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Hi there, looking to install a Sonos system where I can hard wire a number of speaks in different rooms, any suggestions on what system I should purchase? thanks

I have an Arc, two 300s and a Gen3 Sub in my 15 x 15 bedroom with 9’ ceiling.  Is there any way I can get more width from the Arc?  Sorry, I don’t have much technical audio experience, so I hope I’m explaining myself properly.  With other systems I’ve used, I really hear things going from right to left and left to right in the front field.  With the Arc, sounds that should be coming at me from one side to the other, just seem to be coming at me from the center.  Can I widen that field?  It brings to mind my older Pioneer Reference Panel that has side mounted speakers.  The separation I get there really makes you feel like things are going from one side to the other and adds so much dimension to the sound field.

I have an old Toshilba TV - 10 years old at least.  No ARC connection, also the Optical output is old style and does not fit with the cable provided.  Is there another solution to adding my Beam to the TV ?  Best solution is a new TV, but this one has great picture and nothing wrong with it.  

As above.  I have a system that’s been running on S2 well.  A lightning strike killed my Connect controller and I bought a replacement.  But now I’m told that the replacement isn’t compatible, it only works on S1.  By my experience, that’s simply not true.  I’d appreciate some clarification.  Thanks.

Hi everyone My current set-up is a Beam (connected via ARC on TV) and an One.I am struggling with an issue when pairing both speakers to either for TV use or playing same music in different spaces. The sound is ok on the Beam but the sound is jerky and keeps cutting (every 30sec-1min).While playing the sound only on the One, no issue. Does any one have an idea of the issue and how to correct this?  thanks so much!Boris 

Just upgraded to three Era 100s, and have a Move.  Spectrum just upgraded to Sagemcom SAX1V1S router which doesn't seem to be compatible with my system.  Recommendations for a new router?

My sonos move wont recharge after battery depletion 

I have an Arc, Gen3 Sub and 2 Era300s.  I sit about 10’-12’ from the screen, almost against a back wall.  The two 300s sit about 1’ from the back of my head, off to the sides and about 5’ from me.  Can you tell me in which direction the 300s should be facing?

Hello! Can I install anode number (5) of Sonos Sonance Architectural or do they only work in pairs?Thanks!

Do the screw holes on the Arc mount match-up with the screw holes in the Playbar mount? Can you mount the Arc in the same location as a previously mounted Playbar without having to drill any new holes in the wall?

Every app I have tried to play podcasts from through Sonos Immediately goes back to 1x speed once connected to my Sonos speakers. I don’t want to have to return my Sonos if I don’t have to, Is there any solution for this? I am currently using my $2k+ sound system only half the time because I can’t listen to podcasts or Audible at faster than 1x speed. This is not just a nice to have feature, but something one would assume the system can do before buying. 

I have installed the Sonos S2 app and connected my Amp, that works fine. But then I try to connect my Play 5, and I’m told I need to use the S1 app.So I download the S1 app, and run factory reset on the Play 5. The app (S1) now detects the Play 5, but tells me both systems (Play 5 and Amp) can  be controlled by the S2 app, but it needs an update..Next I open the S2 app, and try to add the Play 5, and I’m told the Play 5 can only be controlled by the S1 app.This seems like a “catch 22” situation. I need to update the Play 5 to connect to one of the apps, but I can’t connect before I’ve updated it. Any advice? 

Please add local music libraries to the new search.And please commit to keeping the ability to listen to our own music libraries in future.Like many other Sonos users, I have a lot of music which is not available on any streaming service. I want to be able to keep listening to it.(Right now, both new search and classic search are functionally ‘broken’ for me. New search doesn’t include my music library and classic search no longer includes Spotify. What I like about Sonos is the ability to use both - and now I can’t.)

Hey,  I have found all Music Services have disappeared overnight, apart from Last.FM.  Search is blank, too.  I tried to connect to the Spotify App on my phone but the device will not. I have followed the online support guidance including resetting app etc., but nothing.  Has anyone else seen this? 

Hi all - I am listening to a music service on a laptop that Sonos does not support directly. The laptop is sitting next to an ERA100. I can Bluetooth or Line-In connect the laptop to the ERA and link with the rest of the speakers in my Sonos world no problem. My question is, given the laptop’s location, is one way to connect better than another? Sound quality, native sonos app capabilities of one over the other? TP

Hello,I want to replace existing in-celling speaker by Sonos Sonance Architectural. Except the power, do I need to bring any wires to the Sonos Amp or can they work with Sonos Sonance Architectural wireless? I see on the Amp that there’s 2 connectors; are they essentials?Thanks!

What tagging/configuration is required to get Compilation Albums to display the artist in the tracklist?Controller version iPhone current as of Aug-17-2023Already tried numerous adding/removing/alternate tags:Currently using previous suggestions:ALBUMARTIST=VariousCompilation=1 or yesremoved Album Artistwith and removed Discwith and removed TrackPlenty of 9 year old articles and KBs that simply do not work.Also, is this issue a per device (mine is iPhone), per file format (FLAC and MP3), per library server (plain old SMB NAS) issue ? Huge fan of my Play 5’s but the S1 and S2 software is (let’s face it) not great. 

The system information on the Sonos app for my Sonos Connect amp saids Sonos OS: S1Does that tell me the amp is generation one? If not how can I find what generation it is? Thanks 

I recently purchased a Sonos Beam Gen 2 and LG OLED A2 TV after reading incredible reviews for both. However when I try to connect the tv to the beam via HDMI, I get the message on Sonos app (the tv speakers are not connected). I’ve tried resetting both devices, switching HDMI cords and ports and all the e settings I can think of on my LG TV. The Beam works when I play music from my phone but nothing from the TV, I cannot seem to connect them. Please help!! 

I Would love to use my 2 x Subs (Paired) with my 2 x Fives (paired)for a wide base. Trueplay on that, and would be wonderful.The use of dual Subs should be unlocked!   

Will there be Era 500s? If so, is there a projected timeframe? 

I would like to add my sonos subwoofer to my sonos roam.

I am setting up a new media room with three Tv’s and am looking for the best way to set up one ARC bar and surround system that can switch to the 3 Tvs.Any suggestions on the best way to do this? All tv’s will be brand new and the same tv, either LG or Samsung OLED.

I have 2 play 5 (gen1) speakers and 2 symonfisk speakers and a Beam Gen1.Following a network glitch i have reinstalled all devices.However the beam will only connect using an ethernet cable direct to router, although during setup it is asking for wifi details and when i enter them it appears to finish setup although no messages appear to say its ok.as soon as i disconnect the ethernet cable the beam does not appear in app.Any help gratefully received