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Discuss Ray, Beam, Arc. Playbar, Playbase, and the entire Sonos home theater experience. Should you get a Sub Mini or a Sub? Maybe two Subs? Which Sonos work with your TV? Talk about your Sonos Home Theater experience here.

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MattTNContributor I
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Feature Request: Pair two AMPs to drive Height and Surround with ARC plus Sub

I’ve got a long narrow room that has five ceiling speakers installed currently, driven by an AVR, that make up a simple 5.1 setup. Do to mounting constraints the height speakers of the ARC will be useless. I’d like to use the front L/R speakers for Dolby Atmos Height channels, driven by an AMP - Similar to how the AMP currently can currently drive the rear surrounds.In my preferred setup I’d have the ARC, Sub, and Two AMPs to complete the surround setup. 

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6 months ago
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Karl OContributor I
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Surround speakers OR Stereo pair

Surround speakers OR Stereo Pair option in S2 App?My current set up is an Sonos Arc plus 2 x Sonos SL one’s in my lounge.Will Sonos ever create an option in their S2 App that would allow you to switch the same pair of Sonos speakers between a surround set up OR a stereo pair with one button press ?Music sounds much better when I set the SL ones a stereo pair when compared to set as surrounds ( with the surround option set to “Full” and an increase in the music volume in the surround set up menu ).I don’t really want to buy another pair of Sonos speakers! I have seen quite a few other threads looking for this same option. Is this perhaps a marketing ploy by Sonos to generate more sales over end user functionality?Many thanks.

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melvimbe
6 months ago
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Denis MurphyTrending Lyricist I
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Another Playbase user with WiFi problems

Hello,My playbase has been unable to connect to wifi for well over a year now, so effectively I’ve had to connect it directly to my router which means it is not controllable via the app or useful for anything other than the permanent connection to the TV. I can no longer connect it to the network to use it for Spotify or other services. I’ve gone through all the troubleshooting procedures but have never been able to reconnect the system wirelessly.I notice from this forum that this is not an unusual problem. What options are available to me at this point? 

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Corry P
6 months ago
Dogdad
DogdadHeadliner I
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Does it matter auto1 or auto 2 ?

What’s the difference between digital audio out on auto 1 and auto 2? Is one better than the other for Sonos using Arc ?  

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106rallye
6 months ago
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mike2874Contributor II
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Sonos Beam (Gen 2) Questions

I’m trying to decide whether to pull the trigger on a Beam 2 today but have a few questions. I would be using it with a Samsung UN43TU8000FXZA (2020 Model) and my only source is DirecTV. I’m using a DirecTV RC73 remote that I have paired to the Samsung allowing Volume & Mute control. My questions:Is this going to be a plug & play setup for me and relatively trouble free? I’m pretty technically inclined and have lots of smart devices but don’t think I’m willing to troubleshoot a finicky product all the time. I’m not a young guy anymore so I’m unable to run Ethernet to the Beam 2, would you discourage purchasing because of having to use WiFi? There appears to be an option to pair the Beam 2 with my DirecTV HR44 Genie receiver. I’m assuming it will allow my DirecTV remote to control the Beam 2 Volume, but will I lose the command to turn off my TV? Will the Beam 2 display an Volume bar on the TV when adjusting the Volume? Bottom line I’m needing this because the Samsung’s TV speake

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6 months ago
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amit88Contributor I
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Pansonic TV (TX-65FZ952B) + Arc + Sub + 2x One SL

Hi , Looking to set up Arc + Sub + 2x One SL on my Panasonic TV. Will it support your his using the HDMI (ARC) port? thanks, amit

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6 months ago
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Martin11Contributor I
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No sound from many sky channels

Help. Going bonkers have had sonos many years and all been perfect. Recently set up new surround system in another room. Beam and 2 one’s. Plays music and Netflix perfect through tv. Sky, however is a different story. Many occasions have sound and many not. Have reset everything tv. Sky. Sonos   Reconnected sonos to tv many times etc. changed HDMI leads and the best I can get is tv sound on some channels but very few. Have gone through sky set up God knows how many times and all is as it should be. PS5 plays through tv in surround also. Connected by HDMI ARC (have tried optic lead and same result). Has anyone come across the same or have any ideas?   I have spent a week testing trying and changing everything 😬Any advice would be appreciated  CheersMartin

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6 months ago
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BluetopazContributor I
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Play to surrounds with no power to Beam?

