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DrMarcusBrowContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Sleep timer in new app?

Is there still a sleep timer? If so, where?thanks

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Keith N
Keith NSonos Staff
posted in Controllers and Music services

New Sonos App and Accessibility

At Sonos, we take accessibility seriously and aim to build listening experiences that everyone can enjoy. The redesigned Sonos app was built from the ground up to support both modern and future Sonos experiences, and as part of that, we’ll be implementing ongoing improvements and enhancements over time. On May 7, the app will have basic support for screen readers, allowing you to swipe through and read through all items on the screen. Following launch, ongoing improvements to the accessibility of the updated mobile app will remain a top priority. A software release available May 21 will improve screen readers so you can select items on screen in any order. Further improvement will be added to the experience regularly until we reach parity with the S2 app by late June.  In the meantime, the Sonos Windows and Mac applications will continue to operate as normal until our new web app has met our accessibility standards. Thank you for your patience as we continuously improve the accessibili

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Dogdad
DogdadHeadliner III
asked in Speakers

Era 100 vs One SL’s

Will the Era100’s produce more highs than the One SL’s and be noticeably different?

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ViperV-12Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

latest update May 7 2024, no songs in queue

So download the latest update and in my opinion it is a POS.No songs show in the queue so can’t add or remove songs, can’t see what’s going to play, can’t access to select crossfade. 

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mediaplaysContributor I
asked in Advanced setups

Looks like we may lose our networked libraries with next big update? NAS drive?

I could be wrong on this but maybe someone on this list can answer it. You will need to know some basic info on my SONOS system so I posted below..I mostly use my personal music library that is located on a solid state drive via my ethernet wifi connected network. I have a Apple Ethernet-wi-fi router that has an USB input on it. My SS drive with over 39,000 tracks on it (also my Apple itunes AKA Music drive) is connected to that same router. My SONOS components grab my music from that SS drive. With this upcoming software update it sounds like I (anyone with a similar hook up) will lose access to their connected drives??? I will lose of all my own paid for music on that drive. So one questions since I’m not quite a computer nut is… Is the way I have my SS drive connected to the router via USB considered a NAS drive?? Will I lose access to that drive if I do the update? 

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Rob.nlContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

New Sonos v80 app is so annoying

I just downloaded the new v80 Sonos S2 app and first impression is not too good. Hope they change this soon. This is what is foundThe app gives an error when trying to play a radiostation on MyTuner Radio service in the Recently played section.  Some contact card are so big that when you want to swipe down to close it, I open the Homescreen/Lockscreen of my iPhone. When I want to play a radio station from the Favorites section an additional unnecessary card is opened with only a Play button. Why not start playing without opening this screen? The favorites are now mixed. So Spotify and RadioStation favorites are in one list. That is annoying.  The list of favorites is not sorted in any way neither can they be ordered according to my favorites.  The room for the name of the system on top of the Home Screen is very limited and so, it is always abbreviated with dots.  What is your annoyance?

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Geordieshorts74Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Redesigned Sonos app and compatibility with voice-over screen reader in IOS

Hello has the forthcoming redesigned Sonos App (announced on 23rd April 2024) been tested for compatibility with the voice-over screen reader in IOS? I am totally blind and currently use sonos very successfully with the S2 app on both my Iphone and Ipad. can you confirm whether the app has been tested with voice-over and that it will continue to be accessible to voice-over users. I am slightly reluctant to update if the app ends up being less accessible to me. at present the current app works beautifully with the exception of a few minor quirks. Thanks for any info you can supply. Best wishes Angus

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Phildoyle55Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Replacing my NAS drive with Cloud storage

My Sonos system is now 10 years old and i purchased a NAS drive to store my music collection on and to use with my Sonos system. I am now having problems accessing my NAS drive using my laptop running windows 11 which i have resolved by changing the SMB settings but it creates potential security issues. Also my NAS drive will not last forever and this is an example of it becoming unsupported and obsolete. So i either need to buy a new NAS drive or move all my music and files over to Cloud storage subscription such as my Google drive or MS365. I have considered using Spotify but it is too much each month for the amont i would use it plus i have already purchased a lifetime of music and have it stored on my NAS drive. My questions are;Do Cloud storage subscriptions work well with Sonos or do you experience drop outs and failures? What new NAS drives would the community recommend? Does anybody use Plex media server as this was recommended by Sonos support?

