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Get help with your Sonos Roam, and Sonos Move

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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
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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Gforce1Contributor I
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Roam wont hold charge

Roam is permanently plugged in so always shows 100% batt. As soon as I unplug it and try to use it in another room it dies within 5 mins . . . Useless piece of kit . . 

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8 months ago
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RdssharpContributor I
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Roam will not power on

I have a roam that will not power on. It was unplugged for several days a may have went completely dead. Plugged back in for server days. 1. no power and no lights or sounds trying to power onI can hold the power button for the 12 seconds - orange light comes on orange light stays on for about 10 to 12 seconds and fades back off i have tried this both plugged in and not plugged in I have no sounds or lights during the process except the orange light coming on and turning back off. do I need to return the device.I also reordered a new ROAM power jack and cable for the device, IT IS THE 10w needed to charge the device.Moderator edit: combined posts

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Ken_Griffiths
7 months ago
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wysiwyg50Contributor I
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Forgot to bring my roam on work trip, so purchased a new one, cannot use bluetooth?

How can i setup my new roam while away from home?I just want to connect to it via bluetooth?Surely that is possible?

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106rallye
10 months ago
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CMacGContributor I
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Sonos Move isn’t very mobile

I have two networks that I ‘move’ between.  One is a Netgear Orbi network, the other is just a home gateway provided by my ISP. Everything works fine at home, but I can’t seem to connect to my Orbi network with the Move. It fails when I attempt to connect to that network using the Sonos app. I called Sonos support, and while I appreciate that the Sonos system is a “very complicated system”, I’m having trouble understanding how my computer, phone, tablet, etc don’t seem to have any problems managing literally 100s of other networks, while the Move requires a factory reset if you want to ‘move’ it to another WiFI network. Oh, it’ll do Bluetooth fine, but if you want to stream directly from your network, so the music will keep playing when you walk too far from the speaker, you’ll have to do that within the confines of your home network. Otherwise, get used to factory resets, and other BS if you want to ‘move’ the Move around.Come on Sonos, this is a ridiculous limitation. When can we exp

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buzz
8 months ago
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AZ-JoeContributor II
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Sonos Move Wifi Connect Issue

I see this question a lot in the community and I can’t believe this is still an issue in 2023!  Expanded wifi networks is nothing new and why has Sonos not figured this out?  I dumbed down my network to only have 1 AP up and forced it to 2.4GHZ but the Sonos Move REFUSES TO CONNECT TO WIFI!  It is beyond frustrating.  I use Aruba for my APs and have 6 connect amps on the same SSID that I am trying to connect to.  Everything works great but the friggin’ Move doesn’t want to be a part of the system.  It worked fine until I migrated all of my devices over to one SSID.  Previously they were spread out on a few SSIDs and playing nicely.  I factory reset this thing, made sure my controller/android app/ios app is on the same SSID but I still get no joy.  Please help me so I don’t throw this thing in the street and beat it with a bat.

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9 months ago
sf64
sf64Contributor I
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Feature Request: Allow limiting the max charge of battery-powered products.

Hiya! This is gonna be one heck of a first post for this forum. I’ve had a Sonos Roam for a while now, and I love the thing. Really, I do, or at least I did… then I started worrying. I had to RMA my first unit the year I got it, because the battery health had worn down so far during its usage cycle that it refused to start up anymore. For reference, this is what I experienced: The Roam refused to respond to the power/bluetooth sync button, media buttons, or microphone button. The Roam’s lights would not turn on, and the speaker would not connect to the local network. The speaker would let the power light fade on, sit a moment, then abruptly shut off entirely when at rest on its wireless charging pad. The speaker would not respond to the support rep’s “plug it in and leave it overnight” troubleshooting step. Later on in the day, I found that often times, the Roam and other battery-powered Sonos products relied on their batteries for things like keeping the internal clock running. When m

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buzz
4 hours ago
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Justin ClarkContributor I
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Amazon music goes silent when playing on my roam

I can be playing an album through Amazon Music on my Roam when it suddenly goes silent.  I can see that the song still plays on the roam as time moves.  I have tried switching off and on again but it doesn’t work.However, there is no issue if I go to a myTuner radio station or a Pocket Casts podcast.  I can then go back to Amazon Music later and it plays fine.  I can’t see any correlation between the album being in HD or UHD.

