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Kemski
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February 11, 2020
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Volume Control not working with Remote

Hi

 

Got a play bar and 2 play 1’s as surround sound for my TV. 
 

The volume up has stopped working. 
 

I’ve reconnected it via the app, followed all the prompts and it’s says it’s connected. 
 

The light comes on when turning volume down but not when turning volume up. The lights worked when I reconnected in the app but doesn’t work. 
 

Any ideas? 

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    KemskiAnswer
    Trending Lyricist I
    February 12, 2020

    So I’ve sorted it, my daughter who was messing around with the tv controls turned the digital output off. 
     

    thanks for the help. 
     

    kids eh!!! 

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    Airgetlam
    Airgetlam
    February 11, 2020

    First thing I’d try is a power cycle of the PLAYBAR, and see if that helps. 

    Then I’d re program Sonos’ ability to see the remote control using the Sonos controller, via Settings>System>(Room name of PLAYBAR)>Remote Control Setup. 

    I’d also double check the batteries in the remote, and make sure there is nothing obscuring the sensor on the PLAYBAR, including light from the TV. Try temporarily using a 3x5 card or something similar to shade the sensor, in case it’s being overwhelmed by the light from the TV on the frequency that is the ‘volume up’ command. 

    Bruce
      KemskiAuthor
      Trending Lyricist I
      February 11, 2020

      Hi Bruce

       

      Thanks for the reply, I’ve already power cycled it and reconnected the remote 3 times. It lights up fine when re connecting it. 
       

      I’ll try the new batteries, but the down volume works and nothing’s changed in regards to positioning and light etc. 
       

      it was working, I went out.  1 hour later it’s not working.  Thought it was a WiFi/router issue at first. I’ll give the batteries a go when I get back and see what happens. 
       

      Cheers. 

        Airgetlam
        Airgetlam
        February 11, 2020

        If changing the batteries fails, try the shading of the sensor. Then, I would recommend that you submit a system diagnostic within 10 minutes of experiencing this issue, and contact Sonos Support to discuss it.

        I usually suggest the phone folks, they have more tools available, but are available Monday through Friday during business hours. Twitter support folks are available 24/7.

        There may be information included in the diagnostic that will help Sonos pinpoint the issue and help you find a solution.  

        Bruce
        KemskiAuthorAnswer
        Trending Lyricist I
        February 12, 2020

        So I’ve sorted it, my daughter who was messing around with the tv controls turned the digital output off. 
         

        thanks for the help. 
         

        kids eh!!! 

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