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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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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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KrishnakanthContributor I
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Sonos Arc sound quality when connected to projector

I have a Sonos Arc and Sub Gen 3. The Arc is connected to my Nexigo Aurora projector using HDMI eArc. The sound quality isn’t as good as when I play music from my phone via AirPlay. For example, a song sounds great on my phone even at half volume with strong bass. But when I play the same song through the projector, even at 80% volume, the sound quality is lower without life. Does anyone know how to fix this or suggest better alternatives?

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2 months ago
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Mikey56Contributor I
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Use of Beam2

Can I use my Beam 2 as a soundbar in my caravan with no wi-fi

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bockersjv
1 month ago
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JoseasturContributor I
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Mi barra de sonido Sonos Beam Gen 2 me desconecta mis auriculares sony de mi tv LG

Tengo conectada mi barra Sonos Beam Gen 2 a my tv LG nueva ,pero cuando conecto mis auriculares sony a la tv por bluetooth se conecta pero en 10 segundos se desconecta y salta la Sonos Beam Gen 2 y lo mismo me pasa si conecto los altavoces de la tv.Alguien tiene alguna solución muchas gracias Moderator edit:Google Translate-I have my Sonos Beam Gen 2 bar connected to my new LG TV, but when I connect my Sony headphones to the TV via Bluetooth it connects but in 10 seconds it disconnects and the Sonos Beam Gen 2 skips and the same thing happens to me if I connect the speakers from the tv. Does anyone have a solution, thank you very much

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Corry P
2 months ago
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YuenshkContributor I
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sound

Cannot hear sound from tv

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106rallye
4 days ago
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Pgers22Contributor I
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new optimum remote set up

Good evening everybody I just recently updated my cable box remote control through Optimum. I have tried to install the Sonos beam and they will not recognize the volume buttons. I have tried to restart the system, but no avail as of right now I cannot use the new remote control with the Sonos beam. Any ideas? As reference the new remote control is the black one and not the old silver one

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2 months ago
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Boutsik
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Surround Speakers DISAPPEAR AND WON’t CONNECT

Surround speakers stop connecting.  They sometimes show up  on the APP but still  not working.This happens all the time. I restart the router and SOMETIMES that helps, but now, after doing that still nothing.  I’m at a loss. I”VE UNPLUGGED/PLUGGED/RESTARTED/TURNED OFF ROUTER/TURNED ON ROUTER.  NOTHING. This is expensive stuff and IT SHOULD JUST F****** WORKModerator Note: Modified in accordance with the Community Code of Conduct.

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Stanley_4
1 month ago
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midcenturygirlContributor I
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connectivity issues since app update

since the app was updated, all 4 of my speakers, including beam for TV either have trouble connecting or disconnect.  I’ve had to disconnect the beam from my TV, as it shuts down during a program.  Took me a minute to figure out that it was the sonos and not my TV.  

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1 month ago
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RK2Contributor I
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SONOS ARC and APPLE TV Remote Control

I have had a SONOS system for the last 10 years and for the last couple of years I have been using APPLE TV as my streaming service device.  Last week I decided to update my SONOS System and purchased the ARC sound-bar and a couple of 300’s for surround sound.  Ever since I setup the ARC my APPLE TV Remote does not work properly.  It works the volume and turns the TV OFF fine but after the TV has set for 20 to 30 minutes the APPLE TV Remote will not turn my TV back on.  I have traced this down to the ARC as I have disconnected the ARC from the TV and the remote works fine to turn the TV back on.  Hook the ARC back up and the remote will not turn the TV on.  I have been on the phone with SONOS for hours with no resolution.  So, I am just wondering if anyone else is having this issue.  The ARC and the 300’s are the only thing that has changed with the setup I have been using for years.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks

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Airgetlam
14 hours ago
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klawrawkzContributor I
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Arc TV Remote Works on Arc, Arc Can't Tell; Remote Setup Fails.

My tv remote is adjusting the Arc volume just fine. Arc "Set Up  TV Remote" Step thus fails because sonos can't tell the remote is working. Sonos states it didn't notice a signal from the remote. This even though the light on the arc is winking as I select volume up. What gives? How do I complete this set up? Do I need to complete this srt up?

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1 year ago
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Fedor01Contributor I
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icons favorites are grey

Hello, I have not been able to access my favorites for a long time, the icons remain gray. while the other options do color. I have the black Sonos app. I have reinstalled the app a few times but that doesn't help. I also removed the plugs of the playbar and one so that the buffers are emptied. this doesn't help either. I have an iPhone 15 and my wife a Samsung A54. both phones same problem. the only thing that helps is resetting the app and logging in again. but that is not the intention, it just has to work well.

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nige83Contributor II
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my source hdmi tv keeps disappearing on the app

The source option for tv hdmi keeps disappearing on the app , one minute it works the next it doesn’t . Then when I click on the beam 2 in the control centre it cuts the sound off the tv . the sonos five has stopped working also , any ideas ? 

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1 month ago
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Raget.alexContributor I
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connect Arcna to Epson LS800 and Sonos Arc

Hi alli read that for good Dolby Surround you need this Arcana Device, so i bought one.No i have no idea how to Connect. I tried to connect the Epson HDMI2 ARC Output to the Arcana Input and the Arcana out to the Sonos ARC. with this i got no sound at all. I also bought 2 18MB HDMI cables. Can it be that the ARC does Not work with this cable or what i am doing wrong?Thanks for your helpAlex

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1 month ago
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EmariesContributor I
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Music Blast?

