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TpauContributor II
posted in Speakers

Sound Issues 2

If I go to You Tube in the apps on my television using the tv remote to navigate to it, the soundbar plays at a default volume level and the tv level slider does not affect the volume of the soundbar. The music level slider alters the volume of the surrounds but the volume of the playbar remains the same. This would suggest something is wrong given that the volume of the playbar will not change. It is an LG television. I am not sure if there is a setting for volume in the television that needs to be adjusted. 

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Corry P
1 year ago
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asredsContributor II
asked in Home theater

Unable to connect to Sonos with Sky Q

Hi I’ve tried these steps:  Hi @Reckit If by reset you mean return your Sonos products to factory state. Don’t do it. Instead try this:1. Unplug all Sonos2. Unplug your main router3. Delete the Sonos app from your device4. Plug in your router5. Check it’s admin page for updates and install if available6. Disable DHCP for satellite nodes7. Reboot your router8.  Power Cycle your iOS or Android device and connect to WiFi 9. Connect the speaker you hard wired directly to the main router and not the switch let it come back fully10. Plug in other Sonos 1x1 and let each come back11. Re-install the Sonos app and choose “Connect to existing system (Sonos)12. Test your SonosLet us know how things sort out. Cheers!Edit: If wiring the speaker to router is not possible you may want to consider adding the Sonos Boost module to establish the Sonosnet.If the above doesn’t resolve your issues I suggest you submit a diagnostic, post the reference ID in this forum and contact Sonos Tech support.But still

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1 year ago
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AbqishomeContributor I
asked in Speakers

Grouping speakers using App when source is another device (not the phone)

Hello, I have a SONOS Arc SL with surrounds connected to a Samsung TV via eARC HDMI. When I want to hear music in other rooms on my remote One SL’s it is typically easy to hit their individual ‘group’ buttons to sync the remotes with the Arc SL. (And of course, if the source of the audio is on my phone it is easy to group the speakers via the app.) However, I want to add more One SL’s and place them about 10’ up on a recessed shelf - in this case I will not be able to sync them manually using the ‘group’ button on the individual speakers. Is there as way to group these unreachable remote speakers using the app on my iPhone to sync with the Arc SL even when my iPhone is not the source of the audio? Thanks so much!Abqishome

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106rallye
1 year ago
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drbeerazContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

The dreaded non-synching speakers

I have had my Sonos system up and running with no trouble for 3 years or so.  My system consists of 4 Play 1 speakers, a single One speaker, 2 Connects with a Sonance amp driving  in ceiling speakers throughout the house and one Connect through a Denon receiver driving my television room.  All of a sudden then Play 1/ One speaker are not even close to in sync with the Connects.  The One speaker required an update which I did and the problem seemed solved.  Today I tried to play music and it is all out of sync again.  Anyone have any thoughts on how to solve this?  I checked for other updates and everything is fine.  I pretty much only ever stream iTunes music through them.  

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106rallye
1 year ago
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juliannemeth81Contributor III
asked in Components and Architectural

project sb dust cover ?

It appears that a dust cover isn’t included with the project sb, sold through the sonos site . Is this correct ? I’m trying to see if I can buy a project dust cover separately, but not finding them easily accessible in Canada. Any insights would be appreciated. 

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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ajkContributor I
asked in Home theater

Subwoofer Volume control

Hi, I am very happy with my new Arc, and want to add Surround and Sub speakers. Will the app S2 allow me to independently control the volume and equalizer of the Sub, Surround, and Arc?

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1 year ago
controlav
controlavMaestro
asked in Components and Architectural

Connect:Amp very quiet

So I’ve had a Gen 1 Connect:Amp from new for years, but I’ve never connected any speakers (because reasons). Just got a new house with speakers in the ceiling, so wired them up to the amp.And nothing, really. At max volume I can just about hear the speakers.I don’t have a ladder yet so haven’t checked out the speakers themselves (impedance, make etc) , but I’m assuming this isn’t normal?There doesn’t seem to be any hard-wired volume control that might affect it.

