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is the above possible to add a means of adding a cd port to a sonos system?

This is since a fairly new update. Every now and then the hardware controls of Sonos on my iPad Mini 2 stops working and it happens even when there are no other Apps active on the iPad. Sonos is running all by itself. It usually happens if I pick up the iPad efter a while and wake it. Then for a short moment the iOS "Volume" icon (kind of half transparent with small quadratic dots indicating volume) appears and after that hardware control of Sonos cease to work. My only "solution" so far seems to be to restart Sonos. Then it works again, for a while. I would say this happens maybe one time out of five so it's pretty annoying. Is this specific to iPad/iPad Mini 2 or is it a general bug?

Here is a tutorial to install Sonos on ubuntu using Wine, PlayonLinux and Samba (for the music library). I/ Install the Sonos Controller The first thing to do is to install Wine and PlayonLinux so your computer can use Windows software. Open a terminal (ctrl+alt+t) and copy/paste the following line by line. sudo apt-get install wine sudo apt-get install playonlinux Then download the latest version of the Sonos Controller for Windows. Start PlayonLinux and click on "install a program". A new window opens. Select "Install a non listed program" (at the bottom). If it is the first time you use PlayonLinux you may not have this option. Then close the window and re-open it. Select "install in a new virtual drive". Name the drive however you want (but "sonos" seems a logical choice). Untick the boxes that may be ticked and choose "32-bit installation". Browse to the sonos controller you downloaded and click "next". The installer starts. Install the software (leave everything as it is)

Utter novice & help is greatly appreciated! Newly renovated house. Looking for best option for 3 zone multi room set up. 1 & 2 Large open plan kitchen 25m2 and dining area/sunroom 35m2 - each of which will have a pair of wired in-ceiling speakers (Polk RC80i) 3. Lounge 25m2 - wired for wall mounted speakers but none selected as yet. Also contains TV with Sky Q box cabled back to central location where all physical boxes will be (will be using magic eye for remote) Would like a Sonos amp that enables me to play music in the different zones (definitely need to split lounge from others, splitting zones 1&2 would be nice but not essential) and also to be able to play the TV through the lounge speakers without having to mess about too much. If this is complex then may invest in a sound bar - again recommendations welcomed. Was told I needed to buy a Sonos amp for each zone - just to play same music stream (typically Apple Music or Spotify) and be able to turn it on and off - is this

Just tried to connect a new beam to a new Sony 49x900f via hdmi arc - no sound.... I go to - home - settings - external inputs - Bravia sync settings - Bravia sync control .....and it won’t allow me to switch that on - I just get message “not available while Bravia sync compatible audio system is used”...? When I go to “Bravia sync devise list” I get a non specific audio devise and when I try to enable it nothing happens.... When I connect through the optical cable it works but no volume control from the remote..... Is it possible to start the whole configuration process all over ? - completely formatting the app and the beam ?.... Thank you in advance Ittai

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I installed a Sonos Beam just below the mantle and above the fireplace this week. The client says it is pretty warm/hot. What is the operating temp of the Beam and or should I worry?

Hello, just a question ... does anyone uses macronos on his android device ? It seems that this little app can easily do what sonos doesn't want to implement i.e. stream to sonos directly the music you play on your phone (spotify, youtube, ...). Another question does anybody tried to install macronos on a mac with a virtual box or other solution. Thank you and sorry for my English

Just added a Sonos Sub to my system and due to my setup (some wireless speaker setup and some hardwired speakers) the subwoofer would work better if it had separate speaker controls (like the other Sonos speakers). Is it possible this option will be available in a future update? I can't imagine that I'm the only person out there that this is a problem for.

Hello, I want to connect 4 speakers BOSE 251 to one Sonos Connect:Amp (2014) Is this possible?, Is there any trouble?, I read mixed answers and I want to be sure that I will not have issues. Thanks! Bose 251 Specification:  Outdoor speakers  RMS rating – 10-200 watts per channel  Power consumption – 100 watts  Impedance – 4-8 ohms Sonos Connect:Amp Specification: Amplifier Class-D Rated Output 110W RMS (2x55W continuous average power into 8 ohms, THD+N

My Sono’s Beam is crackling occasionally with voices at high volumes on tv. It seems to be certain frequencies because it’s consistent with when certain people are talking on tv shows/movies. And continues with the same persons. I’ve experimented with speech enhancement on/off, trueplay on/off, eq adjustment, etc. only thing that directly solves the problem is volume level It’s only when I turn the Beam to 60% or more volume the crackling starts, but that’s how I like it (I also have a sub hooked up). So my choices are either 1)don’t listen loud, or 2)listen loud with crackling. Anybody have any advice? Trading in the Beam for the Playbar or playbase wouldn’t be wise as they are so old.. **For reference I also have 2 sonos one’s hooked up next to the tv, in a different group labeled ‘surround’, so I can turn that on to raise volume. I plan on swapping those with 2 new play 5 when the new version with Alexa comes out, and using the ones as surround.

So i started out with one Play:5 in my kitchen area, it sounded amazing, deep bass etc.., so i went and bought another one for my bedroom, my bedroom is huge and it didnt sound to great there so i moved the 2nd one into my master bathroom, it sounds amazing, then i bought another for our entry way, so now i have three Play:5's, all sound great, these things are starting to get expensive so in some random areas of my house i purchased 3 of the Sonos One's. Now i have 6 of these speakers and i almost feel like the nice clean sound i had is getting watered down, is it possible too many of these can actually cancel eachother out? Maybe i need a Sonos Sub? But if i get that i have no idea where to put it, i already have a nice 3 piece setup for my TV which isnt Sonos... decisions decisions...

