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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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niltomekEnthusiast I
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Please read before buying Sonos products for home theater use!

Please be aware that the Sonos products, wonderfull sound as they have, only can be used as a stereo device when watching movies. In some rare instances a true and very compliant Dolby Digital 5.1 audio source will be played fine. Very often there will be frequent audio drop-outs. DTS movies will not work. DD+ will give audio drop-outs even though the bit rate is low enough for the optical interface. Xbox 360 slim DD5.1 seem to work for some reason. At least through a state of the art hex-core android TV.

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7 years ago
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TheOnlyKumquatContributor I
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Connecting Play 1 with MacBook Pro

I have a Play 1 which works with my iPad pro and iPhone but won't work with my 2013 MacBook Pro. When I set it up the first time it worked across all devices but not any more. I have configured my firewall to work with the Sonos , I have uninstalled and reinstalled the app but still no luck. Any suggestions

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SHARKB8T
7 years ago
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ghare79Contributor I
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Play different radio stations at same time

I'm trying to work out if I have a fault or not. Play tunein radio fine but when I select 2 different stations on 2 different devices, my new sonos connect stops playing unless I group the devices and play the same station. Is this a limitation or a problem?

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7 years ago
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solomonsiegelContributor I
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Sonos 5.1 (with two play1s) Vs. Two Play5s Vs. HiFi speakers

New to Sonos and I love it. I have a sound bar and sub set up with two play1s as surrounds. I also have a sonos connect set up to a benchmark DAC1 to Meridian 556 and a pair of Boston Acoustic T1030 flood speaker. I have a turntable connected to the Sonos connect as well. So far I love the sound so much from the Sonos I am thinking about selling my T1030 speakers! Should I be looking at getting a pair of Play5s for the music? If so should I sell the connect and connect the turntable to the Play5s? Or will the experience I am getting with the 5.1 sound be just as good? Should I be looking at replacing the T1030 speakers with something to get a better listening experience? I would be will to spend about the cost of two new play5s if I sell my current speakers. But I was also thinking of getting a Rega turntable with the money too. Thank for the advice. I never thought I would be considering getting rid of my traditional Hi-Fi system.

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7 years ago
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PBAkBContributor I
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Amazon Echo Speaker Integration

Does anyone know if an Amazon Echo will be able to act as an additional speaker with a Sonos set up, in addition to providing voice control? For example, if I have two Sonos Play 1s, will my Echo be able to act as a third integrated speaker?

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Belly M
7 years ago
Eduardobr
EduardobrContributor I
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Single vs 2 paired Play5 experience

Hi, I own a Play5 (2 gen) for a few months and I am considering the benefits of buying another one for stereo pairing. For that, I would like to hear the honest opinion of people who tried both setups regarding whether the improvements with 2 speakers worth the money or not. What might affect my decision: -It stands in a medium size bedroom, plays mostly for personal use and in volumes from 15% to 50%, -I bought the Play5 simply for the sound quality over Play1 and Play3, not exactly for loudness. -I send my TV audio to it as well, but 90% of the time it's for music straight from Spotify. -I am more a fan of clean than powerful sound. Thanks in advance

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7 years ago
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JeremyShorrContributor I
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Places to trade?

What are the best places to trade equipment? I have a zp80 and zp100 (and cr100, but I doubt anyone wants that) and I'm hoping to trade for some other used equipment.

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Chris
7 years ago
dcamm69
dcamm69Contributor I
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Feature Development

Creat a functionality

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Chris
7 years ago
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d4krisContributor I
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Stream phone output sound directly

I would like to use my Sonos as a speaker and just send whatever I'm listening to directly to one of my Sonos devices. Shouldn't that be possible when we are on the same wifi? As an example I like to listen to audiobooks from Storytel, and would like to "forward" that to sonos. Any ideas on how to accomplish that? Thanks

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samfrjn11
7 years ago
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PadNylContributor III
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Is there a higher res radio then tune in?

Do sonos support any other radio then tune in? Seems a shame to have such good speakers and only support low res radio.

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7 years ago
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Mike89Contributor II
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Vebos of Flexson muurbeugel (Vebos or Flexson wall mount)

[b]Nederlands:[/b] Goedenavond, ik ben sinds een paar dagen in het bezit van twee play 5's en een sub. De play 5's staan als boekenplank speakers (verticaal) op een dressoir, maar de sub staat momenteel op de grond. Dit is een nare plek ivm gevolgschade door stofzuigen. Ik zou de subwoofer dus graag willen ophangen aan de muur. Ik ben bekend met twee merken die muurbeugels verkopen, namelijk Flexson en Vebos. Ze zien er redelijk hetzelfde uit alleen plaatst de Flexson beugel de sub verder van de muur, en is zo'n 20 euro duurder. Welke beugel raden jullie mij aan en waarom? Bij voorbaat dank! Mike [b]English: [/b] Goodevening, i have recently purchased two play 5's and one sonos Sub, the play 5's are positioned vertically on a dresser, but the sub is placed om the floor. This is a nasty place for the sub because of possible damage due to vacuuming etc. I would like to mount the sub onto the wall. I am familiar with two brands that make and sell brackets for the sonos Sub, Flexs

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7 years ago
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barz1114Contributor I
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Do I need to leave sonos gear on all the time?

Will it mess up the connections that took a while to set up?

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Ryan S
7 years ago
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SonosConnecterContributor I
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Sonos Connect with Amazon Echo Integration

I don't believe this is yet possible, but wanted to confirm. Is there a way to control my Sonos Connect with my Echo? It would be nice to be able to play different play lists or artists via Sonos Connect. I know you can do this with the speakers but was looking for Echo-Connect integration too.

