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RaultTN
RaultTNProminent Collaborator I
asked in Home theater

Alexa reminder lowers max volume on Sonos Beam

Hi all. So I was finally able to isolate the issue and recreate. Currently have a Sonos beam connected via arc to my LG TV. Everything works and sounds great……until I set a reminder on my echo show which announces on several other echo devices AND my Sonos Beam through my tv. What happens is, once the reminder is communicated through my Beam, the volume on my Sonos Beam is altered (significantly lowered) and my 100% volume is not very loud at all. Normally I can’t hardly stand next to it at 100% volume but after this reminder I can crank it to 100% no problem. sIm struggling to figure out if this is a Sonos, Alexa, or TV issue?  Only when I unplug the tv, beam, and fire stick will the audio revert back? Any ideas? ThanksRick 

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1 year ago
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WynterContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Best Smart Display to use with Sonos

I would like to get a smart display screen and torn between the Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) and the Google Nest Hub. I realise neither will integrate fully with my Sonos system (2 x Sonos One and a Play:5) and play music on all devices, but is there anything that might tip the balance either way please? Cheers lots!

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1 year ago
Zeek78
Zeek78Enthusiast I
asked in Home theater

Arc is frequently losing sound

When I first got my arc for 2 years ago I had a problem. Sometimes the sound just disappeared. After a updated everything was ok. But now after firmware 14.20 this seems to be back. Only difference is that now it is enough to toggle tv on and off. The first time I had to pull the plug. Hopefully a new firmware update will fix this issue soon.  I think there is way to much firmware problems with my sonos system, and I start regretting my latest purchase, two fives and a sub. Her I have problems with trueplay which only works on left speaker and sub 😢 

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Zeek78
1 year ago
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Chuck1001Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Amp Installation

Trying to install Amp on my app App sees the Amp, starts installation and asks for 8 digit code. It then tells you to push the green lit join button. However the join button is not lit  Stuck. Suggestions??

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buzz
11 months ago
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MyNameisMatthewContributor I
asked in Home theater

Replacement Arc side grille?

My Arc fell and one of the little side grilles got cracked and popped off.. is it possible to find a replacement part? It looks like it can just be popped in. 

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1 year ago
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Sonos listenerContributor I
asked in Speakers

Sonos One SLs in a pair don't stop playing at the same time

Hi, I’ve just bought a new pair of SLs and they are really good. The only problem that is bugging me is that the left speaker stops a little bit earlier than the right speaker when I hit pause on Spotify. Is it a common thing?P/s: They do start playing music at the exact same time though.

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Corry P
1 year ago
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ntxContributor I
posted in Home theater

Crackling with Sonos Beam gen 2 (Multi PCM 5.1)

Hello,I experience massive problems with my beam gen 2 when watching Multichannel PCM 5.1 content.While Multichannel PCM 5.1 content is playing I get crackling and popping sounds out of the beam sporadically but constant.The issue occurs with Multi PCM 5.1 format only.No issues at all With Dolby Atmos / Dolby TrueHD / DTS / Stereo / Dolby Digital.I tested Multichannel PCM 5.1 Content with:Apple TV 4k -> Cracklings and popsPS5 -> Cracklings and popsWhat i’ve tried:Changed HDMI Cables -> no effectTried different settings in the sonos app -> no effectRestarted everything -> no effectchanged sonosnet channels -> no effectMy Setup:Philips OLED807 SeriesBeam gen 2 with two surround speakersSettings: Multichannel bypass on TV with eARC turned onSonos connected over ethernetHere I have a diagnostics code: 412271189There are other people on the forums who experience the same issues, so i think its more of a software problem rather then a hardware issue. Some say that this prob

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5 months ago
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Manu84Enthusiast I
asked in Portable speakers

Sonos Roam, a very unreliable product

Hi again comunity, I hope you can help me out I made a previous post about the behavior of my Sonos Roam and things where improved, but unfortunately, My Sonos Roam now became so unreliable and so unstable again, since I installed the 14.19 update. The music keeps cutting out using Bluetooth and Airplay, and now after reinstalling 14.19 update  the Bluetooth control is not working properly: When my Roam is in Bluetooth mode, I can’t disconnect it using the back button, it gets stuck in the solid Blue light and keeps paired with my iPhone, so, I have to go to my phone and disconnect it manually. Factory reset didn’t work, and here in Mexico Tech support is so unhelpful, it’s a hustle to get an efective solution because 1. They keep telling me that I’m not pressing correctly the button and it’s Wireless interference, Really? First of all, I perfectly know how to pair it and disconnect it from Bluetooth, Well,  I made a Speed test and the page tells me that I have 220.37 Mbps, it sounds r

