Spaces & Setups

I am frustrated with SONOS. If the router changes or if a new network is used it is virtually impossible to have SONOS working smoothly. I own a pair of Play 1s, but the system only works if one of them is plugged in directly to router via ethernet. I have attempted to reset, reboot, re-install, and nothing works. It cannot be this difficult to set up the system. Getting ready to return. Nice sound but very flawed.

Sometimes when i leave my house i forgot to stop the music playing. Is it a option that when your wifi disconnects while your music is playing, you get a alert. You can turnback to house and stop the music.

Right now I just have a Playbar in the "Family Room" area but I'm going to expand with sub and 2 Play 1s to complete the 5.1 setup. My question is more about how I should set up the whole area. I'm thinking either two Play 1s or a Play 5 in the "Living Room" area, which I am using as an office. The rest of the area I'm kind of at a loss with, I want full coverage but I don't want overkill due to the area being so open. Sidenote...I'm using the "Dining Room" as a sitting area where I may add a tv later. All suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Hello, what’s the difference between these 2 sub? What’s the newer one?

I have all my sound in my home connected to Sonos, except AppleTV, which doesn't have an audio out. We primarily watch netflix, so can't use the nice surround sound, and instead use the TV speakers. Should I get a different media streaming device? Or what are my options to watch netflix via a streaming device and connect the audio to my sonos system?

OK, what am I missing, I'm sure to add a Sonos Playlist to the Favourites menu you simply accessed the menu at the end of the line and choose 'Add to Favourites'? I now can't see how to do it from anywhere in the desktop controller or Android app. There is now an 'Add to Sonos Playlist' option (as shown in the attachment) which makes no sense as it is a Playlist (?!), but otherwise I'm either going senile, mad or both. Can someone please direct me?

Hi. I have a play 1 that keeps cutting out. It is the only wireless component in my sonos network. I have another pair of play 1s and a connect but these are wired. As a test I have placed the wireless play 1 right next to my router and i still get cut outs so it cannot be due to a poor signal. Can someone offer any help please? Thanks

Hi. I recently purchase a 5.1 system with a playbase. I have my Apple TV gen 4 connected through the hdmi pass through of the Xbox one. I set the Xbox settings to hdmi bitstream and bitstream to Dolby digital which has the Xbox sounding fine. I also set the ‘one guide’ setting to surround sound in the Xbox menu. From what I can tell my Apple TV, also with correct audio settings in Apple TV menu, is not delivering the rear audio. Is my setup incorrect? Can I pass through the Apple TV with the sonos setup or will I have to connect it directly to the tv? I’m hoping I can still use the pass through since I prefer watching tv through the Xbox. Thanks

Hi For Some Reason When Im Turning Up My Sonos 5.1 Surround System I Push The Volume Button Up Once Then The Sonos System Turns All The Way Up Then I Try Turning It Down It Stays All The Way Up I Would Have To Physically Walk To My Sonos Devices To Turn Them Down Or On The App An I Find That To Be Very Annoying How Do I Fix This Problem

Will the newest LG OLED 4k tv's, specifically, the LG OLED65B8PUA, have a choice for output for the optical digital output Device? On my Sony XBR49X800E gives me the choice of pure 'passthrough' of bitstream or choosing Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. Most will passthrough what they relieve such as DTS-HD but Sonos will not decode that BETTER surround code. Sonos should have a list of HDTV's that will work properly with SONOS playbars/playbase/eyc.

Now I have my super size TV, and I move the my 65 inch to the bedroom. I decided to move my onkyo 2.1 with the 65 into the bed room. Because Samsung gave me a surprise offer. Get a HW-MS750 for 275 as a special offer. Prompting me to think about upgrading the HT in the living room. option 1 Get a Beam. I am not a fan of the playbase and playbar because of lack of HDMI for the price. The Beam might get me to move to sonos for HT. But I am not sold on it, since it seems to be marketed for people looking for a boost in sound quality over the flatscreen speakers. But since it is not out yet. I really do not know 100% if the sound of the beam can match the playbase or playbar. So I have not ruled out the Beam yet. option 2 Take the deal and spend 275 and get the Samsung HW-MS750. Seem to have a good sound stage with the upward firing tweeter. But all the older Samsung speakers I ever heard were marginal at best. But people said the sound+ series form Samsung has taken th

I have been using a Play 5 with a Chromecast audio in the aux input to cast audio from my Android phone for a while now, recently casting services like Spotify and iplayer have stopped working - possibly because Google Chrome / Spotify / Sonos app are fighting for control? To give a couple of examples: If I open the Spotify app I can cast to the Sonos but after a little while control via the Spotify app stops working (the audio keeps playing but I am unable to play / pause etc) if I try to play a new track via Spotify it either plays through my phone or gives a message that another device is already casting and force quitting the Spotify app seems to be the only solution. In a similar way casting from the iPlayer radio app works for a few seconds but then the audio disappears, this time I can get audio control back by going into Sonos and stopping / starting the line in source. I have a feeling that this is all caused by a recent update to google home as this is now

I would like to know if it is possible to set up a play bar sub and 2 play 5's to work as 5.1 when playing though the tv however when playing music only to have the play 5's working as a stereo pair with the sub. w

Hi - I know this topic has been discussed before, but I can't seem to find any information specifically on the Gen 2 version of the Play 5, so I hope you guys can help me out. I'm considering for my living room either: 1) 2 x Sonos One + Sub 2) 2 x Sonos Play:5 gen 2 Option 1 would probably be better from an aesthetic point of view, though I do worry about sub placement (it won't be in between the two Ones). In your opinion, what is better in terms of sound quality?

