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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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qstContributor I
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Sonos AMP to wirelessly transmit eARC to Home Theater setup (Beam + 2 x Symfonisk)

Hi everyone!I already have a Home Theatre setup at my home: Sonos Beam (gen 1) + 2 surround speakers (Symfonisk).I’m planning a huge renovation in my living room and thinking about getting a projector or an LG tv with Zero Connect Box (it’s very cool, you should google what it is). Which means that the display will be too far from my eARC output.Therefore I have a question: can I use Sonos AMP to put it next to my media box connect it with eARC and then transmit 5.1 wirelessly to the home Theatre Setup? How would I do that?A general question: maybe there is a wireless HDMI transmitter that supports eARC?

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JinShepard01Contributor I
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Upgraded One's SL to ERA 300'

Hello as the topic says I Upgraded system to Era 300’s with my existing Arc. Set up my 300’s with full anticipation set up some music and did hear a noticeable different. A bit more fuller in sound. Then I watched my favourite TV’s which I do way more then listening music and my hearth sank beneath the bottom of the earth straight into hell itself. Did i just get scammed?The tv shows are often 5.1 digital. Not atmos. The ones do not support Atmos, so for the few things i do watch in it and love hearing, I thought hell  yea, i can afford to upgrade, lets do it! But its NOT a upgrade!? The 5.1 digital shows so far I hear nothing in the back, even at +15 volume on the surround option, nothing, the One’s were so much better! And the content on all the streaming are often 5.1. I read that the central speaker of the Eras gets turned off when put into surround? Fine, if thats what makes Atmos work/hear better do it, but if its not, turn it back on!? Please? I got a feeling that THAT are the s

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RedBulletContributor I
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Google Assistant on Arc Ultra?

I recently jumped on the Sonos bandwagon with the Arc Ultra, Sub-4, and a couple of Era-300 (happy happy happy).But I just noticed that Google Assistant is not listed as an assistant I can install from the app.Is this just because it is new or something?

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21 days ago
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Scema12Contributor I
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sonos arc ultra issues with using arc

So my Sonos arc ultra was working fine with arc before and using pass through properly (Dolby in my ps5), then the other day it just wasn’t working at all and someone suggested resetting my Samsung tv which worked. I noticed though now it’s just labeled as a receiver  when connected with my tv and well it’s not doing anything other than pclm, unless I change it to dts on my tv settings 

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Hi-PiContributor I
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Arc Ultra/sub4/ERA300 not playing dolby atmos

Until yesterday I enjoyed listening music in dolby atmos by streaming Apple Music via the Sonos app to my era 300 stereo pair. Today my arc ultra and sub 4 arrived; I created one system with the era 300 pair as surrounds. Strangely enough The dolby atmos badge no longer appears when I stream music from Apple Music via the Sonos app. The spatial music flag is enabled, so I don’t understand why Dolby atmos isn’t working anymore. Any suggestions?thanks!

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22 days ago
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DreamJackContributor I
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Tv sound on Ikea Symfonisk

Hi,I am looking for a possibility to hear de tv sound in the kitchen(Ikea) I have a LG tv with a denon conventional 7.1 system. And am willing to buy something new from Sonos.But I don't want greats delaysHave anybody some experience?   

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22 days ago
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robmarContributor I
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Sonos Ray does not recognize the tv remote

hi, the infrared remote control of my Philips LED TV 24” PFS5505/12 is not recognized in any way by Sonos Ray, that is connected with the optical cable to the TV and working perfectly.I followed all the instructions (https://support.sonos.com/it-it/article/tv-remote-not-detected-by-sonos) and in particular:*on the TV I set the audio output to "TV speaker deactivated"*I installed new batteries in the remote control*I pointed the remote control directly at the IR sensor of the Ray, from a distance of 1 meter and up to 1cm.*there is no object blocking the infrared sensor*there is no source of direct sunlight, and in any case I made MANY attempts to recognize it even in a dark room*there are no other infrared signals that interfereThe only thing I notice is that the Ray LED lights up when I press the volume + button 3 times, but the Sonos app continues to say that the remote is not detected.What to do?Thanks for the help

