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Vik91Contributor I
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Sonos Beam not emitting sound from Sony TV.

I just purchased a Sonos Beam and no matter how hard I try to get my TV to play any sound through HDMI 3 which is the ARC port,it just won't.It works perfectly fine through optical in however.My Tv is a 49 inch 2017 model and the set up on the Sonos app keeps failing when it reaches the TV portion.Can somebody help me?Thank you.

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4 years ago
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GravityTrending Lyricist I
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Recommend HDMI switch for my setup

Planning to buy a Playbase and sub this week. Already have the 2 Play 1's. While I've done a search and realize there's plenty of suggestions for HDMI switches, I was hoping someone could review my setup and confirm an HDMI switch that would work for me. I have a Samsung UN55D6050 TV from 2011. Unfortunately upon checking manual, it will not pass 5.1 from the HDMI inputs. The TV input will pass 5.1, however I don't use the built in Smart TV. I understand an HDMI switch can resolve this issue. I have 5 devices I use with my TV: 1) Cable Box (HDMI) 2) Blu-Ray Player (HDMI) 3) AppleTV (HDMI) 4) Roku (HDMI) 5) Wii (Component) I use a harmony remote to control all devices with one remote. If I purchase an HDMI switch that supports ARC I should be good right? Will the audio from the Wii get passed via ARC to HDMI switch and out the Playbase as well? Or will I need an HDMI switch that also has component inputs? And can someone recommend a few different options for these

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5 years ago
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gregcole62Contributor I
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Samsung One Connect & low audio volume

Have installed a new Samsung MU9000 TV that has the Samsung One Connect hub that everything plugs into. Used the Optical Toshlink connection between my Playbar and the One Connect. Setup everything according to the guidelines on Sonos. While it does work the volume output is low. I have to put the volume at max in the app just to get an almost acceptable leve. Have searched various forums and not heard this issue tied to anything with this generation of smart hub. I have verified that the Samsung One Connect is configured for optical cable out, and is transmitting Dolby Digital. Any ideas?

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5 years ago
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stanchelContributor II
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Combining Beam with existing Play 5

I have a Play 5 that sits below the living room TV. If I purchased a Beam would I be able to "link" the two for improved sound?

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4 years ago
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shalinContributor I
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Hang playbar on TV (below)

If I want to TV mount playbar, are this brackets (http://www.amazon.co.uk/AVF-Universal-Soundbar-Bracket/dp/B00GUZYS5C/ref=pd_cp_rec-ht_3) enough or do I need sonos wall mount kit as well (http://www.sonos.com/shop/products/playbarwallmount) ?

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5 years ago
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raymoContributor I
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Connect Sonos to Denon AV receiver

Can i add my home theater speakers attached to my Denon X3400H av receiver to my sonos network, there is a spare digital audio socket (says CD) on receiver, if i connect to this will i be able to control streaming from my sonos app to speakers connected to AV receiver?

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Stanley_4
4 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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5 years ago
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BadgercopAvid Contributor III
posted in Home theater

LG TV + Beam - audio/lip sync issues fixed?

Many people, myself included, have has significant audio sync issues with the Beam and LG TV’s (C8 OLED in my case). However, using the latest LG firmware recently released and recent Sonos update, the problem seems way less noticeable. I’d go as far as saying ‘fixed’. Has the Sonos has any improvements made in this area, or is it the TV? Am I imagining it? Anyone else noticed any improvements with similar setups?

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3 years ago
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User149518Contributor II
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Lip Sync Delay

I have my Cable box hooked up to my Sony Bravia TV through an HDMI chord. Then from the TV to the sonos Playbar, I have a toslink optical cable. Because of this set up, the video is running faster than the audio from my sonos speakers This is causing a lip sync delay when watching TV. I already checked and my TV doesn't offer the functionality of delaying the video. I also checked and unfortunately the cable box doesn't have the option to delay the video either. And I know Sonos offers the ability to delay the audio for syncing purposes but I don't need to delay the audio, I need to speed up the audio or somehow delay the video. What can I do? How can I speed up the audio or delay the video?

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4 years ago
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ttt1111Contributor I
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Sonos Beam - how to get Netflix 5.1?

I'm looking to add the Sonos Beam to my two Sonos Ones in order to get a surround sound while watching Netflix. It doesn't look like any of the current streaming devices (Chromecast, Roku, Amazon, my Sony x720E TV) allow me to do that, as they output DD+ and the Beam only accepts DD. To me, this seems like such a basic use case for this device. Do any of you have a suggestion how I could make it work? Happy to buy the Beam today, but need to know that I can use it for the advertised use case :)

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4 years ago
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myraidContributor I
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New Sonos ARC - DTS support

Hi. I have a Sony OLED A8F that only has ARC.   I understand the support sequence for Dolby decoding but wondering if Sonos will now be able to support DTS decoding?  Many of my movies I have ripped to disk using the best sound option only and many of those are any line of DTS.  Can you please verify if the new ARC will support any of these? Thanks  

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2 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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5 years ago
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briancooper6Contributor I
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Controlling Playbar with Firestick Remote

Anyone know if you can control a Sonos Playbar and Fire Stick 4k remote? I want the remote to control the sound through Playbar only and not the TV speakers. I have a brand new 75" Samsung TV (bought and connected same day as Fire Stick) and I cannot figure out how to make it work. I have the app and can control through that, but that is inconvenient and leaves the rest of my family without the option. The PlayBar is connected with an Audio Optical cable to the TV....the same way it was to my last Vizio TV (only two years old). Thanks for any help!

