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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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BJOutdoors
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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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SeabrazContributor I
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Sonos Beam Gen 2 will not connect to Wi-Fi

My Sonos beam lost connectivity to Wi-Fi but connects on Ethernet. I have tried to factory reset, spent hours on the phone to the support team at Sonos and my internet provider and cannot get it to connect. I also noticed slight almost unnoticeable gaps in audio at the time WI Fi dropped. The only thing I can think to do next is try to connect on someone else’s WiFi or my phone as a hot spot on 5g Any ideas gratefully received 

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mmb123Contributor I
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No Dolby Atmos on Amazon Prime Video or HBO Max

I am able to get Dolby Atmos sound when watching shows on Apple TV+ and Disney+, but not when streaming from Amazon Prime Video or HBO Max. I am only getting Dolby Digital Plus (DD+) 5.1 with those two services, despite that the content has the Dolby Atmos badge under the title screen. My system is as follows:Surround sound: Sonos Beam (gen 2) paired with a sub mini and two Era 100s (as surrounds). This is plugged into the eARC hdmi port.TV: Sony Bravia - XR X90L (2023)Streaming Device: Apple TV 4k (3rd generation). This is plugged into  4k/120hz hdmi 2.1 port I’ve tried playing around with some audio setting on both the ATV and the TV, but so far, I can’t get HBO nor Amazon to play Atmos, yet Disney and Apple TV+ don’t have an issue. I will also say that I tested the native Amazon app on the Sony platform, and that also only gives DD+ 5.1. My Netflix subscription doesn’t support Atmos, so I can’t test that application. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Khutch1Contributor I
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Connect Beam gen 2 to Samsung Frame

I’ve been using Beam gen 1 with my Samsung Frame TV. No problems. HDMI and all other cables are in the wall.  I’m now replacing with a Beam gen 2 (so that I can use new Eras 300 set as surround).  Is there any reason the HDMI cable that I’ve been using successfully with Beam gen 1 would not work with the Beam 2?  When I connect the new Beam 2 using the existing cable, nothing works.  So I tried the HDMI cable that came with Beam 2, it works, but it will be too short to run behind with wall.Why would the HDMI cable work for Beam 1 and not Beam 2? And if I need to buy a new cable, (that’s long enough), do I just need to get HDMI 2.1 for it to work?Thanks in advance!k

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Airgetlam
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WrnhfxContributor I
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voice assistant set-up

Hi,My beam gen2 is connected to my WiFi and I am playing music too it now but when I try and add any voice assistant, it doesn't matter which one,  all I get is 'there was a problem connecting to your device' message.  I have tried all the usual things, reboot router and so on, but the device is obviously connected as I'm playing music and can see it within the Sonos app.I'm out of ideas 

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Mehdi BouazzaContributor I
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trueplay

Bonjour la communauté j aurais une question sur  les réglages thrueplay , j ai installé ma barre de son beam et mes 2 enceintes era 100 dans mon salon . Pour ne pas utiliser tous les système quand j écoute la musique j ai mis ma paire de era enregistré sur l appli sur pièce à vivre et ma beam sur salon , je voulais savoir si lorsque je les appairent pour faire un système surround je suis tous le tps obliger de refaire les réglages thrueplay il n y’a pas un solution. Pour garder le réglage actif quand je passe du mode surround au mode stéréo pour les era ?merci pour votre aide

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pentagon874
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Mart KContributor I
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possibility to use the Era 300 as stereo pair for music or in surround setting by the click of a button

As far as I am informed it is still not possible to use two era 300’ s as a stereo pair when listening to music when these two era 300’s are setup in a surround setting together with an arc and a sub gen 3.If you want to use them as stereo pair,  everything needs to be installed from the start?And if I want to switch back to home cinema setup, I need to install them once more? Why is it not possible to switch between cinema setup and stereo setup in the Sonos appIt would be great when I can youse the 2 Era 300’s for listening to music or cinema with a simple press of a button. Will there be an update to let this work in the future ??  

