unable to add Move 2’s as surround speakers to Beam 2

Question

I’ve read on the Sonos website that with the latest software, Move 2 speakers can now be used as surround speakers for a Beam 2.

I have a new Beam Gen 2 and two Move 2s, all on the latest software. All three microphones are enabled. The Move 2s are set up as separate rooms, powered on over Wi-Fi, in the same physical room with line of sight to the Beam. When I select Set Up Surrounds on the Beam, the app only offers my Sonos Amp (which is in a completely different area of the house) and does not detect either Move 2. I also unplugged the Amp and retried.

I have gone through all of the checklist items on the Sonos website, some of them multiple times. I’m not sure what to do at this point.

AjTrek1 · Accepted Answer

That feature won’t be available until after 9/8/26 with the new software update/release. Also, given Sonos’ penchant to release a major update in phases; everyone may not get the feature at the same time. Be patient “Grasshopper” 😊

melvimbe · Answer

Omg thank you. I had ChatGPT and Google AI on the case and none of us could figure out a solution. I’m too embarrassed to say how many hours I spent on this and how many different things I tried.

I didn’t even plan to use my Move 2’s as surrounds. I bought the Beam and then stumbled onto an article about setting up the surrounds and got excited.

Patience…

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