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For three years I have successfully used an ensemble consisting of Beam and two Play1s to play back my PC sound. This is done via an external sound card (SPDIF) and a TOSLINK cable connected to it. A few days ago the sound stopped completely! I suspect a connection with the recent SONOS controller update, the second suspect is Microsoft. I spent a total of three full days trying to find a solution - in vain. My great frustration is mixed with despair.Here are some pieces of the puzzle from my search so far:It is a Windows 11 PC.A second Windows 11 PC shows the same failure.Sound signals are displayed graphically.Connecting an Android tablet to the TOSLINK cable: music plays!New external sound card does not help on both PCs.Does anyone have a brilliant idea?Here are some screenshots for illustration. 

For the past year or so I've been using my Beam gen 2 with my win11 laptop through an external 5.1 audio card that can output SPDIF (one of these cheap cards CMedia CM6206LX ). It had been working perfectly fine as a PC speaker for all PC audio. I had this set this up using this very helpful post.This was until today when I booted my laptop after a couple weeks away and the beam didn't even detect it. I'm not getting audio from my PC onto the beam. It's only when I use the Netflix app or the test the Dolby Digital signal in the control panel that I get a sound.Previously the app would show the source as SPDIF + Stereo PCM on most sounds and SPDIF + Dolby Digital 5.1 on Netflix. On stereo sounds, the app just shows SPDIF but no Stereo PCM and no sound.I've reinstalled the driver and windows and the issue still persists which leads me to belive this could be a firmware issue. I also tested this on my Ray and still got no sound.Any potential ideas for a fix or anyone facing something simi

I’ve had a Sonos Beam for several years, hooked up to a system to allow me to play output from my computer. This required a bit of tinkering to get right! I had to:Buy a device that converts USB → SPDIF Get a SPDIF → HDMI converter Connect all that up so that I had USB → SPDIF → HDMI → HDMI into the BeamSince getting that sorted it has worked great! Until yesterday, when suddenly I could no longer get any audio through this setup :(. In all other respects the Beam works fine - I can connect to it through the app and play audio that way, and it correctly makes noises when I press the buttons.Things I’ve tried to fix the problem:Unplug and replug all of the various connections Reboot computer Reboot Beam Fiddle around with the audio output settings from my computer (as far as I can tell they are all fine) Rotate the HDMI-HDMI cableI’m pretty sure that everything is fine as far as the USB->SPDIF converter, because you don’t have an optical cable plugged in you can see the red light tha

Hi, I was using Sonos Ray as computer speakers via soundcard with digital optical output. Everything worked fine until few days ago when Ray no more sees the digital input. The app TV Setup says No signal detected. The digital input works otherwise OK with another device instead Ray.I have spent almost entire day on the Sonos help line, but in the end they told me they never intended Ray to be used with PC and that it is my problem I bought it and that maybe they changed something so now it doesnt work. This is actually not true, they mention usage with PC on their website: “For a next-level gaming setup, connect your PC.” on https://www.sonos.com/en/shop/ray. Do you have any ideas how to possibly fix this without the Sonos helpline help?What I tried already: - factory reset the Ray - connect the optical cable to another device - it works - reinstall sound card - play music on ray through wifi - it works - play test sound from the sound output properties in windows - only Dolby Digital

My SONOS app has defaulted to SPDIF for the audio output from my iMac - it used to be PCM - Stereo - the result is that it no longer works on my Playbar…. HELP

I have my Playbar connected through its optical connector to an analog/digital converter which connects via Bluetooth or the headphone jack of my iMac. Both of the latter connections used to work in that sound was channelled through the Playbar with the Sonos App on my iPhone showing the output as ‘PCM Stereo’. However, recently it has stopped working with the Sonos App showing the output as SPDIF. Even when I disconnect the optical connection to the Playbar the Sonos App still declaims ‘SPDIF’. I want to return my set up to working order. Any help much appreciated.

I have multiple systems in multiple locations. Historically, everyone has their own account. Can I transfer them all to one email?

HelloYesterday I reset my router and at first only the Sub mini lost connection. Soon after some minutes the whole entertainment section was not connected. After spending 2 hours I reset and rebooted everything  multiple times. I was able to reconnect everything.However I am still not able to add the Surrounds “there was a problem adding your surrounds” I have tried all the recommendations so far nothing has worked,

Hi, I’m fairly new to this subject but I’ll give it a go..  I’m about to purchase a record deck to play my records on. Do I purchase the project or the victrola, your help would be appreciated 

For a long while music library sharing has been a problem.   I have just downloaded and installed the latest update but am still unable to  get access to my library.   Should this still be the case or am I going about it rh wrong way?

Hi,i did a reset on my router and now my two gen 1 speakers are showing offline and i cannot reconnect them or find my system on the sonos app?

Why is the ray soundbar so low in volume? How is this a soundbar when my TV gets louder than this I’m so disappointed! Do I need to buy additional speakers or is it even worth it? Should I just send it back and buy something else???

