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Discuss Sonos Era, Sonos One, One SL, Play:1, Play:3, Play:5, Sonos Five, and IKEA Symfonisk. Talk about your Sonos Speaker experiences here.

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Tips for new Sonos owners

Setting up Sonos for the first time? Here are some tips to get you started. 1. Download the Sonos app.You’ll need the app to set up and use...
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johnq8686Trending Lyricist I
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Album art on the tv

Hi, New Sonos user. Just got the Play1. One of the great features of using Airplay on my yamaha receiver is that I can see the album art and track playing on the tv screen (that is hooked up to the receiver). Would love it if Sonos could create something like that.

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4 years ago
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Jeffrey_22Contributor I
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Where can I get a replacement cord for my white Play 5?

My white Play 5 cord is mangled, and needs to be replaced. Where can I get a replacement?

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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LizzywylieContributor I
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Should you leave the Play 1 switched on all the time or unplug it when not in use?

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6 years ago
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pprofpoppContributor I
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Playbar and DVDs

Hi New user and looking to add a Playbar, BUT....reading LOTS of unhappiness about "DTS" and compatibility. people talk about Playbar not playing their Blueray/DVDs. Can this be correct? I don't have Blue ray discs, just 100s of ordinary DVDs. Will play bar play the sound on those? Apologies if this is daft question but lots of people seem to be pointing to huge problem thanks for advice Philip

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5 years ago
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Mattias_9Contributor I
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Static noise from play 1

When i play music and after i stop the music i can hear a static noise from my play 1. From the top area of the speaker. It can be heard from like 20cm away from the speaker. It is not very loud and dont increase or decrease, its just there. After a couple of minutes it stops and the speaker is completly silent. I guess the speaker goes into sleep mode or something. I just have a bridge and a play 1. Q: Is this normal? Does all sonos speakers have static noise when you come close?

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jamief1986
5 years ago
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Mia Watkins PrewittContributor I
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I can't seem to connect spotify to my sonos player even though I am a premium customer

Sonos & Spotify

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6 years ago
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Nicholas_8Contributor I
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Can I use my Play:1 as speakers for my PC? If so, how?

I want to get rid of pc speakers and replace with Play:1 - can I do it?

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Paulw123
6 years ago
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User1731Contributor I
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Can I play 2 different Spotify Playlists simultaneously on a Sonos System?

Hi - Just got my first Play 1 and Bridge last week and am blown away by how good Sonos is.  I will undoubtedly be adding to my system soon but wondered in advance whether I would be able to play 2 (or more) different Spotify playlists/tracks on different speakers? I am a Spotify Premium subscriber (if that makes a difference?). Thanks.

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User172363Contributor I
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Why is the maximum volume so low?

I just purchased a single Play:5. I have to turn it about 3/4 of the way up to hear it much at all, and at max volume, it is not nearly what one would expect from a speaker of this quality. I have the volume setting all the way up, plus the bass and treble at max. Nothing seems to help. Is there another setting I'm missing? Thank you.

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gsborysEnthusiast II
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Allow to group the volume control to the hardware buttons on the Sonos unit!

I have a Play1 on my counter in the master bath and now added and complimented with in ceiling speakers and grouped with a Connect Amp located in the closet. I want to group the volume control on the (easy to reach) Play1 instead of pulling out a smartphone.

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jgatie
5 years ago
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Matt_55Contributor I
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Pandora keeps cutting off songs

When I am listening to Pandora or Songza the song will cut off randomly in the middle and jump to the next track. This has happened with my iTunes library as well, but far less frequently. Biggest problem is Pandora. Diagnostic confirmaton # is 3437289.  Thanks for your help.

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GKTWContributor I
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Alarm Group - Controlling Varying Volumes

When I start up a Zone with an alarm, my Play:1 is at a volume that is way beyond comfortable. Since it is linked in a Zone, it seems there is only one master volume for the alarm in this linked group. I know I can change the level after it turns on, but by then the music is already slamming hard on this Play:1 speaker. I am worried that damage will happen to it in the long run. How can I set the alarm volume lower for this particular Play:1 speaker? For this setup. I do NOT have the option to un-link it and the volume level for the other SONOS devices in this group need to stay where they are. Is there a way I could set a MAX volume setting on a particular speaker?

