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Two Sonos Systems same property, same WIFI

1-How do I create a second system on my Android S22utra to control the new and old system separately? You can’t control both systems fr...
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Martech
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Why is there input delay on line-in and digital inputs?

So, I know this topic has been discussed a gazillion times already. But I’m really getting upset by this. Why does there have to be a delay...
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AfcathacaContributor I
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whats up with the HIGH volume of ads?

I accept I have to listen to ads if I don’t subscribe to the PRO, Premium, VIP service. That’s fine. What about the volume of the ads? Does SONOS have to crank up the volume so much? It’s jolting! I read another similar comment elsewhere on these pages and the answer was something along the lines of “ it depens [not on us but] on who is serving the ads.”  Thanks but I don’t buy it. The high volume ads is an old radio tactic so the excuse is invalid. SONOS: WOULD YOU PLEASE TURN THE VOLUME DOWN FOR THE ADS? or TURN IT UP FOR EVERYTHING! 

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3 years ago
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TommyCayucosContributor I
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Transferring iTunes Playlist to Apple Music

Recently, SONOS announced that it was going to stop supporting playing music from "on this iPhone" in the near future and that Apple Music was an alternative. So, I created an Apple Music account and was able to upload the music from my iTunes app located on my PC to the Apple Music cloud. However, the playlists on iTunes have not been transferred to Apple Music. Is there a way of configuring iTunes and/or Apple Music so that I can create and edit playlists in one location (my PC) and then have it automatically synced to Apple Music? Thanks, Tom

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4 years ago
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Chad51Contributor I
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Unable to join the network "SONOS" after installing Eero extender

I just installed an Eero Pro 6 wifi mesh extender and my whole SONOS system went offline (3 amps). The app says “Sonos and your mobile device must be on the same network.  Let’s fix it”.  (NOTE: i used the same name and password for the extender as my Fios router/wifi thinking all my devices would automatically pick up the extender, and they mostly have.)  The app takes me through the network update and I get a message saying “Unable to join the network “SONOS”. I’ve done a factory reset of the devices and gone through the whole process multiple times and end with the same message. I’m not sure what else to do at this point...and i’m exceeding the limit’s of my technical aptitude.Anyone have any suggestions?

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8 months ago
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Brone3Contributor I
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The Acoustic Sound Engineering - Sonos or Bose

The Acoustic Engineering has created roughly equal excellent two speaker systems or surround sound systems - Sonos and Bose. It seems that how it makes makes difference.

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1 year ago
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LandruAvid Contributor I
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Spammers

It’s a shame

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Ryan S
5 years ago
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LWTomContributor II
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65,000 Library Limit

How many Sonos users out there have a music library that is greater than 65,000 tracks?

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kevin222
5 years ago
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WandererOTDContributor II
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Trying to config Gen 2 Beam to work together with existing Sonos Gen 1 system

I have an existing Sonos Gen 1 system (Play 5, Play 3, Play 1) working with the Gen 1 app.  All’s well with that.  Yesterday I bought a Sonos Beam Gen 2 which I found out won’t work with the Gen 1 speakers I already have.  It doesn’t want to connect at all - I get a message that says: “This system includes products that aren’t compatible with Sonos S2.  You have options: (1) Open Sonos S1 Controller to control or update the system, (2) Set up a new system using the Sonos S2 app.  All products must be S2 compatible.”I would think that I could still use my existing S1 system with the S1 app and use the S2 app to control the Beam Gen 2.  That doesn’t seem to be the case.  There’s another message I get while trying to set up the Beam Gen 2 telling me I could set it up in the S1 app and lose functionality.  Is it possible to have Gen 1 in the S1 app and also Gen 2 in the S2 app simultaneously on the same WiFi network?  How can I deal with problems getting the Beam Gen 2 set up?  Do I have t

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9 months ago
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LindrupsContributor I
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Development of a rechargeable wireless speaker.

I would love to see Sonos develop a wireless rechargeable speaker that can be taken out on a deck where a plugged in version is not an option. This would be great to be able to have a flexible zone that can travel within your Wi-Fi network without being plugged in.

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Chris
6 years ago
DaveHamilton
DaveHamiltonTrending Lyricist I
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Sonos Theft Prevention Best Practices?

We’re setting up a bunch of Sonos One SL units in a public space and are curious what, if any, theft prevention measures are available.Is there anything out there that will help lock these into place? Is there any way to “firmware lock” them so that they can’t be added to someone else’s network without our permission?Thanks so much!

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buzz
1 year ago
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PhunkfarmContributor II
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MCM Walnut Sonos Arc stand

like this 

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Corry P
1 year ago
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KamleshContributor II
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Sons Fives as Studio Monitors

Hi Guys, I wanted to know, if anyone has used fives as studio monitors? Do you guys think, we can use 2 Fives as left and right channels on a studio monitoring sound interface? I would also like to know, fi using 3..5 mm jack to connect to a computer to use 2 Fives as Studio monitor is okay vs. using a 6 mm.? As such Fives don't have a 6.4 mm jack....so I will have to use an adapter and I am fine with that as long as the sound quality does not get affected. Thanks. 

