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I've a Dell XPS8920 PC with Sound Blaster Z-series audio card (optical output and Dolby Live) linked to a Sonos Beam via TOSlink, then the HDMI converter supplied with the Beam. It took a while to sort out settings but now works well when streaming music, TV or Netflix to my system. The Beam sits neatly under a Dell S2716G monitor. So far, a great set of kit. However, the rear speakers (x2 Play:1's) don't carry sound from the PC (Sound Blaster optical out/converter then HDMI into the Beam) so I can't use the full Dolby facility and so miss out on the 5.1 potential. In "normal" Sonos mode - using iPhone controller or via Alexa - the rears produce terrific sound since here the PC isn't involved. Is there any way of getting 5.1 from the PC into the Beam via this setup? Or is any planned in the future?

Hii decided to switch my old playbar to an Arc. While impressed with the sound I have issues with some streaming apps doesn’t output any sound at all. It’s now disconnected and I am currently using the TVs built in speakers.The Arc is connected to a Samsung UE55KS8005 to its HDMI ARC port. I mainly use an Apple TV 4K to stream content. Now to the strange part. Some apps, like Netflix and Disney+ is working as expected. As well PlayStation 4 and raspberry pi. But some apps is streaming video but no audio. For instance, a Swedish public tv app SVT Play. A friend has the exact same setup and it works at his place, except the TV that is different.It’s strange because I would believe that the Apple TV outputs audio in the same way for all apps. The only way to get the sound from those apps is through airplay but that’s a workaround I’m not that interested in.Anyone have a clue on how to fix it? I would deeply appreciate a solution to this so that I can enjoy my new Arc. thanks in advance! e

In the past few days I cannot get results when I search for an artist under Playlists. Ex: Peter Gabriel under Playlist used to give me results like “Peter Gabriel essentiels...” and many more now I get one result.   Same is happening on iphone, ipad and windows.

HiTwo part question for SONOS AMPFirstly -I’m looking into upgrading my phono amp from a basic Behringer PP400.I like the idea of a Tube Amp, no more than 150 pounds cost, but I would like it to have an additional AUX input built into it for my CD Player. I am using a very cheap passive AUX switch atm.I have been looking at a company called Dynavox but not that many reviews. They seem to do a range of 4 Tube pre-ampsHas anyone any recommendations? Secondly -I’m unsure exactly how my SONOS AMP works. I understand to a certain degree that its a Digital Amplifier. I’m presuming the LINE IN input gets converted back to Digital when my using my CD or Turntable?If this is the case, would a Tube/Valve amp make much difference in sound or quality? ie am I going to get the benefits of that “Warm” sound that is often referred to with tube amps?Thanks Paul  

Hey, I installed my first Sonos and got the purpose of interfacing with my Google nest and to find out that it is not available for my country to link, how do I find a work around??? Help please!!

I have new router.The Sonos apps on my iphone and ipad have found my Sonos system, but the controller on my (Windows 10) PC can’t find it.I’ve tried every option on the support pages, but nothing works. I get to the stage where the light on a unit flashes orange but the nothing happens. I’ve tried this with each unit in turn – the Play:3 the Play:5 and both Connects. I’ve also tried rebooting them all and rebooting the router.Any suggestions?

Hi   I am currently running Sonos 8.3 (and have had no issues).  I think I may have to migrate to Sonos S1 - as I am getting a new computer shortly.  That means my 6 old CR100’s will no longer work.   But I know I can use the CR200’s.  I haven’t bought any yet - but (of course) I can get CR200’s cheap.  So my question is - will the new S1 software recognize them and install them without any issues - or do I have to become NEW SCHOOL Brian?   I have managed to resist change for a long time!   Thanks for all your help in this matter.  Brian

I have a lot of sonos products and my bridge and gen 1 play 5 are eligible for the upgrade.  This makes me assume that all of my other speakers are s2.  My question:  if I upgrade my gen 1 play 5, do I even need a bridge anymore?   can I use the trade up program with my bridge but use the discount on another speake since I, presumably, don’t need the bridge anymore?

All, I bought an apple TV 4K. Previously had a 3rd gen apple tv, and was aboe to stream music/tv to the playbar etc. With apple TV 4K, I can only airplay, and that is not to the playbar, but a Sonos One I have in another part of the house. Anyone know how I can point apple TV4K audio to the TV which has playbar, two play 1’s, a play 3 and a sub hooked up to it?

I've run my music library from a USB connection on my BT home hub via a WiFi network without any problems for some years but I've experienced WiFi dead zones in my home and have now installed a Google mesh network. My 2 Sonos One's and sub are now connected by sonosnet. This is achieved by connecting the remote Google mesh device to a One with an ethernet cable. The only problem I now have is that Sonos no longer recognises the drive path to the USB drive in the BT router. The current address is  //bthub/xxx First question is, is it even possible to connect with the USB drive via a wired outlet from the Google mesh device or am I wasting my time.  If you can, what drive path do you use.  My other question is does a similar situation occur if you connect via a Sonos Boost? In that situation the Boost would be connected to the Google mesh device plugged into the BT router. 

Like a lot of people, I was pretty upset when I found out that the Sonos equipment I spent thousands of dollars on just a few years ago was no longer going to be eligible for updates.    Despite that, I still think the Sonos system is the right one for me.   But I really don’t want to pay a bunch more money to Sonos to replace my equipment, so I’ve started looking around for good deals on gently used Sonos components.   How can I tell whether a particular component is new enough that it’s still eligible for updates?      Thanks.

