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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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GilzContributor I
asked in Home theater
Atmos not working on Sonos Arc

Hello, I’ve recently upgraded to a new Sony Atmos eARC HDMI capable TV and Sonos Arc but am not getting the Atmos logo in Now Playing? TV is Atmos ready, Disney+ identifies output from TV app as Atmos, Sonos Arc is connected to eARC HDMI output, TV settings show eARC is active and outputting DD+ audio. I’m stumped. Any help greatly appreciated please. 

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4 years ago
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patrick_30Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
error 1101, mobile devices can connect just fine, windows pc has error 1101.

When trying to install the windows PC app for Sonos I am getting issues connecting. When opening the sonos app, it ask to be updated and get an error: 1101 All my Sonos speakers work perfectly, are up to date and all mobile devices can connect I have the feeling there are some policies on my work PC that disallow me to use Sonos. Strange thing is that my IT guy says it works for others….Diagnostics: 404026229

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Simon B
4 years ago
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F00tS0reEnthusiast II
asked in Components and Architectural
Hurrah - My Sonos seems faulty

Whilst the Hurrah may seem an odd title I am actually quite happy that one of my Sonos units seems faulty after some 15-years of service delivering a daily alarm of music into the kitchen every morning. It could have broken some 13-years ago and been out of warranty. The other 11 zones continue to operate.“It’s dead Jim but not as we know it” was my alternative title.SymptomsSeems to upset all the Sonos units if plugged in on ethernet Flashing White Light turns static when on wireless Does show on router with correct reserved IP Does respond to a ping Shows up on Matrix but named undefined Doesn’t show on CR200 or Sonophone AppWe run on a locked 8.4 network with VLANs, but it is picking up the right IP and therefore the right VLAN. Any suggestions on next steps to resurrect or confirm dead would be welcome. Will a reset require a Sonos App of correct vintage. I have both phone and desktop Apps that should be able to be restored if need be. And I think I need to restore one of those to

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Rowena B.
4 years ago
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mjk923Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Using Sonos Beam with Sonos Amp

I have seen this question asked several times, but nothing seems to fix my specific issue.  I have been using the Sonos Beam with Subwoofer, but I recently decided to add the Sonos Amp to power my two in ceiling rear speakers.  I attached the speaker wire to the Sonos AMP and confirmed the TV runs sound through the speakers using an HDMI.  I then factory reset all 3 (Beam, Sub and AMP) so that I could add all 3 to the new Sonos 2 App.  All were successfully added to the App and are combined in the same room on the App.  I have the Amp setup in Home Theater mode in the App.  I have an HDMI cable running from the TV (Arc input) to the Beam.  The sub is connected via WiFi.  Both work just as they did before adding the Amp.  I have a CAT5 cable running from the Beam to the Amp.  I can’t get sound out of the rear speakers.  I feel like I’m really close, just can’t the sound to come out of the speakers.  Any ideas on what I missed?

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4 years ago
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ladarrasContributor I
asked in Advanced setups
Hearing Aid Bluetooth TV adapter

I have an Oticon TV adapter that bluetooths to my hearing aids that uses a TosLink optical cable. I need to extract audio from the Sonos Beam which only has an HDMI ARC connection to my Sony Bravia TV HDMI ARC port. I bought an HDMI switch with ARC feature and TosLink out connection and am wondering how to get it to work with the Beam. I put the HDMI from the Beam into the switch “IN” and connected a “high speed” HDMI to “OUT” and then into HDMI ARC port on TV. Also tried the opposite but does not work either way.  Any ideas?

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4 years ago
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jcampContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Buzzing sound on AMP line-in.

I have an AMP, it is making a buzzing noise when it is in line-in, it gets louder when I turn up the volume. I changed to 5 different RCA cables. I changed to 6 different sources (PC, Laptop, Phone, CD Player, DVD Player and Turntable). I changed compression. I connected to a power conditioner. I think there is something wrong with my AMP line in?

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Simon B
4 years ago
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skeckAvid Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
WD My Cloud Home no artwork showing?

Bought a WD My Cloud home and there is no artwork showing for the albums I am using My Cloud Home servi in sonos  as I can't  get the music folder to open in Music Library  as I did with my old NAS drive (,which  always showed album artwork)Any ideas ?

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Annazel S
4 years ago
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camy2079
asked in Components and Architectural
Unreliable App - My PATIENCE is being tested!

I had to update my network password where one would think I’d be promoted for the new password and the Sonos app would be smart enough to “figure it out”. Wrong, had to plug a speaker into the network, got it running quickly so one would think we’re all set. WRONG again, unplugged it to place it back where it came from and then it states the network can’t be found. Seriously? What’s the issue here, who can assist? Bordering on tossing this entire system (8 devices) and going with another solution - as my title states I’m losing my patience as this system should NOT be so finicky.

