Home theater

My Denon receiver currently controls all of my inputs. I have an AppleTV, Amazon Fire TV, Bluray player, PS3, and a wii all hooked in. From the receiver to the TV I have an HDMI cable that goes into the ARC HDMI connection on the TV. The TV has an optical audio out, so I hooked that into my playbar. No sound.. Still goes through my Denon receiver. I couldn't find any settings or info about passing the audio through to the TV instead of the stereo speakers, so what are my options here? My TV only has 4 HDMI inputs, and 2 analog. I could probably consolidate and get rid of Apple TV and then just run everything through the TV, but ideally I'd like to keep the Denon for now, I just don't see a way to pass all those inputs to the Playbar. :) Also, does anyone know of a good stand for the playbar to go under the TV? I don't want to wall mount it. I would have gotten the playbase, but I got this for half off from Best Buy open box deal, so I couldn't pass it up. 🙂

I was under the impression that when I bought Playbar and 2 Play 1's as surround system the Play 1's would help my wife hear the tv better. When watching after set up the surround speakers seem to only play a little sound, but not any talking. This doesn't help her at all. Is there any way to set these up so she can hear without unsyncing from surround set up?

OK, I need some general input from those of you that have a bigger brain than I do. I just got the Playbase, and Setup 2 Play 1's as surround sound. TV - Connected to Cable Box with HDMI Cable, ROKU 4 Connected to TV with HDMI. Playbase to TV with TOSLINK Optical Cable. I'm hearing very FAINT sound out of the 2 Play 1's. Now Sonos Support had me go in on my Samsung TV(UNE46) to try to UPDATE PDM to Dolby, however the Dolby is grayed out and I can not make this change. Can anyone take a minute and explain what I'm doing wrong, or maybe it's just something that I will never be able to have with my setup. Thanks in advance for any information, it will be appreciated.

I am interested in going with the Sonos Playbar but after reading some of the threads and not finding my TV in the list of known supported devices, I don't know if it will work. The TV has an optical out (with the red light). However, it doesn't turn my current (crappy Vizio) soundbar on automatically when I turn on the tv. I have to mute the tv and then turn on the soundbar. And when I go through the Audio settings for the tv, there is NOT an option for "Optical output" where I can select "Auto" or "PCM" as I have seen referenced in some posts. I am just trying to verify that this TV will work with the Sonos Playbar. Any advice out there? Thanks!

I have a Samsung UN55C8000 LED tv purchased in 2010. It does not have a native digital optical output jack. Rather It has 3.5mm port. Has anyone made the Playbase work with this Samsung tv? Has anyone used a MINI TOSLINK to TOSLINK cable to get sound from the tv to the Playbar? Can anyone provide the Samsung tv sound settings too? Thanks ?

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I recently purchased a Sonos 5.1 home theater system (Playbar, Sub, 2 Play 1s), and I'm currently having issues getting DD 5.1 to play from my Xbox One. I'm well aware of the issues with many TVs not being able to pass through 5.1 from HDMI sources, so I purchased the Monoprice 4x1 Switch (MD-415ARC) like many others recommended. Currently I have the Monoprice switch plugged into a Samsung UN60H7150 Smart TV. I have my Xbox One, Apple TV, and Verizon cable box plugged into the HDMI ports on the Monoprice switch, and my Playbar plugged into the TOSLINK optical port. I've been able to get 5.1 DD out of my Smart TV apps, Apple TV, and Verizon cable box, but no luck from my Xbox One. The issue I'm having is when I go to Xbox One settings>Display & sound>Audio output>HDMI audio, I cannot select "5.1 uncompressed" or "Bitstream out" - I get an error saying "Check your audio receiver." Additionally, changing Optical audio to "Bitstream out" and "DD" does nothing since I don't have it dire

Ive been looking at the Sonos system for quite a while now, and when the playbase came out i know i was destined to buy one. I bought a Playbase and two Play 1s. Set it up and was very impressed with the clarity and seperation of the system. However for the ammount of money that the system costs I couldnt believe how lacking in Bass the system is. Im templeted to buy a sub to see if that fixes the poor balance ( my opinion) of the set-up. However Im kinda dammed if I do and dammed if I dont. If buying a sub does fix the problem im gonna be very disapointed that i would have had to pay £2000 to get a decent sound. If buying a sub doesnt fix the problem im gonna feel confused as to how this system got such good reviews. Any suggestions anyone?

