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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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SFromContributor I
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Remote doesn't work with Amazon Fire TV when using Soundbar

Here is my set up: - New Amazon fireTV made by Element - Sonos Soundbar connected to Amazon TV through optical cable and set for dolby digital. - AppleTV 4th generation connected to TV with HDMI Using the built in speakers on the Amazon TV, I can use both the Apple TV remote and the Amazon TV remote to control volume. However, when I configure sound output to the Soundbar through the optical cable, both remotes stop working for volume controls. The only way I can control the volume on the Soundbar is through my Sonos App. The message I get on Amazon Fire TV is "Volume control not supported for this audio output device." The previous TV had a remote that did work in controlling volume on the Soundbar. Is there a work around, so I can use either the Apple remote or the Amazon Fire TV remote to control the volume? Thanks

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5 years ago
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FionaM13Contributor I
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Samsung remote no longer controlling Sonos sound bar (optical cable) via remote

I’ve lost the capability to control sound on my Sonos Beam from my Samsung TV remote.  This had been working fine for years but stopped working after a full power outage.   Since then, to change the volume, I either need to push the buttons on the sound bar directly, or I need to use the Sonos app on my phone.The sound bar is hooked up to the TV via optical cable, and I've confirmed the TV is set to use the Optical sound output.  I've replaced the batteries in the remote, and have also tried two Samsung remotes (both of which are connected to my TV).  When I hit Vol+/-, the /- indicator on TV shows up, but the sound on the Beam does not change.I have tried re-configuring the remote, deleting/adding the remote but nothing has worked.I’ve already read past fix suggestions relating to Samsung Universal Remove settings eg.https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Qled-and-Frame/Can-no-longer-control-Sonos-sound-bar-optical-cable-via-remote/m-p/1674545#M13739but this doesn’t work.  Has anyone els

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1 year ago
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DeltroContributor I
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Utilizing Sonos Playbar with Projector

I realize there is about 1,000 different posts on this subject at this point, but I feel like I've spent weeks reading every thread and not really found a clear and precise answer. I've had a Playbar for some time now, and recently decided I'd like to purchase an entry-level projector, I was thinking the Optoma HD142X, as it's well-reviewed and not terribly expensive. The obvious hiccups with audio emerged, so I was wondering what is the best solution to have the Playbar in the front of the room and the projector in the back of the room without running cables everywhere. Devices: - Sonos Playbar - Optoma HD142X - PS4 - Chromecast As I understand it I will likely need a wireless HDMI setup, along with an HDMI / Optical Audio converter. I'm just worried to invest a couple hundred euros to only be disappointed by either the setup not working or the audio lagging. Any advice on a specific setup, and specific equipment (available in the EU) that will help accomplish what I'

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4 years ago
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User872146Contributor I
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playbar works but surround play 3 speakers don't

my sonos play bar and surround sound play 3's work perfectly when i play music or apple tv but when on tv nothing comes out of surround sound speakers. all my components are connected into the tv and then the playbar has optical out. so it clearly works as music and apple tv work but normal tv channels only play through the bar. please help

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4 years ago
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Mark_317Contributor I
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Playbar connected to TV without internet connection

Playbar is connected directly to TV via digital audio/optical connector. I don't have an internet connection yet. When I turn my TV speakers off I get absolutely no sound from the playbar even after I manually turn up the volume on the side of the playbar. But when I have TV speakers set to on, I hear the cound coming from the playbar also.

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
Buchholdt
BuchholdtAvid Contributor I
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Best settings for Apple TV 4K for sound to Beam?

Hi All, After receiving a Sonos Beam I figured that I needed a new TV and have just pulled the trigger on a new 4K HDR TV, along with a Apple TV 4K. I'm a little in doubt about what the best settings are for getting the sound from the Apple TV into the Beam, and therefore hope you can help me by sharing your settings on the AT? I will have the sound going from the AT going into the TV via HDMI then passthrough via ARC HDMI into the Beam. BTW, do I need special HDMI cables for ARC support or will normal HDMI cables work? Best regards René

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4 years ago
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RazTazContributor I
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Room with 1 x Sonos Beam and 4 x Sonos Play:1

I try to create this configuration: Room name: "Living Room" 1 x Sonos Beam 4 x Sonos Play:1, preferably in surround configuration. my controller is on an Android phone. The main problem that I run into is that I cannot add more that two Play:1 speakers in the same room with Beam (when trying to add more speakers, I don't have the "Living Room" room available in the drop down list on the controller, which forces me to add speakers to another room.)

