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Sonos room name changes

Remove the Sonos from the Apple HomeKit process. That randomly (well, it seems so) changes the names back to what they are in HomeKit. Once...
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Airplay Password

All of my Sonos speakers recently starting asking for an Airplay password even though I have the password requirement disabled in Apple’s ho...
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Sonos & Philips Hue Integration

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BermannycContributor II
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Sonos with Homekit integration is terrible

Is it me or is Sonos integration within Homekit just sad/stupid? I can’t really do much in Homekit (except turn it on/off) with Sonos. I can’t control it or even simply see what’s playing. I can’t set an alarm in Homekit and tell Sonos what to play for the alarm (a Spotify playlist for example) so adding it to a scene is useless. It’ll just resume what was last playing in the Sonos app which is stupid. What I listen to at night is vastly different from what I want to wake up to.  Even when I Airplay to the speaker from my laptop that doesn’t even register as playing anything in Homekit. It’s almost as if it’s just a placeholder in the HK app so I don’t understand why it’s there taking up space. Am I wrong? As solid as the Sonos app is the way it works with Homekit is pretty bad. I have a fully updated Sonos One FYI and a fully updated MBP. 

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Ken_Griffiths
29 days ago
Valentinissimo
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Sonos Play:5 and One vs HomePod (1 year comparison)

The apps HomePod allows to set automation depending on people present in the house-hold. On the other hand, playing music with a timer is much easier in S2 app, than with Apple where you have to set an extra timer with action "Stop Playing". Using AppleMusic finally allows me to add a song I like directly to one of my play lists. When I used the S2 app, then I had to remember the name of title and search it in AppleMusic or run Shazam. That always struck me as odd. On the other hands AppleMusic doesn't play radio stations like my local ones. S2 could play radio, etc. from so many services. Sonos Radio as a "free" service is actually very good. Being limited to AppleMusic goes beyond the choice of streaming services: Being limited to AppleMusic means that you have to launch audio books or radio stations from different apps and Sonos is more integrative.  Changing volume via buttons at the phone is possible from Apple Music, if you started song from your iPhone/iPad, else it requires goi

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RmirabelContributor I
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Sonos app iOS

Can’t you please change the ugly brown background color on the iOS app icon. Please!

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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tch01Contributor I
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How to enable SONOS one gen2 with Doorbell sound in Fibaro Home Center 3?

Following situation:I have an Interkom (Fibaro) device which is connected to a Home Center 3 Hub. I am using Sonos as a sound speaker. Now, when I install the Sonos Plug-In in the HC3 web app, I can only start / pause / stop playing music on Sonos. Is there a way to trigger just a simple Door Bell (eg. MP3) in Sonos ? I have also enabled Alexa / Sonos Skills, but not quite clear where and how I could trigger some Door Bell Sounds in Sonos ?Can someone help ? Thanks Tom

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Corry P
11 months ago
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EriksatieAvid Contributor I
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Apple home Automation to start music when I got home, nice surprise

I have made a simple automation with Apple Home on iPhone to start music when I got home. I have an Apple TV to manage Apple Home. It has worked at first attempt and also I made an interesting discover.Basically the music is played from the Apple TV and airplayed to my Beam and One, but the Apple TV stays off (at least: the led light is off). also the TV has not been turned on.So it seems that the Apple TV is capable of airplaying music without turning on the TV, but only with an automation. would be nice to use this features also from Apple Music, this would be a very good alternative to Sonos App, because basically your smartphone is not streaming anything, just link with the Sonos app

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10 months ago
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DavidarboledagContributor I
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Problem Homekit automation to start music

Last year, my turned-off Apple TV worked fine for me to run automations and play music on my SONOS Arc. but for some time now it is no longer able to execute that way.

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Airgetlam
2 months ago
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Chris165373451Contributor I
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Use Sonos microphones to command KNX smart home

Hi guys, A year ago when I moved, I fulfilled myself a long-held dream and got a Sonos multiroom sound system that I am really happy with. Also, this flat has a smart home system that, using KNX, operates everything from heating and light to sun blinds. To control it I can use wall switches or a very simple app. Since I have Sonos microphones in every room, I asked a technician if it’s possible to somehow make use of those mics to control the KNX smart home via voice commands using my Sonos speakers. He was under the impression that the “RealKNX Air Server” would achieve this, however I was informed they are only able to control Sonos speakers for sound output, not the other way around as voice command input for the smart home system (which is ironic since Sonos bought RealKNX in 2019 and now feature their offline voice assistant Snips as “Sonos Voice Control”). This means that with a RealKNX Air server (in combination with their gateway config called “ProServ”) I would need additional

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6 months ago
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matigibbonsContributor I
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Smartthings can not find my speakers.

