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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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User987308 Contributor I

Playing Computer Audio Wirelessly to Sonos

I have a Mac desktop which I use to drive the Sonos software. Can I make the Sonos and associated speakers become my computer external speakers? There's a wealth of choices within Sonos (yeah), but sometimes I'd like to broadcast what I'm watching/listening to on the web over these speakers. How can...

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1 year ago
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sdraizin Contributor I

Will Sonos work with google home?
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I am thinking about purchasing the new Google home voice recognition product, I understand that Sonos will work with Amazons echo in the near future. Does Sonos have any information regarding google home integration?

Wireless speakers
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2 years ago
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Bob and Terry Contributor I

how do i download the sonos app to my mac computer-2018?
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Searching the App store, there shows but the option for an iPhone or iPad, but not an iMac? The version on my iMac stopped working, so I was advised to remove it and start again.

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1 year ago
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Evander Contributor I

DTS, Dolby 5.1 on Playbar, 2015 edition!

Hi all I am writing this post in the hope it may help those struggling with the above issue(s). The first topic which appears on this in Google is the post at https://en.community.sonos.com/home-theater-228993/solving-the-51-dts-issues-with-the-playbar-34523, which is now out of date. For my part I...

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1 year ago
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jgfermart Contributor I

New LG TV's and 5.1 pass through
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I know this is a recurrent topic, but I actually believe it would be very helpful if Sonos address this issue in a concise webpage with continuous updates. Right now the whole forum is full of questions about TV's ability to pass-through a 5.1 HDMI signal. The (so voted) most helpful comment on amaz...

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1 year ago
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User17876 Contributor I

Can sonos work without a wifi router
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2 years ago
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ddtaylor21 Contributor I

Connecting Sonos to Alexa Dot
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Connected Alexa via Yonomi App, however she cannot follow my music command like volume control. My Alexa app shows she is connected to all my Sonos components . Any ideas?

Components
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2 years ago
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Tmcmaster Contributor I

Youtube compatibility
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Hi guys, I have readed many topics about the compatibility of YouTube.. None of them are good enough or easy to use.. It is now 3 years we have past and we still do see no difference.. Will that change back anytime soon or do you just not listen to your customers which pay much money to even buy a...

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3 years ago
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cremerhm Contributor I

Big difference between Play:1 and Play:3

Hello all, I am thinking about buying a Sonos Play:1. Now I just I would order one and start listening....but they're sold out everywhere (in Holland that is). So now I am reading countless reviews just because I have some extra time ( 😉 )....and thinking what would be the best thing to do. Is...

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1 year ago
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Bigominot Contributor I

Need Outdoor Speakers
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I know there has been a lot of request's for outdoor Sonos systems. I enjoy your product throughout my house and do not feel like getting below quality third party outdoor speakers and a connect or amp to drive them. I believe it is just time to develop an outdoor rated soffit speaker se we can enj...

Wireless speakers
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1 year ago
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DTS Avid Contributor I

Recommendations on Optical Audio Switcher for Playbar?

Someone recommended an automatic 2 input optical audio switcher in one of the original playbar threads. It was from monoprice and the link is dead, and a search on monoprice makes it look like it's discontinued with nothing else up in its place. I'm buying a new TV soon but based on what research I...

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2 years ago
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alecf Contributor I

Why is Connect more expensive than Play?

I just got my first pair of Sonos units - two Play:3's for the kitchen and bedroom and I absolutely love them. I'm not a huge audiophile, but the convenience and total plug 'n play nature of Sonos is what attracted me to it. Of course the next thing that occured to me was how to get this connected...

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3 years ago
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bleze Avid Contributor I

AirPlay

Please add support for Apple's AirPlay. http://www.apple.com/itunes/airplay/

Music services and sources
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3 years ago
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Howie Contributor I

"Your Sonos System Not Found" after it was already connected and playing

My system has been connected and having no problems.  Then I started getting fairly regular error messages on all my controllers "Your Sonos System Not Found".  Then the controller functionality returns and I hit play again... only to see that same system not found message 5-10 minutes lat...

Controllers & software
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2 years ago
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David_109 Contributor I

How do I connect Play:5s to the TV? And Will Quality be compromised?
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Hello! I'm not really interested in buying a playbar because my primary objective is to play music in my living room via my mobile devices, etc. However, since my TV is also in my living room, I think it a bit of a waste to have a music system in place that doesn't integrate with my TV. So...orig...

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2 years ago
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juriam Avid Contributor I

Has any posting here EVER produced anything ?

I have been a Sonos user, and have spent a LOT of money on their products since 2005. I have posted a few high priority, low difficulty suggestions over the years, and have watched *many, many* others do the same, and have not ever seen a SINGLE suggestion implemented. Can anyone name a single use...

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1 year ago
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Jonathan Stanley Contributor I

How do I play audio from my iMac through Sonos?
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How do I play audio (e.g. soundtracks for movies and TV in iTunes) or stream internet content (e.g. netflx or iPlayer) from my iMac through my Sonos system? I've tried a phono lead out from the headphone socket on the Mac into a Sonos bridge "line in", but the sound was poor and very quiet. My music...

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2 years ago
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miguel morwin Contributor I

YouTube on Sonos
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Fellas. Sorry, I'm a Rooki in Sonos.. Can I play youtube songs on my sonos one speaker as i use to do in bose?

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10 months ago
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Rhinoferoce Contributor I

Play:1 stereo pair with Sonos One
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Will it be possible to pair a ‘One’ with a Play:1 to create a stereo pair?

Wireless speakers
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1 month ago
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gullivermoore Contributor I

Sonos One - Connecting to TV
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Hey, I'm on the fence about jumping into the Sonos community with two Sonos Ones. I'm almost convinced but there's one thing holding me back. Can I use the Sonos ones to play out of my TV, as well as playing music? For example, playing Netflix or Amazon via a Google Chromecast OR screen mirrorin...

Wireless speakers
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1 year ago
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Tyler_2 Contributor I

how do i get my sonos to work with my macbook pro? It does not have a disc drive.
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I recently bought a new macbook pro and I had sonos installed on my macbook. My macbook pro does not have a disc drive so I need help knowing how to install it on.

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2 years ago
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CharlieP Contributor I

Spotify Family / Different accounts on Sonos possible?

I currently have my own Spotify account connected to Sonos, but am considering joining to Spotify Family so my wife can have an account and her own albums/playlists etc. Is it possible to have our two separate accounts showing on our Sonos system if i do this?

Music services and sources
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1 year ago
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CJDBerridge Contributor I

Is it possible to connect iPhone using Bluetooth to sonos play 1
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I would like to know if it is possible to connect direct with Bluetooth iPhone to Sonos play 1

Wireless speakers
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2 years ago
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jishi Headliner I

Spotify Connect, serious competition

Spotify today announced Spotify Connect, which will be a series of hardware from well-known hardware to seamlessly integrate spotify onto devices where the control is from the regular Spotify application on your phone or similar. Streaming is still done directly through internet, so the phone isn'...

Music, culture & the industry
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3 years ago
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Sharon Jaffe Contributor I

Sonos can't connect to my mac for music library on iTunes

Sonos cannot connect to my mac. I have followed all the instructions and very frustrated as I have spent a lot of money on an Audio consultant and the hardware ... and am still playing music on my phone when we have guests! please help!

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1 year ago

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