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4 years ago
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bs49Trending Lyricist I
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Onkyo "Works with Sonos" issue - Please help

I am having a problem with my brand new Onkyo TX-NR686 that is advertised as "Works with Sonos" actually connecting to my new Sonos Connect for the purpose of having the receiver turn on and the input switched so the Sonos Connect input. I have updated the Onkyo to the latest firmware. All my Sonos speakers and connects are at the latest 10.0 update. I connect the Sonos Connect to the CD analog inputs on the Onkyo like the instructional video specifies. I go through all the correct settings on the Onkyo as per the instructions. The Onkyo and Connect are on the same network and subnet. I have verified that I can see both units on my network. The Sonos system works fine and I can even manually turn on the Onkyo and change the input to CD and the Connect music comes through fine. However the reason I bought it and the Connect is because of the "Works with Sonos" integration feature that automatically is supposed to turn on the Onkyo receiver and change inputs to the Sonos inpu

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2 years ago
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User221370Contributor I
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Annoying Display on TV When Changing Volume w/ Remote

I have a Samsung PN58B550 flat screen plasma TV. Now that I've set up external speakers, Sonos Playbar works great. However, I receive an annoying message onscreen (when using any remote control) when I adjust volume that says "Not Available". How do I eliminate this message?

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4 years ago
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AndrewScContributor I
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Solution so you can get Dolby 5.1 to your Soundbar

I bought the Sonos Soundbar, the Sonos Subwoofer, and two Play:3 speakers as surround sound speakers. As others posting reviews here and elsewhere have pointed out, Sonos wants you to use your TV as a hub, with all the inputs from your devices (Apple TV, Cable, etc.) going to the TV and then the optical audio out from the TV to the Playbar. However, most TV's won't pass Dolby Digital (DD) 5.1 surround from HDMI to the digital/optical audio (i.e., the Playbar), so what you get in most cases is stereo with muted simulated surround sound that is NOT surround sound from your surround speakers. After reading numerous reviews and comment boards on many websites, I tried (and was successful) with the following solution: I purchased a Shin Kin 4x2 Remote Control Digital Optical TOSlink Audio Fiber Optic Selector Switch Switcher Splitter (currently sold on Amazon for approximately $69.95). I connected each of my devices (I have Apple TV and DirectTV) to the "Optical Input" switches (calle

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ehren9
5 years ago
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Drboom11Avid Contributor I
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The Sony XBR X900E passes through beautiful DD 5.1

The Sony works excellent passing through DD 5.1 I am able to get 5.1 through the the Apple TV 4K, ATT U-VERSE cable box, and the PS4 while video gaming. All peripherals are connected to the TV via HDMI while the Playbar uses optical out I haven’t tried blu-ray movies on the ps4 yet. The Sony is an excellent tv btw. Many feel it has a better picture than any oled because it is a FALD with a native 120-mhz panel. This setup makes SONOS worth it. Turn your surrounds to full volume in the app for music and tv, and you will have a killer surround sound system as part of your multi-room audio system.

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Vikodin
4 years ago
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RashAvid Contributor I
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My Playbar setup with Down and Out Mount, HDMI switcher, Harmony remote (long)

We recently remodeled our family room, and the Sonos Playbar was a key component in the upgrade. I spent a good deal of time researching the various aspects of the remodel. I know this post is lengthy, but I wanted to include pertinent details to hopefully help others researching similar setups. Previously we had a 40” TV inside a TV armoire, with an inexpensive surround system, bluray player, and cable box all in the same armoire. When remodeling the room, we decided that having the TV above the fireplace would work best with regards to room dynamics. However, there were two issues created by that decision: 1. I wasn’t crazy about the prospect of staring up at the TV constantly (being an Optometrist, I am keenly aware how eye position relates to eyestrain and headaches)., 2. I wasn’t going to accept the poor quality sound from most TV speakers. However, there was now nowhere in the family room to keep the A/V components, including a sound system. Problem #1 was solved with

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5 years ago
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mikewyContributor I
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Dolby Atmos on Samsung TV

I have a Samsung UE55MU7000 TV and have just purchased an Arc, Sub and 2x SL1’s.  I can get Dolby Digital + output when I check on my system app but even with output on Disney + app which is supposed to be Atmos I still only get DD+.  Is it the TV blocking the Atmos ? 

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Annazel S
2 years ago
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BurgessKochContributor I
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Hiding wires for wall mounted Sonos Arc

Mounted the new Sonos Arc yesterday … sound is amazing. That said, the Arc replaced a Sonos Playbar that fit nicely just under the 75 inch Samsung TV allowing optical and power cable to be pretty much hidden behind the TV itself. Now with the new set up I have a 4 inch gap between the TV and the new Arc with the two cables (power and HDMI) hanging down from the TV to the Arc. As users know the Arc has a specialized flush magnetic mount plate which is pretty slim … so I’ve looked online for solutions but not sure any would work work well with the Arc and be hidden and aesthetically acceptable. Can anyone suggest a workable wall plate or other solution to hide the cables running around 4-5 inches from the TV to the Arc? 

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2 years ago
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cfhumbleContributor III
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Controlling PlayBar with TiVo remote

I have a Sonos PlayBar connected to my Sony TV. I use Comcast. I'm considering getting a TiVo. It uses an IR remote. I want to control my PlayBar directly as I do with the Comcast remote. The TiVo remote is programmable. Can I do this?

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4 years ago
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robby818Contributor I
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Beam and LG OLEDs -Audio delay over Dolby DIgital still a problem?

