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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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jschusslerContributor I
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Beam won't connect to Sony Bravia XBR‑55X930D

I've connected the Beam to my Sony Bravia XBR‑55X930D TV via the HDMI 4 port (which is the one they spec for ARC), but the Sonos app says it sees no signal. So I tried the digital audio out from the Sony using the adapter Sonos includes in the box with Beam. Doing that the app says it wants me to turn on the "CEC" setting on the TV, and that it doesn't recognize my brand of TV. Anybody else have this problem?

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5 years ago
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ETrevinoContributor I
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Beam Disconnects from TV

Is anyone else having an issue with their Sonos device and their TV? I have a brand new Beam and a brand new Samsung TV, and they were working perfectly for about a week, but now the TV doesn't recognize the Beam as an audio source. Honestly, I'm just trying to figure out if my issue is with the Beam or the TV. Thanks in advance.

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Ken_Griffiths
5 years ago
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quipmasterContributor III
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Sonos beam with tv without HDMI ARC or optical

Hi, I am interested in making sure that I can use the Sonos beam with my hdtv. My tv does not have either a HDMI ARC or optical. However, I stream my content with an AppleTV. Can I use an HDMI ARC converter to use the Sonos beam on either my hdtv or AppleTV. If it helps, my tv serial number is 37MF231D/37 Magnavox. Phillips-Magavox calls it a legacy tv. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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avsmithContributor I
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Connecting Beam with more devices than HDMI ports

My TV supports ARC on one of two HDMI ports, where I currently connect my new Beam (works great!). I want to connect two devices to the other HDMI as input, and plan to use an HDMI switch. In this setup, should an HDMI switch support ARC to connect both an Apple TV and Nintendo Switch on the input (non-ARC) port?

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6 years ago
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Robin PhippsContributor I
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Beam sound keeps cutting out watching TV

Connected Beam to ARC point on Samsung television. Music works well but sound on TV keeps cutting out - any ideas ?

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6 years ago
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DjAContributor I
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What is the best audio format settings as input for the Sonos Beam ?

Hi, Recently I became the owner of a Sonos Beam soundbar. I connected this to my TV via HDMI ARC. I have some issues with the synchronisation of my TV sound. My audio output settings on my Philips 55POS9002 can be Stereo, Multichannel, Multichannel (bypass). My 4k kpn television experia box audio format can be set to Stereo, Dolby or Auto. It still suffer from lip-sync problems. On all devices it is possible to do things with the audio delay. What is the best combination of settings for the Beam ? Which audio format and where to set the delay ? Thanks in advance.

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6 years ago
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ChadGContributor I
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How do I get my sub and playbar onto the same IP address?

When I play music through my playbar the sub is not playing. In the Sonos app there is a Warning message: your wireless network will not support the use of a sub or surrounds with your Playbar. The IP addresses are different for the playbar and sub. I believe one of them may be on an extended network. How do I get them back together on the same network? Thanks

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6 years ago
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aff13Contributor I
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Virgin V6 and Sonos Playbar - no surround sound

Hi everyone, New member here in need of some help. I've spent the last week trawling through the forums here and on the Virgin website, but can't seem to find a solution for my issue. My suspicion is that the problem is with Virgin, but I am posting this here in the hope someone might have already been through the same. My setup: I have a Virgin V6 box and a separate media player (NUC) both connected directly into my TV (Sony KD77A1) via HDMI cables, to HDMI input 3 (ARC) and HDMI input 1 respectively. The TV is connected to the Sonos Playbar via an optical Toslink digital audio cable, as part of the Sonos 5.1 home theater system. My problem: I only get stereo sound out of the V6, irrespective of the channel (SD, HD, 4K, etc). Further details: The V6 audio output option is set to Dolby Digital (but I have experimented with PCM as well, to no avail). The Sony TV definitely passes through Dolby Digital via the optical cable. Indeed, I get full 5.1 surround sound out of the ot

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Ken_Griffiths
6 years ago
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gutt3dContributor I
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Connecting Playbase via switch (hub) not working

A brief guide to my setup. I've got an Ethernet cable going from my router (Asus RT-AC3200) down to my lounge. From there, it connects to a switch (Netgear GS108Tv2). The switch then hooks up TV, Amazon FireTV, Blu Ray player, Logitech Harmony hub, a CD player, and a computer. And - ideally - my Playbase. And then I have a pair of Play:1s which I want to use as surrounds. I've had my Playbase since initial release (2017 Q1, I think) but even when I first set it up I struggled to get it to work from the switch. It turns out that I went with a wi-fi set-up back then, and all was more or less fine (one in a while I would need to reset my controller, but not frequently enough that it was a cause for concern). Yesterday, however, I had some problems - the surrounds dropped out, and I struggled to get them back. This happened twice in the space of about an hour - I submitted a diagnostic, and while the problem wasn't immediately apparent to Support, they pointed out that the 5GHz

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Ken_Griffiths
6 years ago
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pscannielloContributor I
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Vizio P50-c1 - no TV sound from Beam

I'm not able to get TV sound from the Beam with the Vizio P50-C1. I'm connected to the Sonos via HDMI-1, which is the ARC connection. I've also tried with Optical and still no sound.

