Home theater

Hi I followed this article and got my samsung smart remote to control the volume but it only manage to do it to the only input I program it on, in this case my HTPC via HDMI but when I switch say to a watching TV, I can't seem to control the volume with the remote https://sonos.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2424/kw/playbase%20remote/related/1

I'm creating this thread as a place to share how PLAYBASE performs with the Samsung JS/JU line and whether audio issues may occur as it is the case with PLAYBAR - https://en.community.sonos.com/home-theater-228993/samsung-jsju-model-tvs-audio-issue-with-playbar-6736004 I personally own a 55" TV of this line (UN55JS8500).

Hi all, I have a playbar and a sonos connect amp and am trying to get the 5.1 set up to work in the UK. I'm a bit novice with the terminology but understand that the playbar doesn't support a DTS input but will support a Dolby Digital 5.1 input. I have a Panasonic TX-40CX680 and am trying to find out if it will output 5.1 from a 5.1 source via an HDMI input. About 1 year old. It appears to output in Dolby Digital 5.1 when using the netflix app. Assuming it will not output 5.1 via HDMI source - then I understand the options to get true 5.1 (with sub) are a) splitter cables to get multiple inputs to the playbar via optical cable. Downside is that the signals might get confused if the sources are active in standby b) HDMI siwithcher boxes - with the HDMI cables going in to the switcher with a single optical audio output to the playbar. My question is in scenario B - how will my TV audio (i.e. normal broadcast TV or the netflix app) get to the soundbar as they're

Is it possible to have the tv sound from the playbar playing in all the rooms? Like when you are streaming radio or spotify in groups. Testing out Sonos with a play 1 and 3 now, and is functioning well so far, and the sound is very good from such small speakers. So the setup will be, if the above question is positive, a playbar, sub and 2pcs play3 in the livingrom for tv, Play 5 for kitchen, 2 pcs of play 3 for the bathroom, and a playbar for the bedroom tv. Had a look in the faq, but did'nt get any wiser. Hope there are some people out there that can answer this :-) Best regards.

How do you disconnect the sound bar from controlling my tv volume???

Hey guys. I am wondering what is the best setup for my entertainment system. I have a LG OLED B6 TV, a Sonos Playbar with surrounds and a Xbox One. My old setup was running the optical into the Xbox from the Playbar because my tv was older. Now with the new TV what is the best? optical to the TV from Playbar or Opitcal to the Xbox from the Playbar. Thanks!!

Hi I bite the bullet and try out playbase, I spent the over the long weekend and got surround sound to work with Kodi via passthrough and all my media that has surround sound works in 5.1, including Transcoding DTS to Dolby 5.1 Today it gone silent no matter what I do when I send DD 5.1 I get the video but audio is silence I check under about my sonos system and it said the playbase audio in is silence. everything else works though, TV, Netflix DD 5.1 works. What is going on do I have a faulty unit?

I've recently purchased a PLAYBASE and I have a lip sync issue on most TV channels. I am using the optical cable. Has anyone else had an issue with this and is It possible to correct the issue?

Had no problems before and in music mode no problem. But in TV mode the sound is cracking

Hi, I have a kind of special setup with my Sonos Playbar since i am using a projector and the soundbar i mounted underneath it/above the couch where you sit to watch movies. Since the playbar is mounted under the projector, i have turned it so the sonos/grey bar is turning up so the cables run up toward the projector. But this makes it so when you sit in the couch facing the wall where movies are projected the left sound comes from the right of the playbar and vice versa. I know that there is a accelerometer in the playbar the adjust the left/right channel depending on how the playbar is turned, but as i cannot turn it around (because of how the cable management is set up, and how the speakers inside the playbar are placed with a slight angle (for now they face downwards so the viewer get the sound and not my ceiling)), how do i adjust this manually so the left sound is comming from the left speakers in playbar and vice versa for right? IF this is not possible to do manually/o

Hi All, I've been doing a little research on how to best create a Sonos set up for a home theater using a projector. Here's what I've got and what I'm thinking and would love to know if anyone has tried something similar with success or some other thoughts: AppleTV (4th generation, w/o Optical) BluRay Kinivio HDMI switch box Optoma H180X projector (https://www.optomausa.com/uploads/manuals/H180X-M-en-US.pdf ) I've currently got the AppleTV and BluRay HDMI input to the Kinivio switch box. Kinivio switch box HDMI out directly to Optoma projector. Decent computer speakers from projector's 3.5mm mini jack audio output. Here's what I'm thinking to do: Same Kinivio HDMI switch box as above, with its HDMI output to HDMI wireless transmitter such as the Nyrius Aries (https://www.amazon.com/Nyrius-Transmitter-Streaming-Satellite-NAVS500/dp/B005H3AU1Y/ref=cm_rdp_product ). The Aries receiver would of course then connect to the HDMI input of the projector. I would get audio out via

