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Where should I place Sonos Era 300?

I got Sonos Arc and Sub under my TV, but I lack a rear/surround sound. So I consider buying Sonos Era 300. What do you think is the best pla...
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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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JDB30Contributor I
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Xfinity Remote & Play 5’s

Hi, I have a pair of Play 5 speakers that I have connected to our television via line in.   I would like to be able to control the volume with the Xfinity remote.    Has anyone cracked this?    The Xfinity remote code for SONUS does not work.  

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Airgetlam
4 months ago
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Salsa_mikeContributor I
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Amp (in ceiling speakers) + soundbar + sub

I moved into a townhouse with in-ceiling speakers pre-installed, so I purchased the newest Amp (as of late 2023) to power them. It works great for steaming music from my phone. It also works great via an HDMI connection between the amp and my TV.  I want to add a subwoofer and a soundbar so I can:1- Stream music from my phone and get in-ceiling + subwoofer (soundbar is a bonus, don’t care if it works)2- Watch TV/movies and get in-ceiling + sub + soundbar in terms of products I’m thinking about adding, I am thinking Beam 2 and Sub 3rd gen   will this setup work with what I’m trying to do? 

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Stanley_4
4 months ago
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JacktotumContributor I
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Apple TV Remote - IR Not Working Fix!

Hi all!  I’ve had my Sonos playbar and Play 1’s since 2016. I’ve NEVER had problems out of them until recently. I’ve searched high and low for answers and have even been dismissed by customer service (on my first and, subsequently, last call to customer service. My IR sensor wasn’t reacting to my Apple remotes volume changes. Well, I’m happy to tell everyone, I’ve figured it out.  In your Apple TV settings, go to:- Settings > Remotes and Devices > Volume Control > TV via IR Apparently, this changed in a recent Apple TV update and was reset to Auto. This is the fix that worked for me so give it a shot! I really hope the hassle of using the Sonos app for tv volume is no longer an issue for us.  Have an amazing day, everyone!  

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4 months ago
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Jonnydrama32Avid Contributor I
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Sonos Playbar intermittently cuts out

My Playbar randomly cuts out. Internet signal is strong, but it happens with both Google Mesh and Eero mesh. I moved it from my upstairs to my basement and it seemed to work fine. Moved it back upstairs and it worked fine for a bit and then started cutting out again. Note that all areas of my house are on the same channel, so it’s not like moving from upstairs to downstairs should’ve changed anything.Neither the google mesh or Eero can change channels. The Eero automatically chooses the least cluttered channels, so this shouldn’t be an issue.I have four Sonos speakers on my upstairs floor - 3 play:1s and 1 Playbar. The former work fine and never skip. The latter will skip even though it’s only about 8 feet from the surrounds that do not. I could try to create a Sonosnet but CS told me that wouldn’t help because I’d need at least three wired devices. The only Sonos I can reasonably wire is one on my main floor since that is where the internet comes in. The eero hubs don’t have Ethernet

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Jamie A
5 months ago
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AllStarContributor I
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TV sound and ARC

Hi guys,We have purchased a ARC and a Song A80L TV and was wondering if we can play the Sony featured inbuilt speakers Sony highly rate along with the ARC by using the HDMI(ARC) input?  any advice would be appreciated Joe

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4 months ago
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thirdday07Contributor I
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What tvs are compatible with Sonos?

Hello! I have a Hisense Roku tv and the picture has gone out. I couldn’t connect my Sonos system to it anyway, after numerous calls to Sonos for help, so maybe it’s a blessing in disguise. When I can afford to buy a new one, how will I know if it will be compatible with Sonos? I have the Playbar, Sub, and two satellite speakers, which I believe are called Sonos One SL.Would Sony tvs work with my system? What other brands?Thank you in advance for any help!

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jgatie
4 months ago
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JuankContributor I
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Extend connection with Bose speakers/bar

I would like to know how can I aligned the Bose’s bar with the sonos speakears to control d severas spaces in the house this connection could affect the high fidelity quality?

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Airgetlam
19 days ago
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kayjayaitchContributor I
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Controlling Sonos Playbar volume via Samsung QLED Neo smart remote

I have just bought a new Samsung TV and it connects and works ok with my Sonos Playbar, connected via an optical cable. The TV smart remote will not however control the volume on the Sonos Playbar. I think that the only way for this to work is via the HDMI/ARC connection. The Playbar however doesn’t have an HDMI connector. Can anyone suggest any way of solving this, (other than upgrading to a Sony ARC!)? Is there an Optical to HDMI adapter out there that might work to solve this?

