Home theater

Does the ‘full’ setting fot stereo sound also work for Youtube, TV, Playstation. Or does it only work for streaming music through the Sonos app?  I’d like a stereo sound at all times while my Sonos Ray is also playing. Is that possible? 

I have the following set up:LG TV eARC aktiv  pass through  audio output: Dolby Atmos Plus Apple TV 4K (gen. 1) audio output: auto, Dolby Atmos on Sonos Beam (gen. 2)According to Sonos App audio via Apple TV is only Multichannel 7.1 (or Dolby Digital 5.1), but not Dolby Atmos. What can I change to get Dolby Atmos via Apple TV (via TV I can see Dolby Atmos, but WebOS is awful!) 

Hi all … I currently have Playbase and 2 Play 1… I’ve never really found this a satisfying set up to replace my old wired 5.1 system.  I enjoy music, streaming videos, live terrestrial tv and good old fashioned dvd/blu-rays.  I am pondering on replacing the Playbase with a Beam 2 or Arc or just abandoning Sonos all together. Would the Beam with my 2 Play ones give me the immersive sound I’m missing? Does it do that on all sources, just streaming services, just blu-ray etc?  thanks! 

Hi, Kind of a newbie here. I have an Arc and a Gen3 sub which my TV plays through an HDMI-Arc format. I would like to add a pair of Era 100’s as rears in a surround sound set up. Will my current configuration allow for this? In other words, will the Era 100’s be recognized and allow the TV to come through them?  Ultimately, I want to be able to both watch movies and play music through this set up. Seems simple enough, but I have read some reviews (not on this website) where users had problems getting their TV to play through the rears in this kind of set up. Thanks!

We have a Samsung QLED 75 tv a Sonos Arc, 2 1SLs, sub and 2 Roam. The issue is that the sound skips about every 20-30 seconds and occasionally cuts out for about 2 seconds.  We did the complete unplug of everything about 5 days ago. Had to go back through the tuning steps and thought we had it resolved. It started again today.  Don’t want to have to go through this every 5-6 days. Not a super tech savvy guy but can follow instructions.  Thanks for any advice. 

I just wanted to share my experience using Sonos products in rather unorthodox setup.My setup includes LG A2 OLED TV, Chromecast with Google TV 4K and two Sonos Roam.My goal was to have somewhat surround sound for my TV with as few as possible cables and maximum flexibility in terms of devises’ placement. The TV is located in a small bedroom on the wall, two Sonos Roam on both sides of the bed. I chose to use Chromecast with Google TV because by default LG TV drops the bluetooth connection every time you switch it off. I instead paired via bluetooth Sonos and Chromecast. Chromecast and (already stereo-paired via Wi-Fi) Sonos Roam stay connected if you adjust Roam’s settings: Bluetooth → Always Auto-Connect: Yes → Idle Auto-Disconnect: NoBattery → Battery Saver: No → WiFi Power Save: YesAbility to adjust Balance in Roam’s EQ settings gives you more flexibility in terms of placing your speakers, they don’t have to be positioned at the same distance from the listener and Roam’s exclusive

Hi, I’ve looked around previous discussions and haven’t quite gotten confirmation on whether this is possible or not.(1) I have a Sonos Amp connected to two nice passive speakers next to my TV. I had previously just used these two for the TV, relying on the phantom front channel. It worked well, but I felt like the vocals might be too muddled.(2) Therefore, I got a Sonos Ray to see if I can use this as the center channel alongside the two passive speakers. This was an easy setup to add the Amp as the surrounds for the Ray, on the app. (So far, fwiw, it seems to work okay for the TV. The sound is different, but I can’t quite tell why yet, or if it’s better or worse — perhaps because it’s relying more on the center channel than the two passive speakers.)=My main question is: is there any way to get rid of the center channel during music playback? Currently, I just turn up the music volume to +8 for the two surrounds, in the app. It’s not a huge deal, but perhaps just my OCD would like it

“Your Era 300 has been added but may not appear in the System tab. If so, unplug the power cord and plug it back in to finish set up from the System tab.”  I’ve done so, and it doesn’t work. I’ve tried to factory reset several times - doesn’t help.  1 - Tried resetting2 - Tried router reboot3 - Tried clearing DHCP lease 4 - Posting in forum to check if someone can help. FYI. I moved to new home and it’s a new router with same service provider and same wifi SSID & password. 

