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Life with Sonos. How do you get the most out of your Sonos system? Got any Sonos tips to share?

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adds21 Avid Contributor I

One speaker from stereo pair stops working

Hi, I have a pair of Play:1's in my kitchen, configured as a stereo pair. Several times now (maybe, on average, once every 2 weeks), the right speaker stops working. Once it stops, it never comes back and the only way I can get it to come back is to separate the pair, and recreate it. This (so f...

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Mike TJ Contributor I

just got playbase and want to set for surround
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I just got the playbase and want to set surround system from my Tv LgB9 anyway what I have now is #Yamaha Home Theatre System 600W YHT-1810B the question is : Can I connect this home theater with Playbase and it will be good or not? I will looking for Sonos speaker more soon on Boxing day then what...

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AlainMartineau Contributor I

Beam with Samsung TV does not let other audio ouputs be used
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I have a new Samsung RU7300 TV, and new Bluetooth headphones. Without a Beam plugged into the HDMI ARC port : I can switch audio output from TV speaker to headphones without problem. My selection sticks. With a Beam plugged into the HDMI ARC port : When I switch audio output from the Beam to TV sp...

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Badgercop Avid Contributor III

Beam: Keeps switching back to Arc from Bluetooth - how to stop?
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Hi. I have an LG C8 OLED TV and a Beam, connected Via HDMI Arc. I also have some Sony Bluetooth headphones. Whenever I try and play the TV audio via Bluetooth after 2 seconds it switches back to Arc. Is there anyway to prevent this? I have to pull the HDMI lead out of the Beam, but can it be disable...

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DarylEPerez_ Contributor I

Play:5 + Beam and Sub.

Hello, after a long time of being afraid to pair my Play:5s, Sub and Beam since I thought my Play:5s would lose sound power due to the beam being slightly inferior since it’s made for a different purpose of use than the Play:5s, I actually paired them. After conducting the TruePlay process, I didn’t...

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johnbeardwell Contributor I

Play 5 (1st gen) stopped working.
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Hi, my play 5 which I think is about 4 years old now has suddenly stopped working. Tried hard reset holding mute whilst putting power cord back in. Tried a different power cord. Nothing works, completely unresponsive. What are my options? Thanks.

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ggg9 Contributor I

Default Playlist when Queue is Empty
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There was a discussion a few years ago about if the queue is empty but the hardware play button is pressed on the speaker, can we have it automatically play a certain service/playlist? https://en.community.sonos.com/controllers-software-228995/new-feature-request-default-playlist-or-favorite-when-qu...

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rich63 Contributor I

Library Tracks Skipping in exact location each time
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I’m having continuous problems with new purchases to my music library. Some tracks skip in the same location on each track. I’ve tried re-linking my library several time and no improvement. Any ideas what is going wrong? Diagnostic # 517370636

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brymills Trending Lyricist I

Alarms "hidden" in System Settings with 10.4
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Ah come on Sonos, alarms used to be so easy. It used to be click ‘More’, click alarms. Now in 10.4 it’s click ‘Settings’, click ‘System’, scroll around a bit, click ‘Alarms’. Why? Sometimes it feels like Sonos is constantly changing stuff for the sake of change, not to improve the functionality.

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Ryan S Community Manager

Home Theater and Television Recommendation Megathread

Looking for information on Sonos home theater setups? Find answers about surround sound, Dolby Digital, TV recommendations, and all the rest to get the best possible theater experience on Sonos here. We’ll keep this thread up to date with your recommendations for TVs and other devices as well....

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drothwell Contributor I

Beam--Am I missing something? Doesn't sound good.
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First of all, I am really enjoying my Sonos setup for the most part, but I am having a little trouble with my Beam.  A little background and setup description.  Purchased a pair of Play One’s a while ago. Love. Love. Love.  Purchased a pair of SYMFONISK Sonos speakers.  Love.  All speakers have been...

