Home theater

Hello. I’m having the same issue as the original poster (OP) on this page: https://en.community.sonos.com/components-228996/how-does-autoplay-on-new-sonos-amp-work-6816973 I would have posted my concern on that thread  but since it was locked, I had no choice but to make a new thread. My issue is as follows: I am using the new Sonos Amp. I have the audio from my Samsung TV (Q8FN) going back to the Sonos Amp via the ARC on the hdmi cable connected to the rear of the Sonos Amp. I also have a different source connected via RCA line in on the rear of the Sonos Amp. While the TV is on the audio plays without issue. Also while the TV is on, I am not able to hear the line in source (which happens to be an amazon echo dot). Although I would prefer to have more options/flexibil

How do i connect  my Sonos One to  VIZIO TV….   I just got my Sonos and i’m not good on how to use it . I download a few apps such as Amazon Alexa, Amazon Sonos and Sonos….

Ordered on 16th may the whole 5.1.2 system and order status on my mobile shows back ordered and on my iPad it shows out of stock….is everyone getting it by 10th?   seen some reviews on YouTube and can’t wait it to be in my hands lol

Sonos Arc arriving today. How do i use it before release of S2 app?

Hi,   I have the sonos beam connected to my tv sony AF8 on the hdmi arc port. But iam considering changing it to the optical audio output because i need the hdmi port to another hardware. My question is: Is big the difference between hdmi arc por vs optical audio output?  

Currently I have a 4k firestick plugged into an HDMI extractor, which splits to an HDMI to my tv and optical cable to my playbar.  This allows me to get DD5.1, as my tv doesn’t pass through DD5.1 through optical connection.  Now on to the Arc.  I am wondering if i simply swap the playbar with the arc, will i still get DD5.1 from the firestick? Doing a bunch of searches and i see that i simply can’t use an HDMI splitter to send an HDMI signal to my tv and the arc as the splitter won’t communicate with the HDMI-ARC input.  Looking for some feedback on the below options: Use the same setup i have now and use the optical adapter with the arc.  Only able to receive DD5.1, not Atmos and not sure if this is compatible?  Is this worth the upgrade? Use the firestick with an HDMI EDID attached to my tv and then an HDMI cable from the HDMI-ARC to sonos arc (tv only supports Dolby Digital, not plus or higher so only 5.1 still), Will an HDMI EDID

Hey, preordered the Arc and am excited. However, this might be the first Sonos product where I’ve seen “gaming” in the tagline, right there on the splash page for the product. The Beam doesn’t say this. So, knowing Sonos chooses their words carefully, here is the scenario many users are heading into: Currently, the Beam with my Gen 1 Ones and Gen 2 SUB on a latest gen Boost has a “barely acceptable” amount of lag with games. I play a few feet away from my Boost on WIFI, not ethernet. I’m on an OLED55CX (lowest input lag in the industry) with an Xbox One X. Games that target 60fps and therefore have low input lag have a noticeable sound delay on trigger pulls, not enough to truly annoy me, but let that slip in S2, or make zero improvement to it, and I would consider that a disappointment for a product also billed as a gaming device. Put on a headset, and the latency is eliminated of course.   Questions: Are you im

First setup: (ARC-CEC enabled) LG C9 TV, HDMI-ARC connected to the Beam. Second setup: PS4 Pro’s HDMI connected to LG C9 TV (for video), PS4 Pro’s optical port connected to the Beam using the optical-HDMI adapter (for audio, to eliminate DD 5.1 lag).   I would like to know if there exists an HDMI switch I could use to conveniently switch between the two setups above. The HDMI switchers that support ARC that I’ve seen so far only work with the switches’ optical port, which means I will need two optical-HDMI adapters for them to work. Thanks!

If I connect my Sonos Amp to my TV using HDMI-Arc and power wired speakers to use as rears, will there be any issue wirelessly pairing the Amp with a Sonos Arc to act as fronts as the Arc wont be able to use the HDMI-Arc to the TV?

Will Sonos play one work with Apple TV gen 4 by themselves when watching a movie, Sonos one gen 2 speakers are showing up in Apple TV but when I select what speakers l want the sound to go to the video images switch off. Do I need to have a Sonos Playbar as a link for them to work

I’ve decided to buy a Digital Optical Audio Switcher 4x1 SPDIF Toslink Switch Box to sort my lip sync problems with the Beam. What is the correct setup? I have a BT TV box and an Apple TV.  Should the Beam be connected to the box as an input or output? Beam currently connects to HDMI (ARC) port on the TV. When using the box what connects to the ARC port on the TV? Thanks in advance for any help.

Hi, I am considering to buy a Sonos Arc and currently also in the market of buying a new TV. To get the best audio support I am looking for a TV with eARC and HDMI 2.1 on each input. Well, the choice is not huge. The 2019/20 LG lineup seems to fully support HDMI 2.1 and eARC, however, the net is full of discussions around lip sync issues and audio delays with LG TVs, especially for HDMI connected Dolby sources. Do you have any other recommendations for TVs that would work well with Sonos ARC (over eARC)? Thanks! Cheers, Armin

Hi all, I’ve seen the recommendations in the Home Theater and Television Recommendation Megathread, however, Samsung seems to have stopped producing bluray players altogether and the older models can be hard to come by. Does anyone know of other (newer) 4k bluray players that can decode DTS to DD? Thanks!