I have a Playbar, Sub, and two Play:1's for a surround setup at home + other sonos speakers throughout the house. Currently the only Sonos component wired to my router is my Sonos Bridge. Since it would not be difficult to wire my Sub and Playbar to my router as well, I've been considering doing this because intuitively it seems like it would simplify my overall network with fewer individual wireless components. Is my thinking correct? Would there be any benefit?

I recently purchase a Playbase for my bedroom and would like to listen to the TV with headphones so as not to bother my spouse. Is it possible? It is connected to a new Samsung Smart TV. I am wondering if I have to connect through bluetooth or wireless to my Samsung TV and bypass the Playbase?

Had my Playbase delivered a few days ago. Once I finally figured out how to turn OFF my TV speakers, the setup was a breeze. Since I was using existing ceiling speakers as the L/R rear, I hooked one of my CONNECT:AMPS up to drive them. First few days though, it sounded simply like front speakers coupled with two others behind me. No sound separation. Then I re-read Megathread for Home Theater. I overlooked the final step when using a CONNECT:AMP discussed here: https://sonos.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2248?_ga=2.202710546.2070754677.1512439315-1680833299.1505599964&_gac=1.255898105.1511795554.Cj0KCQiAjO_QBRC4ARIsAD2FsXPt5g1jZN42OmaFNUdz7CWEGtwEdfH3AdHqg4ql0tOOmpixBPTH6LsaApc7EALw_wcB Presto changeo - Surround Sound! Just an FYI when using CONNECT:AMP.

Recently purchased LG OLED TV and then a Playbar and SUB. Have been playing with the setup and noticed some interesting issues in the config. 1. When chromecasting from Google Play TV & Movies app, I cannot get video and audio to sync. I played with the settings from the Sonos app and all of them made it worse. (HBO GO over Chromecast didn't have the same issue) 1a. Also the voice track was way quieter than then music track (after trueplay tune it got slightly better, but still not right) Also tried the voice enhancement mode, which made the dialogue understandable but a little tinny. which brings me to... 2. Switched to the native Google Play TV & Movies app on the LG TV and that only puts out Dolby Digital 2.0 vs the 5.1 from the Chromecast. However the audio sounds better from this. Test movies: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone & Jurassic Park

I can only get white flashing light on Playbar. Tried to cure with all Sonos tips but eventually had to submit a diagnostic to Sonos. What do I do next? How do I follow this up?

My Apple TV 4K (5 gen.) remote will not connect to my Playbar. The Apple Remote have no mute button wich make pairing the device impossible.. Is there any work arounds? I’ve tried all these following steps with no success: https://sonos.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4043/~/programming-your-apple-tv-4th-gen-remote-to-control-the-playbar-or-playbase Edit: I’ve managed to connect Siri remote, by using a different remote when told to push the mute button. BUT the remote will only turn the volume up! No mather if I push «+» or «-« the Playbar responds by turning the volume up!!

Love my new PlayBase! A 2 month old Play:5 is now sitting in the closet and I was wondering if: 1) it was possible to add the Play:5 to the media network so the PlayBase and Play:5 work together, and 2) would there be a noticeable difference?

