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Post78Contributor I
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Feature request: Adjust Night Mode strength

I’m not sure how to contact Sonos regarding feature requests so I’ll just add it here and hope for the best: I would like to be able to adjust the amount of the “night mode” effect used. I live in an apartment and there’s only maybe a 2-3 hour window in each day where I can fully enjoy my surround system. Unfortunately that’s during the day when it’s bright in my living room.Because of this I have to use “night mode” almost exclusively when watching content. While it sounds great, it’s a bit too extreme for normal daytime use. If I could bring the effect down 50% it would be perfect. I think that a lot of users would appreciate this function and a lot of purists might be less disgusted to hear it was being used. 😁

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5 months ago
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va2yesContributor I
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Can I play music via Bluetooth on one of the speaker in the home theatre setup?

Hello! I am considering getting a home theatre set (Arc + 2 Era 300 + 2 Sub), and am wondering when I’m not watching movies, can I use just one of the Era 300 speakers to play music via Bluetooth or will I always have to use the entire home theatre system? Thanks y’all!

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19 hours ago
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AlogntrnContributor I
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Wirelessly connect whole sourround system (Beam + 2 Era 100) to iPad/Macbook, who stream a movie to a wired projector. Is it possible ?

Hey, I‘m looking to buy a home theater surround system (basically a Beam and 2 Era 100s). I want to know, if I can connect the whole system to my iPad or MacBook, which streams the movie to a wired projector. Edit: The iPad/MacBook both support AirPlay 2. Thanks in advance for your response ! 

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jgatie
7 days ago
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markoc79Contributor I
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Home theatre Question

HiI currently have two Play:1’s in my living room that are paired for music.  I like the idea of getting a Playbase and using them as a home theatre setup (I know it is discontinued, but I can still find them online).  I’m using the S1 app.Some questions if I may -If i pair them as rear speakers with the playbase, can I still use them as general speakers for music through the app (as I do now with the paired Play:1’s) Presume in use, I turn on the TV and then the Sonos and they then work together? when I turn off the TV I then also turn off the Sonos?Anything to watch out for?ThanksMark 

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1 year ago
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Jamie70Contributor I
posted in Home theater

how can i optimise the sound with arc not under tv?

Can anyone help me with optimising the sound on the arc where it is not positioned under the tv?because of space I have had to place it to the left hand side thanks 

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Stanley_4
1 year ago
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len512Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Sonos Arc

I am trying to run my Amazon firestick through my LG TV into my Sonos Arc and still have the ability of using my audio receiver. I can pair my TV with the arc and plugging in my firestick into the back of the tv. No problem but then i have nothing with my receiver. I plug the firestick into the receiver and lose the tv connection with my Sonos arc. Is there the ability to use both? Any help would be appreciated

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106rallye
4 months ago
Edgie70
Edgie70Avid Contributor III
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audio jitter still

Hi all , I'm still getting audio jitter whilst watching sky+ hd , it happened yesterday , whilst it was happening I paused the programme and immediately played the programme again and the jitter stopped !! Then audio was fine , this issue hadn't appeared for 10 days , it could be another 10 days before it does it again ! It never did this with just the TV speakers , it only started since I got the Sonos ! I've found an audio clip on line that is 99% how mine sounds when it happens , unfortunately the guy who posted the clip didn't state a fix , 10 seconds in the issue starts .I have a diagnostic number 1154286223 guy at Sonos didn't seem that helpful tbh , here's the clip https://www.dropbox.com/s/34qcz19xg8dbab9/20180922_214658x2.mp3?dl=0 

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Edgie70
1 year ago
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RickZakiContributor I
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sonos arc rests after an hour

After about an hour there’s no audio and the only way to get it back is to power cycle the arc. Im trying with just the arc.  Sun and surrounds disconnected from room

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Ken_Griffiths
9 months ago
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Trine75Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Arc driller

Vi har 2 Arc i huset, som hver er koblet sammen med en sub og 2 stk. one. Pludselig virker surround og sub lyd ikke længere. Vi kan sagtes koble sub’en sammen med andre enheder og så virker det fint. Vi har forsøgt at nulstille både arc og sub, men lige meget hjælper det. Er der andre der har oplevet dette og fået det fikset?

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Ken_Griffiths
7 months ago
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seymour99Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Surround Sound and Loss of Volume Control on Sony TV

HiI have a Sony Bravia TV and a Playbar and sub-mini. I moved two speakers from one room to the TV room as I wanted surround sound.  At that moment I lost audio control  of my TV remote.  What did I mess up?    I tried resetting my Playbar.   Succeeded.  I tried resetting the remote ( the sonos app only asked that I press the + button for setup?).  Both attempts appear to work according to the Sonos app, but not Remote audio control.Without using the TV, I get full surround sound.  I thought it might be an IR conflict with my Cable TV box, but it worked before. Help. 

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Airgetlam
1 month ago
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asharomContributor III
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Is it possible to mix Sonos 1 and 3 for Beam surround?

I guess the guys and gals at Sonos would prefer I just buy another (or two) Sonos 1 to connect to the Beam to make for surround sound 😄 , but is it possible to ‘pair’ a sonos 1 and 3 to a Beam to make up the surround sound? Thank You.