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Corry P
10 months ago
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Clinical PrecisionProminent Collaborator I
asked in Speakers

Speaker disconnecting or not even listed in app

Hoping someone can help here. I have a Sonos system of 7 speaker (3 x OneSL/Play1, 1 x Five, 2 x Beam, 1 x Move) plus a Boost that I’ve put together over a  number of years. Never had any issues (apart from teething problems with the Move) - and the system has served us well. Now suddenly connection to the speakers is flaky, sometimes they show as disconnected, sometimes they are not even listed in the app. . I’m finding this very frustrating, as are my daughters cos Dad can’t seem to fix it! I,ve power cycled all speakers and even followed the steps in the app to fix the issues but still keeps happening! This has been ongoing for about a week now - no issues before that,Attached pictures show the various states of the system app in the space of around 10 minutes this evening 

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jgatie
1 year ago
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alringtonContributor I
asked in Home theater

Instruction on how to Install the Amp Wirelessly?

I’ve not be able to find instructions on how to connect the Amp wirelessly or if it is possible. I have a theatre room upstairs and my modem is downstairs. I have one Amp, which is going to power two sets of wired speakers. I just need to know the correct way to connect the Amp to the network wirelessly. 

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jgatie
1 year ago
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steve67Contributor I
asked in Speakers

SONOS will not register

I have a Sonos system with nine devices all running on a unifi network. It’s been working fine for 3+ yearrs. I recently had to reconfigure all the devices with static IP...no problem there.  Using the App most devices setup just fine BUT my playbar and one other speaker will not register.  It goes thru the whole setup, then says it found the device but until it gets registered of course it will not work.  I can see the device on my network controller but if I try to debug and go to <playbar IP_addr>:1400 that port does not respond.  It’s there but SONOS refuses to recognize it.Another query….if I plug in diretcly via ethernet the app does not find the playbar after a reset......so how can I setup the unit?   It has worked in the past since it has always been plugged in. Any help appreciated.ss

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27 days ago
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Gary KitchenContributor I
asked in Home theater

TV Remote not controlling Playbar

I have two Playbars both bought from the same shop a few weeks apart in 2016, connected via Optical cable to two TVs.  One with a new Samsung TV worked immediately with the TV remote to control the volume of the Playbar.  The other was on an older Panasonic TV and the Playbar volume never worked with the Remote.  The TV sound came out of the TV speakers and the Sonos Playbar, but you had to control the Sonos Playbar volume levels through the Sonos App.  I assumed this was due to the age of the TV. However, I have now moved the Samsung TV to the other room and connected it to this 2nd Playbar and the Remote still does not control the Playbar volume.  It still has to be controlled on the Sonos App.  I am now thinking there must be an issue with the Playbar. They look identical on the system, same version, hardware, series ID.  The only difference in setup is the one not working on remote hasn’t got Trueplay tuning set up as everytime I try that, it errors saying I’m not moving enough eve

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1 year ago
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WJGreenallContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Analogue input to Sonos ecosystem

Is it possible to distribute analogue input from my music system via the Sonos Amp to the ARC and Sub, please? Although I bought the Amp primarily to power the surround speakers in a Home Cinema setup I was told it would also be able to send to the ARC but I cannot see how to achieve this.

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jgatie
1 year ago
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AlaskamickContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Multi-Room Music System Zone Player ZP90

My ZP90 has stopped operating.When I select it on my computer I get a message to update it I select not to but it insists on trying to updateNothing I do will allow me to use my ZP90

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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SpegContributor I
asked in Speakers

Crackling audio on Sonos one

Anyone know what I can do about cracking audio in a room just my Sonos One?

