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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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audio problems with vizio tv and beam

Hello out there,I have an sonos beam with two play1 and sub for about a year now. I just noticed recently that system is not playing in dolby 5.1, but instead in pcm,/ surround.My tv is a vizio 652ui-b2 and my cable/satellite service is direct tv. I looked at my audio tv settings and it was set on...

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Need advice on how to play CDs through my Sonos speakers

Hi!I’m looking for advice on how to play CDs through my Sonos speakers without spending a fortune on a Sonos Port or Amp. I currently have a Sonos One Gen 2 and an IKEA Symfonisk, none of which have line-in. I’ve also ordered the Sonos Roam, which also doesn’t have line-in, but apparently has blueto...

Music services and sources

Issues with Amazon Music

Hello Amazon music suddenly stopped working on my Sonos Arc. I get the attached error message. I am definitely not using Amazon Music on any other devices. Any one else ever have this issue?

Music services and sources

Music on my mp3

I have 10,000 songs on my mp3 player, what's the easiest way to play these on my Sonos beam and One SL? Can I put them on the app or cloud to play through the app? Cheers!

Music services and sources

Will a Sonos One SL play all sounds from my phone or just music?

Hello!I am considering a Sonos One SL to replace my Hitachi W200. One thing I am confused about is, if i am playing music from Apple Music to the Sonos, will it only play the music and not other things on my phone? For example, I can play Spotify to the W200 and if I play a Youtube video, or a game...

Music services and sources

Split- sound bar - main center speaker array

We have been building some higher end homes and find the clients want larger and larger TV’s but when mounting these TV’s over a fire place, book shelf or other obstacle it leaves very little room for a sound bar. Has anybody else thought of taking a sound bar and having it come apart in two pieces...

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Stream audio to Sonos unit from iOS device over Wi-Fi

Greetings! My system includes:1 x Connect (ZP90) (connected to LAN via ethernet)2 x Connect:Amp (ZP120) All running S1 with the latest firmware and software. I want to play audio (for example, YouTube video) from a iOS device to a Sonos unit over Wi-Fi. Is this possible?Thank you.

Wireless speakers

Sonos Radio keeps dropping

I have a pair of Play 1s. In the last few weeks, the connection to Sonos Radio and TuneIn keeps dropping to the point it is now unusable. I only play one station . I could spend 10 mins trying to get it to the play on one or the other and it will play for a while then drop out and then same again. I...

Music services and sources

S2 app dropped support for Android 7?

The latest version upgrade of S2 12.2.4 has started to say that the OS on my Motorola G4+ phone Android 7.0 is no longer supported. It now no longer finds my Sonos Play:1 and Play:3 speakers in the app. The notification directs me to the Sonos website documentation that says that Andriod 7 is suppor...

Controllers & software

Sonos Play 5_2nd Gen Defective WiFi Cards?

I've read several posts about the Play 5_2nd Gen suddenly having problems due to a defective WiFi card. Although it appears that Sonos has been replacing the defective units (when notified) it still gives me pause. Do I need to be concerned about my two (2) out of warranty Play 5 2nd Gen's developin...

Wireless speakers

Hide Port from rooms list when used for input only

Is there any way to hide Port from the speaker/room list when it’s only being used as an input? I have it connected to a turntable but nothing connected to the output.

Components

Issues with app layout when using split screen on iPad

I recently installed an iPad wall mount for controlling my Sonos system and smart home devices. In order to easily control both Sonos & Apple Home without switching screens, I’ve setup the two apps in split screen mode: This works really nicely, however, every time the Sonos app runs an update,...

Controllers & software

Volume regulator for Loud commercials

Sonos, please create a software update that will regulate, or keep consistent the fluctuations in volume for Loud commercials. This will be a game changer and I feel as though it's gotten worse on streaming applications. The volume of commercials is so loud you need to sit there and lower the volu...

Controllers & software

(SONOS BEAM + 2 ONE) + 1 FIVE in the same room

Hello everybody,I have a SONOS home theater system consisting of a SONOS BEAM soundbar and two SONOS ONE speakers and everything works perfectly.I have now purchased a SONOS FIVE and would like to add it to the same room as my home theater system.The problem is that when I reproduce the same sound s...

Wireless speakers

Poor sound from TV source

HiI have a Beam with 2 Sonos One in my living room. When I use my TV as the sound source most of the sound comes from the Beam and there is low volume from the Sonos Ones. I do not get the true surround sound. When I use my Macbook Pro as the sound source then I get a true surround sound experience....

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Dual subs to stereo pair

Can you use Amp to connect dual subs to just a stereo pair of Fives without the normally required soundbar as the hub?

Wireless speakers

Intermittent audio from Sonos Arc to Samsung QE65Q95T

Setup Sonos Arc with One SL and Sub Gen3 on my Samsung TV. Synced up perfectly with HDMI ARC connection and all working great. However for some reason occasionally after shutting down TV for the night, the next day the audio comes on and then stops for a second or so before starting again. This repe...

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iPhone app very slow after latest controller update

I just upgraded my controller to 12.2.2 (OS S2) and the iPhone app is now super slow, and sometimes freezes, any ideas or fixes out there?App tells me it’s also 12.2.2.I have done all the usual, reboots, resets etc - no changes. Other iPhones are also slow, also does not mater what source i am tryin...

Controllers & software

Is Roam S1 Compatible?

HiI have a couple of speakers that mean I have to use S1 controller app, can the new Roam be used with this or is it only S2 compatible

Wireless speakers

Onkyo receiver can't find Sonos

Apologize if this has been asked. Searched the forum and couldn’t find an answer.I have 2 Onkyo receivers in my setup and am having the same issue with both. Currently have a TX NR686 and TX NR585. The 686 is connected to a 3rd Gen Sonos connect and the 585 is connected to a brand new Sonos port. Ne...

Components

SMB2 (or SMB3) support must be supported NOW!

We are writing summer 2019 and still Sonos only supports SMB version 1 for the Music Library share. This is not acceptable. A file share running SMB1 is extremely vulnerable to all the variants of cryptolocker virus that exists today. File share servers (NAS, Windows, Apple OS) can only support o...

Music services and sources

Sonos Arc installed on top of a projector screen

I am trying to install a Sonos Arc right above my motorized projector screen. Please see digram. There is a hanging decorative box in the middle of my middle room which is ideal to install an in-ceiling flushed motorized projector screen, ~16 feet throw distance to the projector. This room also ha...

Home theater

HDfury Arcana: eARC Adaptor: Things you should know

By now everyone has heard about the HDfury Arcana: eARC Adapter that is now available for pre-order. It’s touted to relieve lip-sync issues associated with the Sonos Arc among other things. Read about the proposed benefits of the HDfury Arcana: eArc Adapter here. This information is not intended t...

Home theater

sonos arc atmos sony a1 oled

Hijust set up my new Arc with my Sony A1 oled tv I have done plenty reading here about atmos/arc/earc etc sony a1 does not have eArc which I knew !but maybe I read too much here about this so maybe someone can clear something up for me ! set was easy and arc sounds beautiful …now I have upgraded...

Home theater

BEAM beats ARC

I received my ARC today and my immediate impression is that it is a major step backward from the sound quality of the BEAM. Anyone swapped out the BEAM for an ARC and achieve positive results? Same iPhone 12 phone used for Trulpay tuning of both setups. Anyone regretted not returning their ARC wi...

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