Enthusiast I

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can the Roam play while it is connected for charging?

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I envision leaving the Roam (or pair of Roams) normally connected to the charging cables and only running off batteries the odd time I want portability (taking them out on the deck when I BBQ or possibly into the bathroom when I shower).

Can I play the speakers while they are connected for charging?

Can I leave them turned on all the time so they can be part of my home network the same as my Sonos Ones and Play:1s?

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James L.Answer

Retired Community Staff

I can confirm that you will be able to play music through the Roam while it’s charging, just like Move :slight_smile:

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Airgetlam

Yes.

Although since they haven’t started selling them yet, this is based on the behavior of the other battery powered Sonos speaker, the Move.

They can not be used as surround speakers, but can be left on all the time and part of your Sonos system. They connect to Wi-Fi, and not SonosNet.

Bruce

Ken_Griffiths

It’s certainly possible to charge & play the Sonos ‘Move’ at the same time, so I don’t personally expect that the Roam will be any different to that portable device.

James L.Answer

Retired Community Staff

I can confirm that you will be able to play music through the Roam while it’s charging, just like Move :slight_smile:

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declanks

Lyricist I

Hi @James L. thanks for your response - do you know if keeping the speaker plugged in all the time damages the battery life?

The Move site states it wouldn’t, but the Roam site doesn’t mention anything about it! Thanks

James L.

Retired Community Staff

Hi @James L. thanks for your response - do you know if keeping the speaker plugged in all the time damages the battery life?

The Move site states it wouldn’t, but the Roam site doesn’t mention anything about it! Thanks

Leaving Roam on the charger should not degrade the battery life by any noticeable degree, just like Move :slight_smile: If you do plan on using it this way, I’d recommend using the wireless charger for ease of connection and ensuring a constant low power trickle charge when connected.

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Gardnerb

Lyricist I

Hi @James L. thanks for your response - do you know if keeping the speaker plugged in all the time damages the battery life?

The Move site states it wouldn’t, but the Roam site doesn’t mention anything about it! Thanks

Leaving Roam on the charger should not degrade the battery life by any noticeable degree, just like Move :slight_smile: If you do plan on using it this way, I’d recommend using the wireless charger for ease of connection and ensuring a constant low power trickle charge when connected.

Hello James, you mentioned low power trickle - is this only available if I use the Sonos wireless charger or will it trickle charge with the cable connection? - I haven't bought the wireless charger but I intend to keep the roam plugged in and take out to garden when needed, so keen to not damage the battery through this.

airforceteacher

Headliner I

Yes, was playing with my new Roam an hour ago. Definitely plays while charging.

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Rod111

Lyricist III

I’ve had my roam sat on a belkin wireless charging pad when not in use. I wanted to check it’s fine to do this? Like others have said, mine will mainly be on charge in doors, apart from the odd bbq etc. One thing that has concerned me is I’ve noticed sometimes the orange charging light is on, other times it’s not. The base of the speaker also feels warm to touch when you pick it up from the charger.

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ArefkayAuthor

Enthusiast I

I think the charging light goes out after 10 seconds. I have my two roams on the charger pads 24/7. They got warm when they were charging but now they are fully charged they have cooled down.

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Rod111

Lyricist III

So sometimes there is no lights on the roam at all, other times the orange charging light comes on. I’m not using the Sonos wireless charger, just a generic Qi belkin charger. Wanted to check this will be all good?

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