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Alberto434Contributor I
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cine en casa, home cinema

Buenas tardes, tengo una barra de sonido Beam 2 y acabo de adquirir un altavoz ERA 300, sé que es poco para un sistema de cine en casa pero tengo que ir poco a poco ya que no me puedo permitir otro altavoz más. Qué opináis? Mucha gracias y un saludo a todos. Moderator edit:Google Translate-Good afternoon, I have a Beam 2 sound bar and I just bought an ERA 300 speaker. I know it's not much for a home cinema system, but I have to go little by little as I can't afford another speaker. What do you think?Thank you very much and best regards to everyone.

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KeplerA1Contributor I
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ARC Ultra - No sound direction, tinny vocals, lacking mids?

Hello everyone! I’m new to the community forum, so sincere apologies if this conversation is being repeated.Jumped on the Sonos band wagon for the Ultra, as in my mind it could only be better than the ARC, even if incremental — so far I’m struggling with the sound, all I’m getting is, very tinny, hollow vocals and lacking any refined mids, they are non existent as far as i’m concerned. It’s all a bit of a incohesive sound combined with Sub Gen3…could this be down to the mini integrated sub robbing some of the lower frequency from the crossover?I have tried all the required configurations as per Sonos, but it’s still coming up short for a £1000 upgrade.Solo, it’s okay-ish, but still very bright, hollow and tinny on the vocals (notable with actors that have deep vocals), it’s not a well rounded sound...two words, “no weight”. This was the very reason I sort to upgrade, for vocal projection on movies, because if there was one fix for the ARC it would be vocal presence on lower volume, it

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DaniarmContributor I
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Speakers dropping out

Hello-I am a long time Sonos user and have 12 SONOS speaking running on an ASUS RT-AX88U router. They are all connected to the 2.4GHz network. I have disabled IGMP Snooping, Airtime Fairness and disabled the 802.11ax / WiFi 6 mode on the 2.4Mhz network with the channel bandwidth set to 20MHz. The control channel is set to one while the SONON channel is set to 11.  I have actually gone as far as to assign fixed IP addressed and bounded those devices to the 2.4GHz At this point it seems that the network works perfectly if I’m streaming from Apple Music or other streaming services from my phone. However, any time the source is a TV the network becomes unstable, and speakers drop out randomly, its maddening. The ARC on one TV and the Playbar the other never drop out, just other speakers on the network. So, the speakers connected via optical cable never drop. I have a SONOS that I have tried with similar results. Anyone heard of anything like this. Again, speakers seem stable when playing m

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22 days ago
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qmaurAvid Contributor I
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arc ultra low volume streaming music

Hi all,I noticed that my arc ultra has completely different levels when streaming music (I use Tidal) vs when I watch TV.When I watch TV my volume is typically around 20-25, depending on the content. But with music, I need 60-70 to sound roughly at same volume level IF the music is streamed directly to the arc ultra.However, if I send music to my tv’s Tidal app, the volume is back to normal, the sound seems fuller (more bass) and I'm back at 20-25. Same goes if I use the Tidal app on my appletv.This suggests that sonos is applying different settings when streaming music, which is not completely new (my sonos amp also does this). However, it seems that the difference on the ultra is much much more pronounced, which makes me wonder if there's some latent issue?   

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MelbjornContributor I
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problem all the time with sonos arc and era100

I have a Sonos arc with a sub and 2 era 100’si have never had a good Sound with it and Connection Problems from beginning who know what to doe and wich Setting Are there so i finale have this working as it shouldsupdates Not possible

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miasmithContributor I
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Sonos Arc Audio Drops When Using Dolby Atmos on Apple TV 4K