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6 years ago
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GreenAustinContributor I
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Playbar + HDMI Splitter

So I got a Playbar for Xmas. My setup is 3-4 HDMI inputs into a pioneer receiver with 1 HDMI out to the TV which has no optical out. Obviously that's a problem. After attempting to get the optical on the receiver to work and failing I have optical running out of the back of the DirecTV Box. That won't work over the long run. I bought product ID 10251on mono price. Unfortunately it doesn't appear to have fixed the problem for whatever reason. If you've used this before and it has worked I'd like to know how you got it to work or that it does work the way I'd expect so I can continue to diagnose the problem as my receiver and not the Sonos or the mono price adapter. Ok so now I'm considering another option but I don't want to get something and have it not work. I'm considering getting rid of the receiver entirely (its 5 years old) and getting a 4x1 HDMI switch with optical out. Will that work and is there one that someone can confirm will in fact work with the Playbar? T

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6 years ago
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seangrehan1997Contributor I
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HDMI ARC audio not working

When I use the Optical/HDMI adapter and connect my Sonos Beam to my Panasonic TX55EZ952 through the Optical Port the audio is fine, but when I connect through HDMI I get no audio but the voice commands to power the TV on and off work, any ideas on why this is happening??

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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FrejContributor I
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Sonos Beam + Logitech Harmony Ultimate (with Hub) using Wi-Fi issue

1. Scan for devices using Wi-Fi. 2. Sonos Beam detected and chosen. 3. Setup ask me for the correct modell. A) Sky S14 😎 Origen AE Technology S14V C) Technicolor S14B 4. I dont know which one to use but none of them manage to commuincate with by Beam. I have also tried to bypass the Hub (Remote directly to Beam) without success. So what to do to get it to communicate directly with Beam? I have verified that i'm connected to Wi-Fi. I know that you could use HDMI ARC on the TV to change volume through the TV but I prefer this and it should work.

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Ryan S
6 years ago
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john ovContributor II
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hdmi for sonos beam

Just got my beam and wondered if i can use any hdmi cable as i need a longer one then the one supplied , cheers

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6 years ago
JayHTX
JayHTXContributor I
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Playbase TOO LOUD in surround sound setup - OVER POWERS sound on Add-on surround speakers. PLEASE HELP.

I have a Playbase and just added (2) Play 3's. The Playbase is under my TV and when sitting at center, it is 11' 3" in front of me. My (2) Play 3's are only 4' 2" behind me and spaced approx 4.5" apart. I CAN BARE EVEN HEAR the Play 3's. I went through the auto setup, then the manual setup and set the Play 3's at the furthest distance on the app even thought they are not that far away. Still no luck. I tried all the audio output options on my TV - Dolby, Bitstream, etc etc, all of them.... still no luck. No matter how loud I turn up the volume the Playbase drowns out the others. I like to hear the sounds from behind me, I wish there was an option for a rear fade or at least turn the Playbase down. OR Sonos come out with an update that re-calibrates the sound weighting on surround ... OR tweak the 10' away set up to be a louder option for the add on speakers ... I mean, c'mon .... all these options and can solve this simple issue? If i'm not missing someththing and there is no

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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hhariContributor I
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Wireless Headphones and Playbase: Connect of Optical Audio Splitter?

Hi everyone! I know a version of the headphones to playbar/playbase question has been asked in other forums within this community, but as far as I was able to see, none of the questions discussed use of an optical audio splitter as a potential solution. I am trying to connect wireless headphones (Sennheiser RS 175) to an existing system that includes a Sonos system (Playbase and two Play:1s), a tv (Sony XBR55X900E), and multiple other media connected to the TV (bluray, gaming system, Tivo, etc.). In order to use the headphones at night (instead of the full Sonos system), would I need to invest in a Sonos Connect or would it be possible to use an Optical Audio Splitter (e.g., VIMVIP 3 Way In / Out Digital Toslink Optical Audio Splitter Manual Switch) to direct sound from the TV to either the Sonos system or the headphones? Thank you in advance for any of your suggestions, and happy holidays!