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controlav
4 years ago
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elkatzContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
SL pair not connecting as surrounds.

I am new to having a Sonos system. I have a Beam and a pair of One SL’s. I originally set up the pair of SL’s as a stereo pair. I decided I want to instead have them as surrounds with the Beam. When I go to do this (after first separating the pair), the setup never completes. An error message states it can’t be competed. After I move on from the error message the SL’s do show up in the group with my Beam though. However, there is no sound from either SL when I play TV sound or stream music. I have tried removing the surrounds and trying again several times with no success. When I go back to setting them up as a pair again just to get some use out of them, that works fine. Any ideas on what might be preventing this surround setup process from completing? They are all wirelessly connected to a WIFI extender. Thanks in advance for any advice or solutions.

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4 years ago
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ChcContributor II
asked in Components and Architectural
Playbar : Medium Loudspeaker specs - Ref PVT1-6312512

Hello, My playbar got two medium loudspeaker out of order. Membranes are torn.Reference on the product is PVT1-6312512, but can’t find this ID Product to buy it.Do you have the specs of this medium Loudspeaker to buy something similar?Thanks. PS : Special Thanks to Sonos for not selling Spare parts and to planned obsolescence

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4 years ago
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corwinyuContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Access is denied when trying to play Audible book

Getting Access is Denied when attempting to play a book through the Audible service.  Audible works as a standalone app on my iPad.

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Krishma M
4 years ago
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jakudoAvid Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Radio station Searching problem

Hi,I have a problem with searching for radio station. I have a Sonos system at home and there I have “Hitrádio City (Praha)” - see picture.However, when I wan to find the same staion at our office, it won’t find it. Why is that? It finds it only on TuneIn. Why not in Sonos Radio stations?

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4 years ago
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LjStrongeContributor I
asked in Home theater
Arc Wall mount and "Magnets"

Hi AllAfter shelling out good money for the Arc, I thought I would attempt to save some money on the wall mount (Yes I realise that is ridiculous tight after spending 800 quid on a soundbar) I therefore purchased a third party wall mount for less than half the price of the official mount. I wasn't actually aware that the “Official” mount uses magnets to “sense” when it is wall mounted. So now I have my sonos looking beautiful and sounding great, but I have a niggling feeling that there is some additional EQ adjustment that ideally needs to be done to lower the bass resonance. Sonos support has confirmed that the official wall mount will adjust the EQ once it “Senses” the magnets in the mount, but I cant get any more information than that. No one at sonos appears to be willing to give me more info, I appreciate that they want people to buy the “Official” mount, but forcing people to buy proprietary mounting kits is a bit of a pain.  Can I add a magnet strip (similar to those that go on

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Simon B
4 years ago
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mathieuroegiersContributor I
asked in Home theater
SUB setup error

Impossible to connect my sub. I tried all the factory resets, restarting routers, and so on.. First it tells me “Added a sub to your playbar”, and then, when preparing the speakers in this room to work together, it always gives me sub setup problem… Everything is powered and well within router range. I even changed the time and date to the correct setting… My entire system and all products are up to date. It eventually goes to Audio Setup Problem (“your products can be tuned later in the settings from this room”)...When I go to the room afterwards, the only thing I can do is remove the sub. It shows as a ?, and I cannot set it up later.  The system always used to work. After coming home one day, the sub for some reason wasn’t connected anymore, and now does not allow to be reconnected.  Sonos is nice when it works, but the amount of times it makes your blood boil is making this system less and less worth it!!

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Rowena B.
4 years ago
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1Rub1Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Audio stops playing randomly

Hi!My speakers are dropping out several times every day and it seems to be happening to both Spotify and Pocketcast. It is not the same speaker everytime, either. Currently using 1 Sonos one and 3 Play:1 in a small 42 sqm appartment.  Hope someone can help me out,  Thanks!Diagnostic: 1558314103

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Simon B
4 years ago
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HalmRiContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Geluid valt weg op Playbar en One.