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2 months ago
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CantHearContributor I
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volume needs to be increased

If I have the tv/sonos on all day by the evening I have to turn the volume up a lot.

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4 months ago
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AllyD1207Contributor I
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Sonos Playbar with Samsung Frame 2024 & Sky Stream

How do I get these to work? No matter what i do I can not get any luck. No luck with being a Sunday and customer service being closed

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controlav
2 months ago
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LyxxContributor I
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Sonos ARC with ERA 100 wifi helo

Hi everyone :)i have a question.i have sonos boost, Arc with sub gen3 and i upgrade surrounds to ERA100 . Q is:When wizzard add era100 to my system show connect to my 5ghz wifi. I add second era 100 wizard 5ghz to add speaker to 5ghz wifi. After complete wizard app ask for surround pair. I press ok surround done. I check in router sonos era 100 ip´s. Router show era is connected on 2.4ghz wifi. Why? I add era to 5ghz, 2.4 is differend ssid name with prefix 2.4ghz. Sonos era100 on about my system show:WM:3 ERAarc, boost, sub: WM:0 sonos era not support sonos net. But i see arc use special tunel for wifi and comunication with era ? Or how its work? Arc:   sub:era left: era right: Boost: 

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4 months ago
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CPash84Contributor II
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Feature Request - Wireless Home Cinema

With the rumours building of an upcoming Video Streaming Set Top Box or Stick, I'm really excited about the potential this device could bring.  My feature request is, if Sonos do launch a Set Top Box or Stick, that it enables Wireless connection to Sonos devices (no need to connect Soundbar by HDMI). I also really hope it opens up the option to not have to use a Soundbar at all for Home Cinema and be able to wirelessly connect Sonos Speakers instead.egFront Left One/100/300, Front Right One/100/300Rear Left One/100/300, Rear Right One/100/300 I use Sonos for Music so prefer the stereo separation of 2 Sonos Speakers over a Sonos Soundbar. But would like the option to use the Speakers for my TV Audio aswell. Currently not an option. Please Sonos, utilise your introduction of video hardware to its full potential and provide us with the above functionality. 

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106rallye
2 months ago
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jara28Contributor I
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shortcuts Mode Night

"Is it possible to create a shortcut on iOS to activate night mode on a Beam bar at a certain time or through Alexa?"

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2 months ago
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dldlContributor I
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Setting up surround system

This is probably quite a basic question, so thanks for help in advance.Set upI currently have two Era 100s in stereo. I’m considering getting a Beam (gen 2) and a mini sub, and also an extra Era 100 for a different room. Questions1) What set up do in need if I want to use the Era 100s as rear speakers for TV, but have a stereo set up for listening to music? How exactly will music through Apple Music work in this set up?  2) I presume it is easy to then have a Era 100 in a separate room so that the living room set up (era 100 x2, Beam and mini Sub) and the separate room Era 100 as a separate speaker such that the same music plays in both rooms, but either system can be switched off.  3) In the living room I want the Era 100 as rear speakers. However, one of those is currently connected via a line-in to a record player so its location is fixed and not in a good position to be a rear speaker. I can’t really move the record player. Any suggested solutions to this? thanks for any help/sugge

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Airgetlam
1 month ago
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hishamiContributor I
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Era rears in wall niche

Hello Everyone. I'm new here and new to Sonos. Please help me with two questions, as I set up my TV viewing experience.  It's a small room with little wall space in the rear. The couch is against the rear wall, which is mostly a window with a bit of wall on either side.First, I'm wondering if Era 100s would be sufficient, or 300s would be better and work well in a set up right above our heads.Second, we don't want them mounted on the wall... rather we're making niches for them. We will put them in the niches with their fronts sticking out to minimize sound degradation from being enclosed in niches. Has anyone tried this? Think it'll be fine? Does the sound come out other than from the front?I really appreciate your advice. 

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3 months ago
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PatricksContributor I
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Sonos Amp

I have the Arc, Sub and Era 300 connected to my LG for surround cinema sound, would I notice the difference if I added Sonos Amp with a second sub?I love watching movies as close to cinema sound i can get on Sonos. 