In the past few days, the sonos app has been unable to load my music library stored on iBroadcast.I'm accessing a pair of sonos one speakers via my android s7 phone.I've tried unplugging the speakers for more than 10 seconds, and disconnecting/ reconnecting Wi-Fi, but nothing improves.Any help appreciated!

We upgraded our old Sonos Playbars recently for Arc’s and decided to make use of the old Playbar in our bedroom.  However, I am having issues getting it to work nicely with my TV.  We have a Sharp Aquos LC-60LE600U. I have TV through AppleTv box connected through an HDMI cable.  The playbar only option is an optical cable.  The sound will not come through the speakers on the Playbar.  I called Sharp support and basically was told that since I have an HDMI cable connected the Optical will not work. Any workarounds?  

In the case of having multiple systems attached to an account (multiple houses), when transferring ownership of a system to a new owner, is the system that the app is currently connected to the only system that is transferred? I.e., selling house A, but not house B, so only transferring system in house A.And should I just do a factory reset on everything?

I just upgraded to S2 and now the sound on my Plabase is very tinny. Even with max bass there is no real depth of sound. Used t be terrific full bodied sound in S1. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi all, My Play:3 has lost 4 rubber feet, and now I need to replace them to keep the device stable. Is it possible to get these replacement parts directly from Sonos?

Hi,this is my config now:PS4, Sky (TV Sat), Chromecast → Yamaha 5.1 → Sony 2k projectorPS4, Sky (TV Sat), Chromecast → Yamaha 5.1 → Yamaha 5.1  (audio)​​​​​​Video out: Sony projectorAudio out: Yamaha 5.1 satellites What I’d like to do:PS4, Sky (TV Sat), Chromecast → Yamaha 5.1 → Sony 2k projector (video)PS4, Sky (TV Sat), Chromecast → Yamaha 5.1 → Sonos Beam  (audio)Video out: Sony projectorAudio out: Sono beam BUT keeping Yamaha 5.1 as switcher element for the devices connected. I’ve bought an HDMI switcher for extract arc audio from the HDMI in way to extract video for projector input and audio (arc) for Sonos Beam but it seems not working.Is it possibile to apply my desired config?Thanks for the support!

Ik heb sinds gisteren een sonos port en heb deze bekabeld aan mijn router gehangen (WM:0)(SnosNet: Kanaal 1)Ondanks de bekabeling valt om de haverklap het geluid weg. Ik heb mijn platenspeler op de port aangesloten en de compressie aangezet. Ook meldt de SONOS S2 app geregeld dat hij geen verbinding met Sonos kan maken. Als ik de SONOS app open laat staan komt ook deze verbinding na een minuut weer terug.Tevens de situatie dat de app aangeeft geen verbinding te kunnen maken, terwijl de port (via de sonos one) gewoon de muziek van de platenspeler afspeelt.

I’m a little helpless. Since all this new App S1 and S2. I can not use my speaker anymore and updating of the software isn’t also possible anymore.I do have a Play 5 Gen1 , Play 3 , Play 1 (alexa), Play one How can I get help?

Has anyone ordered the Arc from Best Buy? I ordered mine on August 13, and still no info on when this will be delivered. Best Buy customer service unable to get any info.

Hi, I’m brand new to Sonos having just bought a Beam, a One and a Boost today. I’m intending to set them up tomorrow and after poring through numerous threads in the community I’ve become a bit confused. The house I’m setting them up in has Plusnet 4 mbps broadband with faster broadband not being available in that location. In the room with the router and TV it is adequate for everything I do but elsewhere it is often flaky. I’ve just bought a BT Whole Home mini system to hopefully solve that which I’m also intending to set up tomorrow. The TV is old and has HDMI and optical outputs but not HDMI Arc. What I’m not sure about is how the BT system and the Sonos Boost will co-exist and how to best set them up. I’d been intending to connect the Beam to the TV with the optical adaptor and to the router with ethernet (because I’d read that a wired system is better with poor wifi). I assumed the Boost will also connect to the router with ethernet and similarly the BT Whole Home. Having read ma

Hello. I have two Sonos One - kitchen and study. They have both stopped being recognised by both mobile (iPhone), and laptop (MacBook Pro), apps. Currently they are redundant yet only 16 months old. No reply from Sonos customer care nor the CEO link on the help pages. All other items (Beam; 5 and Play 1’s in living room), working OK. I’d appreciate your thoughts.

I have a Beam along with a 3rd Gen Sub and one pair of One SL speakers all set-up for TV/Theater audio.  Sounded so great I just bought another pair of One SL speakers as I wanted more coverage in the room. So I now have 4 One SL speakers but cannot get them configured so they all play together for home theater and TV (I don’t use them for music).  I’ve fumbled around with the App for an hour now and see conflicting info on here as well. Is it possible to create a true 5.1 surround system with 4 One SL speakers, a Beam, and a 3rd Gen Sub?  Or did I just waste money on second pair of One SLs that I can’t add to my existing set-up?Thanks!

Hey guys am hoping to buy a turn table shortly and play music off a 5 second gen. Would the WiFi allow the rest of my speakers to pick this up?

I have the Sonos Arc and one (1) Sonos One speaker. Is it possible to pair the two so that the Arc plays music along with the Sonos One? Right now only the Sonos One will play music through the Sonos app