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Get help with your Sonos Roam, and Sonos Move

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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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I'mAMLContributor I
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Sonos Roam SL & Alexa

I’ve just got a Sonos Roam SL - how do I use Alexa with it? Unlike on the Sonos One speaker I can’t see a little microphone?Thanks

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1 year ago
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IanClarkContributor I
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Sonos Move won’t play anything via voice command

Hi, Alexa responds that it is playing something but nothing comes out.  I can play via the Sonos app fine.  I have tried with Spotify, tune in, Apple Music, Amazon music with no luck.  Very disappointed!

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Corry P
3 years ago
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azeeContributor I
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Mixed network with Sonos Beam, One and Move

Hi,I have a Beam connected to ethernet. When the Beam and my Sonos One are the only devices turned on, the Sonos One automatically joins Sonosnet via wireless, all good. But as soon as my Move is turned on, the Sonos One switches to Wifi (WM:1). The Beam is on my Living Room while the Sonos One and Move are near each other in my Bedroom. Is it possible for Sonos One to join the Sonosnet when it's near a Move? I know the Move doesn't support Sonosnet, but I don't understand why the One also needs to be in Wifi.

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ratty
3 years ago
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XpinoyContributor I
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Sonos Move blinking white light, won’t factory reset

Sorry if this was asked before! Sonos Move with blinking white light, held the power button down till it turn off, then did a factory reset, still same white light blinking non stop! Appreciate the help! 

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7 months ago
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bensagContributor I
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Impossible to setup Roam on iPhone

I am not able to complete setup of my Roam on my iPhone. When it says “Make sure light flashes green and white, then press the Play button”, I do press the button (duh) but nothing happens. I used to have it setup on this phone I believe, but now for some reason I cannot set it up again (WiFi change?).Anyway I tried:Reset app Reset Roam …By resetting the Roam, it would appear in auto setup, but I’m stuck at “press the button” step with no help.It’s an incredibly frustrating setup experience, with such a price tag, Sonos should do much better. I’ve spent more than one hour already, wth.My Roam is rendered USELESS. Incredible. For such price tag I may just stick to Apple products, no frustration whatsoever NEVER.Very clown product if you ask me. 

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1 year ago
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Lachlan68Contributor I
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adding move 2

I have the original Sonos move and I want to add the move 2 and play my music through both speakers . What is the best way to do this . I tried earlier with the move 2 being added and I lost connection with the original move in my Sonos App thanks 

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5 months ago
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SVE9Contributor I
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Installation Sonos Move 2

Where on Sonos 2 do I press the button when the app says ”Make sure the light on your Move 2 is flashing white and green, then press the buttons on it to continue.”

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Sotiris C.
6 months ago
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ItsmeValerieContributor I
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Move keeps cutting in and out

The Move cuts in and out when the TV is on. (I’m using the Beam, Sub, and two play 1s for my home theater.) The sound is solid when I’m playing music through the Sonos app.

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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AlsetconContributor I
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Sonos Move - Battery Depleted

I have many Sonos products including the Move and the Move ring charger.  Just noticed the lights blinking red while sitting in the charger. Tried to plug it in and gives me the orange blinking I'm charging lights.The app says, "battery depleted." Please help!I'm afraid this thing is dead.

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10 months ago
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RomainGeorgesContributor I
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Roam

The battery of my Roam when not in used, drop dead after one day, is it normal

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Airgetlam
7 months ago
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basecamp65Contributor I
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Does ROAM require wifi for initial setup?

Not to be a broken record as I see other similar posts concerning the inability of people to set up their ROAM - but Ive seen some replies suggesting that the initial setup must be done on wifi. But I do not have wifi at present and want to just use it in bluetooth - but like others, I cant ever get it in bluetooth mode, and when I use the app (yes, its S2) it doesnt give any ability to connect/set up without connecting to wifi network - which I dont have.Soooo...not trying to pile on, but how is this so difficult and why would Sonos require setup on wifi (if that is indeed the case)?