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4 years ago
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Sandeep KhannaContributor I
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New Playbar Release Any Indication ?

I bought Play 5 three years ago with objective to expand to home theatre. Its time to buy Playbar, however holding off my purchase for the new release specially HDMI ARC connectivity. tempted dramatically with Bose 300 series which suits my purpose. Some indications on release will assist my itch

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6 years ago
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BW_falkirkAvid Contributor I
posted in Home theater

HDMI Switch for ARC

Does anybody recommend a decent HDMI switch that can pass Dolby Atmos through to the ARC.  I have a bluray player that converts DTS to Dolby Digital and ideally would want HDMI cable from that to run into ARC along with a second one from TV (for my Atmos and DD5.1 sources) That way I don't need to keep manually swapping Arc HDMI input everytime I watch a DTS movie Thanks in advance

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2 years ago
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KimTholstorfContributor I
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ARC rear speaker placement/height

Hi combined with a Sonos ARC what is the optimal height of a set of ONE SL’s as rear speakers. The back of my sofa is to a wall. All of the official images picture the rear speakers Behind and at head height, when sitting in the sofa. My question is if i can mount the rear speakers via flexson brackets high up on the wall close to the cealing at 7ft 10inches (2,4m). Will it affect the surround experience when the speaker is basically above my head rather than behind?

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Mark P
2 years ago
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HallycopterContributor I
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Connect Samsung QLED remote to Sonos

How to connect samsung remote for sonos? 75 Qe75Q7f

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4 years ago
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adsmanContributor I
posted in Home theater

Switch back to TV input after listening to music through Playbar

How do I switch back to TV input after listening to music. Currently I,m having to turn the TV off and back on to resume TV input.

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4 years ago
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KeithmacHeadliner I
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My work around 5.1 via HDMI, Playbar.

First off most of the information I have gleaned has come from here or the internet. This has worked for my setup and may not work for yours.. I wanted a seamless integration, no optical switchboxes, no new remotes etc. You could be lucky and your TV may natively pass through HDMI 5.1 to TOSlink so try first before you buy any extras. Basically the HDMI system does a HANDSHAKE when two items are connected, "most" TV's will be classed as a STEREO device because they only have two speakers; this is hard coded into the HDMI chip.. Anything connected to the TOS-LINK TV optical output after this is also classed as STEREO only including the Playbar/ Playbase. When you connect a 5.1 capable source normally, it HANDSHAKES with the TV and the TV's HDMI EDID says "I've only got two speakers, pass me stereo only". This proves a problem when you own a Playbar.. I use a kwmobile EDID emulator, between the SOURCE (Blu-ray/ Set Top Box) and TV, when HANSHAKING now ths EDID emulator say

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3 years ago
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gugguson2Contributor I
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Two PLAY:5 as front speakers with Playbar center

Hello. I'm thinking about having two PLAY:5 as stereo par with sub at my summer house. I don't have TV (yet) but when I add a TV I will probably have a Playbar so I can connect the sound to my system. The question is, can I have the two PLAY:5 as front speakers with the Playbar as a center speaker or will that not work? I mainly will use the system for music but I would like to have the possibility to watch TV with good sound quality. Regards, Johann

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4 years ago
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NoonanContributor I
asked in Home theater

Volume display tv

I hooked up my Playbar to my Samsung 4K tv. Previously the tv volume would display volume number when i changed the volume. With the Playbar there’s no volume display on the tv when I change volume. How do I get the Playbar to show volume number on tv like it did previously with tv volume? My wife sometimes complains Playbar volume too high since I can’t see a volume number. Thx.

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krissiez
4 years ago
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Fran1969Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Move or roam as surround speakers

Dear all, just a quick suggestion: wouldn’t it be possible to use roam or move speakers as surround spekers for 5.1 systems? Taht would give even greater flexibility and eliminate the need to find a plug in the right location. Usually, you don’t see a picture or a 5.1 program longer than the 10 hours of autonomy of those products, and the design would become cleaner without any wire! Is there any technical questio that prevents this? Are you planning to solve it out at some point?

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10 months ago
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vienContributor I
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Creating 5.1 with non-Sonos Subwoofer

Sub disabled when Setting up SONOS CONNECT:AMP as Surround Rears Why are you disabling the subwoofer out when configuring the Connect Amp to drive non-Sonos rear speakers with a Playbar? I have a my own sub that i want to connect to the Connect Amp so that it can be driven along with the rest of the system. I do not want to buy another Sonos sub. Surely this would just be a software or firmware update that is easily achievable.

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Chris
4 years ago
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Soldierboy7999Contributor I
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HISENSE 65K5510 Does'nt detect optical cable

Hi, I've just purchased a new TV above as per the title and for the life of cannot get it to connect to the tv via optical cable. I've tried both setting that are shown on the tv audio menu namely PCM and RAW, HISENSE manual says to choose RAW for sound bars where as PCM is for an AMP. but i still cant get it to detect, there is a red light shining out of the cable when i remove it from the playbar so i think the cable is ok. Is there anything else i can do get this sorted or another way of connecting to this TV. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Andy

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MikeV
6 years ago
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eaanderson711Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Hooking up Sonos Connect to Denon receiver

I recently hooked up my Sonos connnect to my Denon receiver using RCA cables and the DVD inputs on the receiver. The sound quality isn’t great, there is a good amount of static noise and the volume has to be almost all the way up in the app and/or on the receiver to make it decently audible. Did I do something wrong? How can I fix this?

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4 years ago

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