Hello. I bought a new TV. TCL 75" mini led. My old tv worked with my sonos but the new tcl doesn't. I have Playbar, Sub and one. When I plug in my optical cable from TV to playbar, and want to add the new remote to sonos, sonos won't accept it. So I can't turn the volume up and down. Is there any way to give the remote control a new IR frequency, or do something else?

After being told to do a factory reset by Sonos support, I am left with two problems.  Firstly, prior to reset if the Beam was muted (green light) and I adjusted the volume on my Humax remote, it would automatically unmute. Now it does not.Secondly ….what would I lose if I downgraded the Beam to S1? TIA

I have a Sonos Connect playing through my home theatre.  I can use the S1 App but usually just use Spotify.  Suddenly it no longer appears in my Spotify Connect list on devices on the same Wifi network.  This has been operating fine for 8 years.  I can use Spotify in the S1 Sonos App on my iphone but when I am in Spotify I can’t see Sonos.  Alexa can also no longer see Sonos.  My Connect has been upgrading its software automatically.  Is it possible the latest software version doesn’t support Spotify Connect?

Good morning, I would like to know if through the diagnosis available on the app it is possible to understand if one of the three mid-woofers of a Five is working correctly. Unfortunately the Five's grille is very dense and I can't see if it moves correctly. Thank you very much.Massimo

Hi All,I have the listed equipment  Play 1 x 2 (Gen 1) + Sonos Playbar + Sonos Boost and none can be found on the app. I have tried to factory reset one Play 1 and connect via Ethernet cable to the router (whilst Boost was connected) the app recognised it, but would not go to the next step of creating a new system.My system has not been recognised for about 3 to 4 months. I am frankly sick of having dead speaker ornaments in my house that music should be coming out of. I will attempt to call Sonos support tomorrow.If I get through and we can resolve, I will post the solution here.Backstory - These products were all working up to 3 months ago and controlled via the app. the products are not defective. I have owned them for many years. If there is another way of controlling them and linking them, please share. Appreciate any advice. Thanks 

Hello,This question has been asked many times before, but is there a solution to the AirPlay password issue even though no password has been set?The problem has existed for more than 3 years now, and all that can be found to solve the problem is to reset the device and set it up again.I find this solution very inconvenient, having to set up my device again every few days in order to be able to use it.I am grateful for every new and, above all, permanent solution.Greetings from GermanyBen

Hi, I am trying to connect a Kodak luma 150 projector to my amp which powers a set of outdoor speakers for an outdoor movie with my kids. I have tried an HDMI cable and am rca cable with no success. The projector does have a 3.5 mm audio jack and an HDMI port. What connector do I need? Thanks, Jim

Is it possible to connect Sonos speakers to a Marantz MCR612 via Bluetooth or do they need to be hardwired?

WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO UPDATE THE PRODUCTS AND APP??!!   Seriously this is absolute garbage the way your speakers drop steaming music - EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE SOLD TO DO.    this is Walmart level quality now.  I would not recommend Sonos to either of my ex wives.  Ok, maybe one of them. But yall need to get it together.   Nothing but snake oil salesmen at this point.    I prefer my UA Boom over your s**t speakers.  At least I can hear songs in their entirety.   Do better. 

Hi,I’ve just bought some old 1st gen play 3 and play 5 speakers. The previous owner had cut the plugs off and had wired them up for use in France. The speakers now have no plugs at all. Can I simply wire a standard UK 13 amp plug to the Sonos cable and use that?Thanks

Hi, I have just purchased an Arc and a Sub and have a couple of questions.Does Sonos products work without an internet connection? What data is sent out by my Sonos equipment (and to who/where does it end up)For security reasons I switch off internet access for all devices which are not essential, eg, the television (I used AppleTV instead), my printer, etc. So these devices have wifi access but no internet. I tried doing that with my Sonos system but found some unusual behaviour. First, the sub stopped working and only came back when I restored internet access, and second, I cannot use Trueplay when internet access is off - why? Why on earth is internet access required for local functions? I am guessing this is a bug? Surely the system should operate completely without internet access? What happens if Sonos goes bust? I am considering returning my equipment but am hoping this is a bug. (Will Sonos see this? If not what are the support options to get an official response?)Thanks in adv

I just recently added Port to my Sonos system so I can connect my Denon receiver and Boston Acoustics speakers to my Sonos system. The “line out” function seems to work as expected - I connected line our from Port to aux audio input on my receiver and can now stream on my old system concurrently with my Sonos speakers.  I would also like to output from my receiver to the port and out to my Sonos speakers throughout my house. I have not been able to get this to work. I connected an audio out on my receiver to line in on Port and got no sound or very weak sound on delay. It seams like this should work. Based on product description, it seems like Port should be able to broadcast audio from my receiver to the entire Sonos network.   I called Sonos phone support and they said Port can’t do this. I don’t believe this is correct because under line in in the Sonos app “receiver” is an option. Does anyone have any help for me with this problem?  Thank you.