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6 years ago
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ChrisHzAvid Contributor II
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Playbase - Unable to Connect to TV

I just purchased a Sonos Playbase. I followed the directions for setup without success. Initially it would not connect to my wireless network so I moved the router adjacent to the box and hardwired it. The playbase downloaded an update and registered the product. Now it was time to connect to the TV. With the Optical cable connected, I had to disconnect the router so I could connect the cable to the Comcast TV box. (the router is supplied by Comcast and requires a coaxial connection). The playbase would not connect to the TV and now only shows a white light. I tried to perform a reset by unplugging power then plugging in while holding down the play/pause button with no change. At this point I do not know what to do. Sound and Vision really talked the playbase up. Any ideas on a path forward would be appreciated. Chris

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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dan from seattleContributor I
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Using Playbase with HDMI extractor

It has taken nearly two weeks to get my new Playbase to play sound from our Sony TV. Thanks to some very patient and expert help from a couple of people on this support forum we concluded that I needed an HDMI extractor to get the sound directly to the Playbase since it wouldn't pass through the digital optical cable. That did the trick, but it is not perfect, by any means. There is still one glitch that I can't figure out. When we finish watching a TV show and turn off the set, the next time we turn it on, often, the sound has defaulted to the wi-fi feed and the only way I can get the TV sound back is through the Sonos app on my Android phone. To make matters worse this doesn't seem to happen every time. If it was only me, I might be able to tolerate this, but the whole point of getting the Playbase in the first place, was to make watching TV easier for my wife. Obviously, I can't be present every time she wants to watch something. (Teaching her to use the app is waaaaaay out

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6 years ago
RangerDog
RangerDogEnthusiast I
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TV Autoplay & Ungroup on Autoplay check boxes

New to Sonos. I have a 5.1 setup for my TV and also listen to music in the "TV Room." Everythings seems to be working correctly with my Playbar, Sub and two Play:1 speakers. Just one questions I haven't found directly answered on the forum or in support: There are two check boxes in the controller app room settings: TV Autopay Ungroup on Autoplay Can someone explain in clear English what those boxes do and why I would want to check/uncheck one, the other or both? Thank you!

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7 years ago
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jillzatykoContributor I
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Help connecting Playbase to Vizio tv

I have the audio plugged into my tv and the power cord plugged in as well. The Sonos app says it cannot find the tv audio and won't set up. Can someone help?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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glewtionContributor I
asked in Home theater
Playbase doesn't connect

I recently tried to access my Sonos system (1 Room - Bridge + Playbase + Sub) and it said one of my players was missing. Tried restarting everything. Router, Bridge, Controllers, etc. Incredibly frustrated, I gave up and did a factory reset. Started with the Bridge. Tried to add the factory-reset Playbase. Clicked the connect button and the chime happened. Nothing happened. I've repeated this a dozen times. Feels like Sonos just used to work. I guess things have changed. I'm not a newbie to Sonos, so no need to walk me through the basics of router issues (that's why I have a Bridge) or what a factory reset means. Would love someone to respond who's been through the same mess.

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7 years ago
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houmieContributor I
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Sonos Playbar workable with PS4?

Hi All, I'm new to Sonos. I never use the TV directly, hence I don't rely on the TV sound output. I would only use it through PS4 (watching Amazon Prime, play Bluray, streaming movies though Media Player) Now the simple question is, can I connect the optical cable of PS4 to Sonos PlayBar and set the format to Dolby Digital 5.1 and expect it to work? Many Thanks, H

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PurplePlanContributor I
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Maintain 5.1 Surround & Fill Open-concept Room with SONOS Sound?

Just set up SONOS PLAYBASE, 2x Play:1, and a Sub at one end of an open-concept living room/dining room/kitchen area of house. It rocks! Well, at that end of the space. Not so much at the middle and other end of the space. Which is the kitchen; so cooking's no fun. Any suggestions how best to fill the whole open-space with sound, while maintaining the 5.1 sound stage in the "living room" side of the space? Thanks much! ??

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7 years ago
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andrewm1Contributor I
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Can't factory reset the playbar & surrounds won't work

1) I have followed the instructions - unplug > hold down mute button and plug back in > hold and wait for amber light > amber and white light flashes ... but then it immediately turns to flashing red. There is no flashing green. 2) During initial setup, my iphone sonos app can't find the "SONOS" wifi network. The only way I can set it up is through the ethernet connected directly to the router. 3) The surround speakers (2 play 1's via wifi) won't make any noise. The playbar is wired into the router. The surround speakers only work when as surround when one of them is hard wired into the router. When unpaired from the playbar, they each work fine independently or as stereo over wifi or ethernet. FYI the router is a brand new LINKSYS EA7300 router.

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Jeff S
7 years ago
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aleaeContributor I
asked in Home theater
Connect Sonos and AppleTV (4thGen) to TV (no toslink, only inputs...?)

My TV does not have toslink nor outputs, only HDMI and inputs. I used to have the AppleTV (3rdGen) connected to my PlayBar through toslink, and my AppleTV connected to my TV through HDMI, and everything worked great. I just recently purchased the AppleTV(4thGen), however it does not have a Toslink, so now I could not connect my Sonos to the system. Therefore, I purched the SonoConect to see if I could get creative and find a way to connect everything....... but I cant find a way. Please help!

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ratty
8 years ago
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