Home theater

Hey I just setup a room w. Sonos Beam and 2 play:1's. When using Spotify I get surround sound. When watching youtube or hbogo on my tv, sound is only output from the beam and not the surround sounds play:1's TV: Sony XBR55X900F 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV I am using an HDMI connection to the arc hdmi port on tv. What is going on? How can I get this to work properly?

I am trying to connect my Visio TV to my Sonos connect through the RCA inputs on the Sonos connect. Does someone have detailed instructions on how to set it up. I currently have my iPad streaming through the Connect with no issue. Just can’t figure out how to tell it to change to the RCA inputs Thanks, Drew

Sonos Support article 3402 reads in part "Only one remote can be programmed to control the Sonos home theater speaker at a time." Anyone know why this would be? I am hoping to find a workaround if anyone has one to use two remotes concurrently. Want to know WHY I want this? Read on... We use a smart TV based on the Amazon Fire TV Edition system. The TV has its own remote (of course) that includes the very solid Alexa-based voice recognition capability. The Fire TV Edition is an OS that acts like an umbrella with various streaming and (one) cable service hanging hanging from it. Under this umbrella we utilize the tightly couple Amazon Prime service and also the less tightly connected offerings from Netflix, HBO Go, and Comcast Xfinity (which includes live content, streaming content, and recorded content on the Comcast DVR). Here is the problem When we are at the umbrella level (e.g. the Amazon Fire TV Edition OS), or within Amazon Prime, the TV's remote is absolutely

I have a playbar mounted to the wall on one TV and just purchased a beam for my other TV. I am using a mantel mount (TV can swing down about 30"). The mantle mount has a soundbar bracket in which the two screw holes of the Beam fit perfect. I just need the mounting screw size that fits the scree holes in the Beam. I thought they thought be included but they weren't. I can always luv the beam to hardware store and try a bunch but thought I would ask in case someone else already figured it out. Maybe there is a standard size for these? Thanks

Everyone-- Hello. I've recently bought Sonos speakers for our living room setup (Playbase, Sub and Play:1's). When I'm listening to Music through the speakers, everything sounds great. However, when I listen to anything which is routed through my TV (Cable or AppleTV). There is some random cutting in and out of the sound. It still somewhat plays, but gets very quiet and then will go back to normal sound or will sound like it loses the surround sound aspect of it. Here is my setup. Samsung TV - UN65MU8000FXZA - Digital Audio cable from TV to Sonos TimeWarner Cable Box - Connected to TV via HDMI cable Apple TV - Connected to TV via HDMI cable Is there any fix for this? Helpful hints to make sure I have my TV set up correctly through the digital audio cable? Thanks!

Have an epson 2150 hooked to a sonos 5. The sound comes through and also can be grouped with other sonos speakers. The sound however is several seconds behind the video (very annoying for watching movies). When the sound comes through the projector it is synced. Is there a setting in either the Epson, sonos or perhaps both that adjust this audio lag? Thanks Glenn Bonagura

Al was fine, no changes in setup. No changes in other connected devices. since last couple of day’s My sonos beam does not find the tv anymore. keeps on asking to Connect to ARC (wich it is) and to check the Samsung settings (anynet+) Which is correct. what to do? again, up to last week it worked fine for months

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?

Hi! I just helped my parents bye a Sonos Beam to get better music experience when watching TV and concerts. It’s all connected and fine. But I can’t turn the music up high! What should I do?

I had a nice AV receiver that recently bit the dust. Wondering if I need a new one or if I can simply replace it with Sonos. I have all all wired speakers in the ceiling. Any ideas would be super helpful! Thanks!

My TV is a dinosaur, no optical, two HDMI, NOT ARC, etc. Can I connect my Beam to my receiver as a workaround for an old TV? If that doesn't work, is the next best option using a HDMI Arc converter? Thanks

i have a ONE speaker connecting my laptops around the rooms. I find i cannot play the audio from TV with the speaker. because i am thinking to buy the beam, i would like to check if i can use them paired for these purposes: -playing music from laptop with ONE/beam/ONE+beam -playing videos from TV with audio output with ONE/beam/ONE+beam thanks

I have a playbar connected to my LG OLED 55" TV via optical connection. I would like to add rear surround speakers. I was considering a pair of Play1s for this purpose. However, since the Architectural in Ceiling speakers are now available would this be a good option? there are a pair of unused speakers from my house's original owner already in place in the ceiling so this would be an easy install. Questions: Dolby surround speakers are supposed to be 1 foot above ear level. Would using "ambient" speakers at ceiling level degrade the listening experience? . I realize the Architectural in Ceiling speakers were intended to be used with the Sonos AMP. However, I have an unused Connect AMP. Would it be possible to use this unit, instead? if it is possible: would I loose performance or features by doing so? Would I still need to run Ethernet cables to the Playbar and the Connect AMP?

i have two plays 1 and a beam setup and would like to hang the plays on the sofa sides. Do you have any recommendation for a sofa which is close to the wall? See picture. Thank you for you answers!!

