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ratty
ratty
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ROAM Compatible with 1st Generation Sonos

If you mean can Roam join an S1 system then the answer’s no. Roam requires S2.  
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Ken_Griffiths
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Sonos Move 2 compatibility with video projector

If you want to use Bluetooth, as mentioned in your post, you would need to attach a Bluetooth TX to the Optical-out port and pair that with...
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melvimbe
melvimbe
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hotel stay with a Move

Sonos products will not work on wifi networks that require a separate user name/password authentication or block peer to peer networking, am...
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Antonio_2Contributor I
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Move 2 won't power on

My two-month-old Move 2 has been on the charging base since I last used it yesterday but now, the app doesn’t detect it, the power button does nothing, and when I lift it out of the base and put it back, a solid orange light comes on briefly at the bottom and then vanishes. Any ideas on what’s gone wrong with it, and how to fix it? Thanks.UPDATE: After many attempts at hard resetting, the Move 2 suddenly came back to life and wasn’t even reset, so all my config and services were intact. Very strange, and I hope it doesn’t signal more problems ahead, but I’m happy for now.

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21 days ago
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Anonymous
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Roam SL - Bluetooth and Equalizer Questions

You read things on the internet and don’t know whether they are true. I read in a review that you need the Sonos app to manage even the basic Bluetooth functions. So, question 1: Can I connect to Sonos Roam SL from a BT enabled device that cannot load the Sonos app? (I have a couple of portable music players which use a proprietary operating system and cannot load apps.) Does the Sonos Roam SL remember equaliser settings across devices? (That is, if I adjust the equaliser using a Sonos app on my Android phone or Windows computer, will those settings still be present when I connect to one of the players referred to in 1.)Thank you.Clive

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1 year ago
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GAK014Contributor I
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Roam SL airplay-no longer able to connect via airplay

For a few days now, I’m unable to connect either my iPhone or iPad to my Roam SL via AirPlay. Symptoms: when Roam speaker is on, it does not show in the Sonos app when the Roam speaker is on, it shows that it’s asleep in the Sonos app When the Roam speaker is on, and I try to share audio via AirPlay from my device, the speaker is an option on the airplay list, but times out and does not connect What I’ve tried:a. powered off all devices and powering them back on, phone, iPad, Roam. b. Reset the Roam speaker c. Made sure all devices have the most recent OS and updatesd. Unpaired my Roam from my Sonos system and set the speaker up again via the set up process   Briefly after I completed step d above, I could play music on my speaker but it then dropped mid stream and I haven’t been able to play music it on it again. At this point I don’t know what else to do. Anyone have any suggestions ?   

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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KazariaAvid Contributor II
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where is the nfc tag on the sonos move?

Hi everyone I want to create an nfc shortcut to make my sonos move play from the iphone but i can’t find where the nfc tag is located on the move. I’ve successfully done this with the arc and ikea symfonisk but not for the move. Is the move missing nfc ? If not where should I place the phone? thanks you !

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1 year ago
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villacrContributor I
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Conectar Sonos Move con SmartTV Samsung TU7200

Es posible conectar Sonos Move a una TV Samsung SmartTV?Gracias

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1 year ago
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traviszContributor I
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SONOS Roam Is a Faulty Product! Bluetooth Barely Works and Sound is Constantly Distorted or Skipped

I’ve had SO MANY ISSUES with the Sonos Roam! It wouldn’t connect to my WiFi network for the longest time until I connected it to a random friend’s network and then shut it down and then tried mine again. I finally connected SONOS to WiFi but it still barely connects to my router which has extremely high speeds (I even worked with the router company to sort it out). The real problem though is with Bluetooth because the music CONSTANTLY skips and sometimes even warps the sound (the key of the song will become distorted at random points). There is nothing wrong with my connection because my phone is literally right next to the speaker and I keep putting it different places but the issue keeps happening… So disappointed and every time I contact customer support they ask me redundant questions and have me go through the same processes that don’t resolve anything. Anyone else experiencing this? It’s so frustrating and makes me consider leaving the SONOS community altogether. Such a headache

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2 years ago
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aimarContributor I
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sonos roam wont appear in the system

Trying to conect roam to de app to configurate for first time.After sharing the wifi pasword and so on it shows a message (the screenshot below) and closes the app. I try to folow the steps this message indicates, but the device stays forever with the white led and it’s impossible to conect it again. I have to restart it to redo the hole process to end up in the same point of the message.If someone does know something about it, i would like to hear itThanks! The message is in spanish, it says Sonos roam has been added, but it may not appear in the system, in that case hold the power button 5s to power off, and then, power it on to continue the configuration form the system config. 