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Corry P
17 days ago
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Andrea MarconiContributor I
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SAMSUNG QN95B - SONOS BEAM GEN 2 not connecting

Hello,I recently bought Sonos Beam Gen 2 to use it as soundbar for my Samsung TV QN95B.I followed Samsung’s step to activate eARC on HDMI ports and CEC.I used a HDMI 2.1 cable to connect the soundbard to the television.I used the third port in my TV (the one which has eARC). I tried factory resetting both the TV and Sonos Beam Gen 2, nothing changed. Still, I cannot connect at all my soundbard to the tv.  SONOS Beam gen.2 (specs):SONOS OS: 2Versione: 16.1 (build 78151070(Versione Hardware: 1.35.1.12-2.2ID serie: A203 Samsung QN95B (specs):Codice modello: QE55QN95BATXZTVersione software: T-PTMDEUC-1622.4, BT - S Moderator edit: removed serial numbers

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Corry P
17 days ago
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FincatContributor I
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Playbase Connectivity

Can a Playbase be connected to a DVD/CD player AND a TV at the same time?

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CgbaldwiContributor I
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ERA 300 placment

Hi everyone, I’m just redesigning my open plan lounge and the sofa shall be in the middle. My only options to wall mount are either offset to the left and right directly behind (but this about 2.5m) or directly to the left and right of the sofa again about 2.5m or so.is there a optimal placement out of the two? I could get stands for behind the sofa but I have 3 young children and fear them knocking them over.  my worry is if they’ll be loud enough that far away? For reference I’m running an arc and 2 x sub gen 3s also

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Schlumpf
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Slouma7001Contributor I
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use as home cinema

hi, I have several Play:1 speakers and I’m thinking of buying a BEAM or RAY to connect to my TV. Will it be possible to stream my tv sound on the Play:1 devices ?

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Schlumpf
18 days ago
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jcieslinskiContributor I
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Surround Sound with non sonos speakers

I am wanting to set up a surround sound system in my basement. I have a sonos beam that will connect to the tv via hdmi arc. Then I have two in wall speakers (not sonos) that are above the tv to the left and right. I also have two ceiling speakers in the rear to the left and right. I also have a sony sub that I want to use. I would like all the speakers to play from my tv in sync. From what I read, I think that I will need two sonos amps, one to the front speakers, one to the rear speakers.Here are my questions:  How does the surround sound setup work with the beam? Do i choose the placement of the speakers on the app or something ? Which amp should i plug the sub into? Do i need to connect the amps to the tv via Hdmi arc and if so how would i go about doing that If not ^ and they work through internet, should I hardwire the beam and the 2 amps via ethernet? How reliable is this system vs a traditional AV receiver?

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Airgetlam
19 days ago
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Passionfruit 1995Contributor I
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Sonos ARC - Samsung TV compatibility

Hey guys,I need to know if the following products:Sonos ARC Sonos Move Sonos SUBare compatible with the following TV SAMSUNG Crystal UHD UE65CU7190UXZT, Smart TV 65" CU7000, Crystal UHD 4K, DVB-T2.I already asked to Samsung support center but they told me to check with Sonos support team.Best and thank u

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Cococo
CococoChromatic Producer I
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5.1 or 7.1

Hello! Just a question. I have an Arc, 2 Play:1 and a  Sub (gen 2). Is it 5.1 or 7.1 ? Thanks in advance!

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Cococo
20 days ago
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Dolls_elContributor I
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not getting dolby atmos

I just got an LG C3 Oled. I’m watching Top Gun Maverick on Prime in the LG Prime app. I have arc, sub, and era 300’s. TV to Arc is connected with the hdmi cable that came with the Sonos Arc. HDMI cable is plugged into eARC port. When I look at the Sonos app on my phone it shows Dolby Multichannel PCM 5.1. What am I missing?

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Schlumpf
20 days ago
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ArborgContributor I
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Random 1 sec audio drop when playing Dolby Atmos from Apple TV 4K

Hi. I've seen some people describing loud sound pop and Audio loss when playing Dolby Atmos from Apple TV 4K and Sonos Arc. I don't experience loud pop, but I do experience Audio loss for approx. 1 second at random places when watching content with Dolby Atmos.My setup in short is: Apple TV 4K -> [Belkin High-Speed 4K/8K cable] -> Samsung QE75 [eArc] <- [Sonos cable] Sonos Arc (WiFi: One + One SL + Sub )I've been in contact with Sonos support Norway, and we've done some troubleshooting, but we haven't found a solution yet.My observations so far:Sound drops out for 1 second when playing content with Dolby Atmos from tv, HBO Max or Netflix from Apple TV 4K. Sound does NOT drop out when playing content with Dolby Atmos from tv, HBO Max or Netflix directly from Samsung TV. Once Dolby Atmos sound completely disappeared when I was watching a movie with Dolby Atmos. Every content I played from Apple TV with Dolby Atmos consistently had no sound. Tried tv, HBO Max, Netflix and demo

