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Contributor I
September 20, 2019

Sonos:Sub not working

  • September 20, 2019
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Sub not working. White light on. Have unplugged, not change
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AjTrek1
September 20, 2019
Hi Frank B

Try this

  1. Unplug ALL your Sonos
  2. Unplug any other wired/wireless products using your network
  3. Unplug any range extenders if in use
  4. Delete the Sonos app
  5. Check you routers Admin page for updates and install if available
  6. Reboot your router
  7. Power cycle your iOS or Android device
  8. Install the Sonos app
  9. Plug in your Sonos 1 x 1. Start with the Beam then surrounds and last the sub. Let each come back before moving to the next.
  10. Plug in other Sonos 1 x 1
  11. Plug in your other wired and wireless devices
  12. Test your Sonos
  13. If all good...plug in any range extenders that were in play
Let us know how things sort out. Cheers!
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Jeff S
Retired Sonos Staff
September 20, 2019
Hi Frank B,

Thanks for reaching out. AjTrek has some great advice. If that doesn't help, please play some music through your Sonos system which should have some bass. Then, submit a diagnostic report and reply here with the confirmation number. I'll take a look to see why the Sub isn't playing.
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Frank BAuthor
Contributor I
September 20, 2019
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Jeff S
Retired Sonos Staff
September 20, 2019
1915312190

Thanks for the report. There are wireless communication errors between your Sub and Beam. This is usually caused by wireless electronics using the 5 ghz band. Look around and in between your home theater speakers for any third party electronics which could cause interference. Common sources include cordless phone bases, wireless cameras, wireless printers and third party wireless speakers. Try moving away any such devices you find.
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Frank BAuthor
Contributor I
September 23, 2019
i have wireless cameras which are nowhere near my beam and sub and the cameras were here long before my Sonos equipment which worked fine for months. Other than that nothing around
Jeff S
Retired Sonos Staff
September 23, 2019
@Frank B You can try powering those off as a test, the wireless channels used may have changed. If that doesn't help, it's probably best to continue troubleshooting live with our phone team. You can find our number here.
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Lyricist I
January 20, 2020

Diagnostic: 764870942

 

have sonos through out the house. Added sub - no problem. Calibrated - no problem. Play music - no sub. Disconnected and reconnected and recalibrated the sub a couple of times. No bass. please help...

Sebastien D.
Sonos Staff
February 14, 2020

@RiseUP33 Sorry for the late response. According to The diagnostic report you have submitted, it looks like the Sub is not listed in your Sonos system. If you are still having issues, try factory resetting the unit and try another attempt to add it back as a new product.

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Lyricist I
August 12, 2020

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November 26, 2020

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