Hi Sonos Community,I’m having an issue with my Sonos Arc when streaming Dolby Atmos content via my Apple TV 4K. The audio intermittently drops out for 1-2 seconds during playback, especially on Netflix and Disney+.Setup Details:Soundbar: Sonos Arc Streaming Device: Apple TV 4K (2nd Gen) TV: LG CX OLED Connection: eARC enabled with HDMI 2.1 cable Network: Strong Wi-Fi connection with no noticeable interruptionsTroubleshooting Steps Tried:Ensured all devices are running the latest firmware and software versions. Replaced the HDMI cable with a certified Ultra High-Speed cable. Adjusted Apple TV audio settings between “Auto” and “PCM” modes. Reset both the Sonos Arc and Apple TV, but the issue persists.Questions:Is this a known issue with the Sonos Arc when handling Dolby Atmos via eARC? Would switching to a wired Ethernet connection for the Arc improve stability? Are there specific settings on the Apple TV, LG TV, or Sonos app that could resolve the audio drops?Any advice or insights woul

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PpeetteerrContributor I
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Popping/cracking sound at the beginning of surround playback

I have a "Google Chromecast with Google TV" connected to my TV via HDMI. I use it to stream YouTube, Netflix, and Kodi. My TV is connected to a Sonos Beam (2nd gen) via HDMI Arc. Whenever I play a video with a Dolby audio track (on YouTube, Netflix, or Kodi), I hear a popping/cracking sound at the beginning of playback. This issue does not occur when playing stereo/PCM audio. If I stop the video and resume playback, the popping sound happens again. However, if I let the video play, there are no further issues during playback. The exact same popping sound occurred when I previously used a Sonos Ray connected via an optical cable. When I replaced the Sonos Beam with a much cheaper Philips soundbar (connected via HDMI Arc), the problem disappeared completely, and everything worked fine. This suggests the issue happens with Sonos devices, regardless of connection method (HDMI Arc or optical cable). How can I fix this? Is there a known solution for this popping sound when starting playback

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UKMedia
22 days ago
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MitchellsxEnthusiast II
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Feature request. Being able to use two era 300s as stereo pair even when setup as surrounds

Feature request. I would have thought this would already be possible but can we have a feature where we can use two era 300s as a stereo pair when bonded as surrounds. Would be great if I could use them as surrounds when needed but then quickly switch them to a stereo pair if I wanted to use them for music play back by themselves. Would give users a bigger use case scenario and for the cost more versatile. 

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TheBillContributor I
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Projector, HdFury and Sonos Arc

Hoping for some advice here 😊I have the Epson LS12000 connected to a HdFury VRROOM (from the projector's eARC output to the HDMI TX0 input) and a cable from my Sonos Arc to the eARC Audio input on the VRROOM.  However, while trying to install the Arc on the app I get a message saying "HDMI ARC not detected". Any advise?As additional information, I have a PS5, a Nintendo and an Apple TV connected to the VRROOM. All cables are high quality HDMI 2.1. The one running from the Sonos Arc to the VRROOM has the "device" side of the cable connected to the speaker and the "display" side is connected to the VRROM.I would truly appreciate all the help I can get - since this is driving me crazy 😊

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ccmpiperContributor I
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Arc Ultra + Samsung tv = eArc Dropout

Have had none of these problems with my original arc. Just hooked up the arc ultra to my Samsung tv and the eArc connection will be solid for a few moments and then the sound drops out for a second and it goes to a normal arc/hdmi connection. Have now tried multiple arc ultras and the same thing happens. Normally when I change the volume the tv says "receiver-(hdmi-eArc)". When this drop out happens it just says "receiver-(hdmi)". Thus I believe the eArc connection is dropping out to the lower arc. Has anyone else had this problem and what was their fix. I've tried different hdmi cables and that didn't fix it.As much as I would like to think this is a Samsung problem, with Sonos' recent successes I tend to lean more to it being something on the arc ultras end. Never had one problem with my arc and even still when I plug it back in the eArc connection is solid and never drops. Never had this issue until the arc ultra. Just when you think Sonos is out in the clear and the issues are behi

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AjTrek1
23 days ago
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TsinghContributor I
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sonos app shows stereo pcm, when i play anything on Samsung tv YouTube app

Hi alli just purchased arc and sub gen 3 and connected to Samsung frame tv.  the first thing I have noticed is audio output is low.secondly, when I play anything on YouTube on Samsung tv app, on Sonos app it always show streo pcm.even though on tv under expert setting earc autosound output autodigital Dolby on but I’m not ableto select pass through , it only gives option for autopr pcm  

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23 days ago
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Uncle butchContributor II
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ERA 100

With my new system Beam 2, mini sub and ERA 100 all plugged into internet except ERA. My rear speakers two era 100 i constantly am hearing like a choo choo sound snow. I am only about 15 ft from my router. It seems to happen when rear speakers go low in volume. It can be annoying. Any thoughts to this matter I would appreciate. Thank you my friends.

