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I have a Samsung 60” 4K connected to my PC (sound Realtek HD) and use it for everything (music, movies, games). I recently bought a Sonos 5.1 system without properly knowing or researching about formats... I have an optical audio output in DTS format that my sonos system will not read. Is there any software or hardware solution to Output DD directly or convert the DTS to DD? I have a sense that this question has been made numerous times, but the answers I found direct to give up on the 5.1 because PC is not the main use of the system. If I do not get a solution, I will return the Sonos and get a Bose 700 or whatever you recommend. Hopefully there is a solution. Would a sonos connect do the trick? Any cheaper solution? Thanks!!

After smashing my head for weeks, I finally got 5.1 from my PC to my Sonos Beam and surrounds. This was very confusing because there is no direct way to troubleshoot where the problem is coming from. But, ultimately I was able to do it. [b]SOLUTION[/b]: I bought a Dolby Digital - Sound Blaster X-FI USB device from MicroCenter and bypassed my videocard's audio. The Beam is hooked to the SB Pro (X-FI) via the optical chord it came with. It was a super old device, I don't think they make it anymore. Thank goodness the guy I spoke to was as passionate about audio as much as I was. Turns out my PC board didn't have enough ports to upgrade the soundcard internally, so I couldn't do it that way, but this guy was a godsend. No need to upgrade, usb works fine. [i]*After you install the soundcard you still have to switch your default audio to SPDIF -Out (SB Pro), by default it won't be this.[/i] There you go, month's of research and here's the solution. Hope this helps someone.

Hi - I've seen a couple of different answers on this. Can an Echo Dot be paired with the Sonos Beam and if so, what functionality can be used between them when paired? I note a couple of other questions which state they can't sync any playback, but then other forum posts suggests they can be paired. Clarification would be great, thanks.

I have my Cable box hooked up to my Sony Bravia TV through an HDMI chord. Then from the TV to the sonos Playbar, I have a toslink optical cable. Because of this set up, the video is running faster than the audio from my sonos speakers This is causing a lip sync delay when watching TV. I already checked and my TV doesn't offer the functionality of delaying the video. I also checked and unfortunately the cable box doesn't have the option to delay the video either. And I know Sonos offers the ability to delay the audio for syncing purposes but I don't need to delay the audio, I need to speed up the audio or somehow delay the video. What can I do? How can I speed up the audio or delay the video?

After working fine for a couple of months, my sub stopped working. I have reconfigured it to the router and the white light is on showing that it is connected to my Beam. Not sure what to do here, it is not a signal strength issue. Ran diagnostics and sent in #2018153387. Thanks in advance for the help....

Hey all, I'm looking for some advise. Currently I have an old setup (like 6-7 years old, and it was already a budget option back then). It's starting to fall apart, quite literally tbh. As I want to upgrade it, I would love to get in the Sonos ecosystem. But I'm wondering if it's Worth it, and if yes what would be the best way for me to get in. Currently I'm thinking about getting a Beam, most likely together with 2x Play 1's. I like this, as I can also expand it in the future. Maybe even add in a sub, but those are a bit to expensive I guess. Would that be an overkill? Its coming in to a small appartement. The measurements/size of the living room are about 40m2 (8m (L) x 5m (W) x 4m (H). The ceiling is quite high at about 4 meters. Will this make any difference in which products to buy? Also, are there budget stands you can recommend? As it's a rental appartement, so I cannot drill walls. I'm not interested in a multi room setup, as its just a 1 bedroom apartment.

I recently purchased 4 Play:1 and a beam. I have 2 play:1 and the beam in my living room and 2 play:1 in my basement. I am looking at getting into vinyl. I am looking at the most economical setup. Any suggestions on a turntable setup that will play throughout the house? Can I just get a turntable then add a connect and play it throughout? Suggestions on turntables? A little confused on the difference of the connect and connect amp and if there is a cheaper solution... Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have a Sonos One with built in Alexa. All worked fine for a month but now Alexa is not responding. Having read this community it looks like the mic is not on. However I cannot get the mic to activate by pressing or swiping the mic button. Any ideas please. Thank you in advance

I have a sones one and it’s play Music relly good but alexa why it’s NOT coming:?

AirPlay 2 devices can be used without WiFi. The Apple HomePod has AirPlay 2, and can be used without WiFi. I've tested with my Sonos One, and was disappointed to find this isn't possible. Is this something that might be supported in the future? This would be a welcome enhancement for so many of us that would like to use Sonos without a network.

I just recently bought Sonos for my home audio set up. I am absolutely thrilled with it so far. I am using the Connect to control my original sound system, which is in NAD amp and preamp running to ELAC speakers and sub. I also have two Sonos One speakers set up as a stereo pair in a different room. Alexa is controlling those speakers fine. But what I want to do is be able to control the Connect device using Alexa. I have read many threads, and so far, I am not getting a straight answer. I also own two Echo Dots. Do I need to use one of those, to make the Connect unit hear my Alexa commands? The Connect does not seem to hear my commands, even though I have a grouped it with my other two Sonos speakers. Those two speakers are in a totally different room, and probably can’t hear me when I give the commands. What is the correct methodology here. There has to be a way to do this.

