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Stanley_4
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Sonos Era 300 placement for surround

I’d say place the 300s for optimum TV sound and add a stereo pair positioned to work for sitting at the table, or a Five if you can’t find p...
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BJOutdoors
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Two independent systems

I have two SONOS systems. I would like to set them up to operate independently of each other. How do I do that?
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AjTrek1
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Arc Placement

Updated 9/14/23 to include Era 300’s as surrounds (which have upward firing drivers) that replaced Sonos One’s. All other information and gu...
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MadeMineContributor I
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Surround setup Keeps dropping speakers

Hopefully I can give a short description of my problem and include all relevant info. Products in system:Netgear Orbi (main plus 1 satelite) Sonos Bean (2) Sonos One SL Sonos Sub Mini Sony BRAVIA XR A80JDetails:Bean is connected to TV via eArc All components are connected wireless via Orbi All Sonos are in app and in the “Den” room TV Autoplay is to the right Upgroup on Autoplay to the right Problem: What seems to happen is almost every time I go to use the speakers for some reason the only one that will play sound is the Beam. I use the speakers in two situations and in both cases the only speaker that gives sound is the Beam. My two use cases are:normal TV watching mostly through an Apple TV using the Apple TV to steam my MacBook to the TV When I stream to the TV I don't use the audio from the MacBook and instead use my phone for music and use Airplay to stream Apple Music for background noise. I’m not sure why or how but 80%+ of the time when I come back the next day and attempt to

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Stanley_4
1 year ago
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GowthamContributor I
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Different sound levels based on the streaming app

I recently found a Beam 2, the since it's perfect for my apartment. But the volume level seem to differ greatly between different apps in my TV. I have an LG C2 and the volume is fine when I use the TV speakers and Bose speakers I previously used as well. I'm using the in built apps in the TV.For Netflix I need around 50, hbo Max around 30, whereas YouTube needs only 15. It makes it almost impossible to use the speaker as the volume becomes too loud when I switch apps, that neighbors start complaining. Is there any setting I can use to fix this? I really like the speaker but I can't use it if there is no fix for this.

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1 year ago
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LanzeepContributor I
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pairing Ray with a projector

Hi all, how have folks connected their sound bars to a projector? Afraid I’m flying a little blind without an HDMI cable or Bluetooth option.

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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Ashley1989Contributor I
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Beam Gen 2 loses audio randomly

I have a Philips 50PUS7505/12 and just purchased a Beam Gen 2 which is connected via HDMI ARC.I have set the TV settings to allow CEC and ARC on. I have set Philips TV to Multichannel (Bypass) and everything is working perfectly from my Fire TV 4K Max.  however every so often, I think when I play Dolby atmos films on fire tv apps (Apple TV app, Netflix’s, Disney Plus) , I lose all sound through the beam.  the only way to get sound back is to switch TV multichannel off and back on again. it works and the. Couple days off again.Is this a known issue?is this because I have ARC HDMI and not EARC?is this a Philips Issue, Fire TV Issue or Sonos.  please help 

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Corry P
1 year ago
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nthorburContributor II
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room dimensions influencing soundbar choice

more i read, more uncertain i become in choice of sonos arc or beam gen2.room size of 6.49m x 3.71m (24sq/m)65” tv wall mounted half way on 6.49m lengthsensibly is the beam gen 2 the one that will give best results   

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buzz
1 year ago
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DaystreaminContributor I
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Beam (Gen 2) won’t connect to wifi

I have a Move, Roam SL, Play 1, and two Play 3’s connected to my home wifi (5g) but the Beam Gen 2 won’t connect. It doesn’t even see the network. I’ve been through tech support 3 times and the Beam still won’t see or connect to the network even after I manually put in the network name and password.  The Beam is a new device.Anyone have any suggestions?

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1 year ago
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ElminstertcomContributor I
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Playbar/Sub + 2x Sonos Amps for 5.1 surround

Is it possible to add 2 Sonos amps to a Playbar/Sub combo for a 5.1 surround setup?  I would like to use the Playbar as the center channel, one amp for the fronts and the other amp for the rear surrounds.  Is this possible?  Thank you!

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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davidarmourContributor II
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Additional speakers

I have a number of sonos one speakers around the house. I have in the living room two new sonos ones with a Ray sound bar, is there any way of being able to use another speaker say in the kitchen to listen to music whilst my phone app is being used for the tv set up.

