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Discuss Arc, Beam, Playbar, Playbase, and the entire Sonos home theater experience. How do you set up a Sonos 5.1 system? Which Sonos work with your TV? Ask your home theater questions here.

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Understanding Dolby Atmos and Sonos Arc

One of the most exciting features of the new Sonos Arc is its ability to play Dolby Atmos sound. As with all relatively new technology, it’s...
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Sonos Home Theater Speaker: Comparison Chart

Published 5/10/20 Exciting things are happening at Sonos. They have just announced the June 10, 2020 release of a much anticipated addition...
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Ryan S
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Enabling CEC on your TV for Beam

Sonos Beam, the smart, compact soundbar for your TV is now available. We've collected some of the best resources for Beam in the thread here...
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Stuart_12Contributor III
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Is it possible to have a speaker attached to multiple groups?

I have a playbar with a pair of Play1s and a sub. I'd like to set up three groups: [list=1][*]TV: playbar+sub+L+R[*]Kitchen: L only[*]Living Room: sub+L+R[/list] Not being able to figure this out is making my wife angry. How can I make this happen people?

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Lauberge49Contributor I
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controller shows the play bar as a question mark

I have the play bar, sub, and two play1's set up as surround system to my Panasonic Viera. All of a sudden the system shows in the living room only the following: "+?+LS+RS". Where is my Playbar and sub?

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4 years ago
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Jerome_2Contributor I
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Playbar and DTS

Will the Playbar ever support DTS decoding?

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5 years ago
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User646760Contributor I
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Google Tv remote control volume

Hi i have a sony google tv and i manage to connect the sound bar etc, the only problem i have is the volume and the remote control, am using NSG-MR1 REMOTE thank you

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5 years ago
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Steve_201Contributor I
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Playbar Optical S/PDIF Audio PC Connection

Hi, I am looking buy a Playbar & connect it to my media centre PC with S/PDIF optical audio output. Can you please advise if the Playbar is compatible with PC digital optical audio? Thanks, Stvee

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User119920Contributor I
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Toshiba LED TV w/ Regza link does not allow internal speakers to be turned off

My TV (Toshiba 40SL412U) doesn't allow for muting of internal speakers unless a "Regza-Link" compatible surround sound system is attached to the TV. Of course, the Sonos Playbar does not appear to be Regza Link compatible.  Is there a software update that could be done to fix this issue? Or does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this issue? I'm currently having to use 2 separate remotes (1 for TV, 1 for sattelite and Sonos) to combat the problem, which is annoying. I'm literally willing to open my TV and clip speaker wires if thats what it takes (although I haven't for fear that would detroy any pass through ability to the optical port)

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3 years ago
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JimB976Contributor I
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Installing PlayBar on ceiling

I have read the advice - under no circumstances install the PB on a ceiling.  The thing is we have the perfect place for it above the TV and am going to do it anyway What i want to know is, with the accelerometers determining the EQ by sensing the PBs orientation, will the system actually function adequately if hung from the ceiling 'upside down' using the wall mount bracket?

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3 years ago
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joe_5Contributor III
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how do I connect my own subwoofer?

ok so I have a playbar and i have a tanoy subwoofer. this one http://www.superfi.co.uk/p-3875-discontinued-tannoy-sfx-subwoofer-black.aspx what do i need to do to connect this subwoofer with the playbar?

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User312124Contributor I
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How to Sync the Sonos Surround sound with tv display.

Is there a way to sync my Playbar, Sub Woofer and two Sonos 1's surround sound system with the video content? It seems to be just a tad off: like one-tenth of a second.

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Lieven_1Contributor I
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How can I setup the sonos playbar without connecting to a TV ?

How can I setup the sonos playbar without connecting to a TV (temporary) ? I go through the configuration wizard for connecting playbar, but it asks to connect to TV.

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5 years ago
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Robert MeyerContributor I
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Sound cuts out frequently during playback

I have a Playbar and a subwoofer and the sound cuts out frequently when I am watching anything (PS4, Cable Box, Netflix integrated with Smart TV). When I watch it using the TV speakers it works fine. The Playbar is connected directly to the TV using the included digital optical audio cable. Please advise.

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3 years ago
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cfhumbleContributor III
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Controlling PlayBar with TiVo remote

I have a Sonos PlayBar connected to my Sony TV. I use Comcast. I'm considering getting a TiVo. It uses an IR remote. I want to control my PlayBar directly as I do with the Comcast remote. The TiVo remote is programmable. Can I do this?