Hello! I have tried adding my speakers to my Smartthings system dozens of times and the device is not found. Is it necessary to install some SmartApp before doing the search of the speakers?

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HamOperator
5 years ago
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Stan CContributor I
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Lutron Audio Pico Remote not controlling group volume on Sonos

I have two 1st generation Sonos Amp and two Connect devices and four Lutron Audio Pico remotes. The Sonos Amps are used for ceiling speakers in the main living space, each powering 2 sets of speakers which are set up as a Group on the Sonos app.  I would like all four remotes to control the group volume.  However, the remotes only control the volume of a single amp but they all control an on-off function and playlist selection of both amps.  Is it possible to have all remotes control the volume of both amps when they are grouped together?   I have tried to troubleshoot on the Lutron side.  The remote device can only be paired with one device, in this case one amp.  The app does not allow me to pair with more than one amp.  

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3 years ago
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Anonymous
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Chromecast Netflix to Sonos One

So, here's what I'd like to be able to do: When I'm streaming a movie/TV show to my TV via Chromecast, the audio plays through my crappy built-in TV speakers. I would like the audio to be played through my lovely Sonos One stereo pair instead. How would I go about doing that? Thanks in advance! Daniel

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4 years ago
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Heath_3Contributor I
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Controlling Sonos using Rako Controls Cloud Gateway

Thought I'd start a conversation to help other Rako users and the Sonos community to dismistify the setup. To control Sonos speakers from a Rako Controls keypad, you'll need a Rako Bridge and Rako Cloud Gateway (includes an Audio Control Module license) which combined discover and communicate locally to the Sonos speakers. You then need to register your Cloud Gateway at my.rakocontrols.com. Once the Cloud Gateway is configured, you can create a MyRako Sonos activity containing input mappings to control Sonos favourites, setting volume, changing tracks, etc. To give you a scenario for this, I've converted my garage to a gym. In the garage I have a Play 3 and Rako keypad to control the lighting. I got fed up with having to use my phone's Sonos or Spotify app to control the music. So I mapped the garage keypad so that when "1" (scene 1) is pressed the lights come on AND a Sonos favourite is selected on the Play 3. When "Off" is pressed, the lighting goes off and the Play 3 is paused

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5 years ago
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mdonninoContributor I
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Keyless Doorlocks

Are there any Keyless Doorlocks on the market yet that are compatible with Sonos & the Sonos app?

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5 years ago
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arsackTrending Lyricist I
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Lost SiriusXM when changing Sirius stations

OK, lots of us have had issues with losing connection with SiriusXM.  Today, I was listening to one SiriusXM station and when I changed to another SiriusXM station, I lost the connection!  And now I can’t listen to any SiriusXM station.  The status page shows SiriusXM is up and running, and I can get SiriusXM on another device.  And I can listen to any TuneIn station I want.  Any suggestions?  I’ve yet to see a definitive answer to the question that lots and lots of us have.   Ok, one hour later, my connection to SiriusXM comes back.  And I didn’t do anything such as reboot the router, reinstall the app, etc.    I just tried to connect every 5 or 10 minutes, and I finally connected.  Any ideas?  One thing: even though this seems to be a somewhat common problem, I’ve yet to see an explanation of the problem.  But maybe I’ve missed that.  If I knew why I was losing connectivity, I may be in a better position to fix my problem.

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4 years ago
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gmhaynesContributor III
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Sonos & Harmony Volume Issues - Please help!

I have a Sonos Playbar and a Harmony Elite Remote (with Hub). For the first few months, I had them set up normal with the Harmony Hub controlling the Playbar volume (via wifi). It worked okay, but my Harmony Hub frequently disconnects due to its own issues with Mesh Wifi networks. Obviously, if I tried to adjust the volume during a time when the hub is disconnected, it doesn't work or the volume would spike and then I wouldn't be able to turn it down without using the Sonos App. Due to this, I decided to change the Harmony settings and use "Remote Only" to control the Playbar Volume (via IR). After changing to Remote Only and updating the remote, it seemed to work great for a couple hours (without even updating Sonos remote settings in the Sonos app), but then late last night, it stopped working and kept doing the volume spike referenced above (i'd hit volume down and it would get real loud and then could only be fixed by Sonos app). Of course, this did not make my wife happy

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UKMedia
5 years ago
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uffeperContributor I
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SONOS AMP and Beolab 8000 speakers

Hi, I’m thinking of buying a SONOS AMP, and I want to connect my 2 BeoLab 8000 speakers. BeoLab uses 8-pin Power Link cables. How to connect these to a SONOS AMP, what type of “in between” cable is needed, and how to set this up? Thanks for your help.   /Ulf

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4 years ago
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GuyomdContributor I
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Use Move speaker & microphone for audioconference

I wonder if there is any plan to make possible the use of Sonos Move for audioconferencing?  Given that this speaker has also a microphone and a Bluetooth connection, it should be quite straightforward to offer this functionality, isn't it? As for me, I would find it useful to have my Sonos Move at the office and switch now and then in audio conference Mode when needed....

