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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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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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AjTrek1
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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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Pooky1916Contributor I
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Sonos Beam not automatically connecting to wifi

Hello, my sonos Beam 1 has been fine for about a year, but gas recently disconnected its self and despite the sonos app recognising its presence, it doesn't automatically associate and connect to my WiFi. App requests manual inputting of WiFi and password address and then fails to connect. I have tried all available resets. My WiFi works consistently well with the 4 x Play 1s I have.

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5 months ago
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DannuboyContributor I
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Replacement Sonos Arc Grill

Howdy,I was wondering if anyone knows how to get the grill replaced on Sonos Arc?In short - i had decorators install a media wall, they mounted the Arc and didn’t cover it properly and as a result there are some faint smudges of paint which i want to either remove or just replace the grill.I did cheekily ask customer service for an exchange as the Arc is less than 30 days old, obviously they wouldn’t due to the nature of the damage (which i fully understand - the person will not replace the Arc either so technically I am liable, which i get - this is not about who is liable etc).I also asked cust service if i can send the ARC back and pay for a replacement grill, and was told that Sonos do not offer replacements (which i find insane for an org that manufactures speakers), and suggested i take it to a 3rd party supplier and in-turn void my warranty (which i wasn’t happy about - why would Sonos even suggest i do this? Weird). So - in summary - does anyone have any suggestions of how to r

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Stanley_4
5 months ago
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OverniteSensationContributor I
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Lossless Atmos Sonos Arc Amazon Firestick 4K Maz with AVR Sans TV

Can the Sonos ARC support Lossless Dolby Atmos with Amazon Firestick 4K Max plugged direct into the eArc port of the Sonos Arc? To stream Amazon Unlimited Dolby Atmos content I will us an Android Client using Amazon Unlimited Music or DTS Playfi.  As of this time my only Sonos product is a pair of Play1 speakers. I would use these as rear speakers paired with the Sonus Arc, only using this for listening to Amazon Unlimited Dolby Atmos catalog. For the rest of my Hi-Fi and Home Theater environment I would keep an exiting hi end HiFi configuration that supports large room speakers for 2 channel and 7.1 non Dolby Atmos, I have   physical HD and streaming audio content that I want to keep separate from the Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos Audio streaming plan Id rather not replace my  TV,  AVR or any of the components for my DVD-A, SACD, BlueRay, DVD, CD, DAC or 2 channel streaming  configuration. It's all in the same room with Wifi Router with GB bandwidth but Is rather not disturb the apple cart ju

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6 months ago
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nombrecinqContributor II
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Remote input delay when Arc is hooked up to TV

I have a new Sony TV and Sonos Arc, and I've noticed that when the Arc is plugged in, there is a significant additional delay between the TV remote and TV. It happens with changing the volume, as well as navigating Netflix and other streaming services. Is this normal and unavoidable, or is there any way around it?Could I remedy this situation if instead of the Sony TV’s Android TV, if I used an Apple TV or nVidia Shield?

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Ken_Griffiths
8 months ago
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Witham33Contributor I
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Multiple Era 100

Is it possible to setup more than 2 Era 100 Speakers in one room with and Arc soundbar and Sub? I purchased a 3rd and everytime I set it up, I select the correct room and instead of adding it there, it creates another room with the same name and adds a 2 at the end. Am I doing something wrong or can you only have a max of 2 in each room?

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jgatie
8 months ago
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JasvansAvid Contributor I
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What is Sonos Ray output or watts anywhere ot anything ?

what would be the output for Sonos ray or watts for Sonos ray, few customer are asking for it.