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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KjameslafContributor I
asked in Home theater

Arc and OneSL set up

My Arc is plugged in using the arc port on my Samsung tv. I’m trying to set up my OneSL speakers but the app isn’t discovering the Arc. It’s displaying the two new One SL’s and the Beam that’s set up in a different room. move reset router, unplugged, etc.. nothing. I just need to Arc to show under my products so I can link them to the Ones. Any suggestions appreciated!

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1 year ago
Sjoop1985
Sjoop1985
asked in Controllers and Music services

"Unable to add tracks to queue" error when adding Spotify Liked Songs

Reviving my account here to post this:My music library is completely in Spotify and I rarely listen to playlists, I simply shuffle my entire “My liked songs” list. I've done this on Sonos for years, with a list of just under 3000 songs.Now, I am having exactly the issue  described in this topic: (that was apparently never satisfactorily resolved)I'm consistently getting the “unable to add tracks to queue” error when I try to play or shuffle my liked songs. Not sure when this started, I think it is on the order of days, maybe a few weeks. Most of the time my Sonos queue is filled and I don't have to re-add tracks, and I don't remember when it last worked successfully.Of course I will get the boilerplate response, but I'd like to head that off by saying:I have restarted my network and my entire Sonos system sequentially as per the standard procedure. (twice) This used to work flawlessly with exactly the same amount of tracks, on exactly the same network until very recently. This topic: 

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1 year ago
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LaxenContributor I
asked in Speakers

Pairing two Sonos One SL

I have two units (Sonos One SL) but I cannot pair them for stereo.The models are:S/N: 38-42-0B-16-CD-32:G OS:S2 version 14.19.1S/N:  54-2A-1B-C4-6E-CE:c OS: S2 version 14.19.1I can only chose one speaker at the time. The speakers have a few years in difference.

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1 year ago
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MSterlingProdigy I
asked in Home theater

Beam Gen 2 Upgrade or HDFury Arcana

About 3 months ago, Xfinity upgraded my DVR to their 4K Cloud box.  Since then, I’ve had lip sync issues on my Beam Gen 1.  I have been using eArc on my 2020 Sony Android TV.  Content from the TV Apps does not have the lip sync problem.  So it’s definitely a sourcing issue (I think).I use the Xfinity box for almost all content.  I wrote to HDFury, with my specs and they claim the Arcana will fix this.  Then I just have to learn how to adjust the volume with the remote, since the Beam won’t be talking directly to the TV eArc CEC., as I understand it.I read that the Beam Gen 2 has a faster processor, but if my eArc is not sending the signal fast enough, I’m not sure how that could help.If given a choice between upgrading the Beam Gen 2 or buying the Arcana, which is the choice to solve the problem?  BTW, I have two Ones for Surround.  

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1 year ago
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Dip3nContributor I
asked in Home theater

Unable to connect / group One SL to existing HT

I have recently bought a pair of One SL. Trying to connect it to my exisiting Home Theatre system.Current set up for HT is 1 x Playbar, 1 x Sub, 1x Amp.Amp is connected to 2 x in-ceiling speakers as surrounds. When I try to group the new speakers (tried both as Stereo Pair and individually) with the existing HT system, i can not do so.Get error message saying Unable to Connect Device. Try again.. Of note, no issues with internet connection. Have tried by turning off and on (both speakers and router) - but no success. Much appreciate any ideas/ suggestions.

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1 year ago
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emgeeseaContributor I
asked in Speakers

Does Sub Mini Pair with Older Play:1 Speakers, or just Newer One Speakers?

Looking to add a subwoofer to my existing Sonos sound system of 3 Play:1 speakers. The Sub Mini listing states it pairs with One speakers, but what about the older Play:1s? (Just for music, not TV.) Thanks,

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1 year ago
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JohnmozzContributor I
asked in Speakers

issues with S1 controller

My Sonos devices no longer connect at all and aren’t visible on the app despite being on the network etc. any ideas? 

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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MisterSnufflesContributor I
asked in Home theater

Beam 2 volume switches between loud/quiet

My new Beam 2 (nothing else connected but the TV) keeps switching between loud- and quiet volume, every time I pause during streaming (happens on all streaming services). Tried everything I can think of.  TV is a Philip's PUS7556

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1 year ago
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JEBK311Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

New Modem

Previously set up on modem. New modem. What are the steps to reset up to new modem.Reboot?

