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I added my music library to my Sonos app. It’s located on g:\music.Where is the actual library file located on the file system? Is it an XML file, or a text file?

I have a long established S1 operated set of speakers. All are S2 compatible except for a Play 5, so I have kept everything at S1. All good so far.I recently purchased a Roam SL, on the understanding that I could set up a parallel system with the Roam SL as an S2 speaker controlled by S2 app, and everything else as S1.However, the reality is that if any S1 speaker is switched on, I get the upgrade dialog in S2 and an "Upgrade now" button and a 'more information' button. I cannot continue to use the S2 app with the Roam SL unless I upgrade other speakers.I would like a way around this as I'm not in the market to spend more on replacing a fully functioning speaker.Also, the narrative on which I made my decision to purchase was based on information provided that said the two systems could co-exist. Nowhere did I read that only one system could be operational at a time.

WBUR donation plea plays every time I begin listening via Tune In. Recent development is unrelated to usual station fundraising. Like clockwork- same line every time. What can I do differently? 

So I have a Sonos Arc 1 w/Sonos one SLs, Sonos Roam, and on Sonos SL in another room. Now I would like to add my Sonos Move to HomeKit. In HomeKit when I try to add it I get two messages. 1st - AirPay, Unable to connect to “Move”. 2nd - Unable to Add Accessory. Make sure your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi, then try pairing again. If I go to Control Center I can choose the Move to play and it does so it must be setup in AirPlay already. I’m confused when three of my devices are connected and one won’t.

It is an airplay issue.I just bought a new iPhone 14pro with iOS 16.2 yesterday. All the Sonos speakers, Play 5, Sonos one, Beam and a pair of IKEA shelf model can be found clearly in the airplay list but cannot be connected. At the same time all the Sonos devices cannot be connected in Home app. But every speaker works perfect with Sonos S2 App. I’ve called the support service twice. There has been no workable solution yet though I have done all the suggestions offered by support team.But it was strange that all the devices worked perfect with my old iPhone 12pro with same iOS 16.2.My HomePod mini also works perfectly with the new phone.Now my automatic home music system based on Sonos speakers and Apple HomeKit is dead.

Hello all,Ever since updating to the latest stable iOS 16, I have been having a problem where my Sonos/Airplay system keeps dropping to my iPhone when all speakers are connected. I use an iOS Shortcut to automatically connect all my speakers from my iPhone. I have tried: resetting my router, resetting all speakers, removing/adding each speaker to see if one particular speaker was the culprit. I have also changed phones, and the problem persists. The speakers do not drop when some are connected and not others. This problem persists when I do not use the shortcut and manually add the speakers - system still drops.My system consists of: Sonos Arc connected to 2 Sonos Ones and a Sub, 2 IKEA Symfonisk bookshelves, 1 IKEA Symfonisk Picture Frame Speaker, 1 Sonos Roam, and 5 HomePod Minis (2 in stereo pair, another 2 in stereo pair connected via Apple TV). All connect via Airplay. The system was previously working fine.Any idea on a fix? Has anyone been experiencing anything similar? May this

Recently upgraded homekit with the new architecture (iOS 16.2). I can no longer Airplay to several speakers, all of which are hardwired or on Sonosnet. The only two speakers I can Airplay to are a Move and a Roam.  I tried removing and re-adding a speaker in homekit but I can’t re-add it.  Also tried power cycling Sonos units, all the homekit hubs, and the router. Same thing. “Airplay - unable to connect”.  Any ideas? I’ll try factory resetting a speaker tomorrow…

Google assistant has never worked properly with my Sono speakers connected to my TCL TV. I can use google assistant, but the assistant does not change the sonos device volume or play settings when asked.  Please fix your sonos system so it can receive feedback from the user in Canada. 

I plan on using one amp and three speakers in my living room. Not three pairs just three speakers.what would be the proper configuration for the third speaker ? 

I just received an ARC and am enjoying it but I have one nagging issue - when I play Spotify through my google TV, or directly through the sonos app, the music is very quiet. If I play it through the Xbox x Spotify app, it’s a good 20-30% louder. Am I missing something? I can just use my Xbox but the google tv is what I use the most.  The Xbox shows up as Dolby digital 5.1, and the other two come up as stereo pcm - could that be why it’s louder on the Xbox? I’m really at a loss.

I just set up a new LG 77 inch C2 Oled with an Arc, Sub (G3) and 2 One SLs, but everything is showing up as Stereo PCM, whether from my Apple TV, Xbox Series X, or PS5.  I’m new to Sonos (and LG), so I apologize if this is a stupid question.  

When listening to amazon music hd within the Sonos s2 app ,. the song may continue playing (since I see the playback occurring in the app) but there is no sound.   This has happened a few times in past week.  Also, at times the payback just completely stops.   Now the interesting. thing is If I use the Amazon Music app and use ‘Alexa cast’ to send it to the same Sonos speakers (stereo pair of fives) it works perfectly.  

