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Can I use my TV as an input to all speakers?

  • January 30, 2021
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I have my Samsung TV connected directly to my arc via optical cable.  Can I use the TV as a sound input to my other Sonos speakers (and port/amp locations) that are spread throughout the house so that I can listen to one TV everywhere in my home?

Best answer by nik9669a

Yes. Use the Group feature. 
There will be a small (70msec) delay to the other speakers as Sonos has to buffer the sound, but unless you’re midway between Arc and another speaker you shouldn’t notice it. 

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  • January 30, 2021

Yes. Use the Group feature. 
There will be a small (70msec) delay to the other speakers as Sonos has to buffer the sound, but unless you’re midway between Arc and another speaker you shouldn’t notice it. 


Airgetlam
  • January 30, 2021

Deleted, same answer as nik9669a, but slower typing. ;)


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  • January 30, 2021

Wow, of course.  Now I know why I couldn’t find it on the Sonos help site, it was a bonehead question.  Thank you both so much!


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  • January 30, 2021

They’re all easy questions when you know the answers! Enjoy.