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July 9, 2013

TV remote for grouped devices issue

  • July 9, 2013
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When I group a Connect AMP and Playbar (which is connected to a TV), I can't control the volume using the TV's remote as a group, it only adjusts the volume of the play bar. This means I have to reset the balance of the speakers within the group everytime someone adjusts the volume using the TV remote. This is a real pain. Is there a way the group volume can be controlled by the TV remote?
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    Nando010
    Nando010
    Chromatic Producer I
    April 22, 2016
    I cant believe this has not been sorted, I would also like to control everything linked to my playbar with my tv remote.
      whats1thingnow
      Lyricist III
      April 22, 2016
      email support

      the more ppl that email them

      the more likely they'll pay attention

      2+ years :(

      let's go sonos
        Shearly
        Lyricist I
        July 5, 2016
        This is so frustrating.. How can this not be fixed after 2 years. Wouldn't have bought them if I knew how poor the experience would be
          whats1thingnow
          Lyricist III
          July 7, 2016
          come on SONOS!
            Caring
            Lyricist I
            July 18, 2016
            I am also adding my petition for this feature to be added by Sonos.

            I have a Playbar bonded with two Play:3s (5.0 surround), which are then grouped with two rear Play:1s (5.0 surround + 2.0). My wife gets very frustrated when the infrared remote control adjusts the Playbar volume, but not the volume for the two rear Play:1s - and wants me to return the Play:1s.

            I would be very grateful if Sonos could roll this out in the next update!
              whats1thingnow
              Lyricist III
              September 24, 2016
              how many years do we have to wait?
                lovemusic1795
                Lyricist III
                October 9, 2016
                support replied with this "I do think there is some validity to what you are saying which is why it will be forwarded to the necessary parties."

                see here https://en.community.sonos.com/wireless-speakers-228992/control-all-grouped-sonos-using-tv-remote-control-via-playbar-6703084?postid=16035212

                🙂
                  Stuart_W
                  Stuart_W
                  World-Class Superstar
                  October 9, 2016
                  support replied with this "I do think there is some validity to what you are saying which is why it will be forwarded to the necessary parties."

                  see here https://en.community.sonos.com/wireless-speakers-228992/control-all-grouped-sonos-using-tv-remote-control-via-playbar-6703084?postid=16035212

                  :)

                  You'll forgive me for providing a little context won't you?

                  On another thread a poster described a scenario in which they were in their Living Room with Playbar grouped with other nearby speakers not in the Living Room set-up. Their phone rings and they want to mute ALL speakers using the TV remote.

                  Support suggested that this merited forwarding to the relevant team.

                  Here's my take:- Sonos support and unwavering in their politeness but it should be noted that it took several years for them to make that statement and all the threads posting similar requests are dominated by those suggesting that the idea is a non-starter.

                  My advice would be not to hang your hat on this ever happening.
                  Arc + Sub (Gen 1) + 2 x Play 1/ Stereo Play 3s/ Era 100 Stereo in Kitchen, One Stereo in Bedroom, Play 1 stereo pair in Study, Play 1in Bathroom, Sonos Move 2
                    lovemusic1795
                    Lyricist III
                    October 9, 2016
                    it'll happen - i'm optimistic!
                    jmciver
                    Lyricist II
                    October 30, 2016
                    Keeping the hope alive.....

                    I have a Playbar and 2 Play 1's grouped for 5.1 surround. Sounds great, just as Sonos intended. Since I have a perfectly good powered sub woofer (Velodyne 12"), I did not purchase the Sonos sub. To add more bass to my 5.1 experience, I use a CONNECT connected to my subwoofer. Not a true .1 solution in a 5.1surround system (I am getting another non-Sonos component to make that part work), but the bass added using this method is still very good for an overall good 5.1 surround sound experience.

                    The CONNECT w/3rd party sub is grouped with the Playbar/Play 1's, as others have done in similar configurations. The only way to control the volume level of both simultaneously is with the Sonos app on my iPhone. My TV remote only controls the Playbar/Play 1's (which are grouped for 5.1 surround). So as many others have requested, it would be great to have a user configurable "option" to allow the TV remote that is paired with the Playbar to control the volume of all Sonos speakers (in other rooms, etc) that are grouped with the Playbar.

                    Keep beating that horse, it ain't quite dead yet....
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