Home theater

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 ?

i want to change the volume of the Sonos Beam with my fire tv remote. I don’t see an option to do this although I do see the option for the Playbar. Anyone know how do set this up?

What is the Beam’s IR profile number?

Hello, I’m searching for a 4K Ultra HD blu ray player THAT SUPPORT BOTH HDR10 AND DOLBY VISION that can convert DTS audio to Dolby Digital 5.1 on the fly. Now I’m using the Xbox One X that can convert audio correctly, but that support HDR10 only. For sure I L le that new LG UP970 that can manage Dolby Vision, cannot convert audio. Oppo is too much expensive for me Thanks

Short: Looking to enhance the sound in my back (L/R) speakers more specifically the dialog. Sort of, like you can with the Music under 'Room Settings>[Room]>Advanced Audio>Surround Settings>Music Playback'. Long: Sonos 5.1 - Playbar, Sub, and x2 Play:1. TV: Samsung UN55KU6290 (6 series 4K; yes its a 'black Friday tv'..) TV Audio Format: 'Dolby Digital' Sonos App Audio In: 'Dolby Digital 5.1' Sonos 'TV Level': 3/4 to max Decided to go wireless so I got rid of my older Pioneer system (which was great) and went with Sonos. Mainly got Sonos because they connected to my Smart Home and secondly I heard the speakers individually prior to purchasing and they were great. **One of the things I noticed immediately after setting up my new system, was that when I watched something on Netflix (TV app) the dialog only comes through the Playbar and very little sound comes through the back speakers (music and some ambient noises). When I first installed my Pioneer system it did the sam

Hi, I'd love advice on the best audio setup for my home theater. It consists of: - Apple TV 4K - LG C8 TV - Sonos Playbar + Sonos PLAY:5 for rear surrounds Questions I had: 1. For the Apple TV, is "Dolby Digital 5.1" the right setting for Audio Format? I thought it should be "Auto / Dolby Atmos," but that results in the TV outputting just stereo to the Playbar. 2. For some reason, the LG Smart TV YouTube TV app outputs Dolby Digital 2.0, and the ATV 4K YouTube TV app outputs Stereo. Any idea why this would be happening? Are there other differences in audio format between LG and Apple TV apps? Thanks!

Just bought a new Beam and trying to connect it to the TV Arc port. When I connect the HDMI cable and then search for the Arc receiver on my Samsung TV it says it can’t connect. I’m trying to connect to a Samsung F9000 UHD TV, I have confirmed the Arc receiver is turned on on the TV, however it doesn’t connect. I have also tried changing the TV speaker setting to ‘receiver’ which is supposed to be the Arc supported device and ‘external speakers’ yet Beam will not connect. Don’t know if it’s a Beam issue, TV issue, or cable issue, if anyone could help would be greatly appreciated.

I currently have two Play:1 speakers and an Apple TV and would like to purchase a projector to use as my TV. Can you please recommend any HD projectors that I can use as my TV that will be compatible with with any of the Sonos products that will allow me to connect to apple TV (Play:5, Beam, or Playbar)?

Need help. I have a Sharp Aqus and am using the optical connections. I think I just need the basic setup to work and can’t find it anywhere.

Would anybody know why I can turn ON my tv using the Beam with Alexa but can’t turn it back off using the voice commands?

Hi I have a Sony 7.2 receiver and a Sony TV. I have home speakers connected to receiver in 2 zones (living room and patio). i ma planning to buy a Behringer 1202 mixer and connect it via the AMP (planning to buy) to the Sony receiver. Not sure how I can then get the sound via Bheringer microphone to Sonos one and play 5. Also want to pair my Sonos one and play5 with patio speakers . How can i achieve these?

Is there any benefit to the short orientation versus the tall (wall) orientation with regards to one providing better sound?

Hello All, I know this has been talked about before, but I still have not found anyone (sonos or user) who has come up with a definitive solution to dialog issues when using the playbar for movies and TV shows. I have a Sonos playbar, Sub, and 2 Sonos one's in my living room to have a surround sound set up. When watching movies or TV shows, the dialog is almost always very difficult to understand, music is just fine, but not movies and tv shows. I have tried both speech enhancement and night mode features, but these do not improve dialog clarity whatsoever. I have verified that my TV is putting out the right source to the sonos system. It is not as matter of how loud the sound is, it is simply not easy to understand what is being said. I have also encountered the seemingly common issue where dialog is very quiet but other sounds, ambient noise in movies, explosions, background sounds, etc. are very loud and you can't hear what is being said, so you are constantly playing with

My Sony Bravia has an IR Blaster port but the cable with the Sony Beam doesn't fit it, how do I connect the Beam to the TV, also then to the Connect in the same room with ceiling speakers? Thanks

So I tried to play a song from my sonos app and the app said it was unable to find sonos on my wifi. I restarted my router. Same issue. I reset my router. Same issue. Alexa on my Sonos had suddenly acquired an american accent and instantly says "sorry, im having trouble understanding right now". I set up my surround sound again (for the recoird i have two sonos ones and beam) and it still doesn't work - again blaming the wifi. THIS. IS. NOT. DOWN. TO. MY. WIFI. And its frustrating that the app keeps doing this. This is the second time this has happened. Can someone advise, because I'm on the verge of just selling these speakers.

When watching movies using my sonos surround system (Beam + 2 Play 1s) the music coming from the 2 surrounds over powers the center channel, the Beam. Is there a way to make the beam (center channel) louder than the surrounds.