Just got a new Sonos Amp. Trying to connect the Amazon Echo Dot to it to control it with Alexa. I had this set up correctly before with the Sonos Connect. But with the Sonos Amp, I cant figure out how to set it up successfully. Im also running two Sonos Ones with Alexa built in. There are so many different ways to set this up that Im getting lost here. How do I do this correctly?

Everytime i shut off the tv it goes back to the tv speaker

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Sonos bridge was discontinued and a message informs any audio system can connect directly to router. Is that true? How to do it?

Hello! I have tried adding my speakers to my Smartthings system dozens of times and the device is not found. Is it necessary to install some SmartApp before doing the search of the speakers?

I've seen a bunch of threads on using Connect or Play 5 to connect up a single audio device. My Sonos replaced my entire home theater system so I don't have a good way to connect my CD player and turntable. I may go NAS some day, but not in the near future, so I want to keep utilizing the CD player. Here's my current setup: Playbar, sub, and two One's for surround. The Playbar is connected via optical cable to my LG OLED TV. The TV has an RCA input (via adapter) and I have connected the turntable to it. However, the TV shuts the sound down after a few minutes, likely because there is no video component coming in. That leaves me with no way to connect the turntable or the CD changer to the Sonos network. Am I correct that I could buy the Connect along with an RCA selector switch (4 in, 1 out) and the Connect would play whichever input is selected out to all of the speakers? Any conflict with the Playbar being connected via the optical cable to the TV? What happens if the

Does anyone have any direct experience with Samsung QLED and a 5.1 SONOS setup? I just purchased a Samsung Q9 television. I'm wondering if the TV's optical port outputs a proper 5.1 signal to use in a home theater setup. The Playbar only uses Optical/TOSLINK so I need to be absolutely sure before I sink money into a SONOS system. Thanks for any help or advice!

How do I change wake-up name (we have an Alexa in our family)

I have a Sonos play bar and 2 Sonos Ones for the rear channels. If I say "Alexa, play Billy Joel" while I'm watching TV, it switches and starts playing music. That's great. Now I want to return to the optical input of the Play Bar and start listening to the TV audio again. What do I say to switch it back? The only way I have found is to get out my phone and go through the app to switch it back. Thanks, Rob

Hi all, My Alexa with Sonos beam and sonos one was not behaving as it should constantly saying ‘I am not sure what went wrong’ so I decided to disable and deleting all the devices from Alexa app. Since, I have re-added them I am constantly getting the same message ‘Sorry I am having trouble understanding right now, please try little later’ in american accent! I have already rebooting all the devices including my router but still no luck. Is there anything else we can try? Thanks all :)

I've seen this topic addressed before, but none of the solutions seem to work for me. I have a ProJect Essential turnable set on PHONO OUT, connected to a Connect (ANALOG AUDIO IN) with cables. Volume Limit: off, at Maximum Volume 100% Line-In Source: Level 10 Use Autoplay Volume: No Line-Out Level: Variable Sound reaches my Soundbar, but volume level is very limited. Volume controls on the Connect have no effect. What setting do I have wrong?

I have a Samsung QLED tv that is hooked up to my playbar but I see there is a WiFi speaker surround sound setup available to have the sound output to my other sonos in my living room. This is grayed our though. Has anyone used this feature and got it to work? Is it grayed out because I have the playbar plugged into the tv?

I’m trying to setup my Echo Spot to play music to my stereo pair of Sonos Ones without having to say “Alexa play music on ,” using the Preferred Speaker setting in the Alexa app’s Groups function. My speaker shows up in the app and I select it as my preferred speaker, but asking Alexa to “play music” as the configuration screen suggests still plays it through the Echo itself. So far, I’ve tried: 1. Disabling the Sonos skill and removing the Sonos as a device, then re-adding it. And 2. Setting up the Alexa group both with and without my speaker in it (both scenarios allow me to set the Sonos pair as my Preferred Speaker). Neither of these have helped. What else should I try? Am I missing something?

Hello, I'm a newbie in the community (but a passionate Sonos user). I got my first Sonos one a few weeks ago. I'm planning to take it temporarily to a friend's vacation house for a few days, which means I will have to unplug and connect to a new wifi network. In my limited experience, I noticed that I would lose all my previous set up, especially the music streaming services (unfortunately I have quite a few to log in). I am really hoping my Sonos will remember all my previous set up, especially the music services when I plug it back to my home. I did some research but did not find anything helpful. Does anyone know what's the best way to do it? Thanks so much.