Hijust purchased a ray to use with my lg TV, the ray doesn’t need to be connected to any other devices. instructions to set up require a sonos 2 controller. i already have an extensive S1 system and ray isn’t compatible. tried to use the sonos 2 app but the s1 system prevents set up - at least with what I've tried so so far.any ideas please?

I currently have an Arc, 2 Subs, 2 Fives and 2 Ones grouped and it works well. I have just bought 2 300s to replace the Ones. What’s the best config for this in a symmetrical room ? Thanks

Hello! I have 2 pieces of One SLs that I have connected to my Sonos Arc to create a surround sound. Although the setup went smooth and each One SL played seamless during the process, when I play any music/TV on surround, the One SLs simply don’t play. I wonder why. Could you please help? Thanks!!

HiI currently own and use a Sonos Ray soundbar with my Playstation 5. My Playstation 5 is connected with HDMI to my tv and the Sonos Ray is connected with an optical audio cable to my tv. I’m planning on using a surround setup and add two Sonos One SL’s to the Ray. Will my PS5 output surround sound? Will my TV output surround sound? If I listen to music, will it put out stereo sound? Any issues with a setup like this? Thanks!

Hallo, Enige tijd geleden heb ik een Sonos One aangeschaft als losse speaker. Zojuist heb ik een Sonos Ray aangeschaft om deze met elkaar te kunnen gebruiken. Nu ondervind ik problemen om deze met elkaar samen te laten werken…. ik kan ze ook niet groeperen omdat dit vanaf 3 apparaten mogelijk is. Kan iemand mij hierbij helpen?

Hi. I can't get any TV-sound from my playbar. It is connected to digital out on my Philips 55oled855/12, but it is not working. Tv remote works on playbar, but no sound.It worked fine on my old Samsung TV but not on my new Philips. Any good ideas?

So just got my arc setup. Love it. However, the mic will turn off after being turned on for some period of time (haven’t timed it but no more than 30ish minutes).I have Alexa enabled as a voice assistant as well as Sonos voice assistant. I turn the mic on and it works fine, but then after some time of listening to music or playing TV audio the mic turns itself off. I have to physically turn the mic back on and it will do it all over again.Any ideas before I call support?

I’m installing a Sonos Arc, Sub gen 3 and two Era 300 rear speakers to create a surround sound setup in the below reception room.The 65” TV will be mounted on the wall with an Arc underneath it where the fireplace is shown on this plan. TV height will be around eye level when seated (if relevant door is going to open against the other wall too).What I’m not sure is the positioning of where to put the two Era 300 rear speakers. They’re going to be wall mounted, and I’m thinking I’m thinking one of two options shown below in blue and red.The red option looks more aligned with recommended placement, but I’m concerned they may be too close together — there will be a 3 seater sofa against that wall which will be the primary viewing spot.The blue option is centred better for the room and less noticeable. But I’d need them pointing down and my concern is its too high and goes against the recommended placement from Sonos.I’d be grateful for recommendations on optimum placement. Given the setup

Cannot create a surround system with the Beam 2, Era 100 & Move. When I'm trying to setup surrounds , sonos can't see the other speakers, also I can't setup a stereo pair with Era and Move.

