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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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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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Tim8aBugTrending Lyricist I
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not the 1st time they’ve lost their way

everytime my Bell router updates itself my Sonos speakers lose their connection and it becomes another frickin’ 30 minute drama.wired speakers work.  I love some things about these speakers but when they lose their connection, I don’t know how my wife is ever going to live without me.Better off with an amp and some wired speakers.   

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9 months ago
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MkasongoContributor I
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Surround with Beam 2 & Era 100 & Move

Cannot create a surround system with the Beam 2, Era 100 & Move. When I'm trying to setup surrounds , sonos can't see the other speakers, also I can't setup a stereo pair with Era and Move.

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9 months ago
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GDW11Contributor I
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Arc with Play 1 and Play 3

I’ve got an Arc with 2 Play1s as surrounds in our living room.  I’m wondering if I can add a single Play3 into the setup at the back of the room?Thanks

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Stanley_4
9 months ago
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bobdebrugeContributor I
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Sonos Beam vs Apple TV 4k vs Samsung 2021 TV - glitchy sound

Hi, I have an issue with my Sonos soundbar setup.I have a 2021 Samsung AU8000 TV, Sonos Beam Gen 2 (Sonos HDMI cable) and Apple TV 4K 2022 (connected via HDMI 2.1 cable).I have just upgraded from Apple TV 4K 2017 and I started having a strange sound issue with eARC, Pass-through and Dolby Atmos enabled. The sound is distorted - high pitched and out-of-sync.If I disable any of the mentioned options, it goes back to normal. Also, this applies only to content from ATV, all internal Samsung apps sound fine.I’ve upgraded my ATV HDMI cable (no change), updated Sonos to 15.10, re-adopted my Sonos System and tried myriad different options on the TV or ATV.So in conclusion, the only change was upgrading Apple TV from 2017 to 2022 model and the issue appeared.

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9 months ago
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Concreteman1Contributor I
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reset generation 3 sub

I need to reset my generation 3 sub. I had to exchange my arc for a new one. I can’t get it to link to my new arc. Can someone help me with the reset process? Thanks 

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8 months ago
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RaimondsRContributor I
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Sonos Beam unable to connect to WiFi

During the initial setup of Sonos Beam I am getting error: "Your Beam has been added but may not appear in the System tab … ” After checking the admin panel of WiFi router, I can see that the Beam has never connected to router - it is not listed in DHCP nor in connected devices. I have tried restarting router and Sonos, resetting to factory settings, Reset App etc. Nothing helps. However I was able to setup the Beam succesfully with my friends router. It appears that Sonos does not like my router. It is Huawei HG8245H. Support diagnostic: 1238854072. Any other device (laptops, smartphones, TV, XBOX) connects to the router without any issues.

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3 years ago
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bexinulContributor I
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Speakers not synced when using optical to HDMI cable

Hello,When I’m using Sonos optical to hdmi converter on my Sonos Beam soundbar, there is a delay with my other speakers.This doesn’t happen if I’m using direct HDMI cable connection from my TV to the Beam, or when I’m streaming from the Sonos app, or over Airplay.My setup:Sonos Beam2x Ikea SymfoniskI’m using the converter to have another optical audio source as an input to the Sonos Beam.Could you please help me out?

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melvimbe
2 years ago
chris4x4
chris4x4Trending Lyricist II
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I feel silly asking this but......

I currently have the following components in my Living area:ARCSub Gen 2Two Sonos OnesI just ordered a pair of ERA 100’s to replace the Sonos One’s and realized I dont know how to change them out. The Sonos Ones are currently set up as Rear Surrounds for the ARC/Sub and when playing music are set to “FULL”. Is there a way to remove the Sonos Ones, and replace them to be used in the same way that the Ones are being used? Also, can I then use the Ones in a different location?  Thank you for any help! :) 

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chris4x4
1 year ago
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sbflyer20Contributor I
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2021 Apple Siri Remote Volume Control Sonos Arc + Sonos Amp

Hello! I have a new Sonos Arc that is connected to my 2021 Samsung Neo 75” screen via the HDMI ARC port. I use my 2021 Apple TV 4K with new 2021 Siri remote and no other input device (such as a cable box or DVD player).My latest gen Sonos Amp is connected to the same wifi network as the Arc Soundbar and runs the rear speakers for that same TV. I am able to control the volume of the Arc soundbar with the new Siri remote however not the Sonos Amp when watching TV. I am able to get the TV to play it’s audio through both the soundbar and the Amp but the new Apple Siri remote only controls the volume of the Arc soundbar and not the Amp which is connected to my rear speakers. Anyone figured out how to get the Siri remote to control both the Arc and the Amp when they are paired together in the same Sonos zone for my living room TV?

