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I’m using a Mac G5 running OS 10.5.8 as a server to access the majority of my music library files via a network connection to my (newer) iMac running OS Catalina 10.15.7.I have no issues accessing the music library from the G5 on the iMac, but the Sonos Controller or iPhone app cannot access the G5 library...I’ve confirmed sharing settings and believe them to be correct.Is the Mac G5 (OS 10.5.8) too many generations removed and incompatible with current Sonos Controller software of iPhone app?

Hi - Trying to set up my LG TV (an older TV) with my beam via the HDMI ARC. TV has option to use external speakers with the ARC. Beam works, and has worked using HDMI on previous TV. Only thing I can assume is the HDMI isn’t compatible with ARC? But not sure that’s “a thing”!any help much appreciated

Hello,I would like to connect my Sonos Play 1 that is from 2018 to a video projector Xiaomi Mi Smart that has a bluetooth connection, a usb 2.0 port , hdmi port and a jack port. Do you think it is possible to connect?Thank you!

I’m using an Insignia FireTV and some apps, despite S2 reporting a dolby digital signal, will NOT send sound to my rear speakers.  I’m using a Playbar with a connect Amp feeding surrounds.  Some apps like Netflix work perfectly, but others such as Xfinity Stream and Paramount Plus won’t send sound to the rears.  I tried streaming the same exact content via Roku ultras and it worked.  Anyone experience anything similar?  I’m leaning towards this being an issue with the apps or the tv itself but figured I’d start here. 

as per this thread:my roam turns itself on even though I followed the instructions and a) held the power button for 7-10 seconds until it made the tone and powered down and b) enabled battery saver in the app.My roam was “off” as per instructions (tone and battery saver) and sitting on a charging pad and when I returned home from work it is there with all it’s lights on.Why won’t it stay off? 

Help I have a beam gen 1 and 2 one sl as a basic home cinema system. The connection between the three keeps droppingI keep factory resetting the one sl"s, one shows then when I connect the other both diappear. I can tell you how many times I have rebooted. It has worked fine for months but recently (updates?), nothing works. I am so frustrated that I am close to chucking them in the bin! The Best I get is 2 showing in the app but not all three! When connect the third, that's when it goes wrong. Any suggestions as this is supposed to be plug n play. The router is WiFi 6, in the same room and no physical barriers, so don't pass the buck and blame the router. Help 

Hello,I have a 75” 2022 frame tv mounted on a concrete wall above our fireplace.  i purchased the Arc soundbar to mount under the tv and wondering how close to the tv i can mount it.  the directions say 5.5” and i’ve read in the forum 4”.  Is the reason for that distance so the uplifting speakers don’t block with the tv, cause if that’s the case the frame tv only protrudes 1” out from wall so I don’t think there would be a blockage?  I’d rather mount it 1-2” below the tv if possible.  I have 2 OneSL sitting behind our viewing area as well. Thoughts? Thanks, Jill

I have Sonos speakers in my gym and need to use a interval timer for some of the workouts. We use android tablets so we can’t airplay and need the freedom of Bluetooth so we can’t line in. Is this possible ?

I tried to use the SONOSLIVE discount code, valid today only i believe, but it doesnt work when ordering 2 x Sonos One - Gen 2 ...

Hello, I’m looking to get a Sonos AMP with 4 x Monitor Audio C280 IDC (specs below). Would this pairing be okay if I wired them in parallel? https://www.monitoraudio.com/en/product-ranges/core/c280-idc/ Thanks

Hi folks.  I have an arc, sub and 2 ones.  If I purchase a second hand play5 for example that's on gen1, can I connect it to the arc and use it to play music as a group in another room?

When I switch my Sonos  from tv to anything else, it looses the network connection and all 5 pieces of my system need to be reinstalled. And it looses the connection to the television. Today I can’t even do that. I really wish I hadn’t invested in Sonos. Something is always wrong with it. 

I have a Sonos 1 that is on my network with an IP. Additionally, I’m able to ping the Sonos device using the command prompt.However, the only way I can connect to this speaker to play sound is via Bluetooth from my Windows PC. How can I use my network connection to the device to play sound? Basically use it as a network-controlled speaker.

I have a Playbar connected via optical to my Sony KD-55XH905.Until recently I used my SkyQ remote to control the sound on my TV but I have cancelled my subscription and have to send back the Sky equipment.This forces me to use the Sony remote but although the TV shows the remote responding (volume bar appears on screen going up/down), the Playbar does not respond.I have gone through troubleshooting in the iOS app but it says it cannot find a response from the remote.Does anyone have any ideas?