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Fred777Contributor I
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Arc will not switch between tv and main Sonos system

I just moved and am setting up Sonos in a new location and different router. I reset devices to factory settings. Music works fine. The Arc and Sub work fine with tv.  The problem: If I am watching tv with the arc and try to play music on the whole system, the arc will not switch to the music.  The music plays through the arc so I hear both the tv sound and music at the same time.  

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User123456Contributor I
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Sonos Arc Ultra

I have a Sonos Arc Ultra connected via the HDMI Earc cable to a 2021 Sony XR-65A80J tv.  I’m using the Sony remote that comes with the TV.  When adjusting the volume there is 1) a delay in the volume response at the TV and soundbar, and 2) when adjusting the volume by multiple steps, it misses the input unless you press the button, wait, then press the button again.Can this be corrected with the tv settings? Or is this a common problem across Sonos soundbars and Sony TVs that is still unresolved? 

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Bodyguard_29Contributor II
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Remove speakers from app - Will Forget Current System remove all speakers from app/account

I recently purchased a pair of Sonos Era 300’s to use as my surround sound. I had been using Sonos Ones as my surround sound. I reset the Sonos Ones to factory setup and sold them. My app keeps showing the Sonos Ones as Not Connected. How do I remove them entirely from my app/account? In trying to research this, I came across a post that said to select “Forget Current System”, but will this remove all my speakers from my app/account? If it will, can someone please tell me how to just remove the Sonos One’s? Thanks

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LukeJ614Contributor I
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login as system owner loop

Randomly got notification to login as system owner in order to adjust any settings beyond playing music. Unable to do anything with account even thought I am still logged in to the same account with my same email. I never even logged out. Not sure if it is new app. Currently mid September 2024.  I tried everything from using a different device to completely deleting app and logging back in. I got desperate after looking at other peoples issues that were similar in nature and I needed to adjust the bass and treble because my son was sleeping.  i ended up factory resetting everything and deleting my account. I created a new account under the same email and re-set up everything with no issues. I tuned everything and did all the things with my bar and two surrounds. Everything was great.  that was until I tried to access the bass and treble settings as I have been doing for years. Now my system claims only one speaker is connected and gives me an error message and the app crashes. Currentl

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turboburroContributor I
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Sonos Beam Gen2 Metallic Background

Currently using Sonos Beam Gen2 on Sony 65” TV with eARC connection in HDMI 3. Sounds great overall, but background stadium noise when watching sports sounds very tinny or like through a metallic hollow tube.  I’ve confirmed through the app that it is running Dolby Atmos or Digital 5.1. Settings on (Google) TV are: Speakers > Audio System; eARC mode > Auto; Digital Audio out > Auto 1; Dolby Digital Plus output; Pass through Mode > Auto.    I’ve also messed with several tuning settings in the app, toggling off/on Trueplay, loudness, night mode, speech enhancement, etc. with no major effect on the background noise.  Any ideas on how to fix this issue?

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Corry P
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rashed4004Contributor I
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Beam 2 + Hisense RF remote issue

I am having weird issue with Hisense U7 smart remote and Beam Gen 2. I cant turn on the tv with remote as it looks like beam 2 is obstructing the signal. but if i turn on the by taking the remote really close to tv receiver then tv turns and the remote works fine even from really far and can turn off tv fine. just cant turn on the from far normally.the other issue is that if i go to soundbar input from the tv when sonos home page comes up it shows 1280*720p x 60hz. i tried included in sonos box and also tried a separate hdmi 2.1 cable and same issue.any idea?thanks

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Corry P
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