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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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JPeeshContributor I
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Connecting a projector and a tv to sonos arc

I have been reading the posts concerning this subject, but I am still confused and I am hoping for some help. I have a Sonos Arc with sub and Era 300s for surround in my theater room. I also have both a new tv and new projector that both support eARC.  I would like to connect both to the Sonos Arc, but for the life of me I cannot understand which switcher I need.  Do I need and HDMI extractor?  I just want to get the complete sound (including Atmos) from both devices to the Arc.  Thank you in advance for the help. 

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terspok1Contributor I
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Dolby Atmos Conversion to Dolby Digital on Beam

Hi, Hope you are all well, I have a Beam Gen 1, Sub Gen3 and 2 Play 1 Setup for my home theatre. I have a LG TV that does not support DTS as well.My Question is if I play a 4k Disk that is Dolby Atmos will the Beam automatically downgrade to Dolby Digital, I believe it does but just want to confirm I did test with the Dune 4k release and surround, sub base and everyone seem to be outputting as 5.1 (confirmed in the app and with my ears). Thanks,

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LG OLED42C34LA + Sonos Ray - anyone made these work together?

Trying to get my Sonos Ray to work with my new LG OLED42C34LA with Magic Remote. I can get sound to come out of the soundbar but when I try to adjust the volume with the Magic Remote, I get an icon of a speaker with a line through it.I’ve tried setting up the Magic Remote with the Sonos app, but it doesn’t recognise it.None of the guidance on this forum seems to fit with the operating system for this model.Any suggestions?

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WatersgmContributor I
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Issues connecting Sonos Ray to Samsung TV

I have a Samsung UN60TU690TF. When I connect the optical cord and change the setting on the tv to optical it is not working. I have tried multiple times to do this and when I try to connect to tv on the Sonos app it continues to load/buffer until it tells me it is unable to connect. I have changed the default audio output to PCM and it is still not working. I’m looking for any advice on how I can connect my Ray to my tv. 

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Noob76Contributor I
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Samsung q60c + Sonos Arc + Apple tv 4k

Hello,I am not getting Dolby Atmos if I play shows or movies through Apple tv 4k(I am only getting dolby digital 5.1). If I play them via TV app(like netflix or hbo max)it works just fine. Sonos app show atmos. Where could be the problem(also in apple tv i cannot select atmos anywhere) and i am running tvos 17.2. Tv model is Samsung q60c

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SidewaysContributor I
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New Sonos Ray will not connect to Samsung TV

New Sonos Ray will not connect to my Samsung tv.  Only Optical (ie. No HDMi) available with Ray. Is it a Samsung problem?

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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DanVMProducer I
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Grouping Extra Speakers to Soundbase & Subwoofer Causes Crackling and Skipping

My TV is connected to a Soundbase and Subwoofer. If I pair ANY of my other Sonos speakers I get crackling and dropouts in the added speakers. Am I doing something that is not supported by Sonos?

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ScamperContributor I
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Beam connectivity with Optoma HD27E

Can I connect my Beam to my Optoma HD27E projector? It was connected to a Sky HD box but I’m now using a Chromecast

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SennelsContributor I
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remote not working with Playbar

Cant get my remote to work with sonos soundbar.

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Norah FaganContributor I
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surround sound

How can I connect two play1’s and play at to get surround sound 

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KholnessContributor I
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Era 100 and Arc connection

I connected both Era 100 speakers to the Arc sound bar and the sub as a home theater system but there is no sound coming from the Era 100 speakers. Can someone please tell me how to fix this?

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xroosterxContributor I
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Why no reboot option in sonos app?

Given myself and tons of other people have issues with Samsung Tv’s and the Beam Gen 2, why in the world is there no reboot option on the sonos app?  It just blows my mind that Sonos makes us contact them and go through the same song and dance just to reboot the system so that the Beam reconnects to the Samsung tv.  My sonos and tv are mounted above my fireplace so a plug pull is not an option.  I mean there is no power on/off on the top of the sonos beam for crying out loud!  Please give us this option in the app!