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2 years ago
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Gman1341Contributor I
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Connect a Sonos soundbar to a Sonos Amp and a Sonos Port

Hello, I have a client who is already in the Sonos system. He has a pool house with a TV and wants to add a soundbar. He would also like to play the TV to 2 speakers mounted on the pool house and possibly to the speakers around the pool. Not all the time but likes the option. I was going to suggest a Sonos soundbar for the TV. Then a Sonos amp for the 2 speakers on the pool house and a Sonos port to connect to the amp for the speakers/sub around the pool. Will this work? Can the TV audio going to the soundbar connect to the Sonos Amp and the Sonos Port through to the mesh network? Can you group and ungroup the speakers through the app?I would probably leave the pool house speakers and the pool speakers permanently grouped or bonded and add or subtract the TV soundbar when needed if possible. Let me know if this is possible and if I’m going in the right direction.Thanks

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4 months ago
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NuJudgeContributor I
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Optimal opening size in media wall for Sonos Arc on extendable Sanis mount

Hello,I would appreciate some advice please. I am mounting my arc on the extendable Sanus mount within a recess in my media wall. I have read that the Sanus mount sags a little under the weight of the arc and so I was wondering how high an opening I need to allow the arc to move in and out freely. Thanks very much for any advice.  Nu

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1 year ago
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Steve_SeftonContributor I
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Is a 1 cm overhang at front of Sonos Arc OK?

My TV unit has a central recess for my 55" LG OLED TV. I can get a nice riser to raise the position of the TV by 80 mm. I would plan to position the Arc in front and below the TV. The clearance between the front of the riser and the TV feet to the front of the unit will be 105 mm. The depth of the Sonos Arc is 117 mm. This would mean that the Sonos Arc would overhang the unit by 12 mm at the front, but all of its width and almost 90% of its depth would be supported by the unit.There would be 75 mm (about 3") on each side of the Arc, though some output of the side facing drivers should stand proud of the recess sides, as the recess sides are set slightly back from the front of the unit by 75 mm.Will this placement be OK? Thanks for any advice, opinions and input!

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Stanley_4
7 months ago
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Alejandro RuizContributor I
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Samsung Series : UN50MU6103 unable to activate Dolby Digital+ with Sonos arc

Hi there!,I need assistance here guys, I got a Sonos Arc recently and I am very excited using it, even though I have an issue as below :Since I have a Smart TV Samsung Series : UN50MU6103, it supports Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital+ (as far as I know, if Dolby Digital+ is activated on the TV settings you can play Dolby Atmos on the Sonos Arc see below description :  My set up is : Sonos Arc plugged on HDMI ARC port on TV and Xbox series S plugged in other HDMI port on the TV also, and my question here is, why on the TV Audio settings I cannot activate Dolby Digital+? On below image you can see that there is only Dolby Digital and PCM audio activated, but not Dolby Digital+  TV Audio SettingsAll this is due to I want to activate Dolby Atmos on Xbox and all possible streaming applications,Please, If I wasn't clear enough let me know, I hope you can help me,Regards! 

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3 years ago
NixEar
NixEarContributor I
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Optical link

I just got my first SONOS - a Beam 2. All set up nicely and easily with the clear guide. However I have to use the optical link as it is an older TV. The sound sometimes stutters as if the cable is loose. It’s the first time I have used optical - should it click firmly in place ? I am a bit wary of using force.Thanks - I know it may seem a very basic questionNic

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2 years ago
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wirelessnet2Contributor I
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Era 300s do not use Ethernet correctly

I have an Arc, Dual Gen 3 Subs, and two Era 300s bonded in a home theater configuration. I have ethernet drops near all of the components, so I thought, what the heck, why not hardwire them in and disable their RF radios. Turns out, the Era 300s don’t give an explicit option to disable their radios, but Sonos has said that if you connect ethernet to them, they will disable their radios automatically. Makes sense. I go ahead and set everything up, wire everything in, and disable the radios on the Arc and Subs. After this, I noticed that the surround audio coming from the Era 300s is choppy, and I did not see much ethernet traffic passing though either ethernet adapter connected to the Eras (or the switch port these adapters are connected to). I checked the speaker’s network diagnostic information (http://IPADDR:1400/support/review), and I see that for both Eras, there is an active ethernet link, but if I look under /proc/ath_rincon/status, I see that the Atheros radio is still connected

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ModomoknaContributor I
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Audio settings for Beam gen 2 & PS5

Hi guys, I’m trying to get all my settings right to get best sound for 4K UHDs using ps5.Does it matter if I use LPCM/Dolby/Atmos within ps5 settings? I can’t tell much difference and I’m not sure if there’s one correct option? Atmos was added for games some time ago, can I just use it for blu ray discs too?Within bluray settings I have audio set to bitstream, but again I can’t tell much difference if any when changing audio within ps5.Lastly, am I supposed to be getting TrueHD at all when watching compatible movies? My Sonos app shows Dolby atmos on LPCM/Dolby but does that mean I’m getting THD? Which then adds to my confusion if the ps5 setting matters at all if they all output atmos?On TV I have EARC on and sound set to bypass.    

