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Tao Yang 2 years ago last post 1 month ago by train_nerd

Sonos support for SMB 2.0 protocol

Hi, Recently I have turned off SMB 1.0 on my Windows 10 as per Microsoft's recommendation (https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/filecab/2016/09/16/stop-using-smb1/). However, after I've disabled SMB 1...

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Schlemiel 7 months ago last post 5 months ago by Blurb

Sonos Account: No way!

Hello, as a long time customer from Germany with 7 components and many recommendations to friends and family I want to inform you, that I will not create an Sonsos account. I read some postings here a...

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jsandow 6 years ago last post 1 year ago by ickandgak

Setting up a turntable with Sonos

I am looking to get a turntable and want to connect it with my Sonos system. I have a Play:3 and a Bridge. I know you can not connect directly into a Play:3 but will it work with Connect or a Connect:...

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Support - Sonos 7 years ago last post 2 years ago by MichaelCretu

Which NAS/Router/Switch are you using?

Hello everyone! Taking a look around at all the new users, many of us are being asked what we're using in our own Sonos setups. While there were a couple of posts to address these questions, they've...

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gabbott 5 years ago last post 9 days ago by lily_joha

Sonos sucks

This is the most ridiculous system I have ever worked with....constantly fails to connect. Fail to reset....fails just about everything. Do NOT buy this system unless you are dying to spend many frust...

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johnhunter247 8 months ago last post 8 months ago by Chris

how do I change the username and password for my wifi internet connection?
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I bought the sonos boost system from best buy a month ago and had the geek squad come set it up. They set up a username and password for me and I need to change it. I can't find anything anywhere on t...

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The Mighty Borkon 13 years ago last post 2 years ago by jgatie

Sonos vs Squeezebox

I don't yet have a Sonos system, although I am hoping to purchase one next year as I am pretty much sold on the concept. However, my brother is of the opinion that I'd be better off buying a Squeezeb...

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gopals 9 months ago last post 9 months ago by twuk

Switching speakers to a new Boost network

I have five different Sonos speakers connected to my home WiFi network. I recently set up a new mesh WiFi network and connected a Boost to this new network (ethernet-wired). How do I switch the 5 spea...

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DigiVinyl 11 months ago last post 6 months ago by Kumar

Sonos with a Turntable - Sound Quality vs. Fully Analog

I'm new to vinyl and just picked up a U-Turn Orbit Plus turntable with a set of analog Audioengine A5+ speakers. I also have a Sonos setup for my TV that includes two Play 1's, a sub, and a soundbar....

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Ben_From_DC 7 years ago last post 1 year ago by richard2018

The Computer "..."Cannot be Found

Hello. I'm new to Sonos. Just bought a Bridge and Sonos 5 system. I'm using it with a Linksys router. I am having problem importing music into my library from my computer. I keep getting the "compute...

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fongy 8 years ago last post 8 years ago by fongy

Sonos was working with old BT Hub, but music folders not appearing with Belkin N+

Hi All, This is my first post and I thought I'd ask you experts on this! My old setup worked fine with BT Home Hub 2 and McAfee Internet 2010 - all set up lovely, streaming to 2 zones, happy days......

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Kumar 7 years ago last post 6 years ago by GoOn

To Sonos or not to Sonos - beginner questions

Over the years, I have built up pretty good audio systems at home. As a source I use CDs, LPs and now, ipod classic with all my CDs ripped to it via Apple lossless. Very recently, I discovered inter...

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PierreLeMac 2 years ago last post 2 years ago by Ryan S

Volume Normalization processed in Fixed Volume output

Here's something to try to improve your system sound when playing local files from a NAS - set audio compression to "Uncompressed" rather than the default "Automatic". I discovered today that the sign...

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ion-man 10 years ago last post 10 years ago by ion-man

Newbie about to join the fold

Hi folks, after reading about this amazing system, I am planning on purchasing shortly. Its got WAF as she likes the fact that we can take it with us if we sell the house . Either way I just wanted to...

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chautauqua27 12 years ago last post 11 years ago by rverma

Dac Incompatible With Sonos Zp80!!!!

Hi gang, After four months of troubleshooting a skipping problem with a ZP80 player, and Sonos tech support thoroughly stumped, I finally figured out the problem on my own... for more details, see th...

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Cecilia 10 years ago last post 9 years ago by jgatie

Networking: wireless vs wired

I've had my SONOS system working fairly well for quite some time, with the exception that I never got the remote to light up when the alarm goes off in the morning. I figured this had to do with a we...

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JEK3 9 years ago last post 7 years ago by zahn

65,000 Track Limit

I keep seeing mention of Sonos limiting one's library to 65,000 tracks. This raises some question: 1: Is this an estimate based on the file size of each track? If so, what size is it based on? Thi...

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LMc 14 years ago last post 1 year ago by The old guy

Simple ? - How to turn off

Had my new Sonos for 2 days . . . exceeds expectations! But how do I turn off? It seems just pausing music or muting is not the same. Am I being too old fashion/analog?

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skippythelizard 10 years ago last post 7 years ago by Bob55

Switches that support Spanning Tree Protocol

I've been fighting an issue where when a particular one of my zone players is active, I end up getting dropped zones. At first I thought it might be a flaky ZP (I bought it used). But then I noticed...

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Tilden 9 years ago last post 9 years ago by buzz

This Thing Doesn't Work

I have an 802.11n D-Link DIR-655 router connected to a 2TB Western Digital network attached storage drive. Both are located on the second floor. Also connected to the router is a Sonos Zone Bridge. On...

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antiant 5 years ago last post 4 years ago by Lennyvalentin

Huge music collection, doesn't index full folder

Hello, I have the Play:3 and I have a 3TB hard drive. I have 3 folders I tried to import. Two of my folders, indexed fine. My main music folder only indexes up to the letter T, after that, it doesn't...

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pdxcubfan1000 3 years ago last post 5 months ago by rhett7660

Desktop Controller for Mac won't connect to Sonos Network

Good morning- I have a 2014 MBP. I'm using a Bridge to set up Sonos. I can connect to my Sonos system using my iOS apps and control it that way, but I can't get the desktop controller to connect to...

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Crowbar 9 years ago last post 5 years ago by NoBoB

Players keep dropping from network

OK....I have probably spent close to $3000 trying to get Sonos to work. I have purchased multiple ZonePlayers, multiple ZoneBridges, and do you know what, the thing just dosnen't frikin' work...the...

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earlsj 11 years ago last post 11 years ago by earlsj

Having a Nightmare - please help!!

Had my bu130 running a week now and have had 2 major crashes. I have a BR100 hardwired to my Netgear router, the rest of the system is wireless. First time the system fell over the controller froze,...

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MagicMtnDan 12 years ago last post 12 years ago by DigitalBoy

How would you advise someone to get started with Sonos?

I've been waiting for the ZP80 to be available and now it's here. I'm finally ready to be an owner. Or am I? I've been thinking about how best to get started and figure I should start by first buyi...

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