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Home Theater Speaker Layouts

You can only add two surround speakers to a Sonos home theater setup. I would use the Era 300s as surrounds with the Arc and use the One SLs...
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Maximum amount of speakers supported in a surround sound setup for Home...

You can add up to two Subs (one must be a Gen 3) and two surround speakers to a Sonos home theater setup. So if you want to use the Era 300s...
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Noel84Contributor I
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How to setup a wired Ray?

I have just purchased a Sonos Ray for my TV.  The TV is connected to the internet by an ethernet cable.  I don’t have a WiFi network as that has proved unreliable in my situation.  So, I want to use ethernet to connect the Ray.My Android phone is 6 years old running on Android v5.1, so it definately can’t run the Sonos App 2!      I’ll need a new phone.But before I buy the phone I’d like to know exactly how App 2 goes about setting up a wired Ray.  Everything I’ve found so far on the Web relates to WiFi setups.  Can someone please point me to a step by step explanation of a wired setup?  I could then make sure that I get the appropriate phone and ethernet setup at the TV end.Thanks in advance,Noel84

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Josc21Contributor I
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pcm multichannel 5.1 dolby instead of dolby atmos

I just bought the arc kit with sub gen 3 one sl x2 and the arc sound bar.Im actually watching Guardian of galaxy 2 on disney+ that is in dolby atmos.The thing is that on my sonos app its saying Pcm multichannel dolby 5.1.I have a Qled samsung Q60 70 inchs 2021.Its compatible dolby atmos and earc.So y is it in pcm multichannel 5.1 dolby???

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2 years ago
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Monte03Contributor II
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Problem integrating sub mini in existing home theater setting

Hello,I got yesterday my new sub mini and wanted to integrate it in my existing home theater setting consisting in a Playbase and 2 One SL.After setting up the sub mini to my WiFi, it downloaded an new firmware but when i tried to integrate it via the Sonos app in my exisiting setting i got an error message, when i retried it, the picture showed now 2 sub minis in my system but i still got the same error message. When i play music, the sub is not working.What can I do?Thanks for your feedbackBest regards,Marc

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SRH_82Avid Contributor I
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Sonos Beam - Ethernet Connection Failing

Current setup: Sonos Beam connected via ethernet.  All other devices connected over SonosNet.Recently got a new router.  The modem stayed the same so I wouldn’t expect any issues.  Everything was working fine until this morning when my Sonos app couldn’t find any devices.  The ‘System’ button is dithered and it states ‘Unable to find your Sonos system’.Troubleshooting steps so far:Confirmed Beam connected over ethernet is showing as an online and connected device on through my modem. Unplugged all devices except for Beam. Tried the walkthrough steps on Sonos app to reconfigured the plugged in Beam and it states it can’t find the product.Any help would be appreciated.

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2 years ago
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RandyOContributor I
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Will HDMI ARC and optical audio out work at the same time?

I have my optical out hooked into my receiver with surround sound.I have my Sonos Beam Hooked into my HDMI ARC. But for some reason I am not getting any output on the Beam.When I go to my Samsung TV under connected devises I can see the Beam as Connected.So my question is will the TV send the audio signal to both the receiver and the Beam or just one or the other. If it will send the audio signal to both, what am I doing wrong. 

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Jamie A
2 years ago
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KeithLPTrending Lyricist I
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Problem with grouping to Arc

We have an open-plan living/dining/kitchen space.  On one side I have an Arc, with two PLAY:1 speakers as surrounds. I have a Samsung TV with eArc, all that works perfectly.For some time I have had a Sonos speaker in the kitchen area so that when cooking, I can group it to the Arc and hear the TV sound without having to turn the living room speakers way up. It’s been working fine for months… but not now.I am getting dropouts so badly that I cannot bear to use the kitchen speaker. I simply cannot figure out what has changed. My WiFi coverage is good (I have Unifi boosters around the flat). The kitchen speaker (a Sonos One) works perfectly when solo or grouped playing other sources.I have played around with the Group Audio delay, it doesn’t help, and as the speaker is effectively in the same room as the Arc+Surrounds it’s’ not very desirable introducing a delay. I’ve tried using a Sonos Roam instead of the One. Same behaviour.Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot or fix this would be mu

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WmcinnesContributor I
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Sub "connects" but not showing in app

Hello,I have 2 play 1s, a play 3, a move, and an arc connected to my system currently and can't for the life of me get my Gen 3 Sub added. Router is an Asus Zenwifi It "connects" and then sits at the connecting to wifi screen for a while then says it's added to the system but may not show up and to cycle the power if it isn't showing to complete the setup.Well I've done that and it's nowhere to be found. I have tried factory resets and repeating the process to no avail. Rebooting the router doesn't seem to do anything either.. "Find missing products" says it seems that all devices are available...I have also tried connecting an ethernet cable between the sub and router and completing setup this way but the sub doesn't even get discovered when I do this??Getting a little frustrated and looking for any ideas you have. 