I bought a beam yesterday to go with my living room TV and set it up with my 2 sonos ones to make a surround sound system, however, I don't want to have the beam on all the time wasting electricity so have it attached to a smart plug so it turns off when the tv turns off but when I do that I can't then use my sonos ones to just play normal music. Is there a way around this or do I have to have the beam on constantly to be able to use anything in my living room? 

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6 months ago
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Micky ViContributor I
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Adding Sonos 5 in Home Theater

Hello everybodyI have a question about a home teather system.I already own a Sonos Arc + 2 Sonos One Sl (as surround back channels) + Gen 3 Subwoofer.I'd like to add two Sonos 5s as front channels alongside the TV as front L + R channels.In your opinion is it possible / useful?Thanks and bye

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6 months ago
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CroydzContributor I
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sonos amp 1st gen

Hi, Just wondering is someone has the answer to this ??I’ve just put my Sonos first gen in my bedroom & set it on a new Samsung tv & connected to optical cable & I can’t control volume on tv on the tv control. I done some digging & it seems that it’s not possible to control volume on tv control. Anyone found a away round it ??. I’m happy to use my phone but the Mrs my struggle 😂. Thanks for your time. Tony

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106rallye
6 months ago
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PGB95Contributor I
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5.1 speaker set up

I’m looking into getting a Sonos Home Theatre system and I have been getting conflicting information from reps at Best Buy and (old) posts on the sonos community.Can the following set up work for a true 5.1 surround system; 1 x Ray, 4 x OneSLs, 1 x Sub (gen 3) ?Also, will the system mesh into the three IKEA speakers I’ve got already for music?I’ve seen (very old) posts that say ‘no’. And I spoke to reps at Best Buy who say ‘yes’ (some times definite and sometimes ‘hypothetically’)

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6 months ago
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BullitContributor I
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multi rooms

Hi I have a sonos arc sub and two ones in one room and I want to set up a playbar and sub in another room how do I do this

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buzz
6 months ago
simoncorry
simoncorryContributor I
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Sonos Arc + PS5 + Linear PCM

There’s been a lot of discussion around this issue but I’ve seen no definitive answer from a Sonos rep so let me try asking based on my personal setup. I have a Sony PS5 connected to a Sony AG9 OLED via the HDMI 1 port (enhanced). That TV is connected to a Sonos ARC via the HDMI 3 port (eARC, enhanced) with the Sub (gen 3) and x2 One SLs.The TV sound settings are as follows:Speakers: Audio System A/V sync: Auto eARC mode: Auto Digital audio out: Auto 1 Digital audio out volume: Max Dolby Digital Plus output: Dolby Digital Plus Pass through mode: Auto The Arc has successfully output Dolby Digital Plus, DD+ and Atmos in testing with various Android TV streaming apps including Netflix, Prime, Disney+ and Apple TV+. So the TV using it’s built-in apps are performing great. The PS5 however is a different story... The PS5 settings are as follows:HDMI Device Type: AV Amplifier Number of Channels: 5.1 Audio Format: Linear PCMThe Sonos App tells me that the audio in this configuration is Multich

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6 months ago
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JeffreycakeContributor I
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connecting all speakers to tv

This has probably bin covered alot so apologise I'm new to sonos Iv bought an arc sl ones a gen 3 sub and a 5 And i cant get them all the play what I'm play on my oled lg tv can I get some help please

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Ken_Griffiths
6 months ago
Dogdad
DogdadHeadliner I
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Correct Sony tv settings ?

Curious if you would change any of the following settings on this Sony. Arc , sub, one SL’s. 

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Dogdad
6 months ago
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GLGContributor II
posted in Home theater

Why doesn't Netflix play 5.1 through Dish? Does work directly from tv though.

Brand new Sonos Arc, subwoofer, and 2x 1SL’s.   Brand new Samsung QN90B.   Sonos is hooked up to eARC port with high speed new HDMI cables.The Dish gives 5.1 sound on regular tv channels and Amazon app on Dish.   But when I stream Netflix movie through Dish app, it’s flat stereo sound and nothing from rear speakers.If I use the Netflix app on the Samsung tv, I do get 5.1 sound.Why?And where on the Sonos app on Android phone does it show what the sound quality/type is?  

