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DoublePD
Contributor I
March 26, 2013

Sonos Connect Connectivity: HDMI

Are there plans to release a Sonos Connect type device with HDMI connectivity? Here's why I ask. The HDMI connection between my TV and receiver allows my TV to both power up the receiver and to directly control the volume level of the receiver. (not just the line level out to the receiver) I would love to be able to do this with a Sonos type device. I picture walking into the house after a long day, opening up the Sonos app on my phone or tablet, playing a track and the Sonos device automatically powering up my receiver (including direct volume control). All this without having to walk to the hi-fi component shelf to power up the receiver and choose a suitable volume level etc..
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    mobiaus
    Lyricist I
    April 6, 2013
    Add to this thought ... why not enable the SONOS device to be controlled directly from my smart TV via HDMI and the TV remote. My coffee table is already clutter with a host of remotes, why add to the clutter?
      SB1000
      Lyricist I
      June 30, 2014
      I agree.  Especially like to be able to control the volume of the receiver directly. i.e. adjusting volume level after DAC conversion on the receiver.
      Scott L
      Lyricist I
      August 1, 2014
      Please add HDMI to the Sonos Connect! I have tried the connect tied in with my receiver to play sonos in my family room through my surround speakers, but my wife can't seem to figure out that she needs to turn on the receiver to make it work. All the Sonos speakers work without turning anything on, so she assumes the sound will come out of the family room speakers as well.

      If the connect could power up my receiver like the TV does, then everything would work as it should. Are there plans to add HDMI? I have given up on Sonos in the family room until then. I would gladly fork out another $350 for another connect if it had HDMI. Without, it's useless to me.
        Nick_106
        Lyricist I
        February 8, 2015
        The current SONOS connect is operating on old technology. As soon as the connect is hdmi 1.4 compatible, I will purchase one. Until then, only a fool would invest A$500+ in the current (and functionally limited) optically driven connect. The rest of my system talks via hdmi, why not SONOS?
          fdsljfsa
          Avid Contributor I
          October 19, 2015
          I entirely agree. The current Connect it outdated and an HDMI output is a must.
          ottork1
          Contributor I
          October 17, 2017
          I am playing with Testflight, but my HDMI switching receive cannot play audio from one input and video from another (i.e. Apple TV). Need Sonos HDMI connection with embedded music visuals
          macmovieman
          macmovieman
          Trending Lyricist I
          June 23, 2018
          Middle of 2018 and still no HDMI option for the connect. Come on guys. Geez.
          ratty
          ratty
          June 23, 2018
          Middle of 2018 and the Sonos Beam has been announced, featuring HDMI-ARC. Geez.
            melvimbe
            melvimbe
            June 23, 2018
            What feature are you wanting to gain through an HDMI connection? If you're wanting to use HDMI ARC to control the receiver as someone above suggested, that's not really the best option. Sonos has the 'Works with Sonos' program going now where a receiver with wifi can be controlled through the Sonos app for things like input switching and volume control.. Onkyo/Pioneer has signed up for it.

            https://www.onkyousa.com/sonos/

            It's not ideal yet by any means, but I think it'll get there when other receivers get on board...hopefully cheaper ones. And I personally like this method much better, so that the HDMI ARC can connect the reciever to the tv where it can better more useful functionality.

            I'm not sure what else you want from an HDMI connection in the Connect. I'd like to see an upgrade to the Connect with voice control added maybe, but nothing to do with hdmi really.
            Danny
              John B
              June 23, 2018
              Middle of 2018 and still no HDMI option for the connect. Come on guys. Geez.The purpose of the Connect is to turn a conventional hifi system into a Sonos player. Why would it need HDMI?
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