I have 2 Sonos:1's and 1 Sonos:connect. If had Sonos connect running since before WiFi was even supported. My Connect keeps going offline. Honestly, this has been happening for years and I always hoped that it would eventually go away with software updates or other changes. In full disclosure, I'm in IT so I have tried a number of different changes to no avail and I dont have your "typical" home network with an open router. I have switched from the Sonos wireless to WiFi and back. I have tried different channels. I have moved the devices around and moved other potentially interfering devices. I update the system whenever an update comes out. I have a pretty small 1200 sq ft home with two high-end Ruckus wireless APs. In addition, I have changed out firewalls, routers, and switches (just due to upgrades over the years). I have reviewed firewall logs and created open policies for the Sonos devices (although shouldnt be a factor in this case). The Connect is connec

When friends comment on them and ask what do I think, and would I recomend them I invariably answer. The problem is with Sonos attitude to customers, You cannot add new speakers without being a registered user, the apps insist on an update usually at an inconvenient time, Sonos no longer allow those of us using PC's to have the same options as smartphones and recently I have started receiving emails via the smartphone app advertising products ( yes I know they can be switched off) but I did not buy the system for it to be used to pester me. And finally you may have to install cables to many of your speakers as the wireless system (in my case at least) was not stable. It is a pity as the sound is great

If we post enough messages they might listen. ;) So, for whatever reason I want to stick with 9.1 of the player software. However I have upgraded my PC to 9.2 and now I can't do stuff. Now I appreciate that with iOS and various app stores you can only distribute the latest versions of the controller software. But with PCs and Macs, you should have an archive somewhere of old versions of software. Are you really saying that everyone with a sonos MUST be on the latest versions! Or else! It is such a flexible system that you can't expect everyone to use it in the same way. We don't particularly do streaming so if a particular version is good enough, then why can't we stick with it.

So I just recently bought a playbar a little less than 3 months ago. As many I was excited about AirPlay 2 so I went out and got two Ones to support my surround. Well after the updated you can’t use airplay 2 even though I have the Ones that are compatible because the playbar isn’t. The only way to use airplay 2 is to separate my surround and then do a group with my stereo Ones and my playbar+sub. Only problem is there a slight delay when watching tv when they are grouped which is completing annoying. I didn’t get the playbase because my TV mounted and the beam wasn’t even announced if I remember correctly. I’m really sad about this since I’ve seen plenty of people buys Ones so that they can support AirPlay 2. So the grand question. Will they support surround at some point with playbar.

The big day is fast approaching for the new Sonos Amp official launch. Exciting times to be sure. As with any new product there are bound to be questions. The most obvious IMO will be how do the two amps compare from a feature standpoint. To help address a few of the surface questions the table below may help. Feel free to add your comments as they may be of value to others. Cheers!

Just found out, that since replacing my wireless modem, I can no longer use my HP Notebook to operate the Sonos Controller!!! To use my notebook, I need to take my playbar down and hardwire it to my new modem and reprogram it. Sounds easy!! Modem in the basement, playbar under my TV in great room. This is just another example of the dumb decisions made by management. Was going to buy 3 play ones. Decided not to waste time and money!! Have had other problems with Sonos but they would take up a book to describe. My suggestion is to look elsewhere for speakers. As a side note, retired after 36 years in music radio,I tell everyone I know not to buy Sonos products..

Hi There, I have read the other topics but thought I would make my own as I am experiencing the same problems. My Sonos keeps dropping out. At this stage I only have 1 room with a Playbar + Sub called Lounge. I have changed my routers channel to the least clogged channel but still keep getting the dropouts. I have a standard setup and no boost. My Playbar is a WiFi connection and not wired. Would a Sonos Boost help? I have sent diagnostics, the confirmation number is 1473402848. Love my Sonos just wished it would stop dropping out. Thanks for your time.

Is there a recommendation of where to find longer power cables?

Please change code for playback default so that rear channel L/R speakers play music when not playing back TV surround sound. It stinks that they just sit there doing nothing when listening to music instead of TV.

Be warned about all this talk of old speaker compatibility. It is very misleading. I was advised prior to Airplay 2 release about the functionality we were likely to get. It is very limited. Based on that advise I now have mixture of compatible (SONOS ONEs) and in compatible SONOS speakers (PLAY 3, PLAY:1s, PLAYBAR). Firstly if you have ONEs set as surrounds to a PLAYBAR they will not be compatible with Airplay2 as it is a closed group and the ONEs cannot be seen, this is because the PLAYBAR is the lead speaker in that set (not compatible). This negates Airplay 2 completely. (this is what I did in an attempt to provide access to my older speakers throughout the house). The only way I can bring that theatre set into play is by having an additional play ONE (thats 3 now) to drive the airplay2 commands. Also, 'accessing' older speakers by simply having a single SONOS ONE limits your entire network of speakers as it must be part of the group. For instance if room A has a compatible SONOS O

any one else like to have a snooze button for the Sonos Alarm, ever tried to shut it off when you are not fully awake, have to find a smart device, unlock it, find the app, wait for it to open, find the room and hit the stop button to much effort in the morning. something like what Phillips have done with the remote switch for the HUE Bulbs (sorry for off brand) but they have a programmable button to control the lights, the same would be great for the Sonos system

sonos will play a song if I select it from the library but cannot find server if I use a playlist. This playlist is one that I have used for years.

So I try to update and I’m sent to Apple App Store. I select update but then a pop up requests cc info. I don’t use cc’s anymore. Is there another way to update my SONOS, please?