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Tips for new Sonos owners

Moderator note: This article was updated in December 2024. Setting up Sonos for the first time? Here are some tips to get you started. 1. D...

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Grouping & Sonos: Best Practices

Moderator note: This article was updated in December 2024. Hello everyone!We’ve seen some questions and discussion about room grouping come...

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frieqsContributor I

Can I play music via the Sonos app on a Roam in Bluetooth mode?

As per the title. When away from WiFi and in Bluetooth mode, can you still use the Sonos app to control/play music to a Roam for access to Sonos playlists, favourites etc?

ChrisBHContributor I

I have installed a tp-link deco S4 mesh network and have now lost connection to my three Sonos speakers. I’ve connected one of the speakers via Ethernet to the main S4 unit which is connected to the router. getting a wee bit vexed/stressed. Wifi is excellent throughout house now and was hoping for a simple reconnect for the Sonos speakers. Are there any not too techie ways of resolving this? I’ve seen a couple of threads which make some quantum leaps in assumed capabilities of the reader..

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3 years ago

nolanvincentContributor I

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Beam doesn't appear on Android app but does on IOS

I have a Sonos Beam in my bedroom and for some reason it won't show on my Android device (despite signing out and rebooting the app) however on my IOS device i can see the beam and set it playing. It still isn't visible whilst playing on my android controller.

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3 years ago

N7UKAvid Contributor I

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Sonos PORT won't work with DALI Rubicon 2C wirless speakers

I have DALI Rubicon 2C wireless speakers. I bought a PORT so I could add them to my existing Sonos system. The connection to the speakers is intermittent - typically it drops after a couple of minutes.Are these speakers incompatable (they work fine with everything else!) Thanks

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3 years ago

Avign0n8709Contributor II

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Grill or some kind of covering for Sub Gen 3?

Got the full Sonos home theater (Arc, Sub, One’s) but...have a potential problem with the Sub. I have two VERY inquisitive and playful cats...who are starting to play in the Sub’s hole--I’m scared they are going to put a hole in or rip the speakers. Are there any kind of grill coverings I can get for the sub, or other ideas, to keep their paws out of the insides?Thanks

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3 years ago

NewbieCollectorTrending Lyricist I

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Sonos Move, delay increases overtime

Recently purchased a Sonos Move as “fill” for outdoors to supplement the patio speakers.Over time (30 min plus) I notice that the Sonos gets out of sync (behind). The longer the more behind.Other wireless speakers (apple AX attached to a McIntosh amp and my Denon AVR) don’t fall behind.Suggestions?Thanks

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3 years ago

HkhanContributor I

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why would my sonos play 3 show a seperate host ?

Hi anyone help me understand why my so is play 3 would show my ex as a host , and I’m sure it was used to listen in to my hone ,

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3 years ago

JimmyAndresonContributor I

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Sonos Connect, Turtable and Sonos One

Hi. I have a playbase and 2x Sonos Ones (surrounds) connected to my TV and I am very happy. I am keen on exploring vinyl and I am looking at a Lenco L-85 which is quite cheap at £115 which also contains a pre amp. What I am wondering is can I use my Sonos Ones as a stereo pair using a Sonos connect without disconnecting from my tv setup.

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3 years ago

JackLeachContributor I

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Moves Playing in Stereo over Bluetooth!

I purchased two Moves with the intent of creating a stereo pair of portable speakers. Fine on WiFi. Bluetooth is a whole different story. I should have paid closer attention to the specifications - specifically the FAQ. The whole point of getting two Moves was to take my music outside and on the road where there is no WiFi. I am very disappointed in Sonos at the moment. There is an old guideline in product design/development: if you can’t do something fully and completely to what the average customer will expect, don’t do it until you can.To the Sonos engineers and product management folks: engineering a pair of speakers to work as a stereo pair over bluetooth is very possible and has been accomplished many times. I have a pair of very high quality JBL Flip4s which work nicely in stereo mode while connected to my phone in Bluetooth mode. They do this by pairing the streaming device to one of the speakers and then connecting the two speakers to each other so that the one drives the othe

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3 years ago

sigedil671Contributor I

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Sonos five stereo pair (one switched on)

Hello,I have 2 Sonos Five connected in stereo pair in horizontal position.I have a doubt, If I only turn on one of them, that Sonos Five detects it and works as “fulll stereo” like it isn’t in stereo pair configured?Or continue to work as left or right channel as is configured in the app? Thanks!

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3 years ago

dalelewis199Contributor I

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Play 5 as pendant speaker

Has anyone experimented with making Play 5’s into pendant speakers? Trying to engineer a way to mount them as ceiling pendants in a open truss ceiling. I want to hang them from stainless cables about 5 foot long in a restaurant dining room that has about 16’ ceiling height.

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3 years ago

controlavMaestro

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New Sonos device on FCC site, headphones?

S27 has shown up on the FCC web site, with all the good stuff redacted as usual.There is a master and a slave device (I thought we were done with that nomenclature?) that takes a 5V 3A input, and is circular. My guess is WiFi-capable headphones, with a smart base station that acts like any other Sonos device.Details at https://fccid.io/SBVRM027

djigorContributor I

Hello. I picked up 2 sonos play3. I know they been discontinued. My question is can i use them as monitors when i use my pioneer dj mixer with rca output for booth monitor option . and can i use them as left and right with my sono beam for tv or maybe just left and right for tv without beam or what is the best way to use them? possible as left and right may be even not for tv but just as music listening. Thanks, Igor.