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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BillMRContributor I
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Can a Boost be mounted both Horizontally and Vertically?

Hello   A Boost has a mounting keyhole screw slot on its base so it can be (vertically) mounted on a wall.  I assume it can also sit flat on a desk or shelf (horizontal).  Is either type of mounting position better than the other. I  would like to mount my Boost upside down (horizontal) at the top of a garden door opening, to improve reception on my Move, when in the garden.  Am I ok or am I missing something.  BillMR

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3 years ago
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mhothiContributor I
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Roam not turning on (or charging?)

I’ve had my Roam speaker for a few months and worked fine with no issues. This morning it won’t turn on. I wonder if it needs charging so I plug in using the lead that I got with the speaker and has always worked fine.When plugging in the orange light appears but after 3-4 seconds it turns off. The speaker will not turn on. It’s been plugged in for a few hours now and still nothing.I’ve tried doing the reset (power + play button) and nothing. I always use this lead, same plug, same socket even as I only listen to it in my office at home. Any ideas?

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Ken_Griffiths
2 years ago
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Jesusfreak2Contributor I
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Problems everytime I try to connect Sonos Move

I’ve never experienced so many problems with a pair of speakers. There has never been ONE time I’ve tried to use these speakers that I have not run into connectivity issues taking less than 20 minutes to resolve. Every other device in my home stays connected so it is NOT my router. Does anyone else have these issues? If I could return the speakers I would but it’s far too late and they were a gift. At almost $1000 for a pair you’d think these type of issues would have been resolved long ago. Very frustrating.

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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phairphairContributor I
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Using Roam for ThinkPad speaker

I recently switched from using a Move for my external laptop speaker to a Roam to save space on my desktop.The Move always connected seamlessly and automatically with my laptop as the default audio regardless of whether the laptop had gone to sleep or was shut down and restarted. As long as the Move was on and in Bluetooth mode, it connected automatically.On the other hand, the Roam disconnects every time the laptop goes into standby, so I have to manually re-connect through the Windows 10 settings interface several times a day.I haven’t found settings I can tweak to fix the issue either in Windows or the Roam….I’d appreciate any thoughts on solutions to get the Roam to connect automatically via bluetooth as the default speaker just as the Move would. Thanks!

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2 years ago
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Roope1970Contributor I
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Impossible to switch Roam SL off

I have a Sonos Roam SL. For some reason, it fails to connect to my Wifi. When I switch it on, it just flashes the orange light forever. I tried fixing the connection with the Sonos app, but it tells me to switch the device off and then back on. The problem is, it won't switch off: The advice is to press the power button for 5+ seconds, but nothing happens even if I press it for 20 seconds. At some point, the orange light sort of burns evenly for a couple of seconds, but then it just starts flashing again. What's happening here? The device basically isn't responding to anything I do.

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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DJamesAvid Contributor I
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Sonos Roam Dead at Almost Two Years

I purchased my Roam on 06/12/2021 and experienced battery issues from the start. Due to the unreliability I just kept it permanently wired (USB C - 10W generic USB adaptor) and used it as a portable speaker a handful of times. I eventually purchased a official Sonos wireless charger ($79 AUD) and it has pretty much sat on it ever since. Other then the battery issues, up until now I haven’t had any issues with the device. I use it to mainly control my google home devices and occasional music when doing housework. Yesterday I went to use it and it was dead, it had been sitting on the wireless charger for weeks so it seems really odd. I removed it from the wireless charger and put it back on and noticed a very faint orange light flashing. I searched online for advice and tried the various reboot methods and has no success. I plugged it into the USB C wired charger and a solid orange light appeared. I left to charge over night and the solid orange light is still there. I tried rebooting ag

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11 months ago
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CamomilleContributor I
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Touch command does not respond

Even though the switch is ON in the app, the speaker can not be control by toutching the button, only via the app. ??