Hi I have ordered a Snons Arc and today I have 2 Sonos one and a sonos sub, I intend to buy a Smasung 75 inch Q950TS TV and my question is, I know that TV has advanced speakers around and on the back to play 4.2.2 audio, when I connect the Sonos arc to TV through the Hdmi eArc connection, the audio from the TV will be completely turned off and the arc will take over the entire sound system to transmit the dolby atmos or the TV will share the audio experience from both the TV and the arc.

Found this. I wonder if the packaging is generic or colored coded depending upon if one orders the Arc in White or Black. I remember my Play 5’s (gen2) in “white” were in a dark multi-colored box. However since then Sonos One/One SL box colors matched the enclosed product.  It also appears that the box will have a similar lock on both ends (red tab) as the Play 5’s (gen2). BTW...the caption is part of the image and not this poster.    

Recognizing there’s been a great deal of conversation about this, I’m checking in for thoughts and observations on the current state of affairs with LG OLEDs and lip sync. I’m leaning towards a LG GXPUA OLED (2020 model)- but concerned at what lip sync issues may be awaiting me when i try to connect my playbar to this TV. Secondly, wondering if the eArc set up that’s possible with the new Sonos Arc and this new line of LG OLEDs would offer a better chance of lip sync success? Appreciate thoughts.

Hi - I have just set up a new 5.1 set up which consists of a Playbar, a sub, a One and a One SL and first to a Sky Q 2TB Box and a Sony 4K TV and first and foremost must say it sounds awesome when playing a movie on Netflix through my Sky Subscription. My question is, should I be hearing surround for all SKY content or is this just for movies and certain programmes broadcasting in 5.1. My set up is SKY Q box into TV by HDMI and the Playbar connected to the TV via the optical cable. In the Sky menu settings Digital audio output HDMI is set to Dolby Digital Plus and Digital audio output optical is set to Dolby Digital. Does anyone have a steer they can provide please? Many thanks

Samsung The Frame (UE65LS003 2018) + Sonos Beam After the last update 11.1, my Beam when the TV is in Art Mode streams Tunein Tidal Sonos Radio in this way: 3 secs of music 1 min of silence, after having troubleshooted all my network wired and wifi, at the end I have disconnected HDMI from the Beam and it worked, so now I’m using the adapter Optical HDMI, but I lost the alexa functions to control the TV Any ideas how to solve?    

This video is the closest proxy.    The power of the Sonos Sub measured and why you should get one   Is there a better way to measure or can anyone confirm the actual amplification rating of the Sonos sub?

Hi there. I have a question regarding the audio connection in the following setup: The idea is to connect my projector with the Sonos Beam via HDMI/optical adapter. The projector will be receiving the incoming signal from Apple TV, a playstation etc. connected via HDMI switch. What is the best way to achieve this, connecting the Beam with the audio adapter to the projector directly or to the HDMI switch (having optical). What's the differences in functionality (lag, avoiding to unplug cables for different modes etc)?  Also, I would like to be able to connect 2 bluetooth headphones in order to have the option of audio through either Beam or headset. I'm thinking of achieving this by connecting an Avantree Oasis Plus https://avantree.com/es/oasis-plus-bluetooth-transmitter-for-tv to the HDMI switch. The room is

Recently purchased a new home that has a home theater setup in living area with already installed wired left/right wall speakers and left/right rear surround ceiling speakers. Not sure on existing wall/ceiling speaker brands/quality yet.  wiring for both sets of speakers is to a central wall plug. I have a LG OLED tv mounted on the wall that i would like to connect to the 2 sets of speakers. however, i also have a number of Sonos Play 1s throughout the house for audio in different rooms and am looking at having Sonance outdoor speakers installed on patio. My question is what is the best way to integrate Sonos into this existing passive setup?  I want to use this passive setup for 5.1 surround sound with the TV for home theater, but potentially also use the speakers to play music in that room.   My understanding seems to be the following options: I would need 2 Sonos AMP’s to power both the front and rear speakers to get surround sound.

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

Hi I have two existing speakers (not sonos). My question is, can I connect the two speaker via the Amp as left and right front speakers And with a sonos sub and a sonos arc to my TV for HT?  would it be possible to expand it later with two sonos one/five for back left and right?

I have or had every intention of purchasing the Arc and was really excited. Now that it has been released I have about what it can and can not do with my current setup. It will be replacing my Beam that's connected to my Sony Bravia Android TV that purchase in 2018 though I believe it's a 2017 model. So it has ARC but not eARC. What does this mean for me. I've been finding conflicting information. My main concern is will I be able to get Atmos. I've read post that say yes and others that say no. After spending lots of time googling info for my TV I have found that it supports Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus (and honestly I don't know what it's outputting to my Beam). However no where do I see Atmos support or decoding for it. Will this mean no Atmos for me with the Arc or will the Atmos signals somehow be carried through the Dolby Digital Plus? Please help... I may need to rethink my purchase. Normally I would speakers for my TV, not the

I recently pre ordered the Sonos arc soundbar. I’m also in the market for a new TV. How important is it to enure the TV supports earc?  Unfortunately it appears as though the options are limited and I’m wondering just how great the sound impact will be. Thanks!