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Use Roam2 as external speaker to my PC

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March 14, 2025
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Hi,

I am trying to use my roam 2 Sonos as external speaker to my Windows PC, however, I cannot connect to my sonos device as it is not showing up on my bluetooth.

I am able to connect my roam 2 to my Macbook AIR and use it as external speaker and it works to my Iphone as well.

How can I fix this issue to my Windows PC?

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Best answer by Ken_Griffiths

Sorry I’ve no idea what would be blocking the connection on the PC, but maybe it’s a Bluetooth profile compatibility issue, as mentioned here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Bluetooth_profiles

FWIW - I believe the Roam2 supports SBC (320kbps max. bitrate) and AAC (264kbps max. bitrate) Bluetooth codecs.

Ken_Griffiths

Turn off the Bluetooth beacon on any 3rd-party devices you have previously paired with the Roam2 and then put the Roam2 into pairing mode - see link:

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/pair-sonos-roam-with-bluetooth

Bring the Roam near to the Windows PC and now see if the Roam2 shows/connects to it when it’s in pairing mode.

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helpmeoutAuthor

Contributor I

Hi Ken,

thanks for reply, unfortunately your tip is not working out. My pc can’t still find roam 2 Sonos on Bluetooth, is there anything else I could try?

Ken_Griffiths

I don’t know of any - does the PC Bluetooth link work with other Bluetooth speakers?

I can only assume it’s not an issue with the Roam2 if it’s working with your other BT TX devices like iPhone/Macbook etc.

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helpmeoutAuthor

Contributor I

Yes, my headphones are pairing without a problem. Feels like my pc is blocking my roam2 somehow.. and I can’t figure it out. I’ve been searching through everything on Reddit and YouTube but can’t find a solution.

buzz

Grand Maestro

In the Windows search field, search for “Bluetooth”. Go to the Bluetooth configuration area, then disconnect and reconnect the ROAM 2. I find that when I’m attempting to manage three Bluetooth devices, PC, SONOS, and iPAD, things sometimes go astray and I need to break a connection. I’m not sure where to place the blame and I don’t have enough experience with Android Bluetooth to include it in this mess.

Sometimes I need to disconnect iPad Bluetooth from something. The common thread seems to be a third device.

Ken_GriffithsAnswer

Sorry I’ve no idea what would be blocking the connection on the PC, but maybe it’s a Bluetooth profile compatibility issue, as mentioned here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Bluetooth_profiles

FWIW - I believe the Roam2 supports SBC (320kbps max. bitrate) and AAC (264kbps max. bitrate) Bluetooth codecs.

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