEO... 

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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Timc_ tim_cContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
I can't log in to the sonos.com website

Hi.  I have been a sonos user for many years.I am now unable to log in to the web site.  I consistently get messages right after providing my password that ‘sonos.com can’t handle my request’.Due to the above, I am using another sonos.com account.  This account works great from all my machines.  The other account is inaccessible from all of my other devices and machines (except the sonos app -- that works fine).  Due to this disparity, I believe that the problem is on the server end, and it is not related to my devices in any way.I have a lot of sonos devices.  Probably well over 30.  Is it possible that sonos is choking on this somehow?  I just moved about a dozen of them to this new account, hoping to ‘fix’ the login problem, but it didn’t work.If any sonos employees want to look into this, the email address that I am having the problem with is the same as the one I am posting from, except for the bit appended after the “.”.Please advise?

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3 years ago
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SonosUser#HelpContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Sonos Playbar

Good Evening,We replaced our router and have read through the message boards/followed the app without success. An Ethernet connection is not an option due to installation distance (on wall with all wires behind drywall).Is our best and only recourse a reboot? I have updated my Sonos app/etc.  Thank you! 

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controlav
3 years ago
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wsczudloContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
My Sonos System stopped working

I have a Sonos system and it worked well before. But it stopped working. I can’t update my system. I can’t update my music library. my music won’t play; and the title of songs mysteriously appears. I tried uninstalling the Sonos system, but that didn’t help. Thanks.

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Simon B
3 years ago
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spencer98103Contributor II
asked in Components and Architectural
cant reconnect after router reboot

Hi. I have a problem where any time my router reboots, my Sonos system does not find it and reconnect. The only workaround I have found is briefly renaming my home network to a different SSID, and then changing it back to the original network SSID. After that Sonos finds and reestablishes its connection 

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3 years ago
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jose.jeremieContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
le multiroom

Bonjour à tousJe viens d'acheter 2 enceintes sonos one sl et je n'arrive pas à les faire fonctionner en même temps ,alors qu'elles fonctionnent séparément Merci de votre aide 

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3 years ago
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njsjlContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Adding a Sub 3 to my Beam has ruined WiFi in that room

Up until a week ago I had a Sonos Beam (wired) and two Sonos One SLs (wireless) different rooms in my house and experienced no problems with my wi-fi (>60Mbps speed test). Adding a Sub 3 and connecting it to my Beam has resulted in appalling wi-fi performance (<3Mbps) in the room they are both installed in.The Sonos Beam is wired to my home network with wi-fi , the Sub-3 is not. Wi-fi is enabled on the Sonos Beam. I have removed my home wi-fi network from System > Network > Networks (none are listed). About My System shows WM:0 for all devices and I they are using SonosNet.I have tried with all three available wi-fi channels in the Sonos app (1, 6 and 11).If I remove the Sub 3 from the Beam my wi-fi speed test returns to 80Mbps. If I add it again, the speed test goes down to less than 3Mbps.I’ve just run a test with all three channels. The results were: channel 1 1.08Mbps, channel 6 0.92Mbps, channel 11 - 2.63Mbps. I switched off the Beam and it returned to 66.1Mbps. Switch

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Krishma M
3 years ago
Lovetoflyfish
LovetoflyfishContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Unable to Connect Move After Changing Router

Help, please!I am unable to connect my Sonos Move to a new wireless router in my home.I have reset the move and I see a quick blip (half a second, at best) of the screen as if the app sees and identifies it as a Move, but then it quickly goes back to the “searching for nearby products...”screen.I welcome any tips, suggested order of steps, whatever, thank you! 

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Simon B
3 years ago
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GarnerContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Sonos keeps dropping - Spotify

I know this has been asked a hundred times but… 2x Play 1 and 1x Play 3. All wireless, no bridge. All apps up to date, connected 2.4 ghz. keeps dropping out, drives me insane. Speakers disappear and reappear seemingly at random. Speakers are close to router, don’t have any other devices such as baby monitors or cordless phones. All other WiFi working fine. Tried swapping speaker locations but still no joy. Help, why can’t I play my music?

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3 years ago
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LundehojContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Grouping speakers "Unable to connect to the device"

Hi, When trying to group my speakers they often give an error message saying “unable to connect to the device” (danish: “kunne ikke oprette forbindelse til enheden”). I have tried grouping them with each other seperately like 1+2, 1+3, 1+2, 2+3 etc. but it does not work. Sometimes (very few times) it works, but not for very long then one of the speakers will stop playing, skipping or stopping, then begin again and such.  I do not think it is the connection or interference since it is 4 meters away from the router and the only thing between is a drywall and a small kitchen cabinet.    I never had any issues with Sonos before a few weeks ago? My setup is:Sonos Beam1x Sonos x IKEA Symfonisk lamp2x Sonos x IKEA Symfonisk shelve speaker I am about to buy 2x Sonos One Gen 2. But do not want to if this problem continues.  I have made a diagnostic: 344148001 Edit: To make sure I have tried everything. I have changed the channel from auto to 1, 6 or 11. Nothing helps. I have also tried rebootin

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Annazel S
3 years ago
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revstarContributor II
asked in Components and Architectural
Sonos cuts out playing from Mac

Driving me insane the most infuriating bit of home entertainment ever ownedfirst they stopped us being able to stream from songs on my iPad so then thought right I’ll have to use my MacBook.  Now it even cuts out before one song has even played throughseems to link to Mac screen gong to energy save, surely music can carry on playing if screen goes to sleep.  extremely frustrating. Very clear that all Sonos wants to do is force users to a music subscription service or hardwire the source music to the speaker 

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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tom_desloovereContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Sonos unable to play songs from Spotify

My 100% S1 Sonos installation cannot play songs from Spotify anymore. Playing directly from Spotify app works fine, so not network/firewall/internet issues, but when I try the same via Sonos app, I get “unable to play XYZ - connect op Spotify was lost”. Also Spotify connect does nog work via Sonos speakers. I already reauthorised Spotify service and even removed and re-added spotify service again to Sonos system … no luck … nog music via Spotify … one of the main sources for playing music for my family … what could be wrong?submitted diagnostic report 1047707724

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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