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dabvid
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Schedule night mode

Please give us the ability to schedule when night mode should be on and off. It’s very easy to forget turning it off the day after use. I had it on a few weeks by mistake before realizing it and people were unimpressed by the sound of my Beam.

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Sonos with Homepod Mini voice control

I have Sonos throughout my house but I recently added 2x HomePod minis. I mainly want to use the HomePod minis for the Siri function, rather than as actual speakers. id be interested to know how others have set up HomePod mini to work with Sonos.For example, I have one HomePod mini physically in the kitchen with a play 5 and a Sonos move also in my kitchen. Whenever I want the HomePod to play to the play 5 and move I say “hey Siri, play … in the kitchen”. However in order to prevent the HomePod mini also playing the music on its own speaker (which I don’t want it to do - as the sound quality is inferior to the play 5 and move) I have designated the HomePod mini to be in a separate room on HomeKit (I called the room “kitchen HomePod” whereas the play 5 and move are in the HomeKit room “kitchen”). If I just say “hey Siri play...” then it just plays in the HomePod mini only. It would be nice if I could set the HomePod mini to always default to play music on specific speakers. it all seems

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DaanLContributor II
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Ringing sound of Netatmo doorbell through sonos speakers

Hi All,Does anyone know of a way to have the doorbell sound come out of sonos speakers when using a Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell? (Connected to Apple home kit.)Thanks

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PpriorflContributor I
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Multiroom control of Sonos in Apple HomeKIt

I don’t think what I want to do is unreasonable in 2021.I want one easy screen to turn on and off rooms and show/change what music is playing and control volume.  Preferably in Homekit.I don’t want to have to open the sonos app just to turn on and off music, in a smart home trying to open and close multiple apps is just annoying and clumsy.In Apple HomeKit right now I can see my rooms except for one which has a Playbar.  However if I start a group in sonos then if I click any one room in HomeKit it turns ALL the rooms off/on together.I have Alexa, hubitat, and homekit/apple in my home.  There HAS to be a way but I don’t see why it should be so hard to do. 

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heynowjerryAvid Contributor III
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Harmony Hub activity turns on 2 Sonos devices. Volume control works but Mute only mutes Playbase

I have an activity that turns on Sonos Playbase and a Sonos One.The volume controls both, but mute only works on Playbase, which is connected via optical to the TV. Any thoughts on muting?  Goal: Mute both or multiple devices from the Harmony Mute button.

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n2netwrkngContributor I
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Sonos integration

I'm trying to help out a neighbor who purchased some Pyle bluetooth in ceiling speakers.  He wants the ability to listen to his TV and play music (via phone app) on them.  Additionally, he will add more speakers up stairs and wants to pipe the music to those as well.  Does Sonos have such a device?   Can multiple Sonos devices be linked together to provide music all over the house?

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BriaultnContributor I
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SONOS Beam won't play music

I have added Sonos Beam to my TV in the Kitchen this week and set up Alexas and I can ask Alexa questions etc etc , but when I ask for music example ‘Play BBC Radio 2’ it responds saying ‘Playing BBC Radio 2 from BBC sounds’ but nothing plays , Same request ‘Play Virgin Radio’ responds ‘Saying playing Virgin Radio from TuneIn Radio’ but nothing comes out of the speaker. -Also Amazon Music does not work, when asking ‘Play 90’s music’ response i get is ‘first enable the skill for the Sonos beam in the Alexa App and then discover devices’  this I think is the problem and what devices is it trying to discover ?   I also have the same Beam in my TV room for the last year and this works perfectly with all of the above commands  as does several Alexa Echos .  

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fehooverContributor I
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How to get Sonos to work in Apple HomeKit?

I have over 20 Sonos speakers in my home. They are all compatible with the new Sonos S2 app. When I try to create an automations in HomeKit such as arriving home, It always causes the scene to fail. When I remove the audio from the scene, it works fine.I want to have my music to play to my speakers. I have selected the speakers to play and have selected the music in Apple Music and have checked it and adjusted the volume to where I want it to play. The artwork is shown when I get back to the Scene I am creating.  Can you give me suggestions on how to have this work if there is a way to make it work. If not, then please ask your technical team to consider adding this to a future update. Thank you very much. 

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TilRoquetteContributor I
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Sonos Port / Amp w/ Logitech Harmony Hub

How to I tell Harmony Hub to change Port to the Input (Audio In). I would like to define an activity „Listening to CD“, which starts Amp, Sonos Port and CD Player (connected to Port) and switch Port´s source to the CD Player? 

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JDcrider2Contributor I
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Sonos not Finding Airplay 2 thru EERO

Greetings,I have the pre airplay system till the update came out.I can run the Sonos wirelessly through my eero system fine.When I try to play through airplay, it not found.I’ve tried adding to Apple Homekit, and you guessed it, not found, but add through the manufactures app. Is that the key? What is the sequence to accomplish that?