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2 years ago
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Fletch LivesContributor I
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how to connect surrounds to beam on app

Hello. I have multiple sets of Sonos speakers and want to connect one set to my Beam for a simple home theater. I can play music through any combo I like, but when I try to add surrounds to the Beam, they aren’t recognized. Help please?

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jgatie
2 years ago
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mbcoContributor I
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Best sound from Beam Gen1

I have a Sonos Beam Gen1 currently connected to an older Rocketfish RF-G1185 outputting to an even older (2004?) 1080i Panasonic plasma TV (TH-50PX50U - that still works great) that only has one HDMI input and zero HDMI output.  I have the Beam connected to the Panasonic via it’s optical TOSLINK to HDMI cable. Problem is all audio is coming into Beam always shows Stereo PCM. First question: Is there any benefit to trying to feed Dolby 5.1 (or Dolby Digital) without surrounds or a sub? If not, I'll stop my quest right here. If not...My primary device is an Xfinity X1 DVR and when I set it to Dolby 5.1 output using its optical out and connect directly to Beam the Beam shows Dolby 5.1 format in. However, the audio out of Beam does not sound any better, in fact it is much softer and quieter.I also have an older generation (2 or 3?) Apple TV and Xbox connected to the Rocketfish via HDMI and when using those devices Beam still shows Stereo PCM and never Dolby 5.1. When I set the Xfinity X1 H

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2 years ago
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Rahul222879Contributor I
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sonos sub disconnecting from arc

sub gen 3 getting disconnected from wi fi and am tied of resetting the sub.  need some advise…  

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Airgetlam
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Andy53Contributor I
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Got a new Arc and looking for system=specific help with configuration

Here’s what I’m connecting and what I’m hoping for is direction on how I should set up all the various items. Thanks in advance. Sonos Arc, sub, two play 1’s. Roku Ultra 4800X Samsung UN65JS850D TV.Roku choices are: a.) Streaming audio format - auto, Dolby, DTS;                                                       b.) Digital output format - auto, passthrough, stereo, custom TV choices are:  a.) HDMI Audio Format (input) - bitstream, PCM                           b.) Audio Format (output)  - this varies based on choice in HDMI input, I have bitstream selected - PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS Neo 2.5                           c.) Dolby Digital Compression - RF, line                           d.) HD Audio - on, off         

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Mike_Wright_411Contributor I
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Cracking/static noise from gen 3 sub - sound slike running water

Hi FolksI have a two year old Gen 3 Sub connected to Arc and Two Sonos 1 surrounds in my lounge.  The Gub has started to emit a cracking/electric noise intermittently.  It also sounds like running water - it’s the most bizarre noise.  I have rebooted, disconnected, etc, etc.   I can see others appear to have similar issues.  I’ve tried the Sonos virtual assistant but that was just infuriating.  I intend to call Sonos next week, but would value any advice.  Thank you, Mike.  

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Corry P
2 years ago
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Destroyer34Contributor I
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Sonos Arc Loud banging sound

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mrsgustafssonContributor I
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Apple Music app on Apple TV 4K with Sonos Arc/2 One/Sub setup

I discovered that the sound is way better this way than when playing music through Sonos or Apple Music app on my iPhone. But I’m having an issue. After a while  some albums stop playing through Sonos Ones and play through Arc/Sub only. In other words surround sound is being dropped for some reason. After restarting Apple Music app everything is back to normal, but the issue is back after listening to a couple of albums.I’m having Atmos enabled. All devices have the latest firmware updates.Any ideas what the issue might be?

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jwsmith97Contributor I
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Audio Return Channel discconnecting from Beam

Recently purchased a Sonos Beam, and it works great, with the one exception. I have the Beam plugged into the ARC HDMI of my Toshiba TV with Amazon Fire Built In. I didn’t notice it at first, but now I have to go into the settings of my TV and restart the TV after turning it on (I guess in computer terms, waking it from sleep) before the Beam will connect with the ARC output. Unplugging the HDMI, and/or Power Cord from the Beam with no luck. My current setup is the Beam plugged into the HDMI ARC, and an Apple TV (CEC is on with it) and a PlayStation 4 (CEC is off on this device), plus the Firestick built in. I would think CEC might have issues from reading other support forums, but on the flip side of that coin, I don’t think it would work with a restart if CEC was the issue. Thanks in advance!

