Switching between TV speaker and SONOS Beam 2 speaker using voice command

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I just bought a Beam 2 to pair with my Sony X900E TV via eArc. I want to watch movie using the Sonos speaker and use the TV speaker for normal TV programs. I wonder if there is a voice command to switch between the speakers smoothly.

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jgatie

No, there isn’t. You need to switch CEC off on the TV and switch the speakers manually.

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bpcofnyAuthor

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Thanks

But does it appear that is something quite reasonable to have as a feature?

jgatie

Thanks

But does it appear that is something quite reasonable to have as a feature?

That would require the Beam 2 to turn off CEC on the TV, and CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) is the protocol used to control electronics from another device. Once CEC is off, the Beam 2 would have no way of turning it back on. Bottom line is, CEC expects a soundbar to be the source of sound, and makes it difficult to switch back to TV speakers, something I agree with. I’ve never willingly reverted back to TV speakers in 20 years of owning home theater components and don’t know why anyone would. But I understand it is a personal choice.

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