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Corry P
10 months ago
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paulmarchioContributor I
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Why is the Sonos Roam subpar

I bought the Sonos Roam on vacation to listen at the pool.  It does not connect to WiFi, bluetooth or apple airplay and is just basically a paper weight.  Luckily for me the tech support guys dont work on the weekend so I have no one to help me. WHAT A WASTE AND FALSE ADVERTISING!

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106rallye
2 years ago
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teva995Contributor I
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Sonos Move static/crackling noise

Hi, Bought a brand new Sonos Move, and since using it, there is random static that occurs often throughout songs. I read that it may be interference from other products nearby, but this is not the case. I can take it near no other products and it still occurs.I’ve submitted diagnostics number: 2072736789Please help find what is wrong.

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Ken_Griffiths
2 years ago
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pingzContributor I
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Can’t wake up Roam using playback button after 13.4 update

As stated in title. Any suggestions please?

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Ken_Griffiths
2 years ago
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TravellingContributor I
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sonos Roam won’t connect to be set up with hotel wifi

I bought Roam whilst travelling but having difficulty setting it up with the hotel wifi and my phone. It keeps timing out whilst trying to set up. Any suggestions? 

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106rallye
5 months ago
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j.kooninContributor I
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WiFi Extender Solutions?

Hi folks,  I recently purchased a pair of Sonos Fives for my living room, and a Move for the rest of the house. I’m very happy with them. I have a question regarding WiFi extenders - no doubt similar to others that have been asked, but I guess everyone’s use case is slightly different.  I have a downstairs gym where WiFi is patchy. If I have the Move upstairs (i.e. where connection is easy) and play something then take it downstairs, it can still remain connected to the WiFi network, but it’s patchy and often drops out. It seems harder to play something from scratch downstairs. I also have a treadmill down there which requires WiFi. This seems to work a little better, but again sometimes it’s glitchy.  I’m looking for a solution which would extend WiFi connection down there reliably. Hopefully this would work for both devices - i.e. I’m not sure a Boost would do anything for my treadmill! Browsing some previous forum conversations it seems this is not completely simple.  Suggestions mo

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2 years 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
6 months ago
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WaddedContributor I
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S2 - Should I or shouldn't I?

Hi All,I’m a heavily invested long term user of Sonos and contemplating the trade up program to bring my system to S2 compatibility.  However I’m pretty concerned by what seems to be widespread issues around the S2 controller stability, with so many users reporting connectivity issues after moving from S1 to S2.I was hoping this might be early teething issues with the S2 app, but after reading recent reviews on the apple App Store (as recent as this week) it seems the same issues are still present and quite widespread.  Specifically the issues I’m referring to are where the S2 controller/app fails to find the Sonos system, speakers drop off, random disconnection issues and delays when pausing/skipping tracks.  I see that Sonos support seem to be in complete denial of these issues blaming the user’s network/environment, but completely ignoring the fact the problems started immediately after switching from S1 to S2.Can fellow community members comment on their experience with S2, specifi

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controlav
3 years ago
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paulmillerAvid Contributor I
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Move on a guest network.

At a rent by week cottage and attempting to setup a Move on a wi-fi, it fails to complete.  One article says the Move cannot be setup on a guest wi-fi network. How do I know if the wi-fi I'm trying to connect to is a guest one, and that's why we can't connect, or some other problem is in play?