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1 year ago
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emonterogContributor II
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Sonos Roam Looping Light and is not working

Hi, I have an almost new roam and used like 3 times. I did not use it for some weeks and when I tried to use again, it was not recognised from the app. I hard reset the device and apparently it came back to normal but the next day it had the same issue. This time I tried to hard reset again but now it doesnt turn off. I press the power buttom for several secons, the upper light goes off for 2-3 seconds then you see an orange light at the base of the roam and then I got some white blinking lights from the top for some more secods to finally have a solid red light on the top. I have tried the hard reset by power off and play combination but this keeps cycling the lights all over again. What else can I do, this is almost new device and havent had any issues before. 

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2 years ago
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Marcello33Contributor I
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Sonos roam keeps disconnecting from the app, but not from internet.

Hello, Since the past few weeks, my Sonos roam would randomly disconnect from the app , running on android tablet and smartphone. Sonos roam is still connected to internet, since music keeps being played, I can still use voice command Google assistant and I can pause or adjust volume from third party app Google home. However I can't control Sonos roam from Sonos app and the app says that Sonos roam isn't connected .

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3 months ago
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skouboeContributor I
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Problem reconnecting my Sonos Roam to new network

Hi I brought recently a new Roam and had it set up in our house. it worked perfectly. Then I took it to our summerhouse to install it on the existing network there. This network already have a Sonos Play 5 installed.I followed the Sonos advise and had the Roam reset back to factory setting. Sonos Roam flashing green now and ready to install.Procedure:Sonos app is somehow able to identify the Roam and the Sonos app(Sonos2) suggest the steps which are followed;In the app it says “Add Sonos Roam”. I click Activate Lets add the Roam to your system. I click Continue App says: Making Sonos Roam ready. App work in progress... Error appear: We could not find any Sonos products on your mobile network, so we cannot configure Sonos Roam. Try again.I tried many times with same result. My Play 5 plays perfectly on the existing network. I have tried to restart my router as well.CheersDennis   

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Corry P
2 years ago
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Webwitch16Contributor I
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roam

My roam is offline. I can’t turn it off to reebot 😔 nothing works. The light is either orange or blinking orange

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Corry P
3 years ago
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George-JuergContributor I
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Roam is not setting up in our mixed (S1 S2) environment

since friday i’ve spend about 5 hours with your geman support an get my problem not solved.i’m really sad about your support! I hope you find the right tech-stuff to call me back and solvemy problem with the brand new roam!? my ticketbest regards, J.Kirschenhofer Moderator Note: Modified in accordance with the Community Code of Conduct.

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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BrandisContributor I
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Bring Sonos Roam to work.

The Sonos Roam is set up in my home WiFi with several other Sonos speakers. Today, I wanted to bring the Sonos Roam to work. First, I paired it to my iPhone using bluetooth. Then I opened the Sonos app to play music. But the app tells me it can’t find any Sonos devices. Why doesn’t it see the Roam paired with bluetooth? Then I tried to add it to the wifi network at the office. The iPhone is connected to the wifi. Now the app tells me it can’t find any  devices in that wifi network but doesn’t let me add the Roam to the network. Finally I did a factory reset on the Roam, now the app found it, but when trying to add it to the wifi network, nothing happens. I use a guest wifi without password, for the first connection, I just had to entery my phone number and it would send me a connect ID. But since my iPhone is already connected to that wifi, I should be able to add the connected Roam as well, shouldn’t I? 

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Corry P
1 year ago
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ZilverstoneContributor I
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Sonos on pc not visible - but ok in app.

Hi there…I have several Sonos speakers. One (Sonos Arc) of them is wired to my router.Issue: My Sonos Move was not visible - so I went ahead and got it connected from my iPhone. Now it plays - BUT the Move is NOT visible from my PC (Mac).Any suggestions please 🙏

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Corry P
2 years ago
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