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4 months ago
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IcesnipContributor I
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Arc+ sub+2 one

Bonjour,Dans mon salon, j’ai une arc+sub+2 one pour le surround.Je m’aperçois que le sub ne fonctionne plus (il est bien connecté au système salon et couplé, en fonction..., il est bien allumé, l’appli le voit mais il ne fonctionne pas physiquement c-a-d il ne vibre pas).Je pensais qu’il était en panne et je l’ai donc couplet avec ma beam qui est dans une autre pièce et là, il fonctionne.Pouvez-vous m’aider car là je sèche?D’avance, merci.Belle journée. 

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4 months ago
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viarunContributor I
posted in Home theater

Home Theater Set up

I have a new Sony A95L QD-OLED and have connected my arc, sub and 2 1’s.   I use the app and I can only get Dolby multichannel PCM 2.0.   I had an older Sony and could away get Dolby 5.1 with the same set up.   What am I doing wrong? Thanks,  

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1 day ago
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BirgerContributor I
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I want to install the playbar behind my TV, good idea?

My television setup (design wise) does not accept a playbar in front of it. Now I use the Play 5 for TV sound but want to replace it with a playbar, since I cannot place it in front of my TV I was wondering if it would work (well enough) behind my screen? I've read you can place it upright so I'd like to do that. Would my TV block to much of the sound?

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5 years ago
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User119920Contributor I
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Toshiba LED TV w/ Regza link does not allow internal speakers to be turned off

My TV (Toshiba 40SL412U) doesn't allow for muting of internal speakers unless a "Regza-Link" compatible surround sound system is attached to the TV. Of course, the Sonos Playbar does not appear to be Regza Link compatible.  Is there a software update that could be done to fix this issue? Or does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this issue? I'm currently having to use 2 separate remotes (1 for TV, 1 for sattelite and Sonos) to combat the problem, which is annoying. I'm literally willing to open my TV and clip speaker wires if thats what it takes (although I haven't for fear that would detroy any pass through ability to the optical port)

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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matthewjcreechContributor I
posted in Home theater

New Sound System

Hi all, I am looking to start a home theater system for myself and I'm caught between two options. I am trying to decide if it would be better for me to start a 5.1 setup with a receiver that would run about $500 and speakers that would cost about $400. I know different speaker and AV setups produce different sounds and functionality, but I am just curious how you would compare the sound quality and functionality of 2 Sonos 5s and a bridge to a comparable 5.1 AV Network setup at the price above. The use of this system is primarily to play music followed by watching TV and Movies. I have heard various 5.1 systems but have never heard a Sonos speaker. What would be the pros and cons of owning each of these types of systems. Thanks, A Sonos newcomer

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5 years ago
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Lieven_1Contributor I
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How can I setup the sonos playbar without connecting to a TV ?

How can I setup the sonos playbar without connecting to a TV (temporary) ? I go through the configuration wizard for connecting playbar, but it asks to connect to TV.

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7 years ago
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Nicholas WagnerContributor I
posted in Home theater

Controlling Playbar sound with TV remote

I've just bought and set up a new Samsung UA55F8000AM television, along with a Sonos Playbar, Sub and 2x Play:1 for a home theatre set up. The set up has gone relatively well, however I'm having trouble controlling the volume correctly. I've tried to disable the TV speakers, however when I change the TV speaker settings to "External Speakers" the remote no longer controls volume, and an error message is displayed on the screen saying to control the volume on the external speakers. If I reactivate the TV speaker, the TV volume is controlled by the remote, however the Playbar does not change volume with the TV - instead, the Playbar volume must be controlled via the Sonos App on my iPhone. Can I reset the Playbar and attempt to set it up correctly? Please help!!

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6 years ago
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User245491Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Saved Groups and Volume

Hi There - Great products! I have two suggestions: 1. I have a playbar and play3 in rooms that are close enough that they need to be grouped. I cannot save the group, so I have to create the group every day. Can we please have saved groups? 2. My input devices have drastically different output levels. I would love saved volume levels based on input. For instance, when I have TV selected, it is MUCH quieter than when I listen to XM via your app, blowing me out if I don't have the volume turned down ahead of time. Would be great to save the last volume settings per input. Thank you!

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6 years ago
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User933245Contributor I
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Karaoke system with SONOS home theater system

Hi, I want to set up a karaoke system with sonos home theater. I got a mixer with optical in and optical out. However, when I optical in from the my samsung tv and optical out to the sound bar, i cannot get any sound. Can anybody help me on this? The mixer I am using for is Behringer FCA610. Or is there any other interface remmended?

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6 years ago
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