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1 year ago
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DB46Contributor I
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Apple TV + Playstation + Projector + Sonos ARC

 Hi all - To anyone who can help - As Sonos Customer Service was very confused by my question… I have:Apple TV 4KSONOS ARC + SubPlaystation 5Optoma True 4K Projector(Sony STR_AN1000 Receiver that may or may not be useful)I ripped out my Bose System … My Projector doesn’t support eARC.  How can I connect all the devices for maximum Video and Audio output to the projector with volume control? (Not through the Sonos App only)It seems like I need an eARC connector like the Arcana Fire or similar, though Sonos said those devices are not supported by their software. Any help is very very much appreciated!!! Thx D 

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Rons0nContributor I
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optical to hdmi converter recommendation

"I have a playbar and need to interface optical to hdmi to take advantage of the arc hdmi port. The new tv remote does not support volume control over a direct optical connection to the soundbar. Any recommendation on what optical to hdmi converter to use? We are talking audio only here. Thank you for your advice. 

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OjigweContributor I
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Sonos Ray and TCL remote

Has anyone had any luck using the Ray with a TCL TV remote?  I have a TCL android TV which uses a RC901V FAR1 remote, I’m pretty sure it uses IR as I can see the light using a mobile camera and if I cover the end, the TV does not respond.  I can’t get the remote set up with the Ray however, running through the wizard it does not detect.  I have tried many times, sometimes close, others farther away and on the odd occasion it seems to detect something as it asks to press volume up three times (I presume to train).  It never completes and most of the time does not detect anything at all.  I have looked through TV settings and Ray settings but can’t find anything that might help.  Have also changed batteries and made sure light levels are low but nothing.  Anyone had same or similar experience?

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Ken_Griffiths
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RP907Contributor I
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Sound cuts out from Samsung QN85

I have owned my system (Arc, Sub(Gen 3) and One SLs) for just over a year. Up until a few weeks ago, everything was awesome, but now the sound coming from my Samsung QN85 keeps cutting our for a few seconds. The frequency at which it happens depends on the settings I’ve made in the “Sound” menu on the TV, i.e. enabling/disabling Atmos, etc. I’ve tried unplugging, made config changes recommended in similar threads, etc. but nothing seems to be helping. What changed to make this start occurring? Is there anything I can do to get it to work the way it did for the first 11 months?

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Islander1970Contributor I
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Era 100 upgrade

Have a small ‘mancave’ with a gen 1 beam, sub mini and ones as rear surrounds. Is it worth upgrading to Era 100’s for the surrounds?  Would they make a noticeable difference? Thanks

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shaggcal
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Sonos Arc connected to WiFi but Sub + One SL's can't find WiFi

Last night my Sub + One SL’s (x2) suddenly stopped working with my Arc. My system has been up and running without incident for 2+ years. No changes to my network or environment.Support articles I have tried and did nothing:Unable to connect to Sonos Reset your Sonos product Connect to a new router or WiFi network Changing SonosNet channels (all 3)Things I have tried that achieved mix results:Connecting the Arc via Ethernet disconnects the entire system and no device can connect to the internet (tried disabling WiFi in app with similar results) Reconnected Arc successfully to WiFi after enabling WiFi and disconnecting Ethernet Sonos app cannot “find” Sub or One SL’s, but Arc is available and connected to WiFi Connecting Sub via Ethernet reconnects entire system (including SL’s) with no input from me in the app (this is not ideal as I have to run a very long Ethernet cable) Disabled/Enabled Sub WiFi via app, disconnected Ethernet with same negative results when trying to connect to WiF

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UpTheCreekContributor I
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2 TVs, 1 Sonos Arc, 2 in-ceiling, 1 sonos Amp

Hi, I am looking to setup a new game room that will have 2 TVs and a single audio system.  I will primarily be using YouTube TV on the TVs but will also have gaming consoles.I would like to switch either gaming console to either TV.  I would like to switch the audio from either TV.My thinking is to use the eARC outputs from each TV and use them to control which source is active to that Sonos Arc. Then use a matrix (I think...) to drive which console targets which TV.Ideally everything allows for Atmos.I am still designing and would love any help validating the idea and recommandations.I think if I gave up having the gaming consoles able to display on either TV and just hook the XBOX up to TV1, etc, I could simplify and just do an HDMI switch between the to TV eARCs.  Any recommendations on compatible switches?Thank you!!   Moderator edit: combined posts