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1 year ago
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Paolo P.Contributor I
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Volume issues - sound non involving

I just bought Sonos ARC and thought I was going to be blown away. The sound does not fill the room Instead the volume is very low and not very involving. I have to turn it up a lot to make it better than the TV. I have a Sony Bravia A80J. For example, if I keep it at 30 on the TV, on the soundbar I have to bring it to 45-50 to have the same sensations. I tried all kinds of settings.. I raised the highs and lows even from the Sonos APP. Has anyone else had the same experience? How did he solve the problem?I haven't used trueplay yet

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Corry P
1 year ago
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Futur3s3lfContributor I
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Soundbar and sky q

Associated Product: 192.168.0.10---------------------------------Beam: LoungeSerial Number: *****************Sonos OS: S2Version: 14.20.1 (build 70436090)Hardware Version: 1.23.1.10-2.2Series ID: A100IP Address: 192.168.0.10Audio In:WM: 1 Music is skipping from iTunes on my MacBook using sky Q router  Moderator edit: removed serial number

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Corry P
1 year ago
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kroContributor I
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Extending TV audio into kitchen celing speakers

Hi I see similar questions answered here and here but just wanted to double check.We have a living room with at tv and arc sound bar and are considering installing ceiling speakers in the kitchen which extends back behind the couch that is the main TV viewing area. The ceiling speakers would be both for music and for extending the TV audio into the kitchen.The idea is that instead of needing to turn up the soundbar loud enough to hear it well in the kitchen / dining area (which can also see the TV), we could play the audio through the ceiling speakers (which would be connected to an AMP). However, reading previous forums, it appears that this will result in the audio in the ceiling speakers being out of sync with the soundbar.In this post, someone mentions> You could use an optical connection instead of Arc.  Use a splitter to split the optical audio to the Beam and Amp to play the same audio at the same time, 2 ungrouped rooms.  This gets more complicated though.Has anybody tried t

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106rallye
1 year ago
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JoedresdenContributor I
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apple tv + hue sync + arc

I have an LG 75up707PUD, newest Apple TV, hue sync. I am trying to get the best sound. I see I need to go to Audio format on the Apple TV and go under immersive audio but I don’t see that option. When I read the apple articles it mentions connecting the Apple TV directly to the soundbar, but that is not an option with the arc.  Maybe this is an apple issue and I need to talk to them. It just seems like they are telling me that is because of the lack of soundbar pass through.  Apple 4k TV -> hue sync → tv→ Sonos arc 

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1 year ago
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chiroleryContributor I
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wired Beam and 2 Sonos One SL as surround speakers

The sonos products aren't compatible with the type of WiFi signal my router emits"Tp link Deco mesh kits" How do I make them work? Wired? What are the steps?

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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BobbySudsContributor I
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Sonos RAY with Play:1

I just purchased a RAY Soundbar. I have existing Play:1 paired on the same WIFI network. I'm looking to add surrounds to the RAY. When I try to break the stereo pair, only one speaker is shown as available to the RAY. How do I break the pair on the other speaker? Should I simply reset both speakers then connect?

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1 year ago
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Rich1234bAvid Contributor I
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brief sound drop

Hi allive had this problem for a while now, tried all settings etc.I have a LG C2 connected to Sonos arc via earc/arc port. 2 ones for surround and sub.no problems whatsoever when toggled to arc, plays perfectly,no issues.as soon as earc is toggled on , every few minutes a slight glitch/drop in sound occurs, only brief, but noticeable. TV problem or Sonos problem?