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1 year ago
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IanDWContributor I
asked in Home theater

sony ag9 remote won't turn volume up on sound bar

Hi I have a Sony ag9 4K olde and have Sonos sound bar. I can’t use my Sony remote to turn volume up or down on the sound bar I have to use my sky remote 

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Jamie A
1 year ago
Huggie
HuggieContributor I
asked in Home theater

Sub Gen 3 emits weird noise

I have just recently added a Sonos entertainment system to my bedroom. I have the Sonos arc paired with a Gen 3 sub. The sub has been causing me many problems in my 2 weeks of owning it. The sub will sound amazing when first paired and it will be booming. However, over time the sound quality seemed to decrease and the oomph that the subwoofer had was completely gone. I would have to increase the sub level even higher than normal to even try to achieve the oomph I once had. I decided to purchase the Sonos Boost to help with any connectivity issues. I cant tell if the Boost really helped or not to be honest. If i place my ear close to the oval opening in the Gen 3 sub it seems to emit a sound that sounds like an old film reel ticking over and over. When the sub was performing at its best with the oomph I was looking for, there was no weird film reel ticking sound when i put my ear close to it. I just want to figure out what the hell is wrong with it. Im sick of purchasing more things to

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Corry P
1 year ago
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Sebastian-DEContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Spotify advanced playlist

Hi. How can I use the new Spotify Playlist functions in the Sonos App? I’m talking about the new Spotify playlist feature where a Spotify artificial intelligence supplements the current playlist with additional songs automatically. This function is not able in the Sonos App. And vice versa the volume fine tune slider from the Sonos App is not available in the Spotify App 😞

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Mr. T
1 year ago
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daziestContributor I
asked in Portable speakers

Sonos Roam not turning on with blinking white light while charging

Hey all,My Roam’s battery apparently ran out and I’ve been charging it with usb cable for the last 8 hours.At first the battery light was solid orange.Now the battery light has turned off and status light is blinking white but it’s not turning on.I haven’t changed my router nor changed the router’s name and password.I’ve tried all the steps to reset like: Press and hold the power button on the back of your Roam for 5 seconds to power it off. You will hear a chime and the status LED on the front will turn off. While holding the Play/Pause button, press and release the power button on the back of your Roam. Continue holding the Play/Pause button until the light on the front flashes orange and white. The light will flash green when the process is complete and your Sonos Roam is ready to be set up. This did not work.Anybody have any suggestions, I’m not sure what to do now this haven’t happened before.Thanks in advance!

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3 months ago
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Paulie68Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Volume control voice

When I turn up or down the tv volume level a voice comes over saying “volume increased or decreased on arc hdmi 1, so I’m wondering if that voice can be turned off? 

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1 year ago
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MelC007Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Connect Sub to Beam for TV and FIVEs for music?

I have  a SUB connected to two FIVES for stereo music listening. In the same living room we have a TV with a BEAM.  Is it possible to play music with FIVES and SUB, then watching TV use BEAM + the same SUB?when I try and connect the SUB to the BEAM it makes me disconnect the SUB from the stereo FIVES which is very frustrating.Seems like an obvious set up many people would want so I would value any advice. Thanks so mich!  

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1 year ago
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ndnmdContributor I
asked in Speakers

playbar cuts out when listening to music

I have an original PlayBar that is hardwired to the net work. I’m using S2 as a controller. When I’m streaming music (Amazon or Spotify) it will intermittently disconnect. This happened initially when I was running the PlayBar on Wi-Fi and hoped that hard wiring it with it fix the issue. All other wireless speakers (newer than the Playbar) do not have this issue. I have re-authorized both Amazon and Spotify with out any luck.  There is never any interruption in TV audio.  I am using Eero Pro model 8010001 Wi-Fi router. I am guessing it’s the older Wi-Fi radio in the PlayBar?  Any thoughts on fixing this issue?

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5 months ago
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ZeroMilesContributor I
asked in Advanced setups

Multiple ethernet connections

We have 8 Sonos speakers in various part of our house with an ethernet cable connected to our sub which is part of a surround setup.  Is it productive to connect other speakers in the house to ethernet or is one enough?  Thanks!

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buzz
1 year ago
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TPorterfieldContributor I
posted in Speakers

Apple AirPlay

I purchase a new Sonos One SL to add to an additional Sonos One SL. My existing One SL connects via Airplay just fine to all my Apple Devices. The new One SL will not connect to any of them. How can this be fixed?

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1 year ago
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LuisfoContributor I
asked in Home theater

Beam and sub not working

I have my Beam +Sub with a Samsung TV  Beam works perfectly because it’s  connected via Arc To the TV.  sub it’s connected with a solid white light status and the app says they are linked properly but there is not sound from sub. Sometimes the sound comes for few seconds and goes…. i already did everything recommended in this forum about deleting the sub and add it again…. Turn off and on…. Check for updates…. Reboot router…  im very disappointed with this  $700+ piece not working.  do you have any extra suggestion? Sonos tech support I already sent diagnostic 346752926

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Corry P
1 year ago
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