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bockersjv
1 year ago
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mauid123Contributor I
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Autoplay doesn't work when connecting turntable to Connect:Amp and Beam

So I’ve spoken to several Sonos reps on the phone and have not been able to resolve this issue. Basically I’ve recently purchased a used Connect:Amp to be able to connect my turntable (the brand is Tone Factory with built-in pre-amp) via line-in to my Beam. Setup goes smoothly and audio comes out of the Beam no problem when I manually select the turntable in the Sonos S2 app. However, no matter what combination of settings I try, I cannot get the Autoplay feature to switch from whatever the Beam is playing (I've tried with the TV on and off, as well as streaming music through Sonos Radio and Spotify) to the Connect:Amp once I start playing a record on the turntable. One rep told me the reason is that the Beam, which already has TV autoplay, has a built-in delay and waits for a signal from the tv so I must turn off the tv and wait for 10, oh no actually, 20 minutes before autoplay will work on the Connect:Amp. But besides being extremely impractical, I don’t think it can be true because

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3 years ago
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Tom_BPContributor I
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Nothing is working - last effort before getting rid of it all

I have a Beam and 2 IKEA Symphonisk speakers. The Beam has been working fine for over a year without ever touching it connecting seamlessly to Apple Airplay on my phone, iPad or AppleTV. Then came the iOS14 update.Since then there is only problem and the speakers became dust collectors only. I’m at the point to throw them out all together and opt for another system.Here is what I have now and what I have done trying to connect them all:-Iphone11 with iOS14.1 and iPad with iOS14.1 I use Sonos S2 app on the phone. -Beam and 2 Symphonisk on Wifi, but unable to connect to them through the app. I’ve already reset the router twice, worked a bit then unable to connect again. I reset S2 app. -I sign into the S2 app but my system is not recognized. Blank and not highlighted. Then I click on “Select product” but it just searching for nearby products for over 5 min. I’m standing next to the speakers all plugged in. This is the same whether I try to log in as join existing system or set up new. BY

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3 years ago
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DW81Contributor I
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Sonos Ports + HTD MCA-66 6 Zone setup

I purchased a home that has an HTD MCA-66 with CAT5 cables running to every room. I have 6 zones, each with the corresponding HTD wall volume control.The HTD has a 4 pin Phoenix connector AND a corresponding CAT5 connector for each zone.I’d like each speaker pair in each of the 6 zones to operate separately via a Sonos Port (one Port for each Zone).Question: Where am I hooking the RCA from each Sonos Port to? Audio in on the MCA-66? Or do I set it up as a sub zone within each zone? Can I remove and bypass the wall power and volume controls and only use Sonos for everything? Lastly - how can I make the speaker pair in my living room operate as RL and RR for surround with my Sonos Playbar? Do I need a Sonos Amp for that? Or would one of my Sonos Ports suffice?Thank you for your help!

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Corry P
1 year ago
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Awr1015Contributor I
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sound breaking up while streaming from smart tv

Just got my Sonos beam and it works great with the tv but when I stream a movie, the sounds is breaking up. Any ideas what the issue might be? Thank youAwr1015

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1 year ago
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MadeMineContributor I
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Surround setup Keeps dropping speakers

Hopefully I can give a short description of my problem and include all relevant info. Products in system:Netgear Orbi (main plus 1 satelite) Sonos Bean (2) Sonos One SL Sonos Sub Mini Sony BRAVIA XR A80JDetails:Bean is connected to TV via eArc All components are connected wireless via Orbi All Sonos are in app and in the “Den” room TV Autoplay is to the right Upgroup on Autoplay to the right Problem: What seems to happen is almost every time I go to use the speakers for some reason the only one that will play sound is the Beam. I use the speakers in two situations and in both cases the only speaker that gives sound is the Beam. My two use cases are:normal TV watching mostly through an Apple TV using the Apple TV to steam my MacBook to the TV When I stream to the TV I don't use the audio from the MacBook and instead use my phone for music and use Airplay to stream Apple Music for background noise. I’m not sure why or how but 80%+ of the time when I come back the next day and attempt to

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Stanley_4
1 year ago
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CvjackContributor I
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SonosNet network issue