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Music Nut Contributor I

Feature Request: Allow Sonos Move to pair with Sub
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Please provide a software update that allows Sonus Move to pair with a Sonus Sub. I shouldn’t be forced to buy another Sub-compatible speaker in order to pair with a Sub then group them all.    I understand the reasoning of the Move being portable, but if I want one or more Moves paired with a Sub w...

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AjTrek1 World-Class Superstar

So you want a less expensive/smaller Sonos sub...well there's more to consider than just the asking...

Hello In this forum there have been countless requests that Sonos produce a less expensive/smaller sub. While the request for a less expensive model may have its merits; IMO smaller size does not. Sonos did an excellent job in designing the current sub that IMO should check all the boxes for th...

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Ronie wiston Contributor I

sonos amp speakers out
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Hi everyone, i have 4 speakers and sonos amp, it's possible to create 2 ambients using the 2 speakers output connections? Because sonos amp is showing just one ambient for all speakers. 

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WilliamLucas Contributor I

QUESTION for Beam/Onex2 5.0 owners:

I am excited to add a pair of Ones to my Sonos ecosphere (currently just a Beam). I am only buying two One speakers at this time, but will eventually add others. My question is this: should I dedicate the two Ones as rear channels paired with the Beam in my family room, or should I split them and pl...

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castalla Headliner I

BBC & Tunein

https://radiotoday.co.uk/2019/08/bbc-to-pull-all-radio-services-from-tunein-uk-platform Implications for Sonos?

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kwoody51 Contributor I

Sonos amp - doesn’t remember group on Autoplay
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Recently installed a amp on my TV and when it auto plays it doesn’t pull in the grouping it was previously tied to. I have no the unground on auto play turned off.    I previously had a connect amp and a line in from the the TV and it worked flawlessly for ~5 year. Keeping the grouping from previous...

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jale01 Contributor I

Sonos Amp and 3rd party subwoofer issue.

Hi! I am having issues connecting my Sonos Amp (Black) to my Klipsch SW-311 10-Inch Subwoofer (or vice-versa). I currently have two Klipsch speakers and the Klipsch Subwoofer connected to the Sonos Amp. Both speakers play but I am getting no sound from the subwoofer. The subwoofer is connected to t...

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R J Alt Contributor I

Connecting tv to speakers
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how do I get my tv hooked to speakers?

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Greg B Contributor I

2 iPad Playlists
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My wife and I both have current iPads and Apple Music / playlists on each device. When trying to get Sonos to play from her playlist, all that comes up are the playlists on “his” iPad. How do I get Sonos to recognize her playlist?

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JohnMcC69 Contributor I

Connecting Sonos One(s) to Apple TV using Airplay2
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Hi all, sorry if this has come up before. I’m trying to get my Sonos ones to connect via airplay to my Apple TV 4K. It finds them ok, however everytime I try to connect it fails. Does anybody have any help as to if I’m missing something somewhere. How can I be sure the Sonos ones are actually AirPla...

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antny24 Contributor I

Speakers dropping support
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Diagnostic confirmation # 1415780376

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Cantello Avid Contributor I

Sonos can browse Plex libary but not play songs
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I have a Plex server set up and due to the limitations in Sonos’ SMB implementation I let Plex manage the tracks and Sonos accesses the Plex server. However, recently playback was not possible, the only error that pops up is e.g. Thursday, December 12, 2019 - 10:18 AM Amsterdam, Berlin, Bern, RomeUn...

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inVinnieVeritas Contributor I

Sonos 5.1 integrated sound vs dedicated soundcard: Will it make a noticeable difference?
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Hello, I have a new PC that comes with a Asus STRIX Z390-F GAMING motherboard that has integrated audio. I was wondering if getting a dedicated soundcard make a noticeable difference in terms of audio quality for music and games? Thanks for reading, Vincent  

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1 day ago
AjTrek1 World-Class Superstar

Sonos Move in White...Hmmm?

Hello I've seen questions asking when will Sonos market the Move in White. If I were you I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that to happen 🤔. Besides, Sonos doesn't reveal future product updates/revisions until just before they launch. I doubt we’ll ever see a Move in White. Here’s why...

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