I know that this has been covered before but doesnt seem to help in my case so appreciate any guidance. This is for my bedroom as i still have a stereo sound but my intention is to replace them with sonos. In my bedroom, i bought a connect, two Sonos 3 and 1 sonos 5. I had connected the TV analogue out into the Connect, I then connected the analogue output to the sono 5. I also have the optical connected to my current soundbar only because nothing comes out from the sonos 5. i dont what i need to do. do i need to to the app to change the line in settings or something. This has gotten frustrating and expensive. the only solution is to buy another playbase which is too much for room with the sonos 5 and 3 in it. Even my living room is not too small for that combination. please help

I just got a play bar and sub, when I play music on my cell phone, only the play bar is playing, the sub is not. How can I solve this problem? Thank you.

I'd like to connect a Fluance RT81 turntable to my 3.1 playbar/sub system. It looks like the turntable has a built in pre-amp with an RCA output. Do I need to purchase a Sonos Connect or Connect:AMP, or can I simply get an RCA > RJ45 adapter and plug/play through my Playbar?

I have a problem with my home theater systems (surround sound) when I hear the music or i play the tv, sometimes my surround sound goes off, and after 20 or 30 second it comes back. I don’t like that and I want to know what i have to do to fix that problem with my surround sound. Help me please and thanks!

I bought 65" Class Q7F QLED 4K TV and connect with Playbar. But I am not able to control volume using TV remote. I don't want to use Universal remote. Is there a way to use my TV remote to control Sonos Playbar

Hi everyone, I'm brand new to this and have researched everything I could before having to bother you guys with questions which may have a simple answer! Okay, so I'm just about to purchase the Playbar and 2 x Play 3s. I'm hoping to have them set up (majority of the time) to a TV as a 5.0 surround sound type set up. But then I'm after the flexibilty of moving the Play 3s (one to the kitchen and one to the dining room, leaving the Playbar in the front room) for small parties I have round the house, basically filling the downstairs with music. I'm 100% set on buying the Sonos gear, I'm just really struggling to choose a TV. I'm torn between the Samsung QE55Q7F and the LG 55B7. I seem to get lost in all the technical jargan when researching their audio outputs. ? It took me a while to the wife on board with this ?, so any help regarding a TV which connects very easily to Sonos but uses it to its full potential would be grearly received. Thanks in advance ?

I recently bought a Playbar, but it doesn't work with the optical output from my ageing (but excellent) Pioneer plasma TV (PDP-436XDE). There is light coming through the optical but no audio. I know everything else works as it works fine when connected to my Sky satellite box or Apple TV (sounds great!) and music streaming also excellent. So it seems that just the TV is the issue. I have a workaround in that I have two optical leads, one from the sky box and the other from the Apple TV, which I can change as required, but its not really a satisfactory solution. Does anyone have any experience with this connecting this TV to the Playbar or any idea how to sort this out? I've been through the settings on the TV pretty thoroughly, but without success. (I also can't disable the speakers, although I can disconnect them - they are a sound bar type). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

I followed the Sonos instructions for connecting the connect amp to the playbar but when i connect to the playbar it shows no connect amp. See photo. Any ideas what I have done wrong. Theer is an ethernet cable between the playbar and the connect amp

Hey everyone. So I’m relatively new to Sonos and I bought a surround package with play1s in the rear for my house that I’m remodelling. However instead of using the play1 speakers for the Lr and Rr I am forced (due to speaker and outlet placement) to use some recessed ceiling speakers with a Connect:amp and am told by sonos that there will be a 70ms delay for the rear surrounds speaker. Does anybody else have this set up and how noticeable is the delay ? If it’s bad I am tempted just to sell my system that is only 2 months old and go with another system but I do love the functionality and way the Sonos sounds. I’m Also tempted to buy the connect:Amp and run some tests and then return it if I don’t like it. All input appreciated. Guy

Hi there, Any one can give me any useful hint as to how to set up my TV Philips remote control with my brand new Sonos playbase?:? I followed the instructions nor less than 10 times unsuccessfully, and getting quite frustrated having to use the mobile to turn up/down the volume on the TV... Many thanks in advance,