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1 year ago
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joanncookContributor I
posted in Home theater

Beam/ TV Connectivity

I have a Sonos Beam with [2] Play:1’s connected to a Toshiba Fire TV, with the Beam connected through the HDMI/ARC input.  Any time the TV is turned off/ it does not start up with the Beam as the audio output - it always defaults to the TV’s internal speakers.  The CEC is turned on, PCM is turned on.  No other HDMI inputs.  DO I need to unplug everything any time I want the Beam to be the audio output???  All firmware is updated for TV and Beam..  Autoplay is on and obviously not working.  

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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Wookie CookiesContributor I
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Can I use one of my sonos 1 speakers in a bar area if it is tied to a surround setup?

This might be a stupid question, but I am pretty new to all of this. I have a Sonos beam with the woofer and two Sonos ones in a basement set up. Is there any way that I can create a room for just the one speaker that is back by the bar area? Ideally I would like to play music on that after the kids have gone to bed and not have the whole surroundsound system blasting music and keeping them all up. Or is that speaker permanently tied to the basement set up that I currently have and that is all I can do with it?  thanks!!

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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Aurelio64Contributor I
asked in Home theater

home theatre 5.1

Buongiorno, ho una domanda da porvi. Possiedo un arc un sub e 2 play 1, se comperassi altri due play 1 come canali anteriori è possibile creare home teather 5.1? Grazie 

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UKMedia
2 months ago
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Joe21Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Sonos Playbar has started emitting a horrible high pitched sound

Hi, my before now, perfectly working Sonos sound bar has started emitting a horrible high pitched whine all the time. I contacted support who asked me to try a few things, then send a recording of the sound, which I did, but have now heard nothing back. any ideas how I can resolve?  

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James L.
2 years ago
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Slevin1980Contributor I
asked in Home theater

different profil musique

Bonjour, je viens d’acheter une beam et 2 sonos one. que j’ai configuré en home cinéma.Je voulais savoir si il est possible de dissocier facilement les 2 Ones pour écouter de la musique et garder la Beam pour regarder la TV en même temps. Peut- être créer des profils différents. MerciI

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1 year ago
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eproutContributor I
posted in Home theater

AV Help With Beam/Projector/HDMI Multiview Switch

Hi- Amateur at bestI have an existing Beam Surround Set working on my HDMI-ARC input on my tv. Love it! I am considering upgrading to a projector and am looking at HDMI Multiview Switches to be able to watch multiple games simultaneously sometimes. The video part is straight forward; the audio I’m having problems.I haven’t found a multiview switch that would support surround sound from Sonos- I haven’t seen anything with HDMI-ARC. I believe that is needed for audio (is it even possible to get Atmos?), then an HDMI from the multiview switch to the projector.Open to all suggestion on products, thanks!  

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melvimbe
4 months ago
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Cintxo81Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Ampliación Equipo sonos

Tengo un equipo sonos 5.1 compuesto por beam, sub y 2 sonos one. Mi pregunta es la siguiente: ¿Es posible ampliar el equipo con 2 altavoces delanteros symfonisk al lado de la barra para que suene más fuerte delante?? ¿Sonos lo permite?? ¿¿Funcionaría bien? Muchas graciasUN saludo

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1 year ago
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Jon754Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Hardwired Subwoofer

Can I plug a hardwired sub woofer into the connect Amp when it is being used to power surround speakers paired with an Arc?

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Airgetlam
4 months ago
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etsb1973Contributor I
asked in Home theater

lose sound when pausing tv

Hi folks,Anyone know why I lose all sound from arc/sub/play ones when I unpause the tv? It returns if I turn the tv off and on. My tv is Sony a9 and using virgin box. The sound is awesome so I must have it all wired correctly!!Thanks!

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UKMedia
2 months ago
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myatixAvid Contributor III
asked in Home theater

Should software versions match?

Hi All, I was wondering if the Sonos App Info version should match the Sonos System Info?Or should they be on the same version? 

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2 years ago
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cnymikeContributor II
posted in Home theater

How would I attach a Sonos Beam underneath an HDTV mounted to a Murphy bed?

We are installing a Murphy bed in our house. Because of the lack of wall space I want to attach the HDTV to the Murphy bed and ideally I would like to have the Sonos Beam attached to the HDTV mount so that it is below the HDTV and would be secure when the Murphy bed is in use. In other words the bracket would be have to be able to hold the Sonos beam even when the bed is open. Any ideas? I also need some suggestions for an appropriate HDTV mount for the Murphy Bed. 

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buzz
7 months ago
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Spartan123Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Using a BEAM to send projector sound to second beam

I have  a Beam (gen1) under my TV, i also have projector which is near the sofa. Without running a long spdif cable to the beam there is no other way to get sound to come out of the the beam from the projector.  if i were to buy a second beam and place it under the projector and connect it using the spdif cable. Then using the app to group the beam under the projector with the beam under the TV. will i still get 5.1?i know this is a long way around but will it work? 

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melvimbe
7 months ago
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TudorTrending Lyricist I
posted in Home theater

movie on Curzon home sounds echoey

I have a new setup.  Sonos Arc + Sonos ceiling rears and Sonos sub with Sonos Amp.  Watching Freeview programs from TV, sound fine.  Watching Netflix from Roku stick via Arcana sound greatLast night watched Ammonite from TV Curzon Home and the sound was slightly echoey.  Why would that be?  Is there a cure for next time?Thanks

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James L.
1 year ago
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David BlythContributor I
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Play 1 speakers working with my Playbar

Until yesterday's update I had 2 Play1 speakers working with my PLAYBAR.Now they will no longer connect to my PLAYBAR, it seems to want to attache my PLAYBAR to 2 of my newer SONOSONE speakers not even in the same room

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Annazel S
2 years ago

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