Home theater

I bought the Playbar + 2x Play 1 to see if it would work with my TV. I have my PC, Xbox and PS4 connected to the TV via HDMI and the TV connected to the Playbar with optical cable. I'm still not sure if the TV passes 5.1 or only stereo. The only option in the PC sound settings is stereo, so either it's because the TV only broadcasts stereo or because the computer only registers the TV which is stereo. On my normal AV receiver system the PC detects the receiver so it will let me choose between 7.2, 5.1, 2.1 etc. On the consoles it's difficult to tell if it's true surround or simulated. I tried testing with some games, but I can't be sure. I need to do more tests. I set the TV to Optical/HDMI ARC and PCM (and I can choose between Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus), but maybe I forgot something? It's a shame because I really like the system and the extended stereo (simulated surround) works fine for all stereo sources. It's also fine for movies. It's mostly for games I need surro

I am using a J-Tech HDMI switch that has the Spdif optical output (model #JTD4KAT0301SW). I have the audio output on the switch set to 5.1. Does the Sonos app allow you to verify if it is receiving 5.1 sound? Or can Sonos customer service determine that with diagnostic information?

Can any one suggest a projector with optical audio out capability? It doesn't seem like an option on most projectors.

I've just bought a playbar, my 1st Sonos device and have to say that I'm impressed, it sounds way better than the bose stuff it's replacing. I'm wanting to slowly expand it to a 5.1 system as funds allow. What would people recommend to buy next? The sub or a couple of play 1's for the rear channels? Also I can't mount the rear speakers behind the sofa as it's up to a wall, would the sound be right if they where out to the sides around 8' high and angled down to the seating position? Cheers

Hey guys just bought a playbar. At first use I was super impressed, but when I tried it on my PS4 I can't get high volume; hell I don't get volume at all until 50% and it takes up to 80% to get anything respectable. Plus, any other audio now is weak. This is upsetting 😞. What did I do wrong??

Does PlayBar or PlayBase provide this feature? This is a nice feature where one can setup an acceptable dB level and the speaker will auto-control the volume to that level coming from various channels/sources. Thanks

Is there a way to play music through my Playbase, while the TV is still on? For example, if I wanted to have the match on in the bachground, but the wife has friends round so the music is on to keep us all happy...? :8

We would like to 'copy' the output of the play bar to our surround speakers. That way all in the room can hear the dialog without have the play bar turned up too loud.

Hi everyone I have a system of a Playbar and ceiling surrounds powered by a Connect:Amp. Everything is in a Boost setup, and all seems to work fine. I have a few questions please: 1. Is there a way to switch surrounds on and off easily without having to go to the effort of typing in the Playbar’s IP address each time. When I watch TV, I want the surrounds activated. If I'm just chilling in the kitchen or something, then I want the ceiling speakers to be able to just play Spotify. Surely that's not as hard as finding the IP address of my Playbar and going to the settings each and every time? 2. Is there anyway to increase the level of the rears?

Playbase specs say is can take TVs weighing up to 77 lbs; mine (78 in Samsung) weighs 87 lbs. Can the playbase take this weight?

Excited to see hear about the Playbase. Particularly as the Playbar is too wide to fit in the alcove my TV sits in. I already own a Play5 and would like to know if it can be set up effectively to work with the Playbase. The marketing material only talks about using it with a Play1 and Subwoofer.

I have a 2016 Bravia KD-65XD8599 - I cannot get sound output from the optical connection to the soundbar - can someone please let me know where in the settings I can resolve this?

Is there a way I can program my Harmony remote to send the Night Sound and Speech Enhancement IR commands to the PLAYBAR?

Hi all my sett up is Samsung ks7000 TV sky q connected to TV via hdmi, sonos play bar , sub , two play 3. Sonos connected direct to sky q via optical. My issue is sound drops from digital to what sounds stereo just out of play bar for a short time then goes back to digital through all speakers? Keeps doing it on and off all the time, any help out there would be great as I've lived with this for a bit know but it's pissing me off with amout sonos and sky q costs me. Any ideas on better set up etc or anything I can try to solve it. Thanks Gavin

The PLAYBAR specs say that it can be paired with the SUB to create a 3.1 Home Theater system and further it can be paired with two PAY:3 speakers to create a 5.1 Home Theater system. If I don't have a SUB, can I pair just my two PLAY:3 to the PLAYBAR and does that work OK? Also, I have a CONNECT:AMP, can that be paired with the PLAYBAR and would that work OK? My CONNECT:AMP also has a its own Subwoofer, so will the Subwoofer connected to the CONNECT:AMP be able to be used with the PLAYBAR pairing to create a 5.1 Home Theater system? Thank you for your help with my questions. Scott

I recently purchased the SONOS Playbase. It is working when I watch free to air tv, but there is no sound when I connect my laptop via HDMI cable to my TV. I've also tried connecting an audio cable from my laptop to my tv and there is still no sound coming through the SONOS Playbase. My TV is a Samsung PS-50C91HD. I'm wondering if the issue is that I can't change my TV's audio from MPEG to Dolby Digital (something I've been speaking to Samsung about with no success). The TV's manual says "Dolby Digital sound is only available when the TV is connected with an external speaker using an optical cable" which it is - yet I still can't change it from MPEG to Dolby Digital (it is greyed out in the menu). I'm also wondering if it matters that when I set up my SONOS, my laptop wasn't connected to my TV via the HDMI cable. Please, please if anyone can help me it would be so appreciated. Laymans terms would also be much appreciated.

