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Talk about your Sonos Roam, and Sonos Move experience here. Where did you bring your Roam?

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bockersjv
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Move 2 vs 1 comparison

BackgroundIf you look through my comments in this forum you will see that I am a big fan of the original Sonos Move. I have a stereo pair an...
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GuitarSuperstar
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How to best travel with MOVE 2 on a flight?

This is from the Sonos Move product page. The same applies to the Move 2:Does Move meet TSA carry-on regulations for lithium-ion batteries?Y...
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melvimbe
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sonos move 2 battery backwards compatibility

Yes. https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2-battery-replacement
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FrancesLContributor I
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How to maximize the battery life of Move 2

I have a new Move 2 (which is great--I am already thinking about getting a second one!) and want to maximize the battery life (not how long it can charge, how long the battery lasts before needing replacement). While I like the option of portability, I think the Move 2 will spend a lot of its life on the charger. Should I drain the battery sometimes and if so, how often? Any other tips for getting the longest battery life possible?

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buzz
10 hours ago
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Rmcski21Contributor I
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Sonos Roam keeps disconnecting while playing

We use our Roam to play white noise in our daughters room. The speaker is set up in her room on the wireless charger. Previously it always worked fine, and then now it randomly just drops out and appears as “not connected” in the Sonos app. It’ll play for an hour or so, and then it disappears.  Hard rebooting the speaker via the button on the back returns it to the app and makes it usable again, but it’ll play for another hour or so and then randomly stop and disappear.  For reference: my home sonos system runs on Sonosnet channel 6

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Airgetlam
7 days ago
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abacslagContributor I
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Move password

When i want to connect move via airplay it requires password. How can I reset or delete? thanks

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Schlumpf
7 days ago
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Sundancer340Contributor I
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Removal of product from system/app

I recently had to replace my Roam unit with a new one. It setup in “my system” just fine and works great. The problem is that the old unit still shows in the app and I want to delete. How to do?

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13 days ago
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rivieraContributor I
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operating instructions for sonos roam sl in english

need english instructions

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jgatie
16 days ago
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steveof2620Contributor I
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Sonos Roam - Can't connect to WIFI

*** Update - its connected *** Hello,I have been experiencing continuous drop outs when trying to listen to my Sonos Roam. I read that I needed to connect to 2.4 instead of 5g. So I reset it while I temporarily disabled the 5g band.How do I now reconnect it to my WIFI? I’ve reconnected my iPhone to WIFI so it's (presumably on 2.4). Opened the SONOS app which helpfully tells me that the roam is not found and to ensure it's connected to WIFI. But that is what I am trying to do.How do I get the thing back onto my WIFI?The LED on the Roam is flashing green.

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Corry P
16 days ago
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Ejenkins57Contributor I
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Connecting Roam Speaker to 2 Sonos networks

I own 2 homes with a Sonos system in each home. I have recently purchased a roam speaker and connected it to the Sonos system in 1 home.  Can I take this same speaker to the second home and connect it to that network without deleting the connection to the network in home number 1?

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Corry P
30 days ago
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clemgrad85Avid Contributor I
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Roam charging using USB C port?

Hello…..is it possible to charge a Roam speaker using a USB C connection?  Not talking about the cable into the speaker, but the other end going into a charging port.  The cable provided uses a USB A connection, and I would like use a USB C connection.  

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buzz
1 month ago
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katyyyyyContributor I
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Adding Sonos Roam for TV Sound in Another Room: Compatibility with Beam Gen 2

I’m using the Beam Gen 2 as a surround sound system with Sinfoniks. I’m considering adding a Roam to listen to the TV sound in another room using the group function. Is this possible?

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Schlumpf
1 month ago
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WendySyd5Contributor I
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Can't sign into my account on Sonos app

I want to use my Sonos Roam, which I haven’t used for ages. So when I try to sign in using the Sonos app on my iPhone, it says “Enter the email and password for the Sonos account associated with”  -  and then it shows an email address I don’t recognise. Finding it impossible to sign in. I’m using the app on an iPhone 14 Max. Thanks 

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Mr. T
1 month ago
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Dcgman#1Chromatic Producer I
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Boost

Now that I have my new Frontier Fiber with Eero Pro 6 mesh connected and all my Sonos are up and running do I need Boost anymore? 

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Airgetlam
1 month ago
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MaxRideContributor I
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Sonos Roam voice assistant

Per the Sonos app, I was informed of the Voice capability of the Sonos Roam but could not find instructions on how to implement it. Thoughts?

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2 months ago
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rpr13Trending Lyricist I
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New Move 2’s Still Can’t do Bluetooth Stereo?!

So disappointed in Sonos. A brand new iteration of the Move is just announced, the Move 2 which they say has been “redesigned inside and out”, and it still can’t handle basic bluetooth stereo? How many hundreds if not thousands of threads have been created over the past few years on this topic asking Sonos to add this basic feature that ALL of their competitors offer at less than ½ the price?  Don’t tell me it can’t be done, you’re fooling yourself if you believe that. This is a choice…one that completely ignores their customers requests.

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jgatie
3 months ago
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IronChancellorContributor I
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Roam Powering On When Plugged In

Hello… Let’s say I’m done using Roam for a period of time but I now want to charge it for my next use.  When I power off the Roam, walk it to the charging cable (OEM supplied cable), and plug it in, it powers itself back on and I have to wait for the powering up to complete before I can turn it off again.Just because I’m plugging it in to charge it doesn’t mean I want the device to power on.Questions:Why is this the normal/default behavior of the device and/or what benefit am I overlooking by this behavior? Is there a way to prevent this?Thank you.