I use both my ipad and iphone as controllers at home, taking both with me to work daily. My wife at home says the Sonos system may either continue playing music after i leave or will cut out or randomly start during the day. Why is this?

My customer has 4 connect boxes and 4 amps. I want to hookup the behringer XR12 wireless mixer to run a Samson wireless headset/mic. Have you had any interaction with something like this? The connect box has only 2 outputs. I was thinking of putting the Wi-Fi mixer on the main connect unit then put the headset on another unit as line-in and stream it to the connect with the mixer. What do you think of this setup?

I am considering getting a sonos product to connect directly to my TV. I would like to be able to group it with my play 5 in the kitchen so when I step out into the kitchen I can still hear the TV audio for the programme I am watching. What happens in terms of delay when you do this? Will the play 5 audio be slightly out of sync with the Playbar or will they both be in sync, but the Playbar will no longer be as in sync with the tv picture.

I currently have my Sonos Connect Amp wired to my outdoor Yamaha Speakers. I would like to use those speakers occasionally for outdoor movies without having to disconnect the wires and connecting new wires to them from the projector. Any thoughts on what I would need to buy to add to my Connect Amp?

Question: Does the Sonos Boost work for increasing App reception or is it just for speakers. Here is my issue: My wifi system does have an extender installed. However while I am on my Patio my WiFi connection for the Sonos App does not function that well. I realize this is due to a weaker WiFi signal, my hope is to increase my app response with the Boost...since it goes through walls and ceilings. Please advise

So Spence says sonos are thinking of making sonos updates automatic. Maybe it was all the emails he got over the death of the Cr100 Most of my other stuff does auto updates, skyQ, google home, LG tv you can toggle on or off. (Not playstation4 you still have to agree.) Auto updatest ensures only 1 version of the software is being used out there, latest security patches, easier support etc etc . People asked for a legacy version for their Cr100, and some have tried to lock down to keep them working. That would not be as easy with auto updates, as sonos could in effect sneak them out at the dead of night. With auto updates, Sonos could ensure all current customers could always buy new stuff, and not isolate themselves. On the down side, you would come home one day and find your controller no longer is supported, and no longer works as there was an update while you were out the house.

We have the Playbar as a great improvement to the TV-sound. Also we have 2 Play:3 set up as separate stereo speakers, but is also perfectly placed as Surround-speakers. As 95% of our TV viewing don't benefit from surround-sound from the Play:3 speakers, we prefer using the Play:3 as separate stereo speakers. Only when watching an occational good movie with good surround effects, we would like to use the Play:3 speakers as surround speakers. Instead of the more complicated reconfiguring of the setup, I would like an easy and fast way of changing the setup. As it is easy to group/ungroup rooms I would like to suggest a similar "Surround-group/ungroup" function when having the combination of Playbar and two Play:3.

I am trying to find straight comparison's between the various Sonos and Heos speakers. Ignoring the apps, lawsuits, and preference of appearance and instead focusing strictly on sound quality, does anyone know of where to find some good comparisons between the products or maybe have done comparisons of their own? Below are a few basics as best I understand or have compared: Sonos One v. Heos 1 - Most seem to give the Sonos One a slight edge in sound quality. Sonos Play 3 v. Heos 3 - Neither really seems to have an edge. Sonos Play 5 v. Heos 5 - Most seem to give the Play 5 a slight edge in sound quality. Sonos Play 5 v. Heos 7 - A vast majority seem to give the Heos 7 the easy edge here. It seems to be highly rated all around. Sonos PlayBar (w/ sub) v. Heos HomeCinema - Neither really seem to have an edge. Sonos PlayBar (w/ sub) v. Heos Bar (w/ sub) - Reviews that compare these are hard to find but between the lack of HDMI on the PlayBar and the raw specs of the

Today I've got two Play:1s. One in the kitchen and one in the living room (see pic). Today I got gifted a new Sonos One. I'm debating returning it and buy a play:5 for the living room and to move one play:1 to the bedroom. Would that be overkill for my small apartment? I normally listen at around 30% volume. My other option is to replace my Sony HT-380 sound bar with dedicated sub with the Sonos Beam. Third option is just to keep the One and add it to my setup. What would you do?

Any advice on the best way to sell my Sonos gear? It's about 1yr old and all pieces are in flawless condition. What should I expect as fair market value for a playbar, play:1s and a sub?

Was looking to pickup two refurbished play 1's to pair with my playbase. Anyone has any experience if this is worth the 250 odd dollars this would cost me? This is for the bedroom and its a mix of 70% TV and 30% music. No plans to buy a sub(out of my price range)