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24 days ago
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Ca.tree.anContributor I
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I want to smash this system

I am beyond frustrated! I own a spa, I have 18 Roam speakers in each room and throughout our spa. As others say when they work great they are great, when they decide they don’t want to work it is an absolute nightmare.  I can’t even begin to tell you the amount of times I have called support for help and it’s a run around about my wifi yet every other device works perfectly fine. All speakers were working perfectly fine this morning, half way through 6 out of the 18 disconnect. I called support, they helped me reconnect, within 20 mins they stopped playing again. The same steps she walked me through is now giving me error codes. It is maddening!!! My phones wifi was strong and yet the app still didn’t allow me to connect to certain speakers.  The interface of the app to fix the issue needs to be more user friendly. Having to individually re-set/ re-connect/ update is insane when you are trying to simultaneously run a business. Why the PC version won’t let you connect and manage your de

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buzz
1 year ago
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22LContributor I
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Can't find second Roam SL Speaker

Hi All, Hope someone can help.  I’ve been having major problems getting my Sonos speakers, 2 Roam SLs, to connect with my WiFi through my phone - Android with the S2 app.  I occasionally get one speaker (of 2) to connect (let’s call it L) and I think I may have solved this, but the system can’t see the other (R).  The system settings claim a speaker is “powered off,” though I’m standing next to it and the light (white) is on.  Naturally I’d like to resolve this and set up the stereo pair.  I’m not even entirely sure the one that’s connected will stay so, it’ll take a few days to work this out and it seems to connect at random, without changing WiFi settings. Here’s what I’ve tried so far and noticed, over the space of a couple of weeks:factory reset of both speakers.  This worked once and I got them set up as a stereo pair, but then the system couldn’t find them again. it found them twice by itself, but failed to about 10 times (I gave up and tried on 3 occasions and would estimate abo

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1 year ago
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DuranDoranMartellAvid Contributor III
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Sonos Roam - odd bluetooth issue on holiday

I had an odd issue with my Roam whilst on holiday recently.I took the Roam with me for hotel room entertainment in case our holiday was a washout. The first night all was fine. I was able to use the Roam via Bluetooth in the hotel room- no problem. Functioned as expected.I plugged the Roam in to charge overnight, and that's where the issue began.The next morning I could not get my phone or my partners' phone to find the Roam on Bluetooth. I probably spent an hour wrestling with it that morning and later again in the afternoon. The phones just would not find the Roam on a scan.Eventually out of frustration, I connected the Roam to the hotel's free wi-fi and reconnected my Sonos S2 App to the hotel WiFi. After that, I was able to connect to the Roam just fine. But now I will have to reprogram all my other Sonos speakers (I have a lot of them) when I get home.  More than a bit annoying!I can't fathom why this happened but I assume the Roam must have automatically linked itself to the hote

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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PoppyseedContributor I
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Sonos Roam constantly droped out when grouped with the Sonos Ray in Tv mode only. No problem in music mode.

My new Sonos Roam is experiencing constant drop out when grouped with my sound bar (sonos Ray with 2 sonos one) when watching TV mode,  no problem when listening to music mode.  All speakers are same position when watching movies or listening to music. All speakers and Tv are in the same room as router. it happened from day one since I bought the new  sonos Roam 3 days ago. can anyone suggest any solution. Thks

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Jamie A
1 year ago
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techhitContributor I
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Having trouble setting up new Sonos Move bought from overseas

Hi, I recently bought a brand new Sonos Move from Japan and I live in New Zealand.  I’m having trouble doing the initial setup via the Sonos mobile app.Launched Sonos app, and discovers the Sonos Move speaker. I tap “Add” App tells me to press the infinity button that’s playing the chime. App connects to Sonos Move successfully. App asks to connect to wifi and I enter my wifi password carefully and verify that it’s correct. Click Connect. App stalls on “Connecting Sonos Move to <my wifi>” for 2 minutes. App says “There was a problem setting up your Sonos Move.  Let’s try something else”.  Tap Continue. App says “Go to iOS Accessory Setup to connect your Sonos Move to your WiFi”.  Tap “Go to Accessory Setup”. After 30 seconds, app says “There was a problem during setup.  Restart your mobile device or use a different one and try again”.I’ve factory reset the device several times and am getting no further.  Some advice would be appreciated.  Thanks. 

