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Play5 Gen1 won't stay connected without Ethernet

Play5 Gen1 won't stay connected without Ethernet. I have reset it over and over with ‘Add New Product\’ and ‘Find Missing Product’ and it is all fine. But when I then unplug it and move it to the room I want it in (where it has worked for years!) it won’t connect.

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Returns, returning to sender

My returns parcel is being sent back to sender via UPS why? I have printed off the returns label and put the customs paperwork in an envelope and stuck it to the parcel.UPS haven’t given me a reason.Deric

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Sonos Play:1 and Sonos Connect

Hi guys,I have two Sonos Play:1 speaks that I was wanting to connect to my upstairs TV. I already have a Sonos Soundbar downstairs connected to another TV setup.I purchased a Sonos Connect Gen1 in the hope I can connect this to my TV via optic cable and then pair the play:1 speakers to that to get t...

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Small Room Configuration-Incredible with Sonos Radio HD

Just had an aha moment today listening. I have a set of Play 1s (Blue Note Editions but same as other versions just a unique color) in my 12’ x 15’ Office. While normally I have these as background music as I am taking phone calls, working, etc. I had an opportunity to let the dogs out today as I wa...

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Sonos arc and In-Ceiling Set

Hello, I am getting ready to purchase a Sonos ARC and a SUB.for surround speakers I am going to get the “In-Ceiling Set”https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/amp-and-ceiling-set.htmlWill these all work together? Does anyone have this setup? Are they happy with it?I was trying to find some docs on how I w...

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sonos Beam Availability 2021

Anyone know what the problem is with availability of the Sonos Beam in black?Consistently shown as out of stock and only available in white. Same problem with main stores. Is it just a supply problem for the UK or is it being discontinued? Hopefully not!

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Sonos on Comcast xFinity - wired requirement

I am relocating to where I will have Comcast xFinity for the cable provider. I expect that most of my Sonos devices will be connected wirelessly. I think that at least one device needs to be wired to the router. I have a Port that I have connected to an AV Receiver that will be near the router. Will...

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Recommended CD players to use with Sonos Five

We have the following currently: 1x Playbar, 2x Play 1, and 2x One SL.My wife REALLY wants to just pick a CD from our collection and put it into a player an play. I have tried the ripped CD route and it just isn’t her cup of tea. I see that the Five can play CDs and for an extra $100 it makes sense...

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Two speakers in parallel, sonos amp, maximum volume?

I wired a sonos amp to two speakers per channel in parallel. The amp is 8 ohm stable to 4 ohms, and the speakers are 8 ohms each. So total impedance reduces to 4 ohms. The amp outputs 125 watts per channel and the speakers are 120 watts EACH. This is permitted by the sonos manual.The amp blew the s...

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Do I need a Sonos Amp?

Good morning can anyone tell me is there any need to buy Sonos Amplifier I Currently I have a Sonos Arc 2 Sl Ones and a Sonos Subwoofer GEN3 i really don’t know if there is any Advantage if so can you tell me please regards james

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Connecting Yamaha Music Cast Vinyl 500 to Sonos Port

Hey Ok, so I’ve recently bought the Yamaha MusicCast Vinyl 500 turntable. I realised I’d need the Sonos port to connect the to my Sonos system, (2 x SL one & 1x one)the trouble is, I’m getting nothing. On the S2 app the cable looks like it’s connected, but I get zero sound when I press play on...

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Bricking my old Sonos gear

I just purchased a Sonos Roam - probably my 9th piece of Sonos equipment. I tried to hook it up to my system and basically it says that I cant connect this thing unless I throw out all my old SONOS gear. Are you guys short on money or something? This just seem pretty pathetic for a real company to b...

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Can Sonos Roam be paired with Sub Gen3?

Firstly,I can setup two paired Roam in my room successfully.But can not add Sub(Gen 3) in my room.In Apps, All device is appeared.What can I do?

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Where to place and what sonos model is the best?

Hello Everyone,This is my living room is 5,5mts x 7,00 mts or 18.0446 foot X 22.9659 footI will not have a tv so I only need Sonos for delivering best quality music.I need your help for 2 questions:Where I should place the Sonos?, in the corners, up in the wall?, in the middle?. What Sonos 1 or 5?,...

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Sonos Surround Set-up

I own a Beam, 2 Sonos one and a Sub, I love watching movies and listen to music. What's your best setup for the speakers? I've found myself lowering the volume of the sub and having the volume of the one's all the way up. I'd love to read the setup of your choice.

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Move or Roam?

Ready for my next purchase. Which is better, Move or Roam?

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New Roam not showing in system

I just purchased the Roam and have been trying for a few hours to connect it to the Sonos app on my phone. I received a message stating that setup was successful, but it may not show up in system and to follow certain steps if that happens. Will it is not showing and I've tried following the instruc...

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Questions

I just bought Sonos sub gen3 The Position I use is Logo nameBack against The wallIt Right or WrongThank You

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First finger in Sonos ecosystem. How to connect Apple TV and a Playstation 5

Hello everyone,I’m about to buy my very first Sonos product. My plan is to buy a Beam and 2 One SL for the TV, 2 One SL in the kitchen (right near by the living room) and 2 One SL in the bedroom (right near the living room too). I have a Playstation 5, a Nintendo Switch and an Apple TV.How to connec...

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Adding a Play:3 to a new system

I have “successfully” added a new system and added a play 3 to it. However at the end of the setup - the application says it may not appear on the system -to add it unplug the play 3 and add it through the system screen on the application” When I look at the application the “”account, System, and...

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Why is the Sonos Roam subpar

I bought the Sonos Roam on vacation to listen at the pool. It does not connect to WiFi, bluetooth or apple airplay and is just basically a paper weight. Luckily for me the tech support guys dont work on the weekend so I have no one to help me. WHAT A WASTE AND FALSE ADVERTISING!

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Suddenly Sonos can't access Synology DS218+ - " check the username and/or password"

RESOLVED - See first replyMy stereo pair of Sonos One has been working fairly well with the music library on my Synology DS218+ for years.Suddenly, a couple of days ago, when I tried to play a song, the Sonos app said “Access to the shared folder is denied - check the username and/or password.” See...

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How do you set up two separate sonos systems on the same wifi network?

I have two rental units in one home, with shared wifi. I want each to have separate sonos music in each unit. The first one setup was easy. When I try and create the second one I create a new email id and separate sonos account for the second unit. Then I reset the app on my iphone and log in to the...

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Port not available to ship for 3 months; when will my credit card be charged?

With so many of the products seemingly on backorder, do they charge your credit card immediately or when the item(s) ship?

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Outdoor TV to Sonos AMP in other room

I'm having trouble getting my patio speakers connected to my tv through the Sonos Amp. Below is my set up. I currently have two outdoor patio speakers connected to a Sonos Amp in my family room (they work great). I am trying to run the audio from my patio TV to the same Amp. I bought the audio balun...

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