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SpeakersdontworkContributor I
posted in Speakers

most incompetent company ive ever seen

how is this company leaglly in business? after 5 hours with support i still cant use any of sonos products. support just tells you to keep resetting and trying to add speakers after knowing it hasnt worked te 10 times before. they then try to blame my isp, even though ebery single oher product on the planet worls fine EXCEPT sonos and they have no resolutions. after talking to  more agents on the phone the resolution they gave me?? try ressting it and re installing or borrow someones else device to set up speakersbe beacuse my s23 ultra wont work or my ipad or laptop. i cant wait to join a class action against this scam of a company

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JobieOneCojoneContributor I
asked in Home theater

Sonos Beam Not Recognized by Samsung Tv

good morning, Good morning, I have a Samsung neo QLED TV, with a Sonos Beam connected through the E arc port, however frequently when I turn the TV on the TV has reverted to TV speaker and it is not possible to play any sound through the Sonos beam despite going on the device connection which shows the Sonos background.  the only way to reconnect is to completely disconnect everything and reconnect, which is extremely frustrating as the beam is on the wall with all the cables hidden in the wall, which means taking the TV off when it happens.  any ideas? 

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totoscarantinoContributor I
asked in Speakers

Era 100 for a 25 square mt covered terrace

Good afternoon (its 16,45 pm here in Italy) , we have a B&B in a countryside area  with a sea view where in the shared living room  there are installed 2 Ikea Symphonisk Frames, I paired them on stereo  L and R  mode, using that with Apple Music , scheduling the music (with Sonos app  alert)  is really nice and all guest appreciate a lot , listening mostly famous cover in a  jazzed mood  with a 13% volume, so very soft music ..actually we have a large covered terrace about 28 mq  (7mt x 4mt) (no windows just opened covered terrace) next to the shared living room (between living room and terrace there are large windows that we keep usually close so you can't ear music when u are in terrace) and I wanted to spread the same music and same scheduling in the terrace  installing an Era 100 , do you think it is will be fine and the sound? will be decent?  I will install the Speaker in the center of the terrace put on the wall so people will ear it from back. And as last only humidity and

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wghwg14Contributor I
asked in Portable speakers

Sonos Roam connection issue on low bluetooth volume

When I connect my phone to my sonos roam via bluetooth, I initially don’t get any music from the speaker, although music is playing on the phone. Also when I hit the Play button on the Roam, I can’t pause the music. I still get the “connection successful” sound by the roam and my phone also shows that I am connected. This only happens, when the bluetooth volume is below a certain level (about 2/3 max level). What helps is turning the bluetooth volume to maximum after connecting and once I hear the music turn it back down. At this point I can also control the music with the buttons on the roam such as pause or next song. Is there a certain input thrshold, before the roam acknowledges the connection, and if yes, can I lower it? I use my roam a lot to listen to quiet music in the middle of the night, and it is a real pain to always have to max the volume for a successful connection.

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AjTrek1
AjTrek1
posted in What to get

Why Ask If A Sonos Era Series Speaker Will Out-Perform A Play1 or Sonos One/SL?