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1 year ago
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w3edsContributor I
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Home Cinema surrounds and stereo pairing

HiI’m sure this has been asked before but I have trawled through and cannot find a definitive answer.I’m about to buy Arc, Sub 3, 2 x SL’s in a large room 8mx8m and it’s our main room so when we want to listen to music, I want the home cinema to enable the best possible outcome. The two SL’s will be all the way across the other side of the room which firstly I hope will work well as surrounds for the cinema.When we want to listen to music, I’d like some recommendations on how best to do this please.My personal view is that I’d like the two SL’s to form a stereo pair and the Sub 3 to provide the bass. However, after reading other posts I’m concerned that this isn’t ideal. Can I ‘group’ for specific uses that I can swap between easily when I tell Sonos what I’m doing i.E. use the voice services to form the groups automatically as needed.I’ve read that this is possible however when Pairing and Un-pairing you lose the Home Cinema Trueplay settings? Is this true.Any recommendation please wo

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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FusionheadContributor II
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audio video sync

I recently purchased a Samsung Q60BA    I connected my Sonos Amp via hdmi arc. I am running the audio through my analog out speakers.  I have the delay set at 2000.  I turned off all processing on the tv audio and I still have a slight delay.  I also grouped my beam to use as a center speaker. Even when the beam is turned all the way down I notice a small delay through the analog connected speakers.  Any suggestions?

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1 year ago
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Mal8Contributor I
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Showing 5.1 in app but no sound from rear speakers

Hi all, I got a quite strange scenario, my Sonos app on the phone is showing Dolby Digital 5.1 but I get no sound from rear speakers, playing media through Apple TV. Everything is installed correctly with true play calibration. If I force the tv to play stereo PCM, then I can hear sound coming from rear speakers (but it is not true surround as you all know).Anyone got any ideas on what could be the issue here?Appreciate your input. /MM

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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JonOsborneContributor I
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Beam gen 5.1 vs amp 4.1

After some opinions.  I currently have lounge set up with Beam gen 1 - sub gen 2 - 2x One SL’s for rears.  I have been gifted 2 x sonance ceiling speakers.  I will buy the amp to drive these but not sure where to go with it.    Shall a bond the amp to the beam and use the ceiling speakers as rears or lose the beam and use the amp and ceilings as fronts then bond the  sub and one SLs as rears creating a 4.1 system with phantom front.          

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buzz
1 year ago
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DaddySastexContributor I
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Sonos Beam Gen 2 Neuf - Problème HP?

Bonjour à tous. J'ai l'impression que le haut parleur central à droite du tweeter sonne moins brillant que celui de gauche, est ce que ça se comporte pareil sur toutes les Sonos Beam Gen 2? Je m'en rend compte vraiment en m'approchant de près si non je ne ressens aucun déséquilibre dans le son depuis les positions d'écoutes.Par avance, merci, bye. 

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1 year ago
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NashmillsContributor I
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LG Magic Remote with Sonos Arc – pause

The remote will adjust the volume when watching TV or listening to music when the TV is off. Is there any way to pause music with the remote when the TV is off?

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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scottevestceoContributor II
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Can I use Sonos with Apple TV?

I want to use Sonos sound for my Apple TV. I have in ceiling speakers now with Sonos s1 amp powering the sound, with a nearby TV.  Can I upgrade to Sonos s2 amp and use the sound for TV via Sonos speakers while using Apple TV to show the visuals/video?In another area, I have Sonos2 with sound bar and sub, working with newer TV, but want to use the in ceiling speakers for surround, which are currently attached to a Sonons 1 amp. Do I just need to buy Sonos 2 amp and connect them to this system?Thanks.

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1 year ago
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CoHaggContributor I
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Lost Speaker using Trueplay

Hi All, I wanted to revive a topic from a few years ago about trueplay “loosing” a speaker during tuning. I upgraded my family room setup with an arc that replaced a beam. I went through the steps of disconnecting the surround and sub from the beam which I loved to another room. I then added the arc and the associated surround components. When I listen everything seems to be playing. However when I go to tune I get a “lost speaker” as shown on the screenshot attached. I went through multiple total reboots of my WiFi and the speakers per previous suggestions but it doesn’t seem to help. I submitted a diagnostic 137804396. Any insight would be appreciated!!  

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1 year ago
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Bzappe12Contributor I
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serial number

I am buying a second hand Sonos arc, and want to see if it is legit. Here is the serial numberA100 2203CY ********************* Mod edit: removed serial - identifying information

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1 year ago
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Kujo1971Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Sound Bar for TV

Hi, I currently own the Sonos Play 1 speakers but now want to add a sound bar that will tie in with them.  I’m very limited for space and would prefer the absolute least amount of cables for connecting my sound bar to the tv.  Can anyone recommend the easiet/cleanest sound bar option that I can connect to the rest of my system.  Looking to mount it on the wall right under the TV.thanks for your help.

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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