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PaulyAusContributor I
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Sonos Arc extremely poor dialogue levels VS Music and Action

Hi - other SONOS ARC owners have posted this issue previously but it did not reach a resolution so I am reposting.  I’ve just purchased a Sonos ARC and I’m having to constantly adjust the volume level up and down to compensate for the extremely low levels for dialogue vs action / music.  The dialogue levels are extremely low in any movie compared to action and music.  I am using the ARC with a Samsung 55 inch 2019 model.I have set night mode and speech enhancement on.  Still getting the same issue.  There appears to be no further adjustment / modes in the SONOS app to adjust dialogue to music / action balance other than reducing SubWoofer level.  DEAR SONOS team - surely this is a software setup issue which is resolvable?  Please let me know - really don’t want to send it back!! Quite bummed!  Love my Sub, Play 5 Gen 2 and Gen 1 and Play 3.  Thanks in advance for your timely solution to this issue.  

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SomosContributor II
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No way to get TV dialogue out of surround speakers

I shelled out for Sonos equipment and was exasperated to find that i can't get a drop of TV dialogue out of my two Era 100 speakers, after configuring them in a surround system with my Beam soundbar. Instead, they are just expensive paper weights if, say, I'm watching TV news or another talky broadcast (shows which barely have any surround sounds to emit). In other words, I can choose to set my new Sonos speakers up merely as extra speakers (good for news and talk shows) or as surround speakers (good for movies). But not both, nor with any way to toggle among sound profiles, nor adjust the sound to let dialogue through in surround. Whether by money-grubbing design (to get us to buy more speakers) or engineering incompetence, I simply can't use my expensive Sonos speakers for both surround sound AND dialogue. Do others have the same experience?  

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Airgetlam
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Gauthier PhilippeContributor I
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implantation d un home cinéma dans mon salon cathédrale.

Bonjour,j ai déjà des enceintes Sonos, que je gère avec l application Sonos1, je souhaite m équipé d un home cinéma pour un salon cathédrale, j aimerais mettre des enceintes Sonos Architectural encastrées. est il possible d avoir un son spatial avec ces enceintes et sont elle préconisées pour un salon cathédrale et seront elles compatible avec mon système Sonos1 pour la gestions des enceintes. Merci si vous avez des réponsesCordialementPhilippe Moderator edit:Google Translate-Good morning,I already have Sonos speakers, which I manage with the Sonos1 application, I would like to equip myself with a home cinema for a cathedral living room, I would like to install recessed Sonos Architectural speakers. Is it possible to have spatial sound with these speakers and are they recommended for a cathedral living room and will they be compatible with my Sonos1 system for speaker management.  Thanks if you have any answersSincerelyPhilip

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Sotiris C.
20 days ago
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DannyUFCfanAvid Contributor II
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Beam gen 2 surround setup with consoles and Apple TV (I'm clueless!)

Hi, today I upgraded my Beam 1 to a Beam 2. I have two One surround speakers and a mini sub.I’m using a 2022 LG Oled with earc, I own, Switch, PS5, Xbox series X and Apple tv. Now, since upgrading I’m totally lost what my settings for each should be :( Currently with switch I’m getting Multichannel PCM 5.1. Which is what I should be getting.But on PS5 I set my settings to Dolby Atmos but the sonos app tells me that the audio is multichannel PCM 7.1. Even when using a Atmos game. Apple TVis also showing as multichannel PCM 7.1  Is that the correct audio that I should be getting as my system is only 5.1? Why 7.1 and not dolby?On Xbox, I have set it to Dolby atmos and with that it shows as Atmos in the app. But then I read that atmos on Series X has a delay. So, I'm lost as to what my best settings should be. Can someone here please be kind enough to what the best TV/console settings are for each device? I’ve done a search but there does not seem to be any PS5 settings suggested after it

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LidercContributor I
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After adding Era 300s sound randomly turns off