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3 years ago
detailusa
detailusaContributor I
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Streaming lyrics

why are there no streaming lyrics?

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chicks
6 years ago
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GhiroTrending Lyricist I
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Thus spoke the emperor and a science fiction hypothesis to the problem

Can anyone give me a reason to continue to hope for a solution, which now seems clear there will never be, until now no acceptable response or action from the company.I think it's really useless to continue wasting time, the Emperor stated in the Verge that the app is beautiful, he and all his subjects who have been using the app since December (?) find it simply fast, complete and perfect.(https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/22/24162168/sonos-ceo-patrick-spence-new-app-design-interview)Who are we to allow ourselves to evaluate it negatively and demand that functions be reinserted if the emperor and his court are not interested in.I think I've already wasted too much of my life on something that won't lead to anything. However expensive (in the monetary sense) it may be, the sooner I get rid of everything that has now become junk, the sooner I will live better.Although honestly all this made me rediscover the much better audio of my old Play5 (gen1) and the functionality of the old S1.I wo

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jgatie
3 months ago
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BkwContributor I
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moving and removing sonis boxes permanently

We are moving within the UK and need to disconnect the boxes in our existing home and move them to new house.  how do I disconnect permanently?  Are there special wires/cords I need to take with me to my new house for setup?

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8 months ago
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Dux0025Contributor I
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sonos speaker being temoved from my profile

I went to turn on my system yesterday and noticed that 3 speakers and my Sonos amp were missing from my profile. I have around 10 speakers and one amp.  I tried to add them back but they were not found by the app. So I factory reseat them. The Beam added back but the Ray continued to have issues. Once I had them added back a few minutes past and they disappeared from my app again.   these are all store bought with no previous owners.  anyone see this before. 

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Airgetlam
3 months ago
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TitoGContributor I
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Setting up new products on S2 while using old products on S1 - same wifi

We have 2x Play 5s (Gen 1), a Play 3 and a Play 1. We want to add new gen speakers (a move and two Era 100s) but want to continue using the old ones as well.I understand we will have to set up a second Sonos group using S2 (I think) and that they will not be in sync. Do we need a separate controller for each or can the S1 and S2 apps coexist on the same controller (iPhone 14s in this case)? What else should I do or watch out for! Thanks to those who've gone before.

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9 months ago
wticeman
wticemanContributor I
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move to Germany

Hi I am moving from states to Germany and seeking any information on using my system in Germany. Will it work with simple plug converters 

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wticeman
11 months ago
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SalenebContributor I
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Can I merge two systems?

I have two systems on two different networks in the same house and I can’t seem to merge them on to one network?anyone run into this problem?

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controlav
7 months ago
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TatsushiContributor I
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Cant stream in China

Now I am living in Beijing China. I have used speakers since I was in Japan. I moved to China and brought speakers.  Now I have problems for using speakers. I cannot access Sonos radio, Amazon music and Spotify and so on. Also I cannot download and install Sonos voice control function. how can we connect these music apps? How I can fix the situation? please advise.  

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Stanley_4
7 months ago
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B1355raduContributor I
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sonos upgrade 15% off

I activated the credit for the discount on my 2 sonos one sl that i use for surround and intend on buying 2 era 300 to use as surround.The question is if i can still use my 2 sonos one sl or do they get deactivated or something like that?

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Airgetlam
11 months ago
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Tk512Contributor I
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Downgrade Sonos desktop controller for Windows?

After upgrading to desktop controller version 12.2.2, several of my old Sonos components are no longer visible, and can therefore not be used with the controller. They work fine with the old sonos controller version. Is this Sonos way of trying to force me to throw the older hardwre components away and buy new ones. The old ones works fine.Not even giving me a choice or a heads up when installing the new software controller. Very unethical and immoral.  Is this correct Sonos? I hope I’m wrong! I’m aware that new hardware features may not work with old software. Fine, but not supporting old hardware in new software is almost criminal. What if General Motors made their old cars stop working after a software update..?? Best,-tk

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106rallye
3 years ago
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dj009Contributor I
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What is up with licensing and Apple music?

What is up with licensing and Apple music? Clown show...Alan Parsons AWB unavailable? Some serious censorship going on here!

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jgatie
3 months ago
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In Need of HelpContributor I
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Antivirus/Firewall compatibility with Sonos

I am interested in Windows-based antivirus/firewall software that works well with Sonos?Thanks

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1 year ago
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Xavier AdamContributor I
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create a second sonos system in a new wifi network under the same account

HelloI currently use different sonos product under my account in my main residence. I have replaced my Playbase with a Beam and would like to install the Playbase in my summer house. This requires me to cretae a new system with a different wifi network, correct ? How should I proceed ? May I still use the same account ?Kind regards,Xavier

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9 months ago
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gerteContributor I
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Upgrade program

I recently upgraded my Sonos Playbar for an Arc with the discount and I wonder if I can gift the old Playbar to my daughter or has it been made unusable?Thank you.

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melvimbe
11 months ago
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