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3 years ago
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tscott5091Contributor I
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How well does Sonos work with Philips Hue Sync

I’m just starting buy buy philips hue products and wants to see if the Sonos will work well with Philip Hue Sync Box. I want to know first if I can connect it directly to the TV I’m going to use or do I need to have another device like Apple 4K to use it correctly? I own a lot of Sonos products and need to make sure I’m spending my money on something that works!

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4 years ago
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Lorrhe12Contributor I
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Beam and Hive

Can I control my Hive using Alexa on the Sonos Beam? I have my Hive connected via Ethernet to my broadband hub?

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5 years ago
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JustinNContributor II
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Possible to downgrade firmware so that Webcore works again?

I am using SmartThings and Webcore to automate a few things in my house. Before the latest firmware update I was able to use the status of my Sonos speakers in Webcore (eg "backyard switch is on") so that I could change the color of some interior lights (to remind me that music is on outside) and keep the smartlock on the door from automatically locking (we go in and out a lot to keep up with the demands of our 2 year old son). Sounds like the firmware update broke SmartThings/WebCore's ability to work with Sonos. I read that Sonos decided to change the xml schema in the zone data, which prevents SmartThings from identifying groups and players properly. Is there anyway I can downgrade firmware so that everything works again? I have no plans on using Google Assistant so Im ok losing "features" if this is possible. Thanks in advance!

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Master T
4 years ago
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mkenneyContributor I
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Sonos Move and HomeKit

Very interested in the Move speaker. I will buy when it comes with HomeKit / Siri. Any idea when that will be?!

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4 years ago
xazac
xazacContributor I
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Automatically start Sonos when Philips Hue is turned on

Hi, I searched everywhere and I already tried both Gideon and Yonomi app but without success. I have a Sonos Play:1 in my bathroom and I use Philips Hue as light. I’m looking for a way to automatically start music on Sonos when I turn on the Hue light (and then automatically stop music when the Hue light is switched off). I tried on IFTTT but I didn’t find anything. Anyone could please help me? Thanks.

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xazac
5 years ago
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iiichContributor II
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problem with group actions "ERROR_RESOURCE_GONE"

hi since a few days I always get this error message even I make some group requests; ERROR_RESOURCE_GONE Does anyone know what that means? The group is still available and I can see it with; https://api.ws.sonos.com/control/api/v1/households/HOUSEHOLDID/groups After about 10 minutes, the group can then be controlled again, without any changes ... Thank you!

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Matt W
5 years ago
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amadeoplazaContributor I
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Sonos Apple HomeKit Hub

I’m one of those people who don’t feel comfortable having (specifically) Alexa-powered speakers all over the house. I also had invested entirely in home-wide Play:1s (with a Playbar and Sub to round out the TV) before the Sonos One came out. I’d like Airplay 2 and (eventually) HomeKit support. But it seems like unless I swap out my speakers for Sonos Ones, which would be an expensive endeavor, I’m S.O.L. Swapping out just one won’t do the trick, because — if I understand correctly — each Sonos One can only control the speakers it’s grouped with at any given time. I have 10 zones/rooms that I often group and ungroup from one another. So, if I’ve got to open the app to adjust the grouping first, it kind of defeats the point. Does it stand to reason that Sonos should be able to release a HomeKit Hub device (akin to Wemo or Hue) that would be able to interpret Siri commands on your phone as well as interface with HomeKit, and then relay that out to the appropriate legacy speakers (Play:

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Chris
5 years ago
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ian1966Contributor I
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Philips hue and multiroom

Ok guys I want to be able to put speakers in all my room. And be able to say play music in my room, kitchen etc and the music plays in that room. Or do on my hue app to play in that room. Does anyone know how to set up that system. Regards Ian

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AjTrek1
5 years ago
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timoreno1978Contributor I
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Control 4 Elimination - Need Help Consolidating with Sonos -Multi Zones with Amps

I currently have a Control 4 audio Matrix and i am instead moving to smart tvs and would love to work in sonos to drive the platform instead of the tightly managed Control 4 system.   Here is what i currently have: 3 total 6 zone 225w amps  Total of 18 pairs of speakers (in ceiling or wall) powered by these amps I could possibly combine some of the zones if needed and am trying to see how i can use my existing amps so not to buy antoher one. I see that the “Port” could be used, however, that seems like a VERY expensive proposition to make that work with this setup.   Any insight? Thanks in advance - Tim

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4 years ago
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