Hi So I purchased the playbase on day of release. Absolutely love it but I do have a slight concern. I previously had a sound bar with a separate sub. Because I watch most of my stuff late at night I would just leave the subwoofer off. But now with the playbase that isn't possible. Even with night mode on and the bass set to lowest.. there is still a definite 'punch' to sound. I'm just wondering how far this 'thump' travels though a big wooden tv stand, floorboards, a small gap then concrete. I hear the guy downstairs something's walking about and yelling at his cats and he must hear my floorboards freak if I can hear his.. Why haven't I approached him? Because he's mental. I try to keep interactions to a minimum. He keeps himself to himself though. I'm hopeful he doesn't hear any thumping but was curious Thanks for any info on this Jon

Can anyone recommend a 4K Bluray player, with HDR, that will pass 5.1 properly? The player would use hdmi to my LG OLED B6, which is running optical out to my Sonos Plabyar 5.1 setup. Everything else works right now (Apple TV, Xbox One). I was thinking of getting this Philips one: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-BDP7501-Ultra-Blu-Ray-Player/dp/B01FWKIGFS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492278292&sr=8-1&keywords=philips+4k+blu+ray+player

Too late for my Playbar I appreciate, but I do miss some form of digital volume indication. My TV doesn't show it so I think it would be really useful option to have a digital indication of the volume level on the front of the Playbar. Thought they could have added this to the new Playbase. Not too difficult to incorporate I would have thought and there could always be the option to disable it for those who wanted to. Of course it may not be an issue for many, but just a thought!

My question is similar to several other topics related to using Sonos speakers and other amplifiers, but those threads are several months to as long as a year old.  I’m hoping for an updated answer. I plan to purchase a Playbar and other Sonos wireless speakers to create 5:1 audio for TV viewing and additional wireless speakers for other rooms in the house.  I also would like music from my CD player and/or AM/FM receiver to play through the Sonos speaker system instead of using my externally wired speakers.  The CD player is currently connected to the amplifier in the receiver, so all current audio sources (except for the TV) are output from the amplifier to the hardwired speakers.  Every thing I’ve read describes connecting a Line Out from the Sonos Connect to a Line In on an amplifier, but wouldn’t I need to come OUT of the receiver and IN to the Connect so the source can be sent to the wireless speakers?  Thanks.

I've searched quite a bit (and the Sonos community search doesn't seem to be working) but can't find an answer to this: does the new Apple TV (sans optical) send all audio via DD 5.1? Specifically wondering about Netflix and DD+. If the source is DD+, does Apple TV transcode to DD 5.1? Context: I'm using an HDMI switch with audio extractor to PLAYBASE.

I just bought a Playbase but directions ask that you connect to your TV? It's already mounted on a wall so don't want to have to unhook it from the wall. Wanted to know if there was an alternative?

will sonos ever be compatible with dolby atmos?

Looking for comparisons on the Playbar vs Playbase. Quality/Sound/thoughts/suggestions. This is for a master bedroom TV 55inch TV

I've recently moved house and since I have set up by TV playbar it makes a content high pitch noise. I have turned it off etc. and it still persists. It sits in exactly next to thew same items as my other house. It is constant and really annoying so I have to unplug it when the TV is off. What else can I do?

I am trying to setup a wireless home theatre in the basement and need help. The plan is to hang a projector on the ceiling and project to the far wall across the room without pulling a long HDMI cable. I have an Epson Projector http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?sku=V11H709020, an AppleTV 4, and am hoping to purchase a set of Sonos Paybar+Sub+Play:1 for the audio. This is my first home theatre setup. Any help is most appreciated.

Hi, I'm sure this is really easy to fix, but am struggling.....I installed my Playbar today, I have a Sony TV which I control with my Sky remote. I have got the sound coming from the Playbar and changed the speakers to Audio System on the TV to do this. However, although I can control the sound from my Sky remote, everytime I change the sound I get the message "TV Volume is Fixed". Any ideas how toi disable this?

Some TV's do not have an ajustment possibility of the level of volume for their optical out. Which results in increased sonos volume during watching television. When switching back to internet radio or spotify a sudden volume increase will occur throughout all sonos systems which are groupped (because the master volume has been increased in order to compensate the low optical-out volume level of the TV). A volume level change option of the optical-in on PLAYBAR i.o. to compensate would probably solve the issue (see PLAYBAR as a sort of a "pre amp" for putting your TV sound on the Sonos network (frequently used when viewing concerts)).

Im considering to buy the playbar but wondering if anybody knows if its coming a new playbar in the near future?

Just wondering if anyone has heard the Klipsch Wireless Home Theater and how it compares to the Sonos 5.1.