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NP90Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

macOS controller in update loop (16.1)

Having an issue with the macOS Controller on my M1 MacBook Pro since the 16.1.1 install a few weeks back.Whenever I load the controller it says ‘We need to get Sonos running on the latest software. Choose Check for Updated to get started.’I press Check and it comes up with ‘No update required. Your Sonos system is up-to-date.’I have deleted the app and reinstalled. I then deep-deleted the app (from ~Library etc) and reinstalled. Same issue.The app and updater has permissions to update under Security > Privacy etc.If I press ‘Continue using the SONOS app’ it then goes to searching and then puts me in a similar loop which is‘Some of your products aren’t registered to your Sonos account. Let’s register them now so you can use them’.I log-in and it goes back to ‘No update required.Can anyone suggest what to do now? I’ve tried ‘Reset App’ etc too.thanks

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Airgetlam
1 day ago
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Pawalsh93Contributor I
asked in Home theater

TV connection Issue

I have had my Sonos Arc for a few years now and it has been perfect.  Today when I turned on my Tv I wasn’t getting any audio at all.  I unplugged both the Arc connection and the power for a few minutes and tried again, still nothing.  To make sure it wasn’t the speaker I tried playing music through the Sonos app.  Works great, but still not working with the TV as the source. It’s an LGCX tv.

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Murray MuzzaContributor I
asked in Home theater

Era 100 dropping out while watching tv

Hi all,I’ve just connected 2 x Era 100s to my Beam (Gen 1). (In the TV room)They work perfectly for music. When I watch a tv program, the Eras intermittently drop out. Not both at the same time though, so you get this annoying left ear, right ear thing that happens when watching a show. I experienced the same problem when I tried using my Move or Roam with the Beam. They both drop out while watching tv.I ended up putting a One in place of the Move and that solved the problem.I’ve been using a Five and a One with my Beam - and I haven’t heard a ‘drop out’ while watching TV. So I figured the power cord just made the difference. I decided that the portable speakers just don’t connect that well to the Beam for tv audio. (Never had a problem when listening to music though). So, with my new Era 100s - I didn’t think I’d have the ‘drop out’ problem as they are wired to a power source. Does anyone have advice on why the Eras would be dropping out on tv audio - but not for music?Thanks. Muz

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1 day ago
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User63453Avid Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Search and play music on Youtube Music via Sonos app

When I choose YT Music from the Sonos music menu, all I see is a folder for playlists. When searching for specific songs/albums/artists in Sonos search, I never get any results. The only way I can get it to work on Sonos is just via AirPlay. Am I missing something or is the YT Music integration that limited?

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Sotiris C.
1 day ago
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Mikey67Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Beam to older aquos sharp 70” arc TV.

My tv is older but has hdmi1 arc connection.  I’m only getting stereo pcm from any source I watch. Hulu firetv apple.  Just tried optical hdmi connector.  Still same.  I was sure it was a tv setting issue but idk.  Help!!

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controlav
1 day ago
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jvahContributor I
posted in Home theater

Sonos Arc with Samsung QE65QN90A TV + Apple TV

Hi everyone, I’m really considering upgrading my old Samsung soundbar to Sonos Arc (+Sub and Ones as surround speakers). When reading discussions here I stumbled upon a lot of threads regarding problems with Samsung TV’s and the Sonos Arc regarding Atmos, 5.1, sound cutting out etc. Some of the threads were quite old so I was wondering if someone with a similar setup could confirm if problems have been patched or if there are still problems with the functionality. I really wish to upgrade but at the same time I’m a little afraid to invest and then end up with the setup not working as intended… My setup would be as follows:Apple TV 4K 2nd gen—> Samsung QN90A (2021) with HDMI —> Sonos Arc with HDMI eArc Could someone comment if they still have problems with a similar setup? Thank you very much in advance!!

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1 day ago
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ChisWallyContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Sonos app "cannot find" songs in iTunes playlist, but can in Artist folder

I’ve seen similar posts with this issue, but cannot find a resolution to mine.  I have iTunes library stored on desktop PC, with the entire library synced to DS220+ NAS via Synology Drive. The synced folder on the NAS is what my Sonos app is synced to for my music library. All the songs appear as they should, and playback no problem. However, when I go to the Imported Playlists folder in the Sonos library to access my iTunes playlists, some of the songs show as the file name: “Artist - Title.mp3”, and won’t playback as Sonos app shows error message:  “Unable to play (Song file name/location), cannot be found”. But the song appears and plays normal when going through the Artist folder and the file name doesn’t show with the .mp3 extension like it does in the playlist error.This obviously appears to be some issue with the playlist file iTunes is generating, but I don’t know what it could be...since the playlists sync fine and some of the songs will appear/playback as normal, but som disp

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Corry P
1 day ago
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holsenAvid Contributor I
asked in Advanced setups

Anyone Know A Simple Way To Downsample Flac from 24 / 96K to 48K?