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6 months ago
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storch74Contributor I
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configuring the surround sound speakers

Hi, Hello I have a set Sonos Beam; Sonos OneG2. My question is : I want to set up surround sound, does it have to be two Sonos OneG2 and Sonos Beam or could it be Sonos Beam, Sonos OneG2 and Sonos One SL ? thank you very much for your help in this matter. 

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UKMedia
6 months ago
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JaviRivContributor I
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Can’t play Dolby atmos in my ARC

Hi there,  I have just got the Sonos ARC and the audio format I get is Dolby Multichannel PCM 5.1 but no Dolby atmos. My tv Philip 58PUS8556/12 support Dolby Atmos, the hdmi is connected in the e-arc and enable it. I have tried several times with different films without success, Can anyone assist me? thanks

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6 months ago
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TebrebContributor I
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Please help me control a sonos playbase, connect it to wifi

Inherited a Sonos Playbase, but i don't know how to set it up. Any help is welcome. I do have it working with a Sony TV, but cant seem to get it connected to the wifi. i do have the ability to plug it into ethernet.

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6 months ago
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Arnaud4985Contributor II
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audio vers tv vers Sonos Amp Connect -

Bonjour je souhaite connecter ma tv à mon ampli amp connect. Est il possible de relier la tv au départ de la sortie optique de la tv à un convertisseur audio numérique vers analogique pour se rebrancher a l'ampli au RCA. Est ce que ca fonctionnerait, le son pourrait il aller sur les enceintes?Cdt 

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fLuKe_22Contributor I
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sonos beam gen2 with a samsung tv Ue55nu7470s

Hello, sonos beam does connected via the HDMI arc por to a Samsung tv ue55. Tv does not recognizes the Sonos beam. Tried to set up via the Sonos app and the test is failing. It seems the tv cannot recognize the Sonos beam.  I have connected via the optical connection and it is working, I would prefer to do it via the HDMI arc, any help? thanks in advance 

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106rallye
6 months ago
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APMSONContributor I
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Playing TV Sound In Other Rooms - ISSUE

I have a 2022 Sonos Arc, Sub, 2x Rear One SL speakers in the TV Area.When grouping the Sonos Five in the kitchen or Sonos One SL in the Bedroom, both these speakers are cutting out.This only happens when listening to sound through the TV. (YouTube, regular TV channels etc).It does not happen when listening to Spotify through the Sonos app. When speaking to Sonos customer service for the 3rd time this week about the issue, the 3rd person has now confirmed it is not possible to play sound from the TV through more than the Arc, Sub and 2x SL rear speakers (5.1 surround set up).Any speakers grouped outside of the 5.1 set up will get this intermittent cutting out. I have even tried Ethernet directly into these speakers from the router. Which I suspect the Sonos Boost will replicate if purchased. Sometimes it can work without issues and sometimes it’s really bad. More so than not it is bad. Network speed here is:150mb Download (Fibre to premises)30mb Upload (Fibre to premises) Does anyone ha

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6 months ago
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WyncodeContributor I
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New Arc, old Beam

I have just bought a Sonos arc to upgrade from a beam. Can I put the beam in another room on another TV, and use them at the same time to watch different channels ?

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Ken_Griffiths
6 months ago
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compilerAvid Contributor I
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TV has no eARC port. How to enjoy the Dolby Atmos?

An old TV has only HDMI IN and Digital Audio Out ports. What adapter or connection method can convert the TV sound to Dolby Atmos by connecting the Sonos Beam soundbar? Thank you for your answer.

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106rallye
6 months ago
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NicocoContributor I
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connection ARC et videoprojecteur

Bonjour - le sujet a deja été adressé mais j’aimerai avoir votre avis sur la connectivité entre la barre de son ARC et un video projecteur en provenant de Chine (Fengmi 2C) disposant des prises suivantes : 3 prises HDMI dont 1 ARC (et non eARC) configurables en 1.4 ou 2.0, 1 prise USB 3.0, 1 entrée réseau, 2 prises audio (IN et OUT) et une Spdif. ca devrait fonctionner? merci par avance pour vos retours- nicolas

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