Probleem:Televisie kijken: Niet OK => Regelmatig valt het geluid ongeveer 1/10 seconde weg bij of de playbar of een van de Play 1. Vooral bij muziekuitzending is dit zeer irritant omdat je naar "hakkelend geluid" luisterd.Luister ik naar Spotify dan werkt de Sonos primaInternet: Delta Glasvezel abonnement 150 MbitRouter: GenexisPlatform Lunar. Productnaam: Platinum-7840zowel op 2.4 als op 5 GHzDecoder: AminoFirmware: 20.1.82.0.10Software versie: 3.4.2Audio Sync: 0Scart Modus: CVBSHDMI CEC: uitgeschakeldSonosKeuken: Play 1Woonkamer: Playbar + SUB + 2x Play 1 (5.1 system)Sonos OS: S2 build 60381140Playbar bekabeld aangeslotenAudiocompressie: ongecomprimeerdAansluitingDecoder is aangesloten via een HDMI kabel op een "gewone" HDMI poort op de televisie. Dus niet op een HDMI ARC ingang.De televisie is middels een optische kabel aangesloten op de optische ingang van de Sonos Playbar. Tevens al geprobeerd om de optische kabel vanaf de Sonos rechtstreeks naar de decoder te leggen.Diagnostis

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Krishma M
4 years ago
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redboyContributor I
asked in Speakers
Playing from my Samsung phone

Hi all. Can anyone please help? I have 3x Sonos play 1 speakers. Just changed my android phone from a Samsung A310 F to a Samsung S9 plus. Transfered all my music tracks using the Smart Switch app but now cannot play any tracks on my Sonos system. I have deleted the Sonos app then re-installed it but still not working. Tracks will play on my new phone using the Samsung music app and will show on the Sonos app but each time a track is selected to play to Sonos a message appears saying ` No longer available on SM - G965F ` ( phone ). Anyone else had this problem or know of a solution ?Many thanks in advance.

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Rowena B.
4 years ago
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m4mazzottiContributor I
asked in Home theater
Sonos Living Room Setup

Hello There Sonos Community! I am considering going all in with sonos products for my new living room, but I need to clarify a few points. Desired setup: Sonos Arc - Connected to the TV via HDMI and Connected to the network via a ethernet cable Sonos Sub (gen 3) - Connected to the network via a ethernet cable Sonos Amp + 4 in Ceiling Speakers - Connected to the network via a ethernet cable  As all devices will be connected to the network via ethernet, I plan to disable wifi. My understating is that as the Arc will be connected to the TV, it will "orchestrate" the other speakers. Which means I won't need to connect the Sub nor the Amp to the TV. Is that right? Will the act be able to create a "5.1" experience (arc+sub+in celling speakers)? I wanted to use the 4 Ceiling Speakers to create an immersive TV experience, I plan on installing 2 on top of the TV and on behind the couch. But, from what I read, as this are passive speakers connected to a single amp, I would get the same sound

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Rowena B.
4 years ago
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svc769Contributor I
asked in Home theater
What is that noise??

Hello. I use only sonos beam mainly as t.v. speaker. every few days a strange noise is coming out of the left side (  I don't really know how to define that ). It ends only after removing the electricity plug. I couldn't find a way to attach the soundtrack file here. 

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4 years ago
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bgeverittContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Playbase not connecting to wireless network...

Have a Playbase, had no issues with it and it suddenly won’t connect to WiFi anymore. I’ve submitted a diagnostic. The number is: 1172428177

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Paul A
4 years ago
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kingjoelContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
SmartThings lost control.

I have 13 speakers and was using Smartthings Classic app to control remotely. I turn on music from work for the dogs. Now with the new smartthings app I have lost connection to all my speakers. I think it is due to Sonus running on 2.4 and smartthings hub plugged it to router running 5. Any ideas or thoughts?  Smartthings does not find the speakers. 

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Ken_Griffiths
4 years ago
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richardbostonContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Connect:Amp as Surround.

I’m trying to add a connect amp as surround speakers, with Amp as main speakers - but when getting error message ‘two compatible Sonos speakers are required’. There is no option to add the connect amp.  Using Sonos 2 app 

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4 years ago
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DujeContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Apple Music.

Hi, I am having a trouble adding Apple Music service to Sonos. There is non to add. Croatia was recently added to the list of countries that have Apple Music subscriptions, so it should be there in the Sonos app to add. Please show me the instructions how to add this service. Or is it still not implemented for my country? Thank you.  

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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RossihContributor I
asked in Home theater
Updating sonos beam

We cannot get our new beam Sonos speaker to work and cannot work out why. We have tried all the things listed in your support pages and get the error 30 message every time. I have tried on a number of devices, reconnected the internet, phone, speaker etc. Still no luck and 4 others have tried with their devices and they cannot get it going either. we would really appreciate some support with this ASAP. Thanks    

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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Shasta36Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Lost Sirius connection - unable to browse music.

Just purchased Sonos system and within 4 days lost the ability to play Sirius XM - WHY? yes already uninstalled from Sonos and reinstalled still nothing.

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Annazel S
4 years ago
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