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Philip Pillsbury
7 years ago
SKApretto71
SKApretto71Contributor I
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A bit about myself | Greetings :)

Located in Italy, I'm a recent owner of a Play:1 - mostly devoted and die hard fan of Bang & Olufsen brand for my main setup. I'm a long standing IT consultant, working for a leading consultancy brand since too many (two figures) years. :) I'm getting a great experience and quality, paired with outstanding support, looking forward to enjoy the commmunity. Feeling already home. :cool:

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SKApretto71
7 years ago
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Dave LarsonContributor II
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Unable to access Pandora Radio

From my phone, iPad, or desktop, I can reach Pandora and play music. From Sonos, I can reach Tune In Radio and play stations. However, from Sonos I cannot reach Pandora at all. I get a message: "Unable to browse music - there was a problem connecting to Pandora" I'm using two Play 1 speakers via wi-fi; both are HW version 1.8.3.7-1 and Version 7.0 build 34735162c. The controller version on my iPad and iPhone is 7.0.1. The desktop is 7.0. I've reset the controller from the desktop and stopped the app on both the iPad and iPhone. I've cycled power on one of the Play 1's, though not the other. So, what's my next step?

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7 years ago
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tollyContributor I
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Brennan B2

Does anyone know how to connect a Brennan B2 equipped with NAS to a Sonos Play3 directly over Wi-Fi on my network?

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ratty
7 years ago
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The 807Contributor I
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Playbar Outside?

I would like to hang my playbar under my TV on a covered screened porch. Any concerns about moisture, humidity, hot and cold for long term use of a playbar outside, but protected from wind/rain?

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7 years ago
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PadNylContributor III
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Play 5 gen 2 as a stereo pair

Hi I purchased a play 5 as a present to myself over the Christmas which I'm loving. So much so I have it in my head to buy a second to set up a stereo pair. But I'm weary as the only place I can leave them is at a height over the presses in the kitchen. My existing one is in the same place but on the other side of the same wall (see pic) but in the horizontal position and I also have it tilted down. My main worry is that the natural position of the play 5 is pointing up when vertical as is the horizontal but I feel I won't get as much of a tilt out of them when they are in the vertical position i.e they will be still pointing up. Do I have to put them in the vertical position or can I leave them horizontal as a stereo pair? And if I do put them vertical do u think I'm wasting my money putting them in that position? I know the easy solution is to find somewhere lower but there really is no where else I can leave them. All advise appreciated

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7 years ago
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Chris_181Contributor I
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Configuring a Sonos system in a corporate / work / office network

Has anyone had success using a Sonos system with multiple components in a large, corporate-type network? I work in an office of about 100 people with a wired & wifi network throughout the building. I do consultations in 3 different rooms during the day and would like to have a Play:1 unit in each room to stream music or radio while clients are waiting for me. Ideally I would like to do this in Party Mode, so that each Play:1 unit is playing the same content in a different room, then when I come to the room I can "pause" that Play:1, and "unpause" when I leave so it resumes playing. For my setup I would like to wire a Boost to an ethernet port, and have the Play:1 systems stream wirelessly through the hard-wired Boost (they are close enough that the wireless will be strong). My question is: how should the corporate network be configured to allow the Sonos system to stream Spotify, Pandora, etc? The network is highly restricted to prevent everyone watching YouTube, stre

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7 years ago
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ossonAvid Contributor I
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Standby Power mode on Play:1

As far as I know, 2xPlay:1 speakers I've always remain power on not matter what. Of course you don't listen to music or use them all the time. I wonder if these speakers could be put in the standby mode when not in use after a defined period of non-functioning? When someone wants to listen to the music, the app will power them back up. Is this something possible to add? Thanks

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7 years ago
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TomsqContributor I
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Moving from US to Singapore

Hi. I currently have a Sonos Play 1, 3 & 5, and a bridge. I am moving to Singapore soon, and am considering expanding my Sonos equipment in advance of my move as it seems to be quite a lot cheaper here in the US. I am looking to purchase a Sonos 5.1 surround sound package (SUB, Player, & two Play 1s). Would anyone be able to advise on the wisdom of buying in the US versus waiting until I move to Singapore - specifically concerning international warranties and the workability of my equipment in Singapore. (I already appreciate that Sonos is dual voltage. Furthermore I am not using Spotify or similar services at this point in time, so I'm not so concerned about subscription to such services at this stage.) Thanks for any feedback anyone might have. Tomsq

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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User865243Contributor I
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Undo stereo pairing

How do I undo "stereo pairing"?

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ratty
7 years ago
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Me_3Contributor I
posted in Speakers

Add option to turn OFF Ethernet LEDs

LEDs for Ethernet connection blink and are distracting in dark rooms (my Sonos that is connected to the Ethernet is in the bedroom). Can we have option to turn those LEDs OFF? There is option to turn on main indicator light but not Ethernet LEDs. I have seen similar feature on Cisco routers.

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bockersjv
7 years ago
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Alex EmodiContributor I
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I added a new Play1 (having to connect to my router and doing a factory reset) and now my existing P1 won't play (despite on the system).

I added a new Play1 (having to connect to my router and doing a factory reset) and now my existing Play1 won't play despite showing on the system).

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Jeff S
7 years ago
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XmeromotuContributor I
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Sonos, Alexa and Audible

1. Sonos removed Audible because an update caused the service to be incompatible with the Sonos system. 2. Sonos is planning for compatibility with Alexa, the Amazon VI or digital assistant or whatever you want to call them. 3. Amazon owns Audible So, my question is: Will Alexa-Sonos integration solve the problem with Audible-Sonos integration?

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jgatie
7 years ago
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