I've used the Sonos arc, sub mini, and one SLs for over a year and I've never had any issues. Last week I decided to get two era 300s to replace my one SLs because I watch a lot of Atmos content. After I installed the era 300s, the whole system's sound cuts out randomly, and does not come back. I'll be watching a movie on say Disney+ and the sound will just cut out, not just in the 300s but all of the speakers, and the tv will continue to play the movie. All speakers are connected via wifi, I have rebooted my router and unplugged everything and plugged in the router, then tv, then the arc and each speaker to make sure they're all connected to the same network (2.4ghz). The Sonos arc is connected to my LG G2 77 tv via the hdmi cable that it came with to the tvs eARC port.  One way I've found to get the sound back, as it doesn't ever come back on its own, is I go into my TV's sound settings - > click on digital sound output - > change the sound from pass through to auto, and then b

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jgatie
20 days ago
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Yannick_2Contributor I
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Arc and Samsung QE65Q70

I've connected my Arc to my Samsung QE65Q70 via the Arc HDMI, but only have PCM audio (no Dolby or DTS surround) through the Arc when playing blu ray discs on my PS5. Other audio sources, such as Netflix, do have surround. Is my TV compatible and what settings should I use to get surround sound when playing blu ray ray discs? Thanks

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DannyUFCfanAvid Contributor II
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Beam Gen 2 and using PS5 and Switch

Hello! Today, I upgraded my Beam to gen 2. My TV is 2022 LG oled. This means that i can now get surround sound on my switch. Great! Except, that I use PS5 and switch in the same HDMI port with a switcher, because I’m out of ports. I read that to get surround audio on my switch I set digital sound output on my TV to PCM and HDMI input audio format to PCM. My question is, will these same settings give me surround on PS5 or do I have to change the TV’s settings each time I change console? Obv, not the end of the world but it would be nice if I didn’t have to switch. Tagging in @GuitarSuperstar and anyone else who is kind enough to help me!

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ARHContributor I
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TV Autoplay behavior config

Howdy!First my issue:TV Autoplay has a default behavior of setting the Arc volume to 10 if it is less than 10 when TV Autoplay triggers. I would like to have an option to either a) not have that default behavior happen or b) have that minimum 10 volume behavior also apply to grouped speakers.Or both, that’d be cool.Anywho, I have a full ARC setup with surrounds and subs in my living room. Works great. I mostly use it by chromecasting content to my TV. Usually I have all the sonos speakers in the common areas of my house grouped to the home theater. A lot of times I have the volume of all of the speakers set to 7 or 8 for background music (again, the source is my TV). When I come home or pick up where I left off and chromecast more content, TV Autoplay kicks in and sets my home theater to volume 10 while all the still grouped common room speakers are still on volume 6 or 7. Then I have to go open the app and fiddle with the volume to get them all equal again. Kind of a pain in the butt.

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Corry P
21 days ago
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cj123Contributor I
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Apple TV 4k (2nd gen), Arc and Samsung QE50Q60TAU - Atmos audio loss

Sorry another Atmos plea for help.As per the title I have a Apple TV 4k (2nd gen), Arc (purchased 2021) and Samsung QE50Q60TAU, I’ve had this setup in place since the release of that Apple TV version. I’ve never had a problem with atmos when streaming, but in the last week or so, when I stream a show that has atmos audio I just get silence until I powercycle the TV and then the Arc picks up the format and I can watch the show. Swapping audio format (by going to the main menu) causes the problem with Atmos to happen again.So far I’ve tried:Turning everything off for 5 mins Updating TV firmware Unplugging the Arc HDMI and plugging it back in Perfoming a factory reset on the ArcI can confirm:The soundbar is plugged into the eArc port on the TV I’m using the HDMI cable supplied by Sonos Apple TV has Atmos enabled in settings Samsung is set to use eArc as the output format Samsung TV has Atmos enabled in settingsI’m out of ideas, can anyone recommend anything else I can try!?

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Airgetlam
21 days ago
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denfitzgibContributor I
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connecting to Bluetooth

My Arc, sub and both era 300’s are on surround sound and I can’t connect via Bluetooth I’ve followed Sonos instructions but still can’t connect. Any ideas please. Dennis Moderator edit: added Arc detail from user profile, and corrected Era 500 to Era 300

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Schlumpf
21 days ago
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