Google Wifi with Arc Ultra and Amp

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I plan to use Arc Ultra with Sonance Architectural in wall speakers for rears (connected to a Sonos Amp).

Do the Arc and Amp have to be hardwired, or will it run wirelessly (including Dobly ATMOS)?

If I have to hardwire, can I hardwire to a switch that is connected to a Google Wifi access point (that is hardwired to a router).

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AirgetlamAnswer

No. In fact, I’d recommend against it, assuming the Arc and the Amp are within wireless (5Ghz) range. Saves an extra routing step when they communicate directly.

Bruce

AirgetlamAnswer

No. In fact, I’d recommend against it, assuming the Arc and the Amp are within wireless (5Ghz) range. Saves an extra routing step when they communicate directly.

Bruce

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R3an2Author

Contributor I

Thanks. Just to confirm, you are saying it does not have to be hardwired and you would recommend against doing so if both are within range?

Stanley_4

Grand Maestro

Wiring Sonos isn't normally needed and can complicate things. Best to skip it unless you have issues that need it.

Airgetlam

Yes, that is what I am saying. Turning ‘off’ the WiFi on these devices, and forcing them to go through the extra step of communicating through the router itself is unnecessary. It adds potential (albeit extremely slight) delay. In some rare cases, that becomes problematic. The original design intent was for them to be wirelessly connected to each other. Why try to go against that?

Bruce

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