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1 year ago
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compilerAvid Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Can people set up and adjust the sonos beam soundbar without phone and wifi?

Can people set up and adjust the sonos beam soundbar without phone and wifi?

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1 year ago
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Lee84Contributor I
asked in Speakers

grouping to another room

I’m having trouble grouping my speakers with another speaker in another room (can’t group all speakers together) can anyone help. Very frustrating 😫

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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icnsid3Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Unable to add Plex service to Sonos app on Android

Hi,My wife’s phone has been chronically unable to connect reliably to our One SL. I read that one possible solution was to remove and re-add the Plex service in the Sonos app, so I removed Plex as a service and attempted to add it back. Under “Services & Voice” I tap “Add a Service” and choose Plex from the list. I tap “Add to Sonos” on the next screen. I already have an account (with PlexPass) so I tap that, then tap “Authorize” on the next page. This takes me to the (IP Address) would like to sign in to your plex account page. I tap “sign in” and am greeted with the message “Thanks! You have successfully signed in. You may now close this window.”When I go back to the Sonos screen, the screen now reads: “Connection ErrorThere was a problem adding the Plex account. A connection to Plex could not be made.” I verify within my plex account that the device has been authorized. In this case it’s been added about 15 times because it keeps failing. But it’s there in Plex as “Plex for Sono

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1 year ago
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SenadmanContributor I
asked in Home theater

Is more than two subs possible for a large space like a big Gym

Hi all, As the title says, can I group more than two subs to a large space like a warehouse gym

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Belly M
1 year ago
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Joe ChuContributor I
asked in Home theater

Xbox Series X connect with Beam Gen 2 Dolby Atoms bypass issue

I just got my Beam Gen2, and I connect it to my TV with HDMI (eARC) Port.My Xbox series X is connecting to another HDMI port on my TV.But I found that my Xbox not recognize any dolby atoms device, I did some research online, the above connection method should be able to do the bypass.See if anyone have this experience about it. Thanks

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1 year ago
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Too much techAvid Contributor I
posted in Speakers

Symfonisk - ideal positioning for stereo

I just wanted to check if there was any positioning recommendations for these speakers. The manual recommends 8-10 feet apart, with a listening position 8-10 feet away. The manual also says - The SYMFONISK is designed to work well even when placed next to a wall or other surface. I have bought the IKEA adjustable wall brackets and was thinking of installing them above a double sliding door with the speakers horizontally mounted (8-10 feet apart) 2 feet from the ceiling, pointing down to my listening position which is 8-10 feet away. The left speaker would be close to the left hand wall (6-8 inches).  

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1 year ago
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Shack13Contributor I
asked in Home theater

beam and two sl speakers

Hi all , newbie to Sonos, I’ve finally added two one sl’s to my beam gen 2 for a home cinema set up , now, I don’t really want surround sound while simply watching football or tv which is what’s happening now, is there a simple way of just having my beam on for general tv with no speaker sound?? And press of a button for say watching a movie to put cinema sound back on???    Also the stereo pair if I just want to listen to music through my speakers only??? Do I have to keep going on the app and change all the settings??? I can’t even find how to stop cinema pairing ?? 

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1 year ago
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YeahThatGuyContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

S1 controller gives message that "Bridge needs Update" but update fails

I set up new S1 system with a ZP90 that I had at my lake cabin. The controller gives the message “Bridge needs an update”. When I attempt to update, it fails immediately. I will add that the controller says (unused) next to it on the app. However, my system is basically functioning from the mobile apps. It will not function from the PC app. I cannot use the bridge to add a product. I have to connect another component to the router to add to the system. I also am unable to register any products as long as the bridge requires an update. How can I get the bridge to update so I can get full system functionality?Bridge     ZP90   Sonos One (Gen2)

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buzz
1 year ago
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BakeContributor I
posted in Home theater

bose lifestyle 650 to Arc Surround Ser

I’m considering replacing my Bose Lifestyle 650 with an Arc Surround Set. I’m looking to take advantage of Atmos, Sonos streaming and improved connectivity with my LG C2.I already have a pair of Ones and a Gen 3 Sub.Has anyone made this move from the LS650 and can you share your experience? Was there a noticeable difference in the listening experience? Any regrets (besides the cost)?thanks!

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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