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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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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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mdg33kContributor I
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Sonos Arc with Sonos Amp Configured as front TV speakers

My original setup was two Sonos Amps, one configured as Front TV speakers and the other as Rear Surrounds.Yesterday I bought the Sonos Arc and wanted to keep the original configuration the same but add the Sonos Arc so I would get a better listening experience with more audio coming from the center. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find a way to configure it that way.I tried removing all components from the system and started from scratch. If I add the Sonos Arc first, the only option is to add one of the Sonos Amps as surrounds. There is no option to configure it as front TV speakers. If I add the Sonos Amp first, I can configure it as front TV speakers but then I can’t add the Sonos Arc to the system.Why do I care if the Sonos Arc provides great audio up front that actually gives me the left and right like the Sonos Amp does? For me the answer is simple. If I use the Arc for the front and configure the Amp for rear surrounds, the subwoofer output of the Amp is disabled and there

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3 years ago
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epiicContributor II
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Does the white ARC match the white Sub?

I own a Sonos Beam and Move. I was shocked when I brought home the Move because it was more of a light gray than white. I also ordered the Sub and I am thinking about upgrading my Beam to the ARC but I was wondering if the shade of white matches now. 

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3 years ago
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Drewster1981Contributor I
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having issues with my Arc and my LG

if I start the day playing the radio directly through the songs App, I need to restart my Sonos Arc in order for it to register the tv audio thereafter. I’ve tried numerous set ups to make the transition from tv to radio but nothings working. Any ideas? My LG tv is a 49UB850v-ZD 

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3 years ago
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PaulMacContributor I
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Needing to repeat TV Setup after switching speakers on

Good morning and a happy new year to the Sonos community.My issue is that after I have powered-on my Sonos speakers, I get no sound from my Sonos One SLs while watching TV until I have repeated the TV Setup in the Sonos 2 app.Music is fine, just TV.For info:TV is LG 55 CX   

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3 years ago
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jmrenardContributor I
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Sonos Arc & KD65XF9005

I own a Sony Bravia KD -65XF9005I have just bought a Sonos Arc and a pair of Sonos One SL.I mainly watch movies on Netflix with the subscription that provides 4K and Atmos on Selected movies.When playing such movies, I do not get the Dolby Atmos information on the Sonos App.On supposively Atmos movies when looking at the Sonos Arc details it show Dolby Digital Plus and sometimes PCM 2.0Is there something that I have missed or is it a TV limitation, which mean I never be able to benefit from Atmos?BTW, by “safety” I have installed a high speed HDMI cable Thanks for your help.

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3 years ago
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BruceJContributor I
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Sonos: play1 and oneSL

Hey teamhow do I have Play1 and OneSL PLAYING at the same time please. I realise it will it be stereo. Thank you 

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3 years ago
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yngsargeContributor I
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Beam, 2 x SLs

Hi,My current set up is beam with 2 x SLs behind. i have the beam connected to my LG55SM8600PLA through HDMI arc. Am i thinking my system is 5.0 and why is it showimg PCM 2.0  on my sonos app? Would it be better through optical in?? or do i need to change some settings somewhere?Cheers 

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3 years ago
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FBG DerbyContributor I
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Multiple rooms with multiple devices

I have an Arc connected to 1 Samsung TV in the living room. I have added a 2nd TV to bedroom. So far it is only TV speakers.  I would like to add a sound bar the the bedroom TV and add a speaker to a small 12x12 sitting area.  My goal is for each to be in the play the same music, but the 2 TVs be independent when watching TV.  I also am looking to connect a turntable and CD player fro music. I have a mesh wireless network.

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3 years ago
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JamesWessexContributor I
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Unreliable phone connection to Sonos

I have a Google pixel 3a which I use to connect to my two Sonos One SLs. Occasionally it works perfectly, and when I am in the middle of using it (e.g. go to change a song) it is usually fine. However, when I first begin to try using it, it almost always fails to connect. I close the app and reopen it but doesn't help. It always seems to take a few minutes to get going. I get a variety of error messages, most often 1001 or 1002. My partner has a Google Pixel 5 and never has this problem Can anyone help? I saved up for a long time to afford good speakers, and it's very frustrating to have them malfunction all the time. Thanks,James Diagnostic ref: 1932698396

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3 years ago
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bluesmanAvid Contributor I
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Sonos One & SL paired

Have a  Sonos one, which is controlled with Amazon echo dot, I've bought a SL which I want to pair with the One on stereo. I've never used the true play thing with the one as it just looked a gimmick. Place I  bought SL from recommend trying it. Do I do it individually with each speaker or when there paired in stereo. Oh and o do know the One has a mic, but us it's easier to use the echo dot, with the mic on the Sonos we had to shout to get it to work. Advice on Trueplay appreciated.

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3 years ago
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Mattyal86Avid Contributor I
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pair surrounds

Hi, I just bought a beam. Unfortunately when I go to pair my surrounds they do not appear while searching. Unfortunately my arc hdmi was not detected either so have had to use optical output. Is this why I can’t pair my surrounds?

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3 years ago
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andycottContributor I
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HELP SETTING UP SONOS BEAM WITH ANDROID PHONE

I just bought a Beam today and was amazed at the lack of instruction with the equipment, other than download the app and select ‘set up new system’.I downloaded the app to my android Samsung version 6.0.1.On opening the app, the only option is to ‘add to existing system’ - but I don’t have any other Sonos items.How do I find the ‘set up a new system’ tab? 

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3 years ago
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hssatxContributor I
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Sonos One SL on S1 ?