We recently remodeled our family room, and the Sonos Playbar was a key component in the upgrade. I spent a good deal of time researching the various aspects of the remodel. I know this post is lengthy, but I wanted to include pertinent details to hopefully help others researching similar setups. Previously we had a 40” TV inside a TV armoire, with an inexpensive surround system, bluray player, and cable box all in the same armoire. When remodeling the room, we decided that having the TV above the fireplace would work best with regards to room dynamics. However, there were two issues created by that decision: 1. I wasn’t crazy about the prospect of staring up at the TV constantly (being an Optometrist, I am keenly aware how eye position relates to eyestrain and headaches)., 2. I wasn’t going to accept the poor quality sound from most TV speakers. However, there was now nowhere in the family room to keep the A/V components, including a sound system. Problem #1 was solved with

I recently bought a new LG OLED55C7V and connected to my Sonos 5.1 set up. I have a Sky+ plus box connected to the TV via HDMI and the TV connected to Sonos through optical. Yesterday the same configuration was sending Dolby Digital 5.1 however it is now sending Pause Burst. I have submitted diagnostic: 7532025.

Hi Sonos I'm having inconsistent luck with getting Foxtel now to work well with my surround system I have recently installed. I have a Sony smart tv with a sonos playbase and two play ones at the rear. the sonos is setup as a surround sound system. The sonos plays awesome on mp3s, fine on general tv, but i'm having inconsistent luck with getting Foxtel now to work well with this setup. I've just tried a movie and sound would only come out of the playbase and nothing on the smaller speakers. I've tried music channels and sometimes I get all speakers working and some songs it doesnt. This a new Sonos setup and I'm new to Foxtel. So I'm wondering if I have everything setup as best I can. Or do I just have to realise that Sonos and Foxtel dent work well together? Im stumped. Do you have any ideas for me? Cheers, Anthony

I want to disconnect two Play 1's I am using as surrounds (I have a playbar, Sub and two Play 1 Speakers) and use them in different rooms.

I know, it's another DTS thread. Sonos, I have used your products over many years. I am very impressed and right now, you are the Apple of Speakers when it comes to terms of quality and sound. I own 4 x P1s, 2 x P3, Sub + 2 x Gen 2 Play 5's and the very ... very... sad Playbar. I have read many forums over the years and I have seen the anguish between many customers. I have never really commented because my patience was long and lasting... assuming one day you would care about this one point... but you are selling a locked eco-system that has the capability to drive customers mad. As I stated, you are the Apple of Speakers... but I feel like at times, there is a Steve Jobs at your company that is saying "no" to the bigger iPhone and watching customers endure the madness. What I am getting at is that it's 2016 and there are two things that are driving me mad (it's been a slow build up). 1. The new play 5's... the GEN 2s... some genius decided that the AUX ports are disabled whe

Hi - I just bought a TV and Playbase. It was easy to set up and I like the sound, but I'd like to add the subwoofer and two Play:1s to create surround sound. However, I've heard that's not always possible, depending on TV/DVD player limitations? I've read a lot of threads and discussion about it and I think I'm more confused than when I started. Can someone help me confirm if it's worth adding the sub and Play:1s with my TV? I have a Vizio M60-D1 - in the manual for "Digital Audio Out" it says : "Changes the type of processing for digital audio out and HDMI ARC output when connected to a home theater audio system. Select Auto, PCM, Dolby, or Bitstream" I have a Samsung DB-JM57C DVD player but I can return it if it's no good. I watch movies either streaming on Amazon/Netflix, or old DVDs, and some Blu-ray DVDs. If anyone has a good DVD player to recommend I'd love to hear it. Thanks - I'd love to invest in the additional speakers but want to make sure they'll actua

Getting ready to purchase a Roku media streamer and was wanting to get one of the sideclick remotes. Does anyone have one or know if it is compatible with Sonos Playbase?

I currently have a Playbar, Sub and two Play 5's set up for surround sound. I also have a Play 1 in the corner of the kitchen. My living room, dining room and kitchen are all one large open space so the Play 1 in the kitchen adds extra sound which is really nice! The wall that the two Play 5's are on is about 40 feet in length. Currently I have the two Play 5's on said wall. One in the center the other in the right corner of the living room. I just ordered another Play 5 for the left corner so there will be three Play 5's equally spaced across the wall. My question is: (and it's probably a matter of preference) Would it be a good idea to move the center speaker (which is currently surround speaker left) all the way to the left and add the new speaker to the center so while watching TV you'd have surround far left and right with dialog in the center or leave the two current speakers as is and just add dialog to the left. Obviously during music playback it doesn't matter as they all func

I need a long power cable for my playbar (12 feet or so). I can cut mine and splice in a section of cord, but does anyone know if I could just buy something?