I have been having issues with my Sub, it cuts out randomly and noticeable. I cannot change the network channel (Google WiFi Mesh) so I moved the sub to the other side of the room to see if I could reduce eliminate interference.I have a Playbase up front, two Play 1s in the rear and a sub. The Playbase is connected via Ethernet and I checked that I am using Sonosnet in the app (WM0). I noticed that one of my rear Play 1 surrounds was also plugged in via Ethernet so I disconnected the cable and “poof” Sonos network down. All Sonos devices except the Playbase appear in the app. I also have a Beam upstairs, a Play 1 in the basement those disappeared from the network also. I had this problem a long time ago once and turning everything off and bring it up would eventually fix it but not this time.So I tried restoring to default one of my Play 1s and connected to the app but every single time when it is finishing configuration I get the message “Your Play 1 has been added but may not appear

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3 years ago
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barnojaanContributor I
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Sonos ARC with set of Era 100's plays no Dolby Atmos (only Dolby Digital Plus 5.1)?

Hi,Yesterday I got my two Era 100’s as a addition to my Sonos ARC. I use the 100’s as rears but ever since the Sonos app says it’s only playing Dolby Digital 5.1 and not Dolby Atmos (of course only DA content).Before, without the 100’s and only the ARC, it did play movies and music in Dolby Atmos. Does my ARC still produces Dolby Atmos sound?Thank you!

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Schlumpf
3 months ago
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JOCARCEContributor I
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Compatibility Smart TV Samsung QN90B Neo QLED 55`` (2022)

Good afternoon,First of all my apologies for using Google translate.I just wanted to see if SONOS has detected Smart TV models that best suit the SONOS equipment I have (Beam 2, Sub Mini and One Gen2).I intend to purchase the Smart TV Samsung QN90B Neo QLED 55`` (2022) and I wanted to verify that there are no incidents and that the SONOS equipment is compatible and gives clear value to the sound of the TV.In case anyone knows a similar situation.Thank you so much for your attention.Regards.

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1 year ago
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NatepContributor I
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Samsung qn900a wont connect to Sonos arc

Just got this TV a couple months ago and initially had the same issue but ended up resolving it by unplugging the one connect box and reconnecting. After a power outage last night the sound bar is no longer being picked up by the tv. Theres no damage to it (surge protected) or the TV. For some reason the TV picks up that something is plugged in to the eARC slot, but it isn’t giving power to it. Has anyone else with this neo qled set up found a fix for this? I understand that this is a fairly common problem with Samsung TVs. I honestly wouldn’t have bought the TV had I known it would be giving me this problem.

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1 year ago
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LakeHouseJerryContributor I
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Problem pairing a One with a One SL

I’ve been pulling my hair out trying to get these to stereo pair.  Have reset them, have renamed them, have reinstalled my app several times.  Nothing works.  :(I have a One and a One SL.  When I’m in the system and try to pair them it seems to be going ok...until it gets to where one speaker makes a sound and I get the prompt:Facing the front of your Sonos One SLs, tap the image below that matches the speaker playing the chime….and the Continue prompt is greyed out with no images below or ability to accept/click.  It’s almost as if the app isn’t fully loading the option.I need these to be paired.Am I missing something?  Like- you can only pair a One with another exact One?  Not a One SL? 

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Annazel S
3 years ago
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sandman512Avid Contributor I
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Lip Sync Issues with TCL TV and Sonos Beam(Gen. 1). Details within.

So, have a TCL Model#55S546 and I am streaming via a 4k Fire Stick. This is hooked up via an EARC to a Beam(Gen 1). There is a lip sync issue that is extremely noticeable. Any advice? On the sound setting on the TV, it's set to AUTO. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!

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1 year ago
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BushpilotContributor I
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Should I Upgrade

For my home theater system I have the Sonos Playbar with a subwoofer and two play 3 for surrounds. I was planning on buying a new TV and was wondering if it would be worth buying the arc? And if the older play3 speakers and sub are compatible with the arc?