Does anyone else have the experience that at the end of a song on Amazon Music it blasts the volume? we have an Arc

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Jamie A
1 year ago
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SussexWolfContributor I
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Beam Power Cable

Having read a few of the now closed threads on Arc and Beam power cables, I thought I would just share my experience having applied some of the advice suggested. I have a first generation Beam. It was all good for a long time, but at some point in the past year, the power cable became unplugged. I popped it back, the Beam returned to power, all good. Except it wasn’t. I began to notice intermittent loss of sound and realised the cable was very loose. A quick browse of the forum tonight, and a few people commented that the cable needs a firm shove into the socket to make it fit snugly. I tried, and can confirm that was the problem with my loose cable! So for anyone struggling with a Beam power cable that appears to be plugged in flush but is loose, just push it in more firmly, and it should slide in and become a nice snug fit.Thanks to the tip on the now closed Beam and Arc power cable threads. 

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Stanley_4
4 days ago
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nthebrkContributor I
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sonos arc and sub

Just got back from vacation and the app has changed. When the TV is on, it says TV AudioHDMI.  No problems until I use ear buds. I change by going to sound settings. The problem is when I change back to ARC. The app shows My Music empty que and then I get no sound. H.ow do you switch my music to tv audio on the app. In a nutshell how do you change tv audio from my music. 

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3 months ago
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YounghusbandContributor I
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using home theater away from home

I’m looking at running a small cinema club at a local hall near me. I’d like to take my Sonos home theatre there and run from my laptop.Will the Sonos system still sync together when used away from my home wifi? If so, would i still be able to do Spacial tuning for Atmos playback?  has anyone tried this?  Cheers 

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Stanley_4
9 months ago
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ykaidContributor I
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Home Theater setup--Sony Reciever a better solution?

I have the following gear:-Sonos Arc, Era 300 (two of them), and the Sonos Sub-Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector-Apple TVAs the members know, b/c the projector lacks eARC, not compatible in terms of audio.I believe the conventional wisdom is to use the “Hd Fury Arcana,” however I’m concerned I’ll lose some sonos audio functionality.I stumbled upon the Sony STR-AN1000 during my research.I know it’s pricey but wondered if this setup is pricey.Thank you to the community!

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3 months ago
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Sticky ArrozContributor I
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Sound System Setup

I am wondering, what would be the most recomended placement for two(2) gen 3 subwoofers, four(4) era 300 speakers, and the sonos arc. Room is aproximantley 15 x 16.Obviously,  i put the arc under the tv, on a sound bar holder. i beleive the other most recomended option is 2 era 300 on back wall, left and right. I am just perplexed as to where should my other componensts should go as to not cancel out any frequencies and have the best perfermance.My general use is for movies and video games, ocasioanl music also upon the cleaning times.Any help would be awseome. So far on youtube i seen the setup fpr 2 gen 3, but no era 300

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Stanley_4
3 months ago
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SilvajayContributor I
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Sonos arc, 5, and port set up

Hi, I currently have an ARC, a Sonos 5, and Sonos port (for built in speakers throughout townhome).Wondering what the best plan of action for optimizing my set up and hardware for a home theater? Btw I recently moved into a home that came with everything in it which is why I have a kinda disjointed collection of Sonos products.From the research I've done it seems I could potentially use the built ins as surround speakers for the arc if I get an amp (I currently have an origin DPS2-200 amp). Do I HAVE to get a Sonos amp to use these speakers as surround sound? and is this recommended vs say just getting some 100s or 300s for the living room (idk what type of speakers are in the ceiling)? My 5 is somewhat redundant now. I'm thinking of selling and getting a sub to go with the arc. Good move or am I selling it short? I can play TV sound thru the Arc, the 5, and the built ins at the same time which is cool but not really accomplishing anything (other than having tons of stereo sound throug

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Corry P
6 days ago
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attacama40Headliner I
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An Opportunity add new Sonos for PS5 & Xbox Games Room - Design Advice very Welcome

Afternoon all,Over the course of many years we have developed a very nice wall to wall Sonos house. But one room I could never justify (or afford) to kit out was the kids gaming room. Sounds upscale, it was of course a spare room. :-) …. but it kept them (and their friends) out of trouble and managed.Now however, kids have left home (and took S1 Sonos gear to set up home), we are just shutting down the old room and adding the gaming thing to my home office for Grand kids!!!! Feel old.Anyway I get the excuse to complete the Sonos install and could use your advice for the best Sonos setup to build in that will work nice with PS5 and Xbox or indeed I guess PC gaming etc.We are at that install point (after projector screen, consoles, network etc) that needs sound adding. Holes in plaster and floors up time.I’d be very grateful to get practical advice what to do and indeed what to avoid. I’m thinking about a large sound bar I can fit at lower level below the bottom of the projection screen.

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4 months ago
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BobbioContributor I
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volume

My volume goes in and out randomly not sure why. Both music and tv. Except the soundbar

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buzz
11 months ago
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StarbrandContributor I
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sonos to tv

I can play music through my Sonos, but I can’t seem to get my TV to run through the speakers. It is an older system. Any ideas?

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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JimlukerContributor I
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the main sound bar will not light up

Sound bar doesn't light up

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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CF-TimContributor I
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Acoustic room treatments with full Sonos Arc, Sub, Era 100

Is there a best do and don’t regarding room treatments with acoustic panels when using a Sonos Atmos setup?  I’m guessing no panels in at any first reflection points, and basically all panels even with or behind seating area.  If any research on this has been done, can someone point me in the proper direction, please?

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Stanley_4
8 months ago
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Fredlep4Contributor I
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ajout arc impossible

Bonjour, je veux ajouter sonos arc sur mon système, mais impossible. J’ai eu beau éteindre ma box, mon téléphone, débrancher l’enceinte et la rallumer en rebranchant la prise et maintenant le bouton d’association. Ça me met à chaque fois que l’enseigne n’a pas pu être ajouté. avez vous une idée ?merci

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Corry P
4 months ago
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