Hello everyone,I would like to have your opinion and your suggestions on the future placement of my Era 300 which I will receive shortly. I already have a Sonos Beam 2 (in white on the TV cabinet) and a Sonos Sub Gen 3 which is under my cabinet. Currently I also have 2 sound systems, one which is to the right of my sofa at window level and the other above the black furniture in my kitchen. I was thinking of putting the first era 300 (number 1) just behind my sofa with a stand to be at listening height. And the other on my kitchen cabinet in 2.  Is this the optimal placement or do you have other ideas?Thanks in advance for your anwsers :)

Can I connect my Arc to the TV and also to my pair of Era 100s. 

Hi - I’m currently renovating and am looking to setup a HT with the following config:Inputs: Cable box, Xbox, FireTV stick. Maybe a AppleTV4K.Video Outputs: Optoma projector (no eARC, inky HDMI), Sony TV (with eARC).Audio: Sonos Arc, gen3 sub and 2 era 300 acting as surrounds.  Have gone through a few posts and most seem to recommend HDFury Arcana to split out the eARC. Had a few questions/clarifications I’m hoping someone could clarify: I assume I’ll need a 4:1 (4 input, 1 output) hdmi splitter to handle the various inputs and output of this switch feeds into Arcana.  Arcana eARC connects to Sonos Arc.  Arcana only has 1 HDMI out. Will I need a  1:2 (1 input, 2 output) hdmi switch and connect the HDMI out from Arcana to the input on this switch and then connect the output to the TV and projector? Sonos is a bit finicky with networking etc. and there are multiple hops here (hdmi switch for input, Arcana, hdmi switch at output etc). Does it handle all this cleanly without lags etc?If an

I have a perfectly functioning Playbar that still sounds beautiful. When I bought it about 10 years ago, it was a requirement as a hub to the entire Sonos system, though I get the impression that the S2 software upgrade got rid of that requirement. Anyway, I’m interested in upgrading my system to get the best out of ATMOS. Can I use my beloved Playbar, or must I upgrade it to Arc? I’ve got 2 Play:5 as the back speakers but I feel that they take over the whole listening experience, ie they dominate the sound. Should I replace them with Era 100 or Era 300?The long and the sort of it: what should I buy/upgrade to get a great ATMOS experience with my existing Sonos system?  

Dear Sir/MdmI submitted a diagnostic number 625676669I bought a new Sonos Beam and Sub Mini last week.   Coupled with two Sonos Ones, I formed them up as surround speakers. When I watch movies, there are a few milliseconds of cut off sound.  This is especially obvious when watching ATMOS sound movies.   This happens low and high volume.    Meanwhile, for Dolby Digital plus and Dolby Digital, the problem seldom occurs.      My TV is Samsung UA58R7100KXXS smart TV.   I used Sonos supplied HDMI cables.  I   Please help to investigate and diagnose the problem.    Shall I return the set as malfunction?Best RegardsRyan Lee

Dear Community, I’ve just bought a second subwoofer. The first one is placed underneath by couch. My girlfriend doesn’t want to look at the subwoofer. Is it counterproductive or silly to place the second subwoofer under the couch as well? What would a great place to put it if the first one has to stay under the couch, and I can negotiate to place the second sub somewhere else? 

Hey everyone, Wondering If this is possible… I have a Sonos system with 6 amps that have speakers all over the house/backyard. I'm wonder If there's a device that would allow me to use the tv I have on my back patio as a audio souce for some of the amps (mainly the amp for the backyard)

I have a Sony A90J and a playbar connected via optical. The only way I could get the Sony remote to work with the playbar was by turning off BT on the TV, that way it would send an IR signal to the Sonos. As a result of this, every time I change the volume on my Playbar, the TV also shows a meaningless volume change bar. Meaningless because it has nothing to do with the volume coming out of the soundbar. Whether that graphic is at 0 or 100, the volume is completely controlled by the Playbar. In getting the ATV, I was hoping to eliminate this issue, where turning up the volume would not result in the annoying graphic on the tv. I don’t see a way to accomplish this, though.Thoughts?