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Rich1234bAvid Contributor I
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arc surrounds

Hi, I have an arc and 2 ones as surround, when I toggle off the 2 ones in surround audio, both have a slow flashing green light, I would like to turn this off, is that possible? 

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Hao LContributor I
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ARC & Amp surround sound connected, but not working

Hi AllI got a recently bought a ARC and hoping to connect with AMP to for the surround sound. I got an issue. The ceiling speakers that connect to the AMP simply don’t have sound. The sound only comes from the ARC, On the App, everything seems to be connected, as you can see on the screenshots. I can even play and pause the ACR through the touch button on the AMP. To me on paper everything seems to be connected, expect for the sound. I’ve tried the reset the AMP. and Yes, when is not grouped by surround sound, the AMP and ceiling speakers work just fine on their own.By any chance, someone knows how to solve this problem?  Thanks a lot!!   

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Greg1988Avid Contributor I
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Beam and One Gen 2 same room

Hi, I've just purchased a Beam and tried to add it to my "Living Room" but it's created "Living Room 2". I don't want to connect them together but can they be in the same room? Not surely if I understand how the rooms work?!? I have tried to rename/move the rooms but just ended up switching the around.  

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Mr. T
2 years ago
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drtishlvContributor I
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Sonos Arc keeps getting Disconnected from Samsung Terrace TV

Sonos Arc is connected to Samsung 65inch Terrace TV thru eArc.. When the TV is turned off the Sonos Arc gets diconnected and is not visible to the TV in the settings. I have to unplug the HDMI from the Sonos than plug it back in and the Sonos works again.. What can I do to fix?? 

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VolumizaContributor I
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cannot connect Sub Mini to Beam and 1’s surround.

I bought a surround sound set, Beam, 2 x 1’s and a Sub Mini. The beam and the 1’s were very easily set up and sound great but the sub, I just can’t get it to be recognised. I’ve tried over Wi-Fi and Ethernet connection and no joy.  Tried booting it all up again, and again and again. Anyone got any tips? Suggestions?

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Mikey13812Contributor I
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remote programing

Can I program my fish remote to sonos

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Airgetlam
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BigNevContributor I
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Cable colour

I recently purchased a Sonos Arc and Sub. I selected white to blend in with the existing decor. My Sub came with a white cable but my ARC came with black power and black HDMI which both stand out like dog’s b***s. I emailed SONOS (apparently the CEO) and asked if I could exchange the cable. I received a reply from a Dion stating that the cables only come in black. I have seen other posts where customers have received the same colour cable as the component they have purchased. I have also seen on SONOS website that white cables are available for purchase. Surely this isn't a hard thing to get right. Not a cheap item to have cables that don't match and then be told they don’t have white cables??? Anybody else have a similar problem and met with success?Disappointed in SONOS 😒

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Jamie A
2 years ago
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Curly CurtContributor I
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Sonos Arc won't connect to Samsung Frame TV

Sonos Sub is not connecting to my Samsung Frame TV while using 4K Apple TV. I recently bought a 2022 55” Samsung Frame TV for the art mode.On the Samsung One Connect box, I have:4K Apple TV in HDMI 1 Sonos Arc in HDMI 3 (aRC) Using the Samsung Frame TV with the 4K Apple TV - only the Sonos Arc comes on for audio - the Sonos (Gen 3) Sub does not start-up and connect, and I haven’t been able to make the Sub connect manually using the Sonos app. On my previous 55” TCL 4K TV, while using the Apple TV - the Sonos Arc would automatically connect to my Sonos (Gen 3) Sub. Interestingly, now, when I connect to my Sonos system directly from Spotify on my iPhone - both the Arc and the Sub work together seamlessly.  How can I get my Sonos Sub to work while using both the Samsung Frame TV and Apple TV?

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Corry P
2 years ago
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StephMenContributor I
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Playing CD on Sonos Beam Gen 2

Hello, I have a SONOS Beam Gen 2 connected to my TV. Works fine.I would like to be able to listen to CD with sound coming out of my Beam Gen 2.How to do that ?

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Blackhawk79Contributor I
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How to connect sony tv stage to sonos amp and tv

Hi, I have a Sonos amp connect to speakers in ceiling for tv, also have a Sony sound stage, but not sure how I should connect up ?

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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