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DGR1
10 months ago
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changotorroContributor I
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sonos roam not charging

When I connect the cable, it turns on the orange charging LED for a few seconds, about 8, then it turns off. I've already tried it with different cables and adapter

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Airgetlam
11 months ago
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Sun-TzuContributor II
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S2 & Roam for a S1 System

I currently use the S1 app. Unfortunately I have 2 Play Five’s that I have yet to upgrade but I wish to do so but not been a priority. I wish to buy the Roam and I wondered if I can just download the S2 app and set up the Roam or if I need to have already switched my whole system over to the S2?I’m going away on holiday in a couple of weeks and don’t wish to wait on getting the Roam if I can help it.

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3 years ago
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Brewski118Contributor I
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Sonos Move 2 Microphone Issues

New Sonos Move 2 unboxed, managed to add to system no problem, however several settings toggles will not toggle in app. Key one being auto-true play, but also the power saving mode. Also seem to have an issue installing any voice services. Have not encountered this issue before on any products. Have tried factory reset of the Move 2 (Via the Off / On + bluetooth power cycle), and have checked the microphone switch is turned to on. App & system firmware updated to latest version, have tried both iPhone + iPad apps. 

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6 months ago
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RjvmContributor I
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sonos roam update error code 1013

Keep getting this error code , have troubleshooted as indicated still not able to update 

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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kamashContributor I
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Roam won't play

My Roam won’t play when connected to Wi-Fi.  It played once when I first set it up but now it (for lack of a better way to describe it) skips while playing music.  Another interesting behavior is that when I try to increase the volume it sets itself back to a set volume, e.g. its at 15 and when I try to go to 30 it pops back to 15.  Volume limiting is off..  I have reset it several times and re-paired it to no avail. BUT - bluetooth works…. 

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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AMG in SFContributor I
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Connecting Move to MYX Fitness Bike

I bought a MYX Fitness bike with 22” Bluetooth enabled display. The bike pairs with Bluetooth headphones but doesn’t recognize my Move. My Move is working and pairs with other wireless devices. I contacted MYX and they said they don’t support wireless speakers (I didn’t know it was possible for a Bluetooth device to pair with headphones but not Bluetooth speakers). However the bike does pair and connect to my old Big Jambox wireless speaker. I’ve seen the thread here that Peloton has a similar issue. Anyone able to surmise whether or not I’ll be able to connect to the MYX bike… and how?  thanks! 

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Annazel S
3 years ago
AjTrek1
AjTrek1
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Sonos Move 2: Unboxing and 1st Impressions

HelloReceived my two Move 2’s today...really excited to finally have them. I sold my two previous Moves but didn’t realize how much I’d miss them until they were gone. I used the Moves in my office to listen to music or when I wanted to listen without disturbing the wife. Here are my impressions thus far…UnboxingThe experience was on par with unboxing an Apple product. Clean and Simple. One pull tab and you’re in. Very eco-friendly. I’m really digging the Olive color as it really looks cool. A nice change from my original black Moves (and/or the white). Both Move 2’s arrived with 31% battery charge.SetupPlug in the Charging Ring Set the Move 2 on the charging ring Open the Sonos app Follow the animations The entire process took approximately 7-10 minutes from start to finish including acquiring my network, update and enabling Alexa.SoundOne Move 2 is definitely an improved sound over the original Move. The two outward angled tweeters present a much wider sound stage vs the downward fac

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buzz
11 months ago
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NigelNZ123Contributor I
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Sonos Roams are Dead

I have 2 Sonos Roams with charging docs. I used them a lot over the last 2 years but they have been in the cupboard for about 6 months as I went for a smaller setup and didn’t use them that much anymore.I since got them out and now can’t get them to charge or turn on. The red LED does not come on when I plug them in. They are both completely dead. What are my options here?

