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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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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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dazkgoodwin2Enthusiast I
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Sonos Beam -input audio over HDMI from AV receiver (non-ARC)

I’m wanting to input audio into my Beam over HDMI, but not using HDMI ARC from my TV.   i intend to use the Beam in addition to my Sony AV receiver home cinema set up, so the TVs HDMI ARC is already in use.   I’ve connected the TV’s optical to the Beam using the adaptor, but the audio is out of sync with the receiver’s audio.  So, I want to feed audio into the Beam from the AV receiver’s 2nd HDMI output instead. Is that possible?   It could be that the audio sync issue is due to signal processing delays in the receiver, but won’t know for sure until I try it over HDMI. The audio delay is the reason why I got rid of the Sonos Connect, the audio was out of sync with the other Sonos speakers due to AV receiver signal processing delays.

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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adamsendekContributor I
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Beam for TV + My Existing Play:1s and Sub (Connect:Amp)

I’m looking to have sound from my Samsung Frame TV play through my existing Sonos network of speakers (a paired set of Play 1’s and a subwoofer that I’ve got connected through a Connect:Amp). If I get a Beam and have it connected to my TV - can I have it also ‘grouped’ with my existing ‘Family Room’ group (Play 1s + Sub)?

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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JTMIVContributor I
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Add Play:1 to new Playbar

I have several Sonos products, and have just purchased a Playbar. I have connected my Playbar to my TV, and have two Play:1 speakers in the room behind the couch.When I try to ‘Set Up Surrounds’ to my Playbar, it keeps asking me if I want to add my Sonos Amp, which is in use in another part of the house.What do I need to do to get the Playbar and Play:1s to work together.I have tried everything; resetting, powering down Sonos Amp, and reinstalling the Playbar, with no success. Any help is appreciated.

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3 years ago
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StinsonddogAvid Contributor I
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Playbar Setup - connect to Sonos named wifi first?

I have Sonos in four rooms in my house so I am quite familiar with the workings.  I went to a friends last night and they have a Playbar that they purchased with the house.  We struggled to get S2 to find it.  I finally realized that his phone needed to be a  SONOS named SSID that I suppose the Playbar has to connect to his wifi.  I don’t recall that with any of my newer products, and I can’t find ANY mention of it here on the support pages or in the community.  Just in case we need to troubleshoot again for example if we change his wifi SSID, is this normal and where is the Sonos documentation on it?   Thank you.  Michael

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3 years ago
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dla.plexure.netContributor I
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Sonos Sub and Play:1 not joining Beam

Hi,Since a while now I have problems with my home cinema setup.One day I figured out that the setup of my Sonos Beam, Sub and 2 Play:1 was listed as Living Room (?+?+?) and the Sub as well as the two Play:1 didn’t have any IP on the WiFi network anymore.So I decided to remove the three speakers from Beam. This did work, but the speakers didn’t show up as standalone anymore and I still didn’t see any speaker gathering an IP. So I decided to reset all speakers, including Beam and rejoin them into the WiFi network.Now they all have an IP again. So I tried to connect the Sub to the Beam again. Suddenly it time out/fails to join and I get an error and offer to retry. Retrying doesn’t help. The sub is Now part of the Beam group but gone from WiFi again (no more IP) and marked as ?. Same for the Play:1 if I try.So, I tried to remove them again. Removing is not an issue. And I figured out that waiting for a while, the speaker gets an IP again, without resetting each time.Retrying a couple of t

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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Dandino76Contributor I
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Gen 3 sub suddenly not performing as good as before

Anyone having issues with sub not working as good as before ? A week ago was working like a champ . Shaking my apartment . Type of bass that punches you in the chest . Now it seem less powerful . Not sure what the problem is . I ha e it paired with arc . I have LG CX 

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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mriyaskrContributor I
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Sonos Arc not detecting WiFi or cannot connect via ethernet

I received my new sonos arc 2 days ago. Initially it work fine for a day. Next day, I was not able to connect to the network !. I did reset the arc, reinstalled the sonos app, tried with another iphone, restarted the router , still no success ! How can I get help, am not located in USA calling sonos support over phone and talking for an 1-2 hour will cost a lot ! Any suggestions please ?

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Mark P
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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mandatoryContributor III
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Arc now completely stopped working

I have the Arc since a couple of weeks, it intermittently just stops working. I have to switch via the TV to the TV speakers and then the Arc starts working agaim. Until now, it has completely stopped working. What to do? Diag number 1629218982. Very annoying. 

