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Discuss Beam, Playbar, Playbase, and the entire Sonos home theater experience. How do you set up a Sonos 5.1 system? Which Sonos work with your TV? Ask your home theater questions here.

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Enabling CEC on your TV for Beam

Sonos Beam, the smart, compact soundbar for your TV is now available. We've collected some of the best resources for Beam in the thread here...
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If you're experiencing audio delay issues, read this

I've been living with lip sync issues (audio behind the video) since I got my Playbar about a year ago but I finally decided to do something...
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Home Theater and Television Recommendation Megathread

Looking for information on Sonos home theater setups? Find answers about surround sound, Dolby Digital, TV recommendations, and all the rest...
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Tips & Tricks Understanding Surround Sound and Sonos

Understanding Surround Sound and Sonos

This article will help clarify what surround sound is, and answer some common questions about using Sonos surround sound setups. So if you’re wondering: Why don’t I hear anything from the rear speakers? How do I make surrounds louder? My surrounds aren’t working? Or something of that nature, this th...

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5.1 support longevity (playbase etc)
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With Sonos planed obsolescence with older models (the upgrade your old play 5s for 30% discount on newer models - despite some products sold upto 2015 thing i read today - some 'legacy' products will stop working may 2020) When can i expect Sonos playbase / sub / play 1s (in 5.1 set up) to also stop...

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Which Choice for Rear Speakers
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Hello Fellow Sonos Lovers- So about a year ago, I discovered the world of Sonos and fell in love with it.  Since them I have SLOOOOWLY amassing my dream surround sound for movies and sports.  So far I have scrapped enough money for a playbar and subwoofer.   My final goal is rear speakers.   So as o...

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can anyone help

Can my SONOS beam with Alexa control my Netflix on my  lg Webos tv  

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Scheduling Night mode sound for TV

Is it possible to schedule the night mode sound setting. I would be nice to switch at 09:00PM till 09:00AM to night mode, and the other time in normal mode.

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Harry_13 Contributor I

Tuen off Playbar IR repeater - permanently
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Hi, I have a Playbar and when I use the app to turn off the IR repeater (it is not needed for me) it comes back on after a few days.  I know this because my security camera picks up the IR light out of the back of the Playbar, and if you haven't seen what that looks like, it's a really powerful stri...

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Setting up Speakers

I just bought the 5.1 Surround Set with Beam & One SL , my basement right now is down to studs and i’m running electrical I want to get two speakers in back of room off the floor, I will have the Beam under TV.  Any suggestions for mounts i will be putting them right by new plugs up in corner on...

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PLAYBAR - Revert Back to Music When TV is Off
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Hi all! Question for the brains trust... At the moment when I'm playing music (through Spotify) on my group of speakers, if I turn the TV on Sonos sensibly ungroups the playbar in order to play the TV sound through it, whilst continuing the music on all the other speakers. However when I turn the...

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Samsung + Playbar always displays Optical Out, but that's useless..
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I’ve got my Playbar hooked up to my Samsung Q70 TV via optical. I’ve seen lots of other posts from folks complaining that when you press volume up or down, the TV shows a message like “SONOS (Optical)” and that’s it.   Now I understand the desire to remove this popup completely--sure that makes sens...

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Willwakelin Contributor I

beam placement
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Can I have my Sonos beam to the right of my tv?

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Best setup living room home theater with the following products?
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how can i set up the following components to have the best home theater and surround sound experience? Playbar 2 Play:1s with stands  Play:5 with stand Sub Amp which speaker goes where and how can i get the best use out of these products? does anything need to be added to help it? 

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How can I tell what Generation my Sonos Sub is?
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Hello,   With all the uproar over old Sonos products not getting updates, I would like to know how can I tell what Generation my Sonos Sub is? I just purchased it from Best Buy and want to make sure that it is not a Gen 1 product that is going to be obsolete in a couple months. Especially for what i...

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playing tv sound via ethernet to sonos amp
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Hello.    first question here and hoping I explain it correctly.  I have two outdoor speakers that work great for streaming music through pandora and Amazon using the Sonos app. I have them connected to my Sonos (gen 1 - the white one) Amp.  I recently installed a TV in the same outdoor area and I’d...