HelloThis is written not to discourage you from asking questions regarding Sonos speakers of any type. To the contrary it’s written to encourage you think about your question; then ask yourself if it’s one that will get an unbiased answer versus subjective opinions. Let’s begin...Since the release of the Sonos Era 300 and Era 100 series the question is asked “are they worth an upgrade from A Play:1, Sonos One/SL series and/or a Play:3 (*)”. You might notice that I sequenced the first three in a row and left the Play:3 last. I did that purposely by design.The transition from the Play:1 to the One series was mostly cosmetic along with the introduction of the soft touch controls. Sound characteristics did not change to a degree that would warrant an upgrade. Most would need the ears of a canine to perceive a noticeable difference. 😊 Expansion of the internal memory in the Sonos One/SL (Gen2) for future software enhancements was the driver to seriously consider upgrading. Fast forward to

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MühliContributor I
asked in Home theater

spatial audio

Hi everyone,I've got a Samsung S95b TV, Sonos Beam gen 2 and Eras300 and a Neflix premium account. Why are specific spatial audio movies not showing the spatial audio sign on my TV? I can see it on my Samsung Tab s8 ultra, but not on the TV. What am I missing? Sonos System Info shows audio in: Dolby Multichannel PCM 2.0 for my beam gen 2. Is this how it supposed to be to get spatial surround audio on my eras 300?

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Todd_22Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Please improve associated product selection process. Please.

I know that the “associated product” is the first speaker that responds when starting a controller.  I’m simply expressing some frustration at how rudimentary that process is and how annoying it can be when you have a lot of Sonos products that you’ve accumulated for about a decade.  I have a mix of about a dozen speakers, with my oldest being ten year old Play:1s and my newest being an Arc. I notice that my Sonos controllers (both desktop and Android) are much, much more responsive when the associated product is the Arc or the newer Five. However, my controllers seem to have a knack for finding one of the older Play:1s.  The phone and desktop controllers consistently find the oldest speakers in my system when starting up and they’ll be sluggish and the queue is harder to manage.  When the associated product is one of the speakers I’ve added within the last couple years, the controller is much more responsive.  It’s a stark contrast.Like I said, I know how the associated product select

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2 days ago
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dmalcolmContributor I
asked in Home theater

Sonos AMP speakers stopped playing music or surround.

Ive had an amp, soundbar and surround speakers working fne in the lounge. The speakers did play full music when music was playing and auto switched to surround when the TV was on. all good. But now there is no music or surround coming form the speakers. They are connected as i can hear the tone when i change the amps volume. Ive tried disconnecting the surrounds and re connecting and it says they are - but no sound. any thoughts on what i’m missing? thanks in advance. 

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2 days ago
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packpikeContributor I
asked in What to get

Play:1 replacement that fits the Sanus stand

I have a set of play:1’s sitting on Sanus stands as part of my Sonos home theater system. One of them has been acting up and not working, so I need to replace it. I was thinking of just getting a new set of era 100s, but I’m not sure they will work with the existing stand. What current offerings work with that stand?  https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/sanus-floor-stand-pair-play1-play3-one

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2 days ago
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hjgrosvoldContributor I
asked in Portable speakers

Sonos Move docking station

Hi! First post here. Live in Norway, but I guess the details are the same all over. I currently own a Boost, Sub gen 2, Arc, 4 Sonos One and one Play: 3.I’m thinking of replacing the Sonos One we have on the kitchen counter with a Move (gen 1) so I can remove the wire that makes a clutter, and be able to take it outside on the roof terrace.I know that the Move can be charged through the docking station or via USB-C, but what I would like to know is if the wire connected to the docking station can be removed when it’s not used. I know that the adapter itself can be removed from the wire, but my question is if the wire is permanently conneted to the docking station or not. I was hoping that the Move can be places on the docking station permanently on the kitchen counter, but don’t want the wire to be attached to the station, unless I’m using it. The alternative is to keep the docking station somewhere else, and just charge via USB-C.

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Offshore MarinerContributor I
asked in What to get

turntables

What is best way to get started with a turntable to play my old vinyl collection.would like to be able to connect to all my Sonos speakers if possible.Have 3 Play Ones in separate rooms, a sound bar, sub and 2 play ones in living room, and a Move & Roam.do I require my thing extra to connect a Project T1 to the system? 