I received an email inviting me to participate in a new “Sonos Beta Rewards Program” which comes from sonosbetarewards@impactgroup.us.   Is this legit?

Diagnostic 520463197Sonos beam is connected to a onn. 32" Class HD (720P) LED Roku Smart TV through HDMI cable. It intermittently disconnects from the TV. The TV remote still works and the light blinks on the sonos if I adjust the volume but then sound is not working. Sometimes it will start working again and other times it does not. The setting for audio is the beam, it is not set up automatically choose audio. The connection is HDMI. I was told from the prior owner this was an issue he had with the beam and his TV. is there something I can do to fix this issue? All products are up to date. All products were have been power cycled. There are no other products connected to the TV. the beam doesn’t seem to give me any issues when I use music through the sonos app. 

Diagnostic 520463197Sonos beam is connected to a onn. 32" Class HD (720P) LED Roku Smart TV through HDMI cable. It intermittently disconnects from the TV. The TV remote still works and the light blinks on the sonos if I adjust the volume but then sound is not working. Sometimes it will start working again and other times it does not. The setting for audio is the beam, it is not set up automatically choose audio. The connection is HDMI. I was told from the prior owner this was an issue he had with the beam and his TV. is there something I can do to fix this issue? All products are up to date. All products were have been power cycled. There are no other products connected to the TV. the beam doesn’t seem to give me any issues when I use music through the sonos app. 

We have a system with a Play:1, Play:3 and Connect. All are in a single group.Until recently everything worked fine but in the last few weeks the Connect has started playing up. Even though the app is showing that music is still playing on the Connect and there is sound coming from the other two, the music stops on the system connected to the Connect.Removing the Connect from the group and adding it back in resolves the problem temporarily. I don't know how long the fix lasts, we normally find the problem has returned the following day but today it actually happened while in use.Has anybody else had this and found a solution?Thanks    

Had Playbar and the volume at 15 was very loud. My Arc.. I have to put up to 30-35 .. help.. 

Audio coming out of the Connect has half a second time lag vis a vis the other Sonos devices (Move, Beam and Playbar). Any comments or suggestions on what could be the problem or a way to deal with it are welcome. Cheers

My workplace has been using Sonos S1 and Connect:Amps with Spotify for years, but suddenly Spotify has dropped off Sonos.  Attempting to add it results in an error when trying to authorize.  Link code is incorrect. The steps on Windows 10: In Sonos S1, Manage menu -> Service Settings...Services option window - Click AddAvailable services - Select SpotifyAdd Spotify - click Connect to SpotifyAdd Spotify account - Please authorize Sonos to use your Spotify account - Click Authorize After the Authorize button is clicked I’m taken to the following page:https://spotify-v5.ws.sonos.com/deviceLink/home?linkCode=XXXXXX   (hidden for privacy) This is where I get stuck.  The Link Code is incorrect, and I cannot authorize Spotify. Music Service SetupThe link code you entered is not valid. Please check the link code and re-enter it below.Please enter the link code here to set up Spotify on your Sonos SystemThe link code you entered is not valid. Please check the link code and re-enter it below.

I get this error when attempting to re-step my Sonos Music libraryaccess to shared folder on MacBook Pro '/MacBook-pro/music' is  is denied. please check the username and/or the passwordwhat do now?

Hi,If I have both S1 & S2 sonos set up on the same network, can I play an S1 stream on my S2 system?Thanks.

I have 22 Sonos Ones and am considering a Sonos Ray or Beam soundbar.  Can the TV sound playing through one of these devices be sent out to the other speakers around the house?

Hey,I’ve a newborn son that really loves sleeping on me so I’ve to adjust my Sonos sound a lot due to inconsistent volume even with night mode on.I’ve noticed that when adjusting the sound for my Sonos playbase through the Sonos app it also adjust my iPhone volume, going from no sound to actually have a lot of sound. So when I start looking through other apps now they start blasting sound almost waking my son up.  Has anyone else noticed this as well or maybe there is a setting that I can tweak so it doesn’t adjust both my iPhone and my Sonos? content on the tv is coming through Apple TV apps, if that helps. Adding video of the problem.https://youtube.com/shorts/LkXYmr4g9Cw?feature=share