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6 years ago
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Martin_33Contributor I
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i have audiobooks on the iphone 5 can can not play them

Audiobooks

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6 years ago
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David_109Contributor I
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How do I connect Play:5s to the TV? And Will Quality be compromised?

Hello! I'm not really interested in buying a playbar because my primary objective is to play music in my living room via my mobile devices, etc. However, since my TV is also in my living room, I think it a bit of a waste to have a music system in place that doesn't integrate with my TV. So...originally, I was thinking of purchasing two Play:3s, since my buddy has this setup in his home. I really liked the sound quality of the Play:3s for the value! However, I notice that the Play-3s have no in-line input to connect to the TV. Can you tell me the different solutions for integrating the Play:3s or Play:5s to the TV - other than purchasing the playbar? If I were to purchase two Play:5s instead, how would I set them up to my TV? Would there be any sound delays from TV to the Play:5s in this scenario? FWIW, I have a Sharp Aquos TV. Thank you! D

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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William ClendenenContributor I
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What does the SUB placement adjustment do?

See the sub placement adjustment on the iPad controller (on or off). What do the on and off settings do?

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Stuart_W
6 years ago
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brodysberryContributor I
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Playbar and Connect AMP grouped volume

When I group a Connect AMP and Playbar (which is connected to a TV), I can't control the volume using the TV's remote as a group, it only adjusts the volume of the Playbar. This means I have to reset the balance of the speakers within the group every time someone adjusts the volume using the TV remote. Having to adjust the volume on my Connect Amp within the Sonos app is a real pain. Is there a way the group volume can be controlled by the TV remote?

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5 years ago
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Michael_4Contributor I
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Sonos System plays music while controllers are out of range

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?

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melvimbe
5 years ago
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Dave_4Contributor I
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"network connection speed insufficient to maintain playback buffer"

I've been having the same problems with music playlists stop playing and "network connection speed insufficient" messages coming up shortly after every track it try's to play and skips to the next!!!! Really gets annoying when your trying to chill out!!!

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User72332Contributor I
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Liberate the rear channels for normal music please!

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.

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4 years ago
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Sonos IdeasSonos Employee
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Let third party apps stream to Sonos from mobile devices

Customers are looking to stream audio from any third party app on a mobile device to Sonos Speakers

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Ron_46Contributor I
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can multiple sonos subs be ran in a single room?

I have a sonos amp that I would like to add two subs too. Is this possible? If not, can I have one of the subs set up under a different room, paired with another sonos device but just run them simultaneously?

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5 years ago
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JP_12Contributor I
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I move around the world. Does the SONOS equipment use 110 or 220 power or is it dual voltage? Dual voltage would be best!

I am currently considering making a major investment in SONOS equipment. I work for the State Department and move around the world. DOes the SONOS equipment use 110 or 220 power or is it dual voltage? DUal voltage would be best. Please let

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jgatie
5 years ago
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David BeaverContributor I
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Smaller Sub

Anyone else thinking up of a bunch of uses of a smaller, less-expensive Sub? Especially zones with in-ceiling speakers or a modest Playbar setup. Nothing drastically different on overall design, just smaller and costing $500...

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Stanley_4
5 years ago
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chris_260Contributor I
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Buzzing from Play:1 during bass when over half volume

When Play:1 is turned up past half volume, the speaker buzzes during any bass, such as a bass guitar...tried resetting it, moving it to another location, unplugging power cord and reconnecting...still buzzes. Speaker is brand new, can I use the warranty for a new one?

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Jeff S
5 years ago
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cremerhmContributor I
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Big difference between Play:1 and Play:3

Hello all, I am thinking about buying a Sonos Play:1. Now I just I would order one and start listening....but they're sold out everywhere (in Holland that is). So now I am reading countless reviews just because I have some extra time ( ;-) )....and thinking what would be the best thing to do. Is there a big difference between a Sonos Play:1 and the bigger Play:3 ? Main usage would be in my living room (30m2) streaming from my Synology NAS and Internet Radio. I've got an Ultimate Ears Boombox as well, but don't like the size and the Bluetooth dropouts. Also I think i'll love the connectivity from Sonos. What do you guys think?

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