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Tao Yang Contributor I

Sonos support for SMB 2.0 protocol

Hi, Recently I have turned off SMB 1.0 on my Windows 10 as per Microsoft's recommendation (https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/filecab/2016/09/16/stop-using-smb1/). However, after I've disabled SMB 1.0, the Sonos application stopped working on that Win10 machine (not able to connect to local drives...

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No HDMI Arc Signal Samsung UN55HU8700
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As description says, I have a Samsung TV - ANynet is on, HDMI cable is hooked in to ARC slot.  SONOS Beam cannot find signal.  I’ve searched but can’t find a clear solve.  Any recent tips?

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DavideR Contributor I

airplay with beam
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Hello all, I have beam soundbar connected with Ethernet cable  , when I try to airplay from my iPhone with latest iOS sound bar doesn’t show up, I setup my system with room name where is included tv Samsung beam and a Wi-Fi Smart plug. I don’t know maybe Wi-Fi must be on for that use. Thanks for any...

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Jugregor Contributor I

streaming
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Hi All I wonder if it is possible to stream my music (Groove Muziek) from my Windows10 laptop to my Sonos Play5 speakers. Complete Sonos system is updated to the most recent software. Thanks for all help/advise/comments

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suggested setup for potential new Sonos user
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I am looking into the world of Sonos and wondering if this type of setup would be possible. I want to get a Playbar for my TV and eventually expand out with some Play:1s. I also have a record player in an adjacent room that i am looking to hook up to a Play:5.  Would this be a setup allow me to play...

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JenniferAldrich801 Contributor I

No optical output on my TV for the Playbar
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I do not have an optical output on my current TV, nor do I want to buy one. John B. posted, 2 yrs. ago, an option which worked for another use. That product is no longer available (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neet-Converter-Extractor-Digital-Analogue/dp/B00H8T1DJ8#HLCXComparisonWidget_feature_div). I l...

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vlmulvaney Contributor I

I have a turntable with a separate phono preamp to Play:5 (gen 2) & want to add headphone amp/preamp
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Hello all - first timer here.  I finally broke down and bought two Play:5’s and am really enjoying listening to vinyl again!  The turntable does not have a built-in preamp so I run the RCA output through a Pyle PP555 (separate question after my primary one). 1 - I want to listen on headphones.  I’m...

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gautamgp Contributor I

Microphone in Bluetooth Mode on Sonos Move
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Hi,  I recently bought Sonos Move to use it as a handsfree for conference calls but I have noticed that microphone is disabled in the bluetooth mode ? Is this by design or am I missing something ?

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nmrose Avid Contributor I

Temporarily relocating speakers in new house with existing Sonos system
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I’m temporarily staying in a new place, and I brought 2 of my Play 1s along. I’ve been unable to set them up. I deleted the Sonos controller from my iPhone and then opened it up, selected “set up a new system”, and plugged in the speaker as instructed, but the app was unable to find the speaker. How...

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mattyJEF Contributor I

Trouble Connecting Sonos Connect
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Using Sonos App on iPhone 11 it finds my Sonos Connect product "We found 1 new product near you" and then says to press and release the 2 buttons simultaneously and then can't set up the product as now not found! Plugged in to Router with ethernet cable as instructed. This is a Sonos Connect I bough...

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Mr A Contributor I

I can connect a new Playbar
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I’ve turned on a new play ar and it won’t connect. I’ve followed all the “can’t connect my sons” from WiFi check, using an Ethernet cable, rebooting, resetting, etc… but it just can’t find the new device when I try to connect on my iOS app on a iPhone 11 Pro.    please help?

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jaxstar Contributor I

Does a Sonos Amp work will in-wall volume controls for whole house audio?
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I have a few zones inside the house that are current powered with a stereo amp + speaker selector. Each zone has it’s own in-wall volume control as well. I wanted to added Sonos to the system. I was under the impression that a Sonos Amp will not work with in-wall volume controls or might damage the...

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nickybotz Contributor I

new set up
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Hey all hoping you guys can help me out I'll try to explain as best as possible   I just finished my house I'm an electrician. Some basic knowledge of AV . I have Polk audio in celling speakers as follows Master bed two speakers with volume knob home run to basement Bathroom one speaker with volume...

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Kknocky19 Contributor I

Adding Surround Sound to Playbase
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For two additional Sonos speakers in the room is it best to have 2 x Sonos One speakers and do I have to buy the twin pack or two individually purchased Sonos One speakers can be combined?

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zakeralizada Contributor I

connect on tv
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I have just one sonos one sl and i want to Connect IT on my Samsung TV i dont know how i can do that. Can someone help me?

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Recommendation for stereo TV and turntable?
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I’m looking for thoughts on whether there is a Sonos product that works for my particular living room setup. Currently I’ve got a TV connected to an old receiver via aux cable, and the receiver also drives two floorstanding passive speakers for my turntable. The receiver is on the fritz so I’m looki...

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esszee Contributor I

Separate Systems Mofi Router for RV from Home Router
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We have a van with Sonos systems installed which is currently connected to our home router along with our Sonos inside our home. My husband controls the speakers in the van, his office and garage from his iPhone or desktop computer. All other speakers in the house are connected to and controlled by...

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Villy Contributor I

Play:1 doesn’t play music, only makes clicking noise
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I setup two Play:1 speakers today, one speaker works fine the other will play music for one second then makes clicking noises and is silent. I’ve tried it in two different locations, the good speaker is working in both locations. I also connected it to the router using the Ethernet cable. Still no s...

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Joey2 Contributor I

beam setup chime button
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I had a failed attempt to set up the beam.  I tried wired and then interrupted the setup when I thought it was done to relocate it into the room where it needed to go.   I tried rebooting my router and doing a 30 second power off and on of the beam but it didn’t work.  Also reset my app.  Now my app...

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mechttam Contributor I

sonos amp not generating audio to in-ceiling speakers
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I am doing initial setup on two of my inceiling Klipsch speaker with the following wiring setup: left red: red wire left black: black wire right red: white wire right black: green wire however the sound  could not be generated at all through my speaker (as if I was setting it up wrong) also, is it t...

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Matthew UK Contributor I

Move Set-up
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All my current Sonos components are connected with “Sonos Net” using a Boost. It all works really well - no issues at all. I’ve just purchased a Move - being delivered in a few days. I note that the Move will only connect with WiFi and not to my Boost and “Sonos Net” Will it work OK with my existing...

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BDO Contributor I

Best stereo to work with Sonos
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I have 5 Sonos speakers and loved waking up to my local radio station and being able to listen in every room.  My local station recently stopped streaming on all of the radio apps.  I want to purchase a stereo receiver that will connect to my Sonos system.  What receiver will work and what other equ...

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SS44 Contributor I

Upgrade Play 1 to newest Play One
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Is Sonos giving a discount to upgrade Play 1 Gen 1 to the newest Play One? I have 5 Play 1 Gen 1 speakers and would like to upgrade Thanks  

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Alicebee Contributor I

Setting up my Beam
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I have just bought a Beam and all ok setting it up until I connected to my Samsung TV and now it says (product not found) go to settings for Sonos.com/speakernot found >find missing system, sorry but I can’t find this settings, do I need to down load another app to control and if so what would yo...

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eisenb11 Contributor I

Will S2 increase song limit?
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What I’m hearing so far about the S2 software is making me really think about updating my remaining legacy products - especially the potential about supporting high-res audio.    That said, my remaining concern has been the song limit - I’ve been relying on a DLNA server and now, as a better option,...

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