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erlendsf
Contributor I
January 9, 2021
Answered

Connect Sonos to Samsung SmartThings

Hi,

I am trying to connect my Sonos to Samsung SmartThings. My system was connected to wifi and ST could not find any speaker. I then connected my ZP90 with Ethernet. The my ST system find my so is speakers, however, then I am not able to see them in my Sonos app... 

I have a feeling that I have tried almost everything. Do you think I need a Boost...?

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    Rowena B.
    Rowena B.Answer
    Retired Sonos Staff
    January 10, 2021

    Hi @erlendsf, 

    Welcome to the Sonos Community and thanks for bringing your concern to our attention. Let me share some information with you.

    The Samsung SmartThings and Sonos integration allow you to add your Sonos speakers and control them using the SmartThing app. The Sonos boost will give you better coverage and less interference. So long as your Sonos speakers are connected to your WiFi network without issue, then you’ll be fine without it.

    Let me share the steps on how to set up Samsung Smart Things with Sonos.

    1. At the top right of the Smart Things app, select the + symbol, then select “Add Device”.
    2. Select WiFi/Hub
    3. Select your Hub (Example used is the IM6001-V3P)
    4. Follow the flow to set up Hub, choose location and room, and set up WiFi.
    5. After Hub is set up, you can now add Sonos Speakers.
    6. Press the + button and select add device.
    7. Search and Select Sonos.
    8. Select a Sonos player or product.
    9. Follow the flow in-app to add a device.
    10. Set up is complete.

    You may also check the ​Smart Things Support FAQ for your reference.

    Let us know how you get on with the advice above. If you need help with any other information, please be sure to let us know.

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    Mmsonos33
    Trending Lyricist I
    April 10, 2021

    Hi.. yes  but the st app doesn't show sonos as an option

    GuitarSuperstar
    Lead Maestro
    April 10, 2021

    @Mmsonos33 That’s strange. Sonos should be an option when you try to add a device under “By brand”.

     

    "Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
    jaysim
    Lyricist I
    April 14, 2021

    Hi!

    Do you absolutely need a Hub to connect a sonos Amp to Smart Things?

    Thanks

    GuitarSuperstar
    Lead Maestro
    April 14, 2021

    @jaysim Yes, Sonos integration with Smartthings requires the Smartthings Hub.

    "Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
      Mmsonos33
      Trending Lyricist I
      April 14, 2021

      @GuitarSuperstar i know right. very strange!

       

      PhilippePortes
      Contributor I
      May 5, 2021

      @GuitarSuperstar i know right. very strange!

       

      I found the workaround as I had the same issue that Sonos is gone both in By Brand or By Device -> Speaker. I have a V2 ST hub

      To add your speakers, use the Scan nearby top right of your screen. Add your speakers one by one, they are then usable in Automations as a speaker for instance

        PhilippePortes
        Contributor I
        May 5, 2021

         

          Mmsonos33
          Trending Lyricist I
          May 6, 2021

          I'm going to try this again. .. i think I need to plug my st hub into the mesh router pod. It's currently wired to the old Router with wifi disabled. The Sonos is plugged into one of the mesh routers. Scan is not picking up the sonos. Going to plug the st hub into the mesh router and try again

           

          GuitarSuperstar
          Lead Maestro
          May 6, 2021

          @Mmsonos33 In a mesh network setup, the ST Hub and Sonos speaker should be wired directly to the router or gateway and not a pod or extender.

          "Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
            Mmsonos33
            Trending Lyricist I
            May 24, 2021

            Thanks. I plugged the ST hub into mesh router (deco e4) hub in the bedroom. Scanned and it picked up my speakers. Thank the gawwwd. Automations like goodbye should work now.

            My playbar is plugged into the other mesh hub in lounge. (Router/modem is cabled into this mesh hub)

            I had to disable the wifi on the router because of double nat. .. if i plug playbar into router with wifi disabled causes some issues with functionality. I should have bought the mesh router with more ports instead of having this tp link router plus deco e4. The deco e4 only has 2 network ports. 

            Deco e4 needs the modem of the router so it takes up a port.

            Thanks again. SmartThings survives replacement thoughts.

             

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