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josemsalazarContributor I
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Connect Playbase to Fire TV

Hello.I would like to know how the Playbase 1 are connected to a Fire TV without using optical cable. I can't connect it.Thank you

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Airgetlam
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Leon73Contributor I
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Sonos Beam (Gen 2) & Optima Cinemax D2 projector e-arc

I have connected Beam to the HDMI provided and then to the HDMI e-arc on my Cinemax D2 projector when I go to app it is saying no arc detected why is this? Checked all connections and fine is beam not compatible?

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donutflagContributor I
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Home Theater Surround issues

Hi! I recently bought a pair of Era 300’s to have Dolby Atmos compatible home theater. I added them to the system but I’m not sure if everything is okay.I have:-Beam (Gen 2)-Sub Mini-2x Era 300 I’m using an Apple TV 4K with LG OLED55CX3LA. The Apple TV is connected via HDMI to the LG TV, then the LG is connected to the Beam via HDMI as well with the eARC slot. The Beam and the Sub mini are using the SonosNet, the Eras are on the Wi-Fi.On the LG the HDMI input sound format is Bitstream, the output is set to passthrough, eARC is enabled, Digital TV sound is set to Auto. The Apple TV is set to Atmos. When I’m using the AppleMusic, I can get Dolby Atmos with the suitable tracks, but when I’m using a streaming service like Disney+, Netflix, SkyShowtime I only get Dolby Multichannel 5.1. I have the biggest subscription on Netflix. When I’m using the streaming services the Eras barely make some sound, when I turned the the lvl up in the Sonos App, the dialogues were barely understandable and

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HighDesertHighlanderContributor I
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Need longer cable for Sonos ARC

Projector is located at the rear of the room, Roku and connection to Sonos Arc at the front of the room with an Arcana switch in between but also at the front of the room. Would like to locate the gear elsewhere other than the front of the room next to the screen but need a cable longer than the one provided by Sonos - probably less than 15’. The folks at HD Fury recommend the Zeskit Maya for the video cable but don’t make Sonos audio cable recommendations. Thoughts from the Sonos Community?

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urgriu
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HOW TO CONNECT A FIRESTICK

Hi GuysI have an LG TV 55 inch with 3 HDMI connections plus a further HDMI ARC/eARC.The Sonos Beam Gen2 is connected eARC.For the moment everything is working as expected.[Netflix / Amazon / Disney+ are running from APPS on the TV] They each provided a version of surround sound✓I also have a Set Top Box for streaming channels. This box needs to be replaced as it's old now.I'm hoping to replace it with a FireStick 4K that accommodates a version of Dolby Atmos.I also want to connect a Blu-Ray player that takes advantage of the Sonos Dolby Atmos Sound.Can you advise me as to the best way to firstly connect the FireStick?Secondly can you also advise on collecting a Blu-Ray Player?I'm not a very technical guy!Kind RegardsPadraig 

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milkipediaContributor I
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Optical output to Sonos Beam 1 stuttering

I have a Gen 1 Beam + Gen 1 subwoofer connected to an older Vizio tv through the Toslink adapter to HDMI. It has worked fine for some years, but lately audio has some intermittent stuttering when we watch tv (via a Roku streaming stick). Unsure of the cause but wondering if somehow we had jerked the Toslink cable, I replaced the adapter, but I’m still seeing the same issue. The tv’s digital audio output is Stereo PCM. I’m worried that there’s damage to the tv’s Toslink port, but I can’t prove that. The HDMI cable we’re using is the one that came with the Beam. About the Beam:Sonos OS: S2Version: 15.11 (build 76247270)Hardware Version: 1.23.1.11-1.2Series ID: A101About the Sub:Sonos OS: S2Version: 15.11 (build 76247270)Hardware Version: 1.8.2.4-1.0Series ID: A100About the TV:Vizio model XVT473SVVersion: VIZIO_C7.0.1.0-S 

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