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jwpowelljrContributor I
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Viviant and Sono Doorbell

Is there a way to conect the Viviant door camera to the sonos speakers and use them as a door bell. Their system does not connect to the doorbell. So being a wireless system I wanted to know if you thought of connecting your product to viviant or if you would think about working on that project. Thanks for all the years of great sounds… Keep up the good work!JW

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dave77Headliner I
posted in Smart home integrations
Violet SmartSwitch (Sonos and Hue) - Light switch replacement (UK)

Hi, does anyone know anything about the Violet SmartSwitch? I don’t see any mention of ‘Works with Sonos’ approval on their website.www.violet-ultra.co.uk  

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NevenChromatic Producer I
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Sonos - Alexa enabled devices

Hi!If I buy a Sonos One Gen 2 and setup Alexa, will I be able to control any other alexa enabled devices, such as video doorbell or I will be able to control only this Sonos speaker? Neven

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emcoreContributor I
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UPNP, S2 and Control API on the LAN

Hello, I have a few questions regarding S2 and the two ways of connecting to Sonos speakers locally: UPNP This API is “undocumented” and not officially supported, but it works.   Sonos Control API on the LAN This API is not yet available, and its release date is unknown. My question is whether the S2 update will remove the UPNP functionality from upgraded speakers? If so, will the Sonos Control API on the LAN be available when S2 is released? If the answer to the first question is yes, and the answer to the second question is no, it would mean that upgraded S2 products cannot be controlled locally. This would mean that new products (such as the Arc) cannot be controlled locally at all, at least for the time being. I have tried searching for an answer to these questions, but I could not find them, so I decided to ask here. I had originally intended to preorder a Sonos Arc, however my setup (computer which serves my local music library and calls my Play 5 speakers using UPNP) requires a

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JRisseyyContributor I
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Sonos Arc and Ring Doorbell Alerts

Hi Everyone, Just brought a Sonos Arc and pretty disappointed that I cant get it to play a doorbell alert from my Ring Door View Cam like all of the other Echos / Shows I have in the house as it doesn't appear in the list of announcement devices. I’ve had a look through the forums but can’t find any news on whether this is being implemented at any point. It seems strange that I now have to keep an Echo in my living room to get the doorbell alerts there.  I have noticed that the arc can be enabled in the Alexa app for announcements and calling / messaging which seems to be working fine in my testing so seems like its just 3rd party devices that can’t announce? Has anyone had any luck getting this working or can point me in the right direction to put in a feature request for this? Thanks in advanceJoe

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Nicodemous55Avid Contributor I
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When are we going to get Chromecast functionality?

At this price range it was suprising to see no Chromecast support. As an Android user who purchased both the SONO Move and Bose Portable Home Speaker and compared them to decide which one I liked the most. Seeing Chromecast support not the move would have made my choice a no brainer. 

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IRFContributor I
posted in Smart home integrations
Sonos One SL/Apple Homekit controls unavailable for this device

Hello everyone, i have two Sonos One SL in different rooms. They work fine. The problem is that i cannot control them with Siri nor with the Home app. It shows the following message „Controls unavailable for this device.”    Now, i have done a reset to all devices including the router and reconnected everything again. Still the same error. All devices have the latest updates. Does anybody know some secret settings i‘m missing somewhere?    Best regards, Irfan.

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CastasContributor I
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Deurbel doorbell

Is er een deurbel die kan communiceren met desonos speakers en zo ja welke?Can a doorbell Connect with sonos, if so, what kind of brand/type

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PBAContributor I
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Thread Protocol Border Router support in Sonos Products

Sonos has always been a good citizen when it comes to openness in smart homes: AirPlay 2 support was a key factor in my purchasing decision. However, as I build out and attempt to future proof my smart home, I’m looking for Thread support in my future buying decisions.The Thread protocol is aan IPv6-based, low-power mesh networking technology for IoT (Internet of Things) home automation products, intended to be secure and future-proof. It is supported by all the main smart home vendors.A vital part of the a Thread mesh network is the Border Router, which forwards data from the Thread mesh network to your home WiFi or Etnernet network. For best results there needs to be multiple Border Routers in a home (just like a mesh WiFi setup).Apple’s recently announced HomePod Mini includes Thread support and acts as a Border Router. It’s low cost makes it an ideal device for a Thread deployment.Question for Sonos:Is it possible to add Thread Border Router support to Sonos speakers via S2 softwar

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ChuckCoAvid Contributor I
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Muting the microphone on Sonos One

Two questions:The microphone can be activated ONLY by pressing the microphone button on the speaker. True or false? Pressing the microphone button will not activate the mic if the Touch Controls setting in the Sonos app is toggled OFF. True or false?rdp

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tom83Contributor I
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Voice assistant not working when playing music

I've just got a sonos move.  All was great until I tried to use voice assistant during playback, you know to change the volume etc!   Voice works fine until music is playing and then the sonos just doesn't pick up the prompt (alexa, or hey google).  Its the same if I'm using Alexa or Google VA and also however music is being played, e.g. Spotify or tunein etc.   Pause the music and it works fine again.

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DaveHeadliner II
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Sonos Amp missing from Apple HomeKit

I’m a bit confused, as I now have the new Amp I so thinking I could add it to HomeKit but it can’t find any sonos devices, what am I doing wrong.Frankly I would have thought sonos would have addressed this in S2 and added the code to scan.While I’m here which isn’t know often, what happened to Ryan S, I can see the normal gang are here which is great - sorry guys just don’t get the time to be on here but miss you all 

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RossLContributor I
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What Smart Hub - best integration with Sonos?

Hi All,  Here’s what i would like to achieve: PIR is triggered, or, laser beam is broken  Notification is sent to a Smart Hub Smart Hub triggers Sonos Sonos plays a Dog Bark at Max volumeFirstly - is that possible? Secondly, what Smart Hub offers the best integration with Sonos to allow me to do this? Smarthings? Homeseer? Hubitat? Thank you

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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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416eddieContributor I
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Siri voice commands not working

I have a Sonos Arc and just bought a HomePod mini and want to be able to control the Arc through Hey Siri commands like Hey Siri turn the volume down on arc. I have added the arc to the home app but it says controls unavailable, when I ask Siri to change the volume it says there was a problem. I have removed the arc and re added it a couple times and still no luck. Any help would be appreciated. 

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