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Contributor I
Oct 11, 2019 7:23 AM UTC

Chose the speaker for Google Assistant in surround system

I have a surround system with an Amp, two cabled front speakers and two Sonos One surround speakers.
As default Sonos chooses the left Sonos One (surround) as the speaker used for interaction with Google Assistant.
It would be more convenient for me to use the RIGHT Sonos One surround speaker for this.
How can I change this setting?
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Lyricist I
Oct 15, 2019 5:30 AM UTC

I’m in the same situation.

1 playbar and 2 Sonos Ones for surround sound. I'd love it if Google Assistant was on the right rather than left speaker.  Is it possible to switch?

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Lyricist I
Nov 19, 2019 10:35 PM UTC

I have the same problem and contacted the support. They told me it's technically not possible to switch Google Assistant to the other speaker. 

I think that's quite ridiculous. Everyone who has that problem please contact support so it hopefully gets fixed. 

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Lyricist I
Nov 24, 2019 9:34 AM UTC

Same here, google/sonos pls sort this out ASAP. 

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Lyricist I
Nov 24, 2019 5:04 PM UTC

i would like that feature 🤞💪💪💪

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Lyricist I
Nov 30, 2019 10:52 AM UTC

Same issue exactly the right Sonos One is more centered in my configuration so better for Google Assistant usage

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106rallye
Nov 30, 2019 11:06 AM UTC

I have read that if you take the next steps you can put GA on the right (no pun intended) speaker:

1) de-pair the rear speakers;

  1. install GA only on the right speaker
  2. pair the speakers for surround.

Now GA should only work on the right speaker.

 

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Lyricist I
Jan 10, 2020 1:17 PM UTC

Same. And the previous answer only seems to work if you are using stereo, not surround. 

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AjTrek1
Jan 10, 2020 1:37 PM UTC

All

For those experiencing the issue with Google Assistant in a surround set up; I feel your frustration although I use Alexa. The best recommendation I can make is to invest in a Google Home Mini and place it in listening distance. Maybe Sonos will correct the software if Google licensing permits.

Cheers!

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Lyricist I
Apr 29, 2020 2:05 AM UTC

Same issue. I have a Beam and two Ones. The GA automatically assigns to the Beam. But I want it to be the left speaker (closest to my kitchen).  

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AjTrek1
Apr 29, 2020 2:12 AM UTC

Hi @jermcnama 

If you are using the One’s as surround speakers with the Beam the voice assistant is disabled in them. The beam is the only speaker that will use the GA.

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