Hi all, I’m planning on moving my 2 x Play 1 speakers from behind my sofa to two different walls either side of the sofa. Is there a minimum/maximum height I should place the speakers to ensure I still get the same surround sound? Needs to be child proof too which is part of the reason for moving them. Thanks!

I have a stereo integrated amp and a pair of speakers I've had forever and love. I've had them hooked up to our television to add better sound for video on one input and a Sonos Connect in another input for music. I really like the Airplay integration for our Play:5 and was disappointed it wasn't included for the Connect. I was thinking to get around that and to only keep my amp on one input I could get a Beam and hook it up to our TV's audio. I would then group it permanently with the Connect so any music I play to it would automatically come out both the Beam and the Connect's speakers and the same would happen for video. Has anyone done a similar setup? Any thoughts on its feasibility? Thanks!

I've spent hours researching how to play a Netflix show, through Google Chrome Browser (on a Mac), through a Chromecast streaming device. I then need to split the HDMI signal coming out of Chromecast to (A) HDMI visual signal to an EPSON projector, and (B) optical audio to a SONOS Playbar. Couple keys for those having issues: 1. Every audio output up to the SONOS Playbar needs to be providing a "Dolbly Digital 5.1" signal. You need to backtrace all the way to your original source. Here is what Netflix Customer Support wrote me: DD 5.1 surround sound is not currently supported while streaming on a computer using Microsoft Silverlight or HTML5 (this refer to browsers of all kinds). However, it is supported in the Netflix app for Windows 8 and Windows 10. Click the "Dialogue" box in the show/movie you're watching. Make sure it is set to "ENGLISH - 5.1" Otherwise it won't work. 2. Your Chromecast device also needs to be putting out DD 5.1 -- I haven't tried to tr

I am searching for a Blu Ray player that can convert DTS and other formats to Dolby Digital 5.1., so I can enjoy my DTS Blu Rays with full 5.1. via the Sonos Playbar (+ 2 Play:1). Sonos has recommened a line of Samsung Blu Ray Players in this thread: https://sonos.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1945/~/maximizing-playbar-sound-from-your-television Unfortunately most of these are not on the market anymore. Can anyone recommend any Blu Ray players that can convert DTS and other formats to Dolby Digital 5.1.? All Best Anders, Denmark

Wondering if anyone here might have bought a Sony A1 OLED TV and if it works with the playbar?

Hi, I have just upgraded to a smart Samsung tv. Sonos playbar was programmed for the old Sony, but when I try to programme the new remote it is "not recognised"

Hi everyone, Whereabouts is the IR sensor physically located on the Beam? I'm trying to use IR to adjust the volume, but I hav to be within 3 feet of the Beam for the remote (any remote that I have configured) to work. I've been trying to use my Samsung Smart Remote, an Apple TV 4k remote and a Firestick 4k remote...all work (within 3 feet). I'm assuming that the range should be greater than that. thnx.

Biggest complaint I have with the Sonos One is that the Alexa wake beep and voice is usually way too loud since it appears to be tied to the speaker volume and can't be adjusted. Is the Alexa wake beep and voice on the Beam the same? Every time I same "Alexa" I get startled because the wake beep is always so loud.

When in Settings > About My Sonos System > Playbar, Audio In changes between Dolby 2.0 and Dolby 5.1? Why is this? I have a Playbar, Sub and two 5's.

I'm aware that Playbar's built-in accelerometers automatically sense its orientation and adjust its sound accordingly. But how? Or rather, to what? Specifically, what are the technical and audio differences between laying it flat and standing it on edge (or wall mounting)? Does changing the orientation simply change the equalisation (bass/treble/loudness/speech mode), or is there something else going on? Why does panel location make a difference? Which orientation is better for music? Which is better for movies?

Hello, I have... A new Sony Bravia TV A sonos beam , connected via hdmi arc Two play 1s set up as surround by the sonos app A Phillips DVD player connected to the TV by hdmi Everything from the TV is routed through a sky box When the DVD player is connected to the TV, the TV does not play through the beam at all but the DVDs play in surround sound through the beam. As soon as I disconnect the DVD player, the TV plays through the beam but only in stereo, not in surround sound. What have I got configured incorrectly ? I shouldn't have to keep unplugging the DVD player should I ?