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3 years ago

htpollakContributor I

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How do I group a Sonos 5 & my already paired Sonos SL1's?

I have 2 Sonos SL1’s that are paired together + a Sonos 5 (2nd gen). For whatever reason the Sonos SL1’s always stay paired to each other but they refuse to stay grouped to the Sonos 5. I have to go into the app and add the SL1s to the already playing music on the Sonos 5. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!

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3 years ago

Flipper74Contributor I

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Sonos S2 a joke!!

After soon 10 years as a dedicated Sonos fan. I’m really impressed of how useless and bad the new app. Nothing really works now. It did previously. But not any more. All 3 speakers can only play as a group a few times a week. Music comes and goes on all speakers. The app is so extremely slow and hard to use. I’m considering of selling or throwing this junk away. It really must be a system with better performance and ease of use than this.

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3 years ago

franklewi57Contributor I

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Is this a good option for outdoor patio?

Looking to get some outdoor speakers on my newly built covered patio and I'm looking at options. I currently do not have any receiver/system of any kind (only using a small Bose blutooth speaker for inside the home). If I'm understanding correctly, Sonos recently released outdoor speakers that are "passive" and require no wires or electrical connections of any kind? And in order to operate those, I will first need to purchase a Sonos Amp? Sounds like a pretty good option to get some good sound both inside and outside my house if I bought the amp, several indoor speakers, and a pair of outdoor speakers? Am I understanding this setup correctly? The only thing I need is Wifi to get this going?

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3 years ago

lhillbergContributor I

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Hole in my Sonos 5

Hi, my speaker fell forward (long story) and landed on a pointy thing and poked a whole through the speaker cover. The important parts a fine and the sound is still okay, although I am pretty sure it has impacted sound quality. I was wondering if there was any way to replace the cover.

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3 years ago

xanoContributor I

posted in Speakers

Sonos Five White Grille Gap

Hi, I bought two Sonos Five White from same retailer and S/N are quite identical so same production lote.Has anyone noticed on their Fives the grille portion separating from the main body?Mines are rather slight but I can still notice the gap, especially on the white model. This is probably a production issue because are both exactly the same, grille separation and gap in the same spot.

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3 years ago

NilssonContributor I

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Bang Olufsen WISA standrad

Are there any possibility to connect Bang Olufsen Wireless (WISA) speakers to my existing SONOS system? I have 4 AMP:s, 2 One. i relly love the B&O speakers and still want to use SONOS

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3 years ago

David BatchelorAvid Contributor I

posted in Speakers

Sonos five drops out intermittently

Hi, since receiving my Sonos five I’ve noticed that it drops out intermittently. This happens when I play either Spotify or Sonos radio.

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3 years ago

WiseDroidTrending Lyricist I

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Sonos Move - battery level on bluetooth apparently not a feature

HelloI have just had a very frustrating chat with Sonos support. I have noticed recently that on Bluetooth my Sonos Move is no longer showing battery % (with wifi disconnected etc.) - the battery meter shows but it is blank. Raised this with support who are telling me that this is not a feature and there is no way to look at battery life from bluetooth. I’ve spent 15 minutes trying to convince them that I have used the feature before only to be told that they would be happy to help me connect it to WiFi, see the battery life and then disconnect it again…..Am I going mad? Has the feature been removed?

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3 years ago

franklewi57Contributor I

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Outdoor wireless speaker options.

Hi,Every now and then I do a load of work outside in the garden. The garden has good wifi signal and I'd like to play some music through the Sonos app.I know I could get the connect:amp and a decent set of our door speakers, but I'm working so I frequently that it doesn't justify the cost.Does anyone know if there's some way I could plug a 3.5mm wireless transmitter into my play:5 gen aux and play it through some wireless speakers like that? I've got power outside for the speakers.Thanks

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3 years ago

WillowWyattContributor I

asked in Speakers

Sonos Connect, Turtable and Sonos One?

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3 years ago

HazelGraceContributor I

posted in Speakers

The Sonos Move needs to have a USB type C charging base option for purchase?

Along with or Instead of the current charging base option that is all one connected piece. The Sonos Move should have an extra option for purchase that receives power via USB type C and an accompanying 45 watt USB-C PD charging block also preferably detachable form the cord). Type C to Type C cord preferably for future proofing.This would help stream line the product as it can be charged via the USB type C when being transported or use on the go. This was almost a deal breaker for me when trying to decide between the Sonos Move and the Bose Portable Home Speaker. As the Bose PHS has a type C charging base and can easily be charged with an ordinary android or apple type c charger

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3 years ago

MagictwangerEnthusiast II

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Play 5 Gen 2 paired with one rear channel Play 5 gen 3

I have a wonderful pair of Play 5 gen 2’s with the Sub…...I would like to add “one” Play 5 for a rear chanel ambient effect,but obviously,it would have to be the Gen 3….Is this doable? Thanks

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3 years ago

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