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3 years ago
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Sonos IdeasSonos Employee
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Mini Sonos SUB - Smaller in Size and Power

A Sonos user would like to have a smaller version of the SUB, in size and power. What do you think about it?

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3 years ago
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User781579Contributor I
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I'd like to use the sonos speaker to play sound from Netflix streaming movies and tv. How do I do that?

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4 years ago
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User757904Contributor I
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After installing playbar tv keeps turning off

After installing the playbar my tv randomly turns off and back on at times. I can't seem to isolate the problem. Reset the remote and tried turning of IR on settings. Anyone else have this problem?

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4 years ago
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THW_1Contributor I
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Does Playbar play well with existing AV Receivers?

I use a Yamaha AV receiver (RX-V2700) that I like very much. I feed my Apple TV, DVD and Cable Box to my TV by an HDMI cable providing surround sound from them all. In addition, I have a turntable that also feeds audio to my current SS speaker system. I am considering using some Sonos speakers to replace my current speakers. Can the Playbar based surround system work with the optical output from my Yamaha AV receiver, allowing me to use all of my devices?

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5 years ago
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Pedro_9Contributor II
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Share CONNECT:AMP speakers between tv PLAYBAR and living room audio group

I have 4 ceiling speakers in my leaving room (planning to get 2 CONNECT:AMP). When i listen to music i want to have the music on the 4 of them (grouped) but when I turn the tv on i want to have my tv rear channels on 2 of them only (planning to get the PLAYBAR for the front channels). Essentially wondering if there is an "autoplay" option on the CONNECT:AMP that will allow me to have 2 of my ceiling speakers connected to tv when the tv is on and connected to my living room audio the rest of the time (auto switch). Obviously I don’t want the music on the PLAYBAR (PLAYBAR for tv only) (too easy otherwise) thx a lot

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5 years ago
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GuyB_1Contributor I
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Experiencing dropouts on PlayBar with new TV.

I recently purchased a Visio M550SV television. I have set the audio through the Optical Out to Dolby Digital and connected to the PlayBar via an Optical cable (of course {GRIN}). Every few minutes, I experience a brief dropout of the audio while watching TV. Any ideas?

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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Sonos IdeasSonos Employee
posted in Home theater

Longer power cables.

A Sonos customer suggested: " Provide longer power cables with Sonos devices " Feel free to leave your support here.

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4 years ago
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User941799Contributor I
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Directv Genie remote with playbar

I have a playbar connected to a directv genie box with an optical audio cable. Once I program my genie remote to the playbar all of the buttons (volume up, volume down, and mute) all increase the volume. I checked Sonos "How to program common cable boxes" page. But the menu steps Sonos wants me to follow aren't available on my screen. Specifically "Setup program audio device" and "Follow OSD and learn in Denon......" Steps. I recently switched from a led tv to a projector so I don't know if that is part of the problem.

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4 years ago
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User202660Contributor I
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Playbar loss of sound when changing sources on tv

Sometimes when I change inputs on my tv (DVD,TV,Xbox) I'll loose audio. I try to recalibrate and still no sound. I have to unplug and plug back in the playbar to fix.

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5 years ago
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Sonos IdeasSonos Employee
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PLAYBAR: metal grill

A Sonos customer suggested: metal grill instead of a fabric cover for the Sonos PLAYBAR. Leave your support here.

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5 years ago
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Arjan_5Contributor I
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Sub in white

Can you please, please, produce the Sub in white as well. Would love to add it to my system, but not in black!! Would also consider the Playbar, but only in white of course. Please be as consistent in offering a consistent visual experience as you do for the sound and easy to install experience. Really don't understand the concept of the Sonos color scheme today!

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User872146Contributor I
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playbar works but surround play 3 speakers don't

my sonos play bar and surround sound play 3's work perfectly when i play music or apple tv but when on tv nothing comes out of surround sound speakers. all my components are connected into the tv and then the playbar has optical out. so it clearly works as music and apple tv work but normal tv channels only play through the bar. please help

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4 years ago
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JolzillaContributor I
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New playbar will not connect to sonos network

Hi, I just purchased a playbar to add to a new room... I currently own and enjoy sonos throughout the house (Bridge, Connect and Play3 speakers in 3 different zones). I cannot add the new Playbar to my Sonos network... the Controller (ver 4.1) will not recognize the Playbar? Any advice? Thanks, Al

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