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Paul A
3 years ago
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Lvh86refContributor I
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Sonos One SL not accessible through Airplay 2

Hello, i am unable to connect sonos One SL through airplay mode. I can acces my sonos five without a problem. The sonos one SL does show up as a choice but then i get the ‘unable to connect’ error. Weird thing is. When i use spotify i am able to select and play both on ios/macos. If i use the sonos app to select both while ios/macos music is playing i am able to group them. But not from the music app. It still gives me the airplay error. Any suggestions?

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3 years ago
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timhennContributor I
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Newbie question - Arc + Amp + Sub Wifi

I have an Arc connected to the TV’s eARC (via HMDI).  I want to add an AMP to drive two existing speakers in the ceiling and a sub-woofer to the system.  Can I connect the AMP and SUB via wireless?  I don’t want to run additional wires to the TV.  Will this work correctly? 

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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rsbContributor I
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Can I place sonos Arc in corner of the room and still achieve Dolby atmos effect?

This is my first Sonos purchase. As you can see, I must utilize the corner space for TV and sound bar since the house came with that hole:). I placed the Arc below TV and somehow feel I am not getting desired effect. Will the speaker on the side of the Arc properly bump the sound in closed space for Dolby atmos effect? or should the arc definitely place only in the center of the living room to get the Dolby Atmos effect?

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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Donsy bearContributor I
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Nightmare setup and sound dropout with Sonos arc surround sound

We have spent hours setting up and troubleshooting newly acquired arc, 2 x play 1sl and sub.   The sound is constantly skipping jumping etc. Have tried new hdmi cables to no avail.  Today the back speakers have stopped working, again looking at lots of articles but not any real solutions.  Question - why is this so complicated Sonos you really need so make this easier as the user experience is dire.  I a, at the point where I think this needds to go back as I am past caring with trying to resolve.  I have spent a fortune and am listening to my tv through these tv speakers which is insane. Please someone can you help

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3 years ago
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MoleculaContributor I
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Sonos Arc

Alguien me puede decir si la barra de sonidos arc funcionará con la banda de wiffi 5G, o quedará obsoleta cuando llegue a los hogares 

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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pmc88kie
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Help with Sonos one disconnecting

Hi. I’m new to the community and need a little help. ive got a one and one xl as a stereo pair. (Plan on adding a beam Black Friday if I can get this issue sorted) it’s getting to be a regular weekly occurance now where one of my speakers is dropping out (most common is the one xl but Alexa still works but only plays audio through the one). in system my set up it shows as ?+L. to get it back connected I have to fully reset both speakers and fully reinstall the full system and re add all of my service which is becoming massively annoying now!  ive locked my WiFi channel. Tried 1, 6, now on 11 but seems to be making no difference at all. use sky hub router which I know uses the skyq box as a booster which could be an issue I’ve not found a resolution for  both speakers are approx 12 feet from my router and 6 feet apart. and both connected wirelessly. ive submitter a diagnostics report tonight  1912550822hopefully ive covered everything and thanks I advance 

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3 years ago
johnshansen
johnshansenAvid Contributor III
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Cant change name of Sonos device

I want to change name of a Beam speaker from “9 Beam” to “2 Beam TV” - I can change it but it changes back after some time (have been like that for 6+ months...)

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3 years ago
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NadeemtContributor I
posted in Home theater

Sonos setup

Hi… We have 6 Sonos Sl ...3 in the living room and 3 in the basement….They are alle set up to our wifi routerin the livingroom..But the sound keeps on dropping out in the basement…?I have bought a TP Link RE 450 extender to place in the basement..My question are :Is Sonos linked to my main router (it seems that way).?How can I connect my 3 Sonos in the Basement to the 450 extender..? and still playing the same musicas in the livingroom where the 3 other Sonos are connected to the main wifi router Kind RegardsNadeem

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buzz
3 years ago
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ScottosanContributor I
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Sonos App Has Trouble Locating Beam Every Morning

I have a new Sonos Beam.  I’m using Wifi with as Asus RT-AC88U Router.  On the router I have mapped an IP to the Sonos MAC so I always get the same IP.(this issue happened before I did this as well).  I’m generally using Tidal to play music. In the routers diagram webpage it shows the beam is connected with 5 bars tx54/rx24, the devices are about 5 feet from each other.Using Airplay via my iPad/iPhone seems to work consistently.(my understanding this is direct and bypasses my router) If the Beam has not been used for a few hours and I open up the Sonos app it will never detect the system.  One of the following scenarios happens. #1. Ping the device successfully from router system tools pageIf I ping the device and it responds successfully it seems to maybe wake it up? If I force kill the app on my iOS device it will usually show Sonos connected after 1-2 minutes. #2. Ping doesn’t respondif impress play on the beam it will start playing music from tidal immediately, if I wait 1-2 minute