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3 months ago
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esswanContributor I
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Sonos Beam Drops off wifi network

My sonos beam keeps dropping off my network.  i have to reset the beam everytime and when I get it set it plays for a little while and drops off again.  Any suggestions?

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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TFM23Contributor II
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Is it normal for the HDMI port on the Arc to be very sensitive to any touch / movements?

Can I also ask if it is normal for the HDMI port on the Arc to be very sensitive to any touch / movements?  When I jiggle it even in the slightest, I risk losing the connection to my TV?  Its a brand new cable specifically compatible for up to 8K with eArc support. 

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9 months ago
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tomp1Contributor III
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How to combine sonos with existing old 5.1 system

So I currently have a sonos beam (gen 1) and soon to add two symfonisk picture speakers as rears, plus a (gen 1) sub.In the same room, I have an existing, old 5.1 setup, which is 3 KEF motorised ceiling speakers, two rear ceiling speakers of unknown make, a KEF PSW3500 subwoofer and a DENON AVR-2807 amp.What I am trying to work out is whether I could replace the amp with some kind of sonos amp and link it all together for some sort of mega super duper dolby atmos 7.1 or better system?I doubt both subwoofers could be used. I also know that I would need at least a gen 2 beam for atmos.(btw, i know it’s a bit mad to have two 5.1 systems in one room. The reason I bought the beam, and began the whole sonos journey to begin with, is because the ceiling mounted cinema system speakers are right beneath the kids bedrooms and can’t be used while they’re in bed, which is every night after 7pm. But we still use them when they’re not.)  

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Airgetlam
10 months ago
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Kraken0811Contributor I
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Arc missing from app issue

Arc has been "lost" twice now since I purchased it. It disconnects and can not be found on sonos app. Will not allow factory reset either. First time it fixed itself after 3 days. Happened again 2 days ago and it's still a ghost.

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Belly M
3 years ago
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John, show me I'm wrongContributor I
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Sonos 1 pairing and surround sound connections on Arc

I installed two Sonos 1 speakers into a new kitchen extension and created them as a stereo pair using Sonos S2 app from outset. I then installed an Arc (when it finally arrived) into the same kitchen (it is connected to TV). The moment I added the Arc the original Sonos 1 stereo pairing unconnected and the Arc will only recognise one of the Sonos 1 speakers. The system refuses to create a Stereo Pair and will now only recognise one of the Sonos One speakers. Given that the system only recognises one One the I can’t create required Stereo Pair. I can play directly (separately to both of the Ones and the Arc via Airplay on phone). With no stereo pair I therefore cannot make the surround sound with the Arc which I purchased the system for. Have reset, rebooted, flashed orange to eternity, killed power, reloaded Sonos 2 app ad infinitum). At present I wish I had stayed wired and gone with a wired surround system + various airplay options. 

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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MichalTothContributor I
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Living room setup with architectural speakers

Hello, I come for an advice - does this setup for TV sound system (Dolby Atmos) makes sense to you (incl. 2x Amp)? Would you change anything? Size of the room is 5x6m but it is part of huge room incl. kitchen and dining room on the right side (total of +- 75m2). In-walls and In-ceilings are already installed, the rest I can adjust.Thank you!! 

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Corry P
1 year ago
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landoreContributor I
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Sub wifi not working, only hard wired works

My sonos sub refuses to connect to my sonos arc. The ARC and SUB are connected on the same network and will only connect to the ARC via hardware via my network and not via wifi.On the about system it says: Warning: Your wireless network will not support the use a sub or surrounds with the sonos Arc 

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3 years ago
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maddog4680Contributor I
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Before I shell out $200 for the HDFury Arcana 18Gbps...

...I just want to see if there are any upcoming updates that will solve the compatibility problems between the Apple TV 4K and the Arc.My LG TV has eArc and it’s set to passthrough, and the program material on the Apple TV is Atmos, but the Atmos doesn’t go through to the Arc.  (Neither does 5.1 unless I do some finessing in the Apple TV, which shouldn’t be necessary considering the cost of the Arc.)I have the option of watching the programs through the LG TV onboard apps, and those pass Atmos through to the Arc just fine, but the video quality on those onboard apps is g.a.r.b.a.g.e.Is this ever going to be solved?

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3 years ago
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percussiveContributor I
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Cable position when wall mounting Sonos Arc

I am about to wall mount my Sonos Arc using the Sonos wall mount. My electrician has layed a conduit channel within the wall for cables (power, HDMI and ethernet). However, for my preferred position of the TV and Arc, this conduit channel lies to the right of centre when looking at the arc from the front (approx 150mm from the right edge of the Arc). If the cables are brought out of the wall at this point, will it still be possible to connect them to the Arc at the insertion points further along the Arc, whilst using the wall mount, or will the cables get in the way or be visible? Cheers

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2 years ago
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