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Beam and Ikea Symfonisk Surround
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Hi Bit of a rookie so please bear with me. I’ve got a Beam and two Symfonisk Lamps. I’ve grouped them through the app and they all play music together fine.    However, I don’t seem to get any sound out of the Symfonisk when the TV is on, either watching normal TV, my Apple TV or my PS4. The Beam is...

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Lip sync fault - Samsung QE43Q60R QLED (2019)
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The Beam has lip sync problems with the new 43’ QLED TV when audio is delivered to it in dolby. No sync error with PCM. From a cursory reading on here it seems Samsungs generally work with Sonos (ie without sync errors). Other than adjusting to PCM are there other settings I could adjust to retai...

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Sonos Amp and 3rd party subwoofer issue.

Hi! I am having issues connecting my Sonos Amp (Black) to my Klipsch SW-311 10-Inch Subwoofer (or vice-versa). I currently have two Klipsch speakers and the Klipsch Subwoofer connected to the Sonos Amp. Both speakers play but I am getting no sound from the subwoofer. The subwoofer is connected to t...

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Mark in Oxford Contributor I

Beam loses surround sound

The beam sounds great with my surround speakers that are hooked up to a connect amp. However frequently the surround speakers go missing. Also while watching TV they will do out and the beam will automatically turn down.  When I turn the beam back up, it will automatically lower the volume. The beam...

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Sonos Move Bluetooth to epson tw7100 projector
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Hi folks just bought the Move as a standalone to improve the projector sound but will not connect.  I have 2 other sound bars and play1s so not new to Sonos . The Epson sees it but won't pair .. I tried 3 other devices which work fine pairing to speaker.   Any suggestions .    The Epson manual says...

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Prodan Avid Contributor I

If you're experiencing audio delay issues, read this

I've been living with lip sync issues (audio behind the video) since I got my Playbar about a year ago but I finally decided to do something about it. After multiple conversations with Sonos support and the LG's support people (they kept blaming each other for the audio delay), I decided to email So...

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WARNING: Beam does not support Dolby Digital Plus, That is a BIG deal

Word of warning for anyone looking at the Beam to start a 5.1 surround sound system, it will NOT work ideally for any streaming box except the Apple TV. I would suggest really doing your research and/or staying away from the Beam if you want a home theater solution. The Beam does not support Dolby...

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PeterSandersNL Contributor I

sonos AMP. Can I use a passive subwoofer?
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I had a 5.1 set with a subwoofer (passive i guess, it had no OWN power supply). Can i use this subwoofer, or do i have to switch to a wired subwoofer or to the Sonos.sub?

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misterkeg Contributor III

Stereo HDMI Port #1 on Playbar Great, No sound on HDMI #2
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I recently setup my 5.1 Sonos audio system in my living room. I was using a Yamaha TSR-5810 stereo receiver, and Bose 5.1 audio before. Per Sonos instructions at setup, I disabled the audio speakers output on the receiver. Watching cable TV, and Apple TV thru my HDMI port #1 sound great, with the st...

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AndyKnight Contributor I

Recommend me a TV for use with beam
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I've been a long time sonos user for music only, with play 1s, sonos ones, play 3s and a connect. As I'm moving house in a few weeks a decided to go the sonos beam route for the TV in the new place after getting one for 329 in January sale and locating a couple more play 1s second hand for not much...

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Playbar with LG C9 OLED 2019 TV
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I'm about to pick up this panel and I just want to make sure 1) Does this TV pass through dolby 5.1 with no lip sync issues for the Playbar? 2) Does the LG magic remote work with the playbar? Thanks

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Ralphonse Contributor I

LG HF80LSR Laser Beamer sound to SONOS
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Hello I just bought a LG HF80LSR Laser Beamer and am really happy with ist. The sound needs a bit of support, that‘s why I want to use my SONOS base and Play one. an AppleTV 4K brings netflix, now: how can I use SONOS Products? Thank you for any help Ralph

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