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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Rudolph_80Contributor I
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Humming noise from Sonos One

Hello,I have the same problem described in the two links below. A surround system with one Beam and two One SL. When no sound is coming to any of the two One SL (either because of no source or low volume) I can hear a humming noise.Any idea what the solution could be?Thanks,Rudolf https://en.community.sonos.com/troubleshooting-228999/sonos-one-humming-6818353 https://en.community.sonos.com/troubleshooting-228999/sonos-one-speakers-humming-noise-6847593

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Annazel S
3 years ago
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Tina and LeeContributor I
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One SL drops audio but only when it's part of a surround setup

I have a playbase with a Sonos One and a One SL as surrounds. The Playbase is connected directly to my router.If I am playing audio from Spotify, Sonos radio or my own music library the One SL keeps cutting out sound intermittently. I have swapped the SL with another Sonos One from elsewhere in the house and have found that its only the SL that has the problem.I have removed it from the surround setup as a standalone and the audio is fine however when I put the surround back together the issue comes back.I have been through the motions. Wifi channel. Sonos Channel etc. I have also tried to connect it to the router by cable and the problem still exists which rules out a WiFi issue I think.I have hit a wall guys. Anyone have any suggestions?

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Simon B
3 years ago
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Rank1n77Contributor I
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Optical Switch Problems

Good Morning Im looking for some advice I recently bought a optical switch for my Sonos Beam so I could hardwire my devices straight to beam as was getting really bad lip sync problems on my Sky Q. The switch has worked for Lip Sync issues & everything is in sync now, though I am getting really bad electrical interference when viewing now. Examples when lighting gas hobs on cooker, boiler kicking in, light switches turning on. Is cutting the sound out though it is only for a small amount of time becoming really frustrating.  I have tried bypassing the switch & the electrical interference stops. Has anyone got any ideas how to stop interference if using switch or how to sort lip sync issue out so I don’t need to use switch.  My set upSonos Beam connected to router via Ether.Lg Tv Sky QPS4Nintendo Switch 

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3 years ago
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Ford02Contributor I
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Sonos App.

I have Beam and 2 ONE SL's for suround speakers. Have trouble with the sonos app on my phone "S10". Trying to set up home theater and I can't get pass the pop-up screen that states select the speaker on the screen that it making the chime. For only thing on the screen is the pop-up message.

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Simon B
3 years ago
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CormboniContributor I
posted in Home theater

Samsung TU8000 and LPCM via Arc

Hello All,I bought a 2020 Samsung TU8000 with eARC. The manual and Samsung support said that it supports multichannel PCM, but upon trying it with both the PS4 and Nintendo Switch, all I get is Stereo 2.0 PCM. I’ve heard there will be an update on Samsung’s end via a couple of forums, but will this be updating all 2020 Samsung TVs? Also, is this definitely something wrong on Samsung’s end or is it, in fact, a Sonos/Samsung compatibility issue?Thanks for your help!

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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ibusevilContributor I
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Beam LED light won't turn ON anymore. Voice assistants not working either

This Sonos Beam was working perfectly fine until a couple of days ago. I’ve moved to a new home / new Wifi, so I reset all the speakers and started fresh. After the updates, all speakers seem to be OK, but the Beam has lost its staus LED light. Nothing happens if I toggle the “Status light” setting on and off in the S2 app. I have tried powering it on and off, and nothing. I have tried resetting it again, but it’s hard to follow the procedure, because when trying to follow the steps I don’t get any lights at all on the LED. The speaker seems to work OK otherwise, except that I’ve also found out that neither voice assistant (Alexa/Google) works anymore. I used Google Assistant on this same device before, so I wonder if this is related. Touch controls seem to work, and I get sound feedback when I touch them. If I touch on the “mic” button after setting up Google Assistant, I hear the voice saying “the mic is off” and “the mic’s back on”, but the speaker doesn’t respond to any commands or

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3 years ago
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michelsamoContributor I
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True play problem with 12.2 (61182310)

Hi everyone, hope all is well,is anyone is still able to tune speaker with trueplay with ? 12.2 (61182310) all my speaker now saying I am not walking enough in my room? Thanks,

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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