I have a kitchen/family room. I have installed 2 ceiling speakers, and have got an amp to power them (I bought both Sonos amp and ceilings speakers new Nov 2022). I also have a gen 1 soundbar and a gen 3 subwoofer.  i want to use all this in 2 ways: Watching TVSoundbar gen 1 connect to TV via optical, and want to use the sub and use the 2 ceiling speakers as surrounds. Listening to musicUse the amp and 2 ceiling speaker along with the sub. (If the soundbar could be used in this set up, this would be great, but not essential) I want to know 1) is this possible? And 2) what way do I go about configuring this setup to work with my 2 use cases.Thanks in advance 😁    

This sounds a bit strange but on SOME programmes we are having to listen to narrative speech...not written sub titles but spoken words throughout...its driving us crazy! 

Cannot get apple airplay to connect with a new sonos 1SL on my M1 Imac 

I recently upgraded some of my old Play:1 speakers to the New Play One and assumed that i could re-use my existing Flexson adjustable speaker Stands.  I was wrong.  New stands supplied by Flexson are universal and they will fit but i don't want to have to buy new stands.  Is anyone aware of anywhere of where i could just obtain the speaker holder/ base that fits to the top of the stem?  I have looked at the instructions for the old one and the new one and they look like they use the same fixing method to the top of the stem. So i believe this is all that is needed.   However i have spoken with Flexson support and they don't supply that bit.  Is any one aware of a solution that allows me to re-use my old stands or aware of any where i can get the speaker holder/base ?

I have a Playbase hooked up to my TV with the optical cable and want to be able to play my turntable through the playbase. I want to clarify my understanding of how things are actually connecting using a Port. • If I get a Port and connect that to the line out from the amplifier how is the output transferred to the Play base? Via the WiFi network that everything is attached to? • How do I select what audio is coming out of the playbase?  • Does the TV need to be on?

Ive got One, Beam and Arc. The One doesnt respond for up to a minute when I ask it to play something. (it says “playing Queen on Apple Music” …. then nothing).  If I pair it with the Beam or the Arc it works perfectly and plays at once.  If I play via the app to the One it works fine.   I have moved to another network (different house ) and its the same.  I have rebootedand updated firmware.  Same.

I am a European citizen and have a Tidal account, which works. After this I moved to Japan, but I am still paying to Tidal with my European payment method. (Please don’t ask whether Tidal works in Japan, of course it works, it is a streaming service over the Internet and Internet is available in Japan. The whole point is that you cannot purchase Tidal subscriptions with a Japanese payment method, that is all, because Tidal does not have a legal representative here.)I can use Tidal without any problems in Japan.But I cannot link it to Sonos - why?I think it is NOT the job of Sonos to check for availability in a country, but Sonos should allow legit account users of Tidal to use Tidal with their Sonos products.We are in the 21st century, people are moving between countries, and it is not up to Sonos to restrict this. If Tidal wants to restrict access to its service from Japan, then they will do it. So please stop playing police without the need for it. Thanks

I use Spotify and Amazon Unlimited as music sources. If i go to their web pages and search for something, say “Rolling Stones” i get lots of results. From the Sonos mac desktop app I get nothing or perhaps 1-2 albums. This happens for Bach, Mozart, and just about any other search. I’m on the latest desktop app. I see the same issue with Amazon Unlimited and Spotify. Any ideas? I spent an hour with Sonos Support who said that Sonos has known problems with music sources and maybe they will fix a bug sometime. Anyone have suggestions? 

I have a strange 1 as in my One SL has decided to stop connecting to my wi-fi after 3 months.wonder if anyone is kind enough to share their ideas - I am at a standstill.in no particular order :all my other devices can still connect to my wifi network...using same passwordI cant hard word to my router as it only has the one port - to receive although I have unplugged it.I have reset the Solo many times following Sonos requirements - I have enough time with the Sonos to know how to trouble shoot - reset and configure.in short I can get all the way through the set up = bluetooth connecting - audio confirmation and selecting my network - however when I enter the correct password the Solo won't accept the password and gives me an exclaimation mark reject.I can connect via Apple air but I want to use the Sonos ( latest version) app.I have tried connecting using n android devoice with the same resultsa grateful user awaits any ideas Andy  

I have the Arc + Sub + 2x Ones setup as a surround system. Which is great for TV. But for music I can’t for the life of me work out how to turn off the Arc soundbar so it doesn’t interfere with the stereo presence of the Ones + Sub.I’ve triedsetting Ones to “full” (not “ambient”) setting "Music Level" in "Surround Audio" to be +15But I can stil hear the Arc.Furthermore if I turn up the Ones to +15I have to pump the Sub to +15 AND the Sub still gets lost so I have to boost bass in EQ as well and then it sounds 'off' AND if I don't reset the Sub and bass EQ to 0 each time then the next time someone watches TV (think kids in the morning) the whole house shakes. AND I can still hear the Arc.So that's not workable.How do I get just the Ones in stereo + Sub for music playback? Surely I don't have to disconnect/reconnect the whole surrount system and re-do Trueplay each time I swap between listening to music and TV do I?? Please tell me I’m missing something!Thanks for your help everyone.

Do I need to put my Sonos inside for the winter?

Can S1 and S2 compatible equipment be used in the same house using the old app for S1 and the new app for the S2 components?

when i play an amazon unlimited playlist on sonos, Sonos only loads 500 songs even though the playlists may be 600 or more.