Has anyone connected a Beam to an LG OLED tv and tested whether the audio is delayed when using Dolby Digital? My Beam is scheduled to arrive tomorrow (canceled my B&H order and ordered on the Sonos site today). I have a 2016 LG E6P with the latest firmware (5.30.30). I wasn't aware of the Dolby Digital issue until I started reading these forums. I have read and watched a bunch of reviews of Beam and no one mentioned this issue, which is curious. You would think at least one reviewer would have used an LG OLED when testing the Beam. Hoping it won't be an issue.;)

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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ez76Contributor I
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Sonos Arc mounting screws size

Hello.  I will not be able to use the wall mount and am wondering the thread pattern and length of the two mounting screw holes on the Arc.

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2 years ago
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AshDonContributor I
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Volume Indicators Using HDMI ARC on Sonos Arc

I would like to know how to display volume indicators on the TV when using my Sonos Arc and the HDMI (ARC) connection. I have it connected via HDMI ARC and can confirm that the volume controls work fine, but there is no volume bar indicator so it is impossible to tell how quiet/loud the system is without something playing. All the research I have done that have this problem is when the TV is connected with Optical, but I am using HDMI ARC into the HDMI (ARC) port on my Samsung UA55MU6103; there is no optical cable connected.  Additionally, I can confirm that the TV is only using the Sonos Arc to output music, and when I change volume, it displays on the TV as controlling a “receiver” but it only indicates “up” or “down”.  Thanks for your thoughts, look forward to hearing from you.

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2 years ago
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CycleSixTrending Lyricist I
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14.14 is out, did it fix Arc+Sub for you?

Just updated to 14.14. The issue with Arc+Sub is not fixed. Anyone with better luck?

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jnelly
7 months ago
DirkP
DirkPContributor I
posted in Home theater

Sonos AMP Center Channel

I am very excited to try the new Sonos AMP but dont understand how to drive a center channel. Under the description it states you can have a phantom center channel but is this a phantom using the L and R or can it actually drive a center channel speaker across the R and L outputs?

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3 years ago
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matrix170181Avid Contributor I
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Sonos AMP, ARC and 7.2 setup

Hi I am contemplating purchasing a Amp and ARC. I have the living room pre-wired for 4 speakers and the patio has 2 speakers (Klipsch). I want to connect all the 3 pairs of speakers (i might buy sonance in-wall speakers for living room next year) to the Amp. Trying to replicate a 7.2 set up with a second powered zone in the patio (without running the 7.2 receiver+port/connect set up). Will connect AMP, DVD player and cable box to TV through HDMI. I have 2 questions   Can i power the patio speakers separately from the living room speakers if i do this and only use them when required? How can I connect the TV to Sonos ARC? I only have 1 HDMI Arc outlet on TV I am trying to do this with 1 AMP rather than buying 2 AMPs.  Thanks in advance

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3 years ago
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electronicsukContributor I
posted in Home theater

Sonos vs Heos

I currently have a couple of Play 1's around the house and a Playbar in the living room, with two Play 1's as rear surrounds. As has been covered to death on this forum, Sonos will not (or cannot due to hardware limitations) support any surround formats other than Dolby Digital 5.1. As is also well understood, the vast majority of Blu Ray discs and streaming services output in DD 5.1 HD or DTS, and most TVs do not transcode, which makes my rear speakers pretty much useless as far as true surround sound goes. I've looked at Heos in the past but never took any real interest as although it had everything the Playbar lacked, the one thing it couldn't do was support rear surround. It appears that the recently released Heos Bar can pair with any of the other speakers in the Heos range to use as rear surrounds. On paper, it looks perfect, as it has the two things that the PlayBar has always lacked: HDMI and support for modern audio codecs. In practice though, have any Sonos owners actua

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5 years ago
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gah650Contributor I
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Beam - TCL (roku) TV sync issues

Hello, I have a beam connected to the following TV via HDMI (ARC): TCL - 49" Class - LED - 4 Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR Roku TV I can NOT get the visuals to synch with the audio (ie lip synch issues). I have (obviously) tried adjusting the delay under the settings for the Beam on the app, but that only makes it worse. It renders watching tv/movies unwatchable. Anyone else experiencing this/any ideas? Thank you. George

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4 years ago
nifoxke
nifoxkeProdigy I
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Subwoofer Orientation

I'm curious how others have their Subs oriented. Do you have it so that the broad side of the subwoofer faces your seating area or the narrow part? Images on the Sonos product page show it with the broad side facing the seating position but I have mine with the narrow end facing me. I think I read somewhere that Sonos said the Sub could be placed anywhere so I assume the orientation may not change things too much.

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5 years ago
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Chachi113Contributor I
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How do I turn off speakers on Sharp Aquos Model # LC-60LE810UN

I have the Playbar connected directly to TV using the optical cable provided. I have Verizon Fios and was able to program remote to adjust Playbar volume but no matter what setting I choose on TV, I can not shut the tv speakers off completely. Anyone have any ideas?

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3 years ago

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