I’ve got JRiver Media and have been able to downsample my 24bit librry items to 16 bit but I haven’t found a way to downsample the same files from 96K to 48K   any Ideas?   Yes, I know Sonos will support 24 Bit and I will leave them 24 Bit if I can find a way to change the sample rate.Appreciate any suggestions.thanks

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ItsmejsonContributor III
asked in Components and Architectural

Sonance 6.1MAG Backyard Speaker Layout

Picked up the Sonance 6.1MAG w/ Sonos amp and looking for assistance on speaker layout around our back patio.I tried to prioritize speaker locations based on primary sitting positions - pergola, sun ledge, fire pit & pool denoted by the orange dots.  This leaves out the area to the right I circled in pink and the back fence line.  Thoughts on current position or changes you would make?   

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Stanley_4
1 day ago
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Jcoll21Contributor I
posted in Speakers

Era 300 front driver off in surround - topics being closed

Just wanting an update on this topic. I see requests for this are going on a year old and all topics relating to it are being closed for comments. Is this a feature that is being worked on? I recently bought 2 ERA 300’s and now debating returning them after finding this out. Like others have said I paid for 6 drivers and want to be able to use 6 drivers. Is there any updates on this concern that many customers seem to share?

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Stanley_4
1 day ago
melvimbe
melvimbe
posted in Home theater

Arc 2 Speculation

https://www.techradar.com/televisions/soundbars/why-the-sonos-arc-2-is-my-most-anticipated-tv-upgrade-of-2024 I ran across this article and thought it was interesting.  I am generally skeptical that an Arc 2 will come out any time soon, but the projected features are interested, and perhaps worthy of a discussion.1 - wireless content.   I think this is a bit more complex that the author states.  Not only does the TV or projector need to send the audio data (and control) wirelessly to soundbar, but it would need to have in built in controls over the timing to make sure audio and video are in sync.  An HDMI dongle might be able to do this, but it would have to be on the source side, meaning you can’t use your smart TV apps for it, meaning you’ve still got to have wires.I tend to think wireless content is overrated anyway.  The TV and the soundbar both need power cords, and I don’t think 2 cords is significantly better over 3.2- smaller size.  I am not bothered by the Arc size.  If your T

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kamal953pContributor I
asked in Home theater

Not connecting to Tv

Hello,  I purchased Sonos speakers four months ago, and I've had this problem ever since. My Sonos Arc, Sub, and Era 300 surround speakers are connected to my wifi network, and I have a Samsung Q7 Series 4K UHD QLED LCD TV. My TV speakers are connected to receivers when I'm watching something, not to the Sonos speakers I made.I've made several attempts to connect to Living Speakers, but each time it disconnects immediately. In the interim, my HDMI is connected to my Apple TV.

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jgatie
1 day ago
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Benno.Contributor I
asked in Speakers

Grouping 4x era 100's

Hello,.I have a larger shed area that I have mounted 4x ERA100s, 1 in each corner. Is there a way to set these up so they are always grouped together. Currently I can only set up 2 and then i have to add/group the other 2 every time I turn the system on. Thank you.

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jgatie
1 day ago
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SeistoContributor I
asked in Home theater

Sonos Arc + Sub (Gen 3) Intermittent Muting

I recently dove in with a Sonos Arc + Sub (Gen 3). Since getting setup, I’ve had nothing but problems and while it sounds incredible and the functionality is excellent, it’s been a bit discouraging.  The latest issue - and biggest source of frustration - is that the system consistently mutes itself on and off at random times. I know it’s muting because the sound drops out entirely, the green lights on the Arc + Sub come on, and then after anywhere from 10 seconds a full minute the audio comes back. I run all of my video content through an NVIDIA SHIELD TV Pro, and this is where it happens. It hasn’t seemed to do this when streaming directly via apps on the TV, but ultimately I’m not sure if it’s an issue with the Arc, the eARC in my LG B9 OLED, or simply the HDMI cable. I’ve disabled CEC on the SHIELD TV in hopes this would solve it, but it’s still happening. Is the next step to replace the HDMI cable from the SHIELD TV to the TV? Any other thoughts? Thanks for any help or suggestions

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Airgetlam
1 day ago
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ItaymelContributor I
asked in Home theater

Sonos era 300 wall mount free space

I have bought 2 sonos era 300 to sync with my sonos arc to be used as surround. I plan to put them on wall like in the photo. In the instruction it says there should be 20 cm from each side. On the right era 300, there is only 16 cm space from the wall picture. Will it effect the sound? 

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Airgetlam
1 day ago
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SaigoContributor I
asked in Speakers

Sonos Era 100 not connecting to Sony PS-LX310BT Turntable via bluetooth

I recently bought two sonos era 100 speakers and no matter what I do neither one of them will connect to my sony PS-LX310BT turntable. I’ve had the turntable for awhile now and it has no problem connecting to other bluetooth speakers but they just won’t connect to my era 100 speakers.

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Airgetlam
1 day ago
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SunshineinthemorningContributor I
posted in Portable speakers

Volume control using IOS app on iphone and ipad

Hi all - I just purchased a Move and pleased with the sound, but what I’m not too pleased about is the fact that it appears that I cannot control the volume of the Move when I play anything using the Sonos app. If I connect the phone to the Move with bluetooth I can indeed control the volume. Is it just me, or does anyone else have the issue that they can’t control the volume when using the IOS Sonos app? Appreciate any inputs as it’s very frustrating.