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1 year ago
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asbjornAvid Contributor I
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Sonos Move connects to wrong WiFi

Hi. After searching the forum this feels like a borderline case:I’m having problems keeping my Sonos Move on my “devices” VLAN. I first set it up through my “normal” VLAN with the rest of my Sonos players. Then, I moved them all to “devices”, and have configured then and my Unifi USG router, switches and APs so that I can control the Sonos players from my “normal” VLAN.Moving the Sonos Move to the devices network ain’t at all easy, though: I ended up doing a factory reset and set it up with the iPhone connected to the “devices” network, and everything looked good.Except that the Move goes into battery saving mode, and when it wakes up it connects to the “normal” network - even though I haven’t configured it to connect to it after the factory reset!  How is this possible?Does the setup procedure copy ALL Wifi networks from the phone to the Move and somehow convinces Move to connect to another network than the one I set it up with?This makes no sense to me at all.  What’s going on? Cheer

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3 years ago
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byteswapContributor I
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Move Fails to Roam between WiFi Access Points

So I recently picked up a new Sonos Move for an outdoor garden application for my father.  He wants to be able to have a wireless speaker that can be played to from his iPhone for 5+ hours in the garden, and want to be able to pair multiple of them.  The Sonos move seemed to fit the bill best.  In addition, we have already ordered everything to overhaul his wifi network (multiple indoor/outdoor access points based around TP-Link Omada).I have the same TP-Link Omada setup in my house, and have been testing the speaker to figure out all the details before we set them up at his house.  The Move seems to not be able to handle roaming between access points at all.  If I move from one side of the house to the other, it clings to the original access point for as long as possible.  It will reconnect to the other access point if I unplug the source access point, when looking at the device in the Omada controller software, I can see it switch instantly when it loses the original access point com

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ratty
2 years ago
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Kbooth9Contributor I
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roam+move skip when connected to TV/beam

Hello, this is an issue I have had for some time now when switching to S2 but finally getting around to asking why this is happening: I have a beam connected to my tv and when watching tv, works without issue (5.0 setup with 2 ones). However, when I group either our move or roan to the TV setup, they both will skip / have poor connection to TV audio (however the beam and ones still work smoothly) this is unique only to tv audio.  When I stream music or anything else, there’s no issue. Pre s2, it was not a problem at all.  I’ve tried resetting everything, software is up to date, etc and nothing seems to work.  any help is appreciated. 

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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ace151Contributor I
posted in Portable speakers
SONOS ROAM doesn't work

I bought my sonos roam 3 weeks ago and have struggled with it left right and centre. As far as I can tell there are 4 main problems The first problem I found was that the audio would spontaneously drop out while listening to video and sometimes any audio that isn't played through the sonos app.  The second problem is that the bluetooth just doesn't work (excluding 2 days of it functioning last week) The third is that the sometimes the buttons just don’t do what they say they should do in the manual. Sometimes the power button doesn't work, the bluetooth never connects, the volume buttons sometimes don’t and I am yet to be able to use the smart assistant.  The final problem I have found is that the device can't pair with other SONOS speakers, of which I own 8. I also think that sonos needed to be clearer that this speaker would force customers to upgrade to the Sonos S2 app as I basically can't use my Play 5’s anymore because they are incompatible with the S2 app.  After being a long te

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2 years ago
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amcoffinContributor I
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Cannot get speakers to connect to Boost

I have a Linksys Velop Mesh WiFi system and multiple HomePods (3 original HomePods and 3 HomePod Minis). I’ve recently been experimenting with adding Sonos speakers for the portability, and now have a Sonos Move and two Sonos Roams. Setup was fairly easy and all was working pretty well, but I was having some dropouts, particularly when I had all three Sonos speakers playing at various spots around the house/backyard. A Sonos Boost, from what I’ve read, should be a good way to deal with this, creating a dedicated network for the Sonos speakers. I purchased the Boost and connected via ethernet cable to the main node of the Velop system. It showed up in the Sonos app, went through an update, and all seemed good. But...my speakers (the Move and two Roams) will not connect to the Boost, no matter what I do. I’ve power-cycled everything, multiple times. I’ve reset all speakers. I’ve deleted the wifi credentials for the Velop system from the Sonos app, but, oddly, the network seems to reappea

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melvimbe
3 years ago
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