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

  • September 3, 2026
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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.

 

Best answer by AjTrek1

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” 😊

 

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    AjTrek1
    • AjTrek1
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    • September 3, 2026

    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” 😊

     

    Together Everyone Achieves More = T.E.A.M.
      • NCprov
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      • Contributor I
      • September 4, 2026

      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…

        melvimbe
        • melvimbe
        • September 4, 2026

        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…

         

        One of the benefits of AI is you can always blame the AI.

        Danny
          Pandreoni
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          • Pandreoni
          • Lyricist I
          • September 18, 2026

          18th Sept, updated every to new software but still unable to pair Move 2 to Beam Gen2… any advice?

          Pietro
          AjTrek1
          • AjTrek1
          • September 18, 2026

          18th Sept, updated every to new software but still unable to pair Move 2 to Beam Gen2… any advice?

          Your profile says you own a Beam and not a Beam 2. The Beam cannot be bonded to Move 2’s nor Play portables. Also, two Move 2’s are required. 

          That said if you do own Move 2’s make sure they are in WiFi mode and not Bluetooth mode.

          Together Everyone Achieves More = T.E.A.M.
            Palco
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            • Palco
            • Prominent Collaborator I
            • September 18, 2026

            I tested this... and everything works…

             

             

              Pandreoni
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              • Pandreoni
              • Lyricist I
              • September 18, 2026

              It’s a gen2 - not sure why it’s shown as Beam only but in anycase I think the main reason is that I must have 2 units - only 1 won’t do the trick apparently 

              Pietro
              • kdowling
              • September 18, 2026

              It’s a gen2 - not sure why it’s shown as Beam only but in anycase I think the main reason is that I must have 2 units - only 1 won’t do the trick apparently 

              That is correct. It requires 2 for surrounds.

              Stanley_4
              • Stanley_4
              • Grand Maestro
              • September 18, 2026

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