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ntspgp3Contributor I
posted in Components and Architectural

Adding a Sonos Boost

I was trying to add a Sonos Boost which had become disconnected from my system.  I reset the boost numerous times following the proper procedures.  Searching on the web, I found several references to simply “Add a Boost.”  But what no one clarified is that this option doesn’t automatically appear.   The Sonos Boost must first be correctly connected to the router, in my case a router extender, Orbi.The Sonos app on my iPhone only displayed the “Add a Boost” box option from Settings...System… “once” I connected the Sonos Boost directly to the router extender hardware that provides a WiFi mesh.  Connecting the Sonos Boost directly to the main router apparently was an incorrect configuration.  If you’re not seeing the option, try checking your connection to the router.

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3 days ago
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franzCavContributor I
asked in What to get

Upgrading a Panasonic TV 50HX800 audio

Hi, I have a Panasonic 50HX800 used for streaming video and music from Apple TV 4K (Netflix with subtitles, Spotify, podcasts, my own music on a server). My budget is limited.The TV sounds better than expected with speech (film dialogue, podcasts), which is the most important for me (I study languages), while music is not great (tolerable, for a while). My options:invest in a used Beam gen 1. now (currently around 130€/$) wait/save and invest in a used Beam gen. 2 (330 €) wait/save and invest in a used Sub Mini (alas, 350 €) start with a less-expensive sub a combination of the above.Panasonic has a headphone-out that doubles as a subwoofer-out (which I understand requires an active sub, but I’m not sure if a Sub Mini alone can be an option).I would needsuggestions for a setup that would improve my audio in a foreseeable future clarification: is there a risk of experiencing out-of-synch audio and video/subtitles? (it would be the worst scenario if it happens and cannot be fixed)I am a n

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PatrickB123Contributor I
asked in Speakers

Using Sub Mini for music and TV.

Hello. I have been using a single Era 300 to listen to music but have recently purchased a Sub Mini and Beam gen 2. My thinking was I could connect the sub to the Era 300 when listening to music and to the Beam when watching TV. This doesn't seem to be possible, though. The sub connects to ether the Era or Beam and can't be easily swapped. Does anyone have a solution, or any thoughts on how best to use this combination? Thank you in advance!

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GregUKContributor I
asked in Home theater

Upgrade surround speakers?

So with my system, I have an ARC, Sub and 2 One SLs. Has anyone upgraded the ONE SLs to the Era 300s? Is it worth it and does it make the whole experience better? Can’t find any YouTube videos by anyone comparing the 2 sets of speakers side by side.

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tinpanalleyContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

2 second delay removed?

The only way I could connect my Connect and Move so that they would be in perfect sync with each other was to have my two devices (turntable and CD player) go through a splitter then to the Connect and THEN to my receiver. The only downside of that was a 2 second delay so on the CD player having music start or stop 2 seconds later wasn't a big deal but it was weird putting the needle down on a record and not hearing anything for two seconds. But today I went to put a record on and…. NO delay?!?! Was something updated without my noticing it??

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4 days ago
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PiriContributor I
posted in What to get

Extreme Shipping Delay - Arc / Sub / OneSL

Hi,I ordered an immersive set (arc / sub / oneSLs) on 06/04 with an estimated shipping date of 06/13. As of today (06/24) the order still shows preparing to ship but there has been no shipment. On repeated conversations with customer support I am being given the same parroted responses about system updates and with no clarity on when or how long will it take for them to ship. Has anyone received their orders recently (socially those who placed the orders in June itself).  It is extremely disappointing and frustrating. My two cents: Sonos should stop taking back orders since clearly it’s unable to fulfill them in time, at the least till it gets back enough inventory. I ordered PS5 day before and it arrived today despite known supply shortages around the world. 

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