Can Sonos Beam be used with Apple Mac? What connections would I use? (The Mac has an HDMI port and an Ethernet port).
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I may have read something relating to your question here in the community but can’t remember when or where. Sorry.
However, I do know you can use a Sonos Roam in BT mode. I have two in stereo pair connected to my Mac Studio. I listen to music via the Sonos App for songs in my library as well as streaming via SiriusXM. I can also play music via Apple Music downloaded to my Mac and streamed.
Your profile doesn’t indicate that you have any Sonos products. That said (if it’s possible to use a Beam) a Beam 2 will cost $499_USD and not give the same stereo separation as two Roams costing $358_USD (saving $141_USD. If you already have a Beam or Beam 2 then cost may be a moot point.
SONOS is not designed to be used as a computer speaker. That said, some SONOS models can use a BT or Airplay 2 connection.
Hmmmm. I have come to understand that my Sonos Beam has to be connected to the HDMI ARC port on the back of my Samsung TV with a special HDMI ARC cable. There are two other HDMI ports. Can I connect my cable box to one of these ports? Can I connect my Mac Mini to the other port so I can continue being able to use a computer on the TV screen and so I can play YouTube music with much better control over playlists and so forth via keyboard and mouse ? If no, why is Sonos excluding traditional inputs to home theaters and leaving us to the mercies of Alexa and the rotten little TV remote?
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You cable box will always be connected to your TV typically a non-HDMI-eARC port. Your Beam 2 should connect to a HDMI-eARC port. If a Beam Gen1 just connect it to a HDMI-ARC port. Check your TV manual to determine if it allows a direct connection of your Mac to via HDMI.
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