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Gman1341Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Connect a Sonos soundbar to a Sonos Amp and a Sonos Port

Hello, I have a client who is already in the Sonos system. He has a pool house with a TV and wants to add a soundbar. He would also like to play the TV to 2 speakers mounted on the pool house and possibly to the speakers around the pool. Not all the time but likes the option. I was going to suggest a Sonos soundbar for the TV. Then a Sonos amp for the 2 speakers on the pool house and a Sonos port to connect to the amp for the speakers/sub around the pool. Will this work? Can the TV audio going to the soundbar connect to the Sonos Amp and the Sonos Port through to the mesh network? Can you group and ungroup the speakers through the app?I would probably leave the pool house speakers and the pool speakers permanently grouped or bonded and add or subtract the TV soundbar when needed if possible. Let me know if this is possible and if I’m going in the right direction.Thanks

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AjTrek1
1 day ago
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Pefler77Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

YouSee musik virker delvist ikke

Vi har nu i et stykke tid oplevet, at man ikke kan søge i YouSee musik, og pga noget kan min hustru browse og afspille sine favoritter mens jeg kan slet ikke noget. Dette foregår kun i Sonos app, dvs. den almindelige YouSee musik app virker for os begge. Vi har tjekket status for YouSee musik tjeneste og den var grøn, så alt bør fungere. Vi har ligget af og på siden samt geninstalleret Sonos appen og hverken af disse har afhjulpet problemet. Der har nu været sådan i et par uger. Er det en, der har oplevet det samme? Mvh Petr Moderator edit:Google Translate- For a while now we have experienced that you cannot search in YouSee music, and for some reason my wife can browse and play her favorites while I can't do anything at all. This only takes place in the Sonos app, i.e. the regular YouSee music app works for both of us. We have checked the status of the YouSee music service and it was green, so everything should work. We have been on and off the site and reinstalled the Sonos app and n

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arslanelverAvid Contributor I
asked in Home theater

my sonos arc vs beam gen2 conundrum

I am enjoying my new setup with beam gen 2 , sub mini and 2 era 100’s as rears. It was a game changer for me after my 2.1 sony ht-mt500!  my living room isnt huge. It’s 4.37m x 3.48m. My tv is 55” but next year i am considering to get a lg 65” c4 (when the price drops significantly). I am happy with my setup but i kinda wonder if sonos arc would do a better job with a wider soundstage and more drivers? Is it worth it? It’s really hard to know unless i have both of them. Also i am quite aware a new arc2 or a better/higher version soundbar is on the horizon. I am not sure what to do. Anyone had a similar experience like me and had both or experienced both ? best

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SoundSeppContributor I
asked in Portable speakers

Marantz M-CR611 to Roam

How do I connect a Marantz M-CR611 to Sonos Roam?

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lbspotsContributor I
asked in Home theater

Sonos Beam with Samsung the Frame TV and Sonos One Speakers

I have two questions: I recently purchased a samsung the frame tv and have a Sonos beam sound bar. The sound bar is connected to the One Connect box and produces volume, but there is no way to control the volume using the Samsung remote. Can I change this?   I have two Sonos One speakers that are connected to my living room. I tried adding the beam to the same Sonos group, but I get an error that my app is not the right one. I’ve uninstalled the Sonos 1 and Sonos 2 apps about twenty times, and I cannot get the app to recognize the sonos beam at all?

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jgatie
1 day ago
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burkehContributor I
asked in Speakers

SONOS Play:5 will not connect to network

Evey time I try to connect to my Play:5 on another network, I get all te way through until the last process, where I get the last message (see below).  We tried this on other wi-fi networks and get the same message.  All other Sonos connect without a problem.     

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Airgetlam
2 days ago
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dcwintonAvid Contributor III
asked in Controllers and Music services

How do I remove playlists and other sources from old accounts or services that are no longer active?

For reasons not relevant here I had to resubscribe to Qobuz with new account credentials.  Sonos is still showing playlists, albums, etc from the old account and the new account at the same time. Since I don’t remember which was on which account, I frequently start to play something from the old account and Sonos goes all algo agro on me.  “No can do” it seems to say.  Except it says it in far less poetic ways.  How do I get rid of all of those defunct sources from the old account? I would think that Sonos would just sync with the credentials it has NOW, and not show stuff from an account that is no longer active, but sadly it ain’t doing that. And, of course, I can’t go onto the Qobuz website and manually remove that stuff because, well, the account doesn’t exist any more.  

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Mr. T
2 days ago
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Stormboy1866Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

New releases not showing for You Tube Music

Hi. I use You Tube Music on Sonos and like scrolling through the 25 or 30 new albums on “New Releases” but for some reason about a week when I go to “New Releases” on Sonos it only shows one or two new albums. Does anyone know if this is a Sonos problem or a You Tube Music problem?  And more importantly how it can be fixed? I tried re-installing You Tube Music on Sonos but nothing changed. Thanks! 

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controlav
2 days ago
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