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3 months ago
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SigmaContributor I
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sonos arc no tv audio - Chromecast hd / Vizio m65-e0

Hi all thx in advance for any direction - My setup - Vizio m65-e0 4 HDMI inputs 1 being HDMI 2.0 ARC supported 2-4 only HDMI 1.4.Google chromecast HDSonos ArcThe Arc is plugged into HDMI 1 Chromecast is plugged into HDMI 4During setup of the sound bar everything seemed to go smoothly - the Arc connected to the tv without issue.  In the system menu - CEC - both the Arc and the Chromecast are recognized.If I leave the audio to tv speakers the Chromecast will play audio out of the tv and the Google remote will control the tv volume.If I disable tv speakers in the Vizio menu the the Chromecast controls the Sonos audio and the tv recognizes the the audio is going to a different source however the Sonos puts out no audio.The Sonos app says that the tv is playing audio and allows volume control that is recognized by the tv (displayed volume up or down)So it appears everything is communicating and controlling as expected however without the audio coming through the Arc.All firmware is up to da

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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JohnosonoContributor I
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SONOS SURROUND?

Hi all. Im new here and have a a question.I've got an extension being built and while the ceilings are down I have been considering a Sonos set up for this space.  I am hoping to achieve a tv surround sound set up tied in with the option to listen and stream music using all speakers. I think I have narrowed this down to the following Sonos set up but I’m not sure if this would actually work in reality… An Arc, Sonos sub, x1 Sonos Amp and x2 rear Sonos in-ceiling speakers.Is this possible? If yes, what do I need to do or get in addition to make it work?Im looking for a simple answer as I’m a bit simple🤪. Thanks guys!

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2 years ago
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shadey0062Contributor I
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how do i split a surround group arc+2era+2xsun3 to use 2 x era 1x 300 and a sub3 as its own group

i have many sonos speakers in my home, in the living room i have a arc + 2x era300 + 2x sub(gen3). i would like to create a group for the era 300s and one of the subs for music only without effecting the use of the sourround set when driving from arc earc tv setup.  in other words i would like to occasionally just use era 300s and a sub when listen to music only.

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jgatie
11 months ago
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Saqlain burkiAvid Contributor I
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7.1.4 placement.

Wanting to get best sound by placing 7.1.4 at ideal position. Ceiling height 11feet. CURRENT SONOS PLACEMENT 

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Corry P
9 months ago
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Tek_Freek
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Our Samsung remote used to run the volume on the Sonos Playbar.

The optical cable got removed by accident and now the remote will do everything except volume. We have two basic Samsung remotes and they do the same thing. They change channels, and move through menus on the TV and the PS5.Both DirecTV remotes work correctly. I went through the Sonos app and the Samsung remote passed the test (press the volume button) and lit the light on the Playbar at the end of the test, but then it does not adjust the volume, or light the light.Optical comes up on the TV screen. This remote worked before the cable got knocked loose. I noticed that when the optical cable comes out (testing) that things change in setup on the TV and PS5 and I have to adjust them.We did most of the testing with the settings in a PS5 for compatibility. TV is set to optical for audio out. Using PCM. HDMI from PS5 to TV is in HDMI 4 which has an icon of a game controller on the label.I paired the Samsung remote with the TV and it controls the sound.Help!

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2 months ago
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Sakke01Contributor I
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sonos arc keep switching from eARC to normal HDMI, back and forth

My sonos arc is switching from earc to hdmi and back constantly the last days. I don’t understand why. The sound gets muted when switching, and it does it rapidly. How can I fix this? I’m using the original HDMI cable with a 2022 Samsung tv

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Airgetlam
3 months ago
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PolitejrContributor I
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Sonos beam bluetooth

Hello, I have just bought Sonos Beam. In Mediamarkt says has Bluetooth but I can't connect with Android TV Box by Bluetooth.  Help!!! Thanks in advance 

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3 years ago
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