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Paul A
3 years ago
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mrgrievesAvid Contributor I
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Temporarily putting Roam on another wifi network

I have a Sonos S2 system with a few Ones and a Roam in it.  We’re going on holiday soon and would like to take the Roam with us and put it on the holiday home’s wifi network.I’ve read other posts saying I can go to the general network settings and add multiple wifi networks which sounds exactly what I want.However, I’m just a little confused.  If I take the Roam away from my own network, how do I connect to it so I can put the new wifi network in?  Sorry I’ve seen a few questions on it - a lot about using multiple Sonos systems which isn’t what I’m after - but I’m obviously missing one small detail.  I’m sure this must have been answered elsewhere.

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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ApbhaktaContributor I
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sonos keeps turn off

I am using my sonos S.L. to play white noise in the room while on vacation. The speaker is connected to my phone with a Bluetooth connection and every night the sonos turns off at 5 am for no reason. I then have to unplug it and replug it back in and it turns on and begins to work. This doesn’t seem to be a normal thing. Any help would be appreciated.

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9 months ago
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joekjoekContributor I
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downgrading

i have Sonos Move but because of my OS (12+ on iphone 6) have to downgrade it to S1 in order to use it. I understand this means certain Move features may be lost but can’t find any info about what they might be. Anyone know? Another related question - if I downgrade to S1 can I then upgrade it back to S2 if I get the suitable OS (14+)?

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J
1 year ago
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NaturBoyContributor I
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Roam stops charging after a while, when on wireless charging pad

I have the Roam on an iOttie Qi wireless charging pad [10w], and it charges fine up to 100%.  But after a while it will stop charging, and the charge % drops to 0.  It seems the wireless charging logic turns itself off after some period of time.  To get it to start charging again, all I need to do is remove it from the pad, wait for a minute, then put it back on the pad, and it starts charging again.  If have the Roam plugged into USB, then it always remains at 100 % charge.  Software is at version 13.1.1.  I have a Move and it does not have this problem

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Ken_Griffiths
2 years ago
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cap3344Avid Contributor I
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iphone and Move don’t ever seem to be on the same page

I sit here on my patio once ahain with Move playing fine and the iphone App (S1) has no clue about it, just sees the other 6 devices.  Wish this was an unusual situation. Put it happens often enuff that I know when I need to run inside to my PC to control the Move.  Deplorable situation   I would never buy another Move again.  When it goes offline its frustrating trying to recover it  especially with an uncooperative iphone app. In my alphabet  Move comes after Home Theater and before Office…. Where is it?? 

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2 years ago
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EoinByrneContributor I
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Can I use the Sonos Roam as a bluetooth wireless connection from Samsung TV to symfonisk lamps?

I'm looking to use my symfonisk lamps as TV speakers. Can I use a sonos roam as my wireless connection from the tvs Bluetooth and group the roam and symfonisk lamps together. Would this work?

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8 months ago
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Steve DayContributor I
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Trouble Setting up Roam with existing Sonos

Trying to set up my new Roam via my ipad mini. I only want to connect via bluetooth. During set up process I upgraded to Sonos S2 app. I connected to my internet service via theapp but it tells me the system includes products not compatible with Sonos S2. I suspect that is because I have a Bridge dircectly plugged into the router. When I go to Sonos 1 app the Roam is not showing. What do I do now? Thanks for your support. Steve Day

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Corry P
2 years ago
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daniele.mgrContributor I
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unable to charge Move.

Dear all,I have a Move and I’m unable to charge it.I used the charging base provided by move but the battery always remain at 0%I bought Move this year so I don’t think that I need to change the battery.anyone with the same issue? thanks

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Paul A
3 years ago
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casAltaAvid Contributor II
posted in Portable speakers

sonos roam quit working

Hello,I’ve had my Roam for over a year and it has been acting up for the last couple of months. It’s now at the point where it’s sitting on the charger but there are no lights on and I can’t reset it. 

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10 months ago
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SneakeContributor I
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Roam Dead

Pre-ordered the Roam for what I now realize may have been an excessive price of $230. Now I can’t get the thing to turn on. No matter where I plug in the wireless charger, I get no light. If I plug USBC directly, I get an orange charging light, but I’m still not able to power on after several hours of charging. Do I have any claim to warranty or am I out of luck? Thanks all.

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4 months ago
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