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suncropgroup
3 months ago
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NickelbombContributor I
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Disabling Bluetooth

I have a brother who’s Samsung Galaxy automagically connects to Bluetooth devices without permission or normal manual pairing. Is there a way to disable Bluetooth from the Move so unauthorized users don’t have access?

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Ken_Griffiths
3 months ago
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Tim BrewsterContributor I
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purchasing abroad

I am looking to purchase a Sonos move 2 whilst in USA will it work in the UK as the power rating is different 110V/240V.I am assuming the base has a transformer in it but apart from the plug difference will it case any issues?

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3 months ago
bockersjv
bockersjvLocal Superstar
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Move 2 vs 1 comparison

BackgroundIf you look through my comments in this forum you will see that I am a big fan of the original Sonos Move. I have a stereo pair and, when set up in the garden, are my favourite speakers. I have a garden room with Two 300s and a sub, which is the best sounding but not portable, nor outdoors.The outdoor listening experience, weather permitting, is great and different and with the two Moves, is my favourite way to listen to music.Move 2 PurchaseSo the Move 2 was announced. Double the battery life and stereo sound from a single unit. So with an upgrade voucher burning a hole in my wallet I decided to upgrade. The Move 1s will always get a decent 2nd hand price. One of the major reasons was the 24hr battery life, anything else would be a plus.Reading through all the reviews, some mentioned better sound and the stereo capabilities of course, but most focused on the extra battery life, touch controls, changes to the charging brick, Bluetooth changes and the line in capability.  What

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Jamie A
4 months ago
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RajPatilContributor I
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How to best travel with MOVE 2 on a flight?

Need to do an international travel with 1 stop.  What are the recommendations for Move 2?  Should I take it in my Carry-on or check it in?  Is it allowed in a checked baggage?  And if I do carry with me, any issues with scanners in the US and also during the change of plane?  It’s also fairly heavy (7 pounds) so making sure I do the right thing

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4 months ago
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jumpingJackContributor I
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Flexible use of Move when watching TV

I have a surround setup on my TV (Arc, 2 x Ones and Base). I recently bought a Sonos Move.When playing music on YouTube via my TV i would like to ability to add my Sonos Move as its positioned another part of my open plan kitchen and living area.I know i can select each Sonos device and group when playing via my mobile but how can I do that when playing through my TV? BTW: I am aware Move cannot be connected to surround setup.

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ratty
5 months ago
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cssssContributor I
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Broken sonos roam

I was using my sonos roam by bluetooth to play an audio from youtube video and all of the sudden it’s broken. It let out a loud sound and i can’t even turn off the device. I tried pressing and holding the power button for sometime and it’s still not getting off. The device shows a blue light but it is not blinking like when it was when we want to connect through bluetooth. This happened around 1 hour of using it. I had this speaker for around 3-4 weeks already. How to fix it?  Moderator edit: combined posts

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Airgetlam
5 months ago
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The NadzContributor I
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How can I best use move my Roam between home and work?

I have a home Sonos system with multiple Sonos devices on my home WiFi network. I want to be able to use my Roam at home but also take it to my office where my phone and laptop connect to my work WiFi network. What is the best way to do this so I can use the Roam without having to connect via bluetooth?

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Airgetlam
5 months ago
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Marco_5Avid Contributor I
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Move 2 grouping any better?

Hello All,I have an Arc/One SL/Sub surround sound in my living room, a One SL in the dining room, and a Move in the kitchen to cover my main floor. When I try to group the speakers on that floor with the surround sound being the source (connected to a Vizio TV with the actual source being an Apple TV), the dining room plays fine, but the Move in the kitchen is glitchy if it plays at all. It does get better if i change the delay on the surround, but then the dining room, which was playing fine before, is obviously out of sync with the living room, and I can’t just blast the music if the delay is increased. I did some reading in the forum and it sounds like the Move just isn’t built to handle grouping well. I was wondering if there was any improvement with the Move 2? I like the Move in the kitchen because I can grab it and take it to the deck outside the kitchen, but I’m still limited to starting music directly to it. Anybody know if grouping is better on a Move 2?

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Ken_Griffiths
5 months ago
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ericyContributor I
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How do I skip tracks on Sonos Move1?

I am unable to skip tracks on my Sonos Move1. I can pause a track, adjust the volume up/down, but I haven’t figured out how to skip a track. A link to a video showing how to do this would be helpful.

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jgatie
5 months ago
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NR7Contributor I
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adding a move

If I add a move speaker to an existing system where the other speakers don't have Bluetooth, can you play Bluetooth on all speakers as long as the one being used primarily is the move?

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Corry P
5 months ago
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itbemarkContributor I
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Move 1 and Move 2 listening at the same time

I already own a Move and love it, bought new place and will need more sounds on the outside.  My current Move “lives” in my garage for work out musics, but pull it outback when I have guests.  For the new speaker I am planning on the speaker "living" in the kitchen but when guest come over pulling out with my old move for music outside.  Here is my dilemma, I am interested in the new Move 2 however, will it sound funny or noticeably different than my Move 1 when they are both being used as outdoor speakers while entertaining?  Or am I just being overly critical?  Thank you for your help in advance, Side note, would bonded Move 1’s sound better than Move 1 and Move 2 playing “grouped”

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