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andybell
andybell
Avid Contributor III
June 11, 2026
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How to replace Beam Gen 1 with Gen 2

I just want to check before installing the newer Beam Gen 2 that I have the steps correct, my current setup is Beam Gen1 with play:1 speakers as rears and a sub mini. I will be selling the Gen 1 beam once it's replaced. 

1. Remove rears and sub from 'Living Room'

2. Remove Beam and factory reset or transfer ownership? 

3. Add new Gen 2 beam to 'Living Room'

4. Re-add rears and sub to 'Living Room'

Please let me know if I've missed anything or if there is a simpler way of doing it.

Thanks, Andy. 

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Stanley_4
Stanley_4Answer
Grand Maestro
June 11, 2026

The # 2 is not necessary, just give it a new Room name. Unplug it if not needed, if selling the the factory reset should be done before transferring it.

Unless you have another TV needing it consider the Beam for another non-TV room. It is a great kitchen speaker placed on top of the fridge or cabinets, very unobtrusive. Nice in a bedroom too. 

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Stanley_4
Stanley_4Answer
Grand Maestro
June 11, 2026

The # 2 is not necessary, just give it a new Room name. Unplug it if not needed, if selling the the factory reset should be done before transferring it.

Unless you have another TV needing it consider the Beam for another non-TV room. It is a great kitchen speaker placed on top of the fridge or cabinets, very unobtrusive. Nice in a bedroom too. 

    Mr. T
    Mr. T
    June 11, 2026

    For #2 just factory reset the device.

    Unfortunately, the new Sonos app still doesn’t have the ability to hide unconnected devices. Therefore, it will still show as not connected in your app for a few days before disappearing.

    The option to Transfer Ownership in the app only applies when you have the Sonos account credentials ie. email address and password for the new owner’s account, which you don’t have. 

    When you sell the Beam 1, the device will be registered against the new owner’s account when they add it to their system.

      AjTrek1
      AjTrek1
      June 11, 2026

      For step #2 I agree to just factor reset it as you say you plan to sell it. Be sure to unplug it after the reset so that the app doesn’t pick it up as a product to add to your system.

      Also, log into your account online and claim the discount unless you intend to offer it as a selling perk. You don’t have to use the discount until you are ready.

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        andybell
        andybellAuthor
        Avid Contributor III
        June 11, 2026

        Thanks everyone for the replies. Good to have a little reassurance before I go ahead, recently updated the network and that was a nightmare! 

        Had a 30% upgrade discount to use on the Beam 2 so all good. 

        Thanks again, Andy. 

        Slowly getting there.....
          jgatie
          jgatie
          June 11, 2026

          Note: If you are going to give your new Beam 2 the same room name as your Beam, rename the Beam before you take it off the network.  You only need to go to the Settings for the Beam room and click on the box where the name is to edit.  That will make it easier to name the Beam 2 once it is installed.

            andybell
            andybellAuthor
            Avid Contributor III
            June 11, 2026

            Just another quick question. 

            Can I use the power and Hdmi leads from the old beam to save pulling the TV and cabinet out? 

            Thanks. 

            Slowly getting there.....
              jgatie
              jgatie
              June 11, 2026

              Just another quick question. 

              Can I use the power and Hdmi leads from the old beam to save pulling the TV and cabinet out? 

              Thanks. 

               

              Yes, you can.  My Arc Ultra is using the power and HDMI from my former Arc, and the Beam 1/2 use the same cables.

                craigski
                Local Superstar
                June 11, 2026

                Maybe (one day) the Sonos App could make it easier for replacing/upgrading speaker(s) in a Room. The setup work flow when adding a speaker, could ask if its a ‘new’ or ‘replacement’, if replacement it could retain settings for TV remote, bonded speakers etc. The experience could be as simple as a mobile/cell phone upgrade. This is a common question on community, and I don't see anything official on support site detailing the steps for upgrading/replacing speakers in same Room.

                  andybell
                  andybellAuthor
                  Avid Contributor III
                  June 11, 2026

                  I used to work in software testing a few years ago and there's so many improvements that could be made to the app. 

                  Just getting to the surround and bass levels is a chore, that should be something that's at hand straight away. 

                  Slowly getting there.....
                  Stanley_4
                  Stanley_4
                  Grand Maestro
                  June 11, 2026

                  I used to work in software testing a few years ago and there's so many improvements that could be made to the app. 

                  Just getting to the surround and bass levels is a chore, that should be something that's at hand straight away. 

                  You should have access to that when you tap the volume control. Might need activated in the app profile?

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