Thinking of adding a Sonos One SL to my legacy setup. Can I play the Sonos One on S1 or will I be forced to update to S2.  I do not wish to update to S2.

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3 years ago
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Jiffex49Contributor I
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Sonos Arc crackle

Arc connected to LG B9 TV with x2 Play 1s and sub…..all works perfectly with films on Apple and Amazon (accessed via Apple 4K TV box). But, when listening to music from Apple, Amazon and Tune-In radio via the Sonos app I get a very loud constant crackle on the Arc.  All other speakers in the group work perfectly. Listening to Apple Music through the app on Apple 4K TV box works perfectly too. 

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3 years ago
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Maink1985Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Sonos SL

How do I connect those speaker to my Samsung smart tv

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3 years ago
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Julie CheckowayContributor II
posted in Home theater

Connecting my Yamaha CD Player to my Sonos Arc System with Connect (Gen 2) Troubleshooting

I just got the Connect Gen 2 and hooked it up, did a factory reset, and plugged my CD player in.  Not getting any sound of the CD player or my speakers, even though the connect is integrated into my Sonos Arc System with two SL speakers and a subwoofer.Any ideas?

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3 years ago
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SteffiContributor I
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Q90T always favours ARC

At night I switch to use Bluetooth headphones but the Q90T always switches audio back to HDMI/eARC 

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3 years ago
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dherveyContributor I
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Sonos Arc SL and Samsung QLED TV Dolby Digital Plus issue

I have a new Arc SL (Costco version), and experiencing issues connecting to a 2018 QLED Samsung TV through HDMI Arc. Previously I had a Beam+Sub+Surrounds connected. The TV sensed a proper Dolby Digital connection with the Beam. After connecting the new Arc, neither Dolby Digital nor Dolby Digital Plus protocols are available to select. Obviously, no Atmos, nor Dolby digital. Wondering if anyone has a similar issue with either the Arc SL (purchased at Costco) or with the actual Sonos Arc, standard edition. 

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3 years ago
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ZakaraContributor II
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Playbar - basic sound quality

Dear community I am new owner of Sonos Playbar, I have just installed it today under my Sony Bravia Android, I have replaced it with my old 2.1 JVC sound bar which was given me a lot better sound, I  tried to find some sound settings to maybe lift up bass or so but I could not find it so at the moment I have basics sound which even is worse compare to sound from my TV, please advise if I have done something wrong or it is how it is, I was really expecting premium sound from that expensive sound bar 

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3 years ago
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JohnecContributor I
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SONOS One SL surrounds not playing after joining new network

When I moved my SONOS Arc and Sub Gen 3 to a new router and connected them using Ethernet the two One SLs I had set up as surrounds over WiFi are found by my system in the set up but no sound comes from the speakers. I rebooted the One SLs and they reappear in the system but still no sound comes from the speakers. If I try using the Trueplay Tuning function it tells me I am missing speakers. If I change both the ARC and Sub to WiFi connectivity the system works as expected and I can tune the system using the Trueplay tuning feature. 

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3 years ago
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kukulkanContributor I
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Unable to set alarm on Sonos - time is not set

Hi!I want to set up an alarm, but the application says that my time is not set. But there is no such function in the settings. How to solve this? Or how to make the alarm work.Thank you

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3 years ago
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sft12Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Beam Installation

If I plug my Beam into the HDMI ARC output on the TV, my cable box would have to go into the other HDMI port, which won't be possible, as I would then have to choose one port or the other as a "source." I assume this means I can only use the optical adapter to connect the Beam?

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3 years ago
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tspahrContributor I
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sonos Beam Setup Issue

I got a new Sonos Beam Shadow for my system.  The device is recognized by the app, but when I go to register the product and link it to my account, it says “there was a problem linking the beam to your system.”  Anyone else run into this issue? 

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3 years ago
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kazza789Contributor I
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Connect:Amp as surround for beam without wired connection to router

I have a Beam connected to my TV and wanted to use a Connect:Amp to connect some speakers in the roof as surround sound. The Sonos support website says:https://support.sonos.com/s/article/2237?language=en_US Your home theater speaker and Connect:Amp must be wired in one of the following configurations:Both the Sonos home theater speaker and Connect:Amp are wired to the router with an Ethernet cable.   The Sonos home theater speaker is wired to the Connect:Amp with an Ethernet cable and another Sonos product is wired to the router. I have a Boost plugged into my router and everything is in Boost mode (wm 0). I connected the Connect:Amp to the Beam with an ethernet cable. When I try to set the Amp as surround sound in the app it says Both Beam and Connect:Amp must be connected to the router with an Ethernet cable I called the support number, and they also told me that either both have to be connected to the router, or one of the Connect:Amp or the Beam must be connected. It’s not ok to h

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3 years ago
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PhillyAlContributor I
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New Sonos Beam & (2) Ones customer

I ordered a Beam and 2 Ones for a home theater setup mainly for music streaming, along with watching some movies in surround.  The Beam got lost in the mail so I received the 2 One’s first.  Easy to setup.  I set them up as stereo speakers and they sounded great.  Finally, a few days later, my Beam arrived.  I found to add the speaker, I had to break the stereo setup (in Sonos app) and then I could add them to the Beam as surround speakers.Here’s the issue.  I don’t think it sounds as good.  With just the two One’s the sound seemed to be coming from everywhere and was crystal clear.  Now they are configured as rears, seems that most of the sound comes from the Beam and the One’s are really low.  The sound seems to mainly be coming from the Beam and not traveling the room anymore.  Am I doing something wrong?  Do the One’s just have better fidelity?  Thanks for your help.

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3 years ago
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