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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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pstoric83Avid Contributor I
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Sell Play 5 gen 2 for Era 300?

I typically use mine in the yard with the back facing the wall so I’m not sure of it would be an upgrade to swap it out for the Era 300 as with the play 5, all the drivers are forward facing and in the Era 300 it seems like half face the front and the other half face the back. Also, did they release any power ratings to see if it will be as loud as the Play 5 gen 2?

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BossSound
6 months ago
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mike.marsContributor II
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wifi band 2.4 or 5?

I would like to know what band of wifi does the sonos speakers use. 2.4 or 5?

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Airgetlam
7 months ago
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GetshiftedContributor I
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speakers patchy and skipping songs

Hey team. We have 8 speakers connected to reception and treatment rooms. A few irritating issues we can’t troubleshoot. 1.  Our clinic iPad app refuses to connect to the speakers despite being logged onto the same system. 2.  Most of the rooms are connected to the “helm”. One or two therapists play their own playlists in their room via their phones. When they connect to just that speaker, the whole system either stops or goes haywire. 3.  Sometimes we get an unstable internet connection for the system despite the rest of the internet and the solo connected therapists not having an issue. 4.  When songs connect, they play for 5 seconds then skip to another song. Mumford and sons isn’t supposed to sound like EDM. Please help. Appreciation in advance. 

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buzz
7 months ago
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Jambon95Contributor I
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LG Oled TV audio out to Sonos 5 with jack 3.5mm

Hi team,I looked for it but topics are closed and would not answer my point.So I connected an LG Oled 4K audio out (headphones) to the Line in of my Sonos 5 Gen 2. In the app it shows like it is playing (equalizer moving) but I don’t get any sound from the Sonos 5. I checked volume levels, it seems fine. I unplugged couple times still the same. TV is an LG OLEDE955PLA.Your help welcome ;-)

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Airgetlam
7 months ago
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StevenFangAvid Contributor I
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Sonos One

I would like to get opinion for replacement of PC speaker to one Sonos One. Any adviser as want to have cable free connection using Bluetooth? 

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7 months ago
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OneandOnlyAvid Contributor I
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BEAM GEN 1 AND SPOTIFY SUDDENLY AT ODDS

Yesterday my Beam stopped properly responding to Spotify requests whether they were Alexa-voice requests or directly through the Spotify app.   It starts to play after a LONG while then stops.   The starts again.   Very odd.   Nothing has changed.  Not having this issue with my other Sonos One

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7 months ago
Zeek78
Zeek78Enthusiast I
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How to change the Crossover setting?

I have a Arc with sub and 2 ones in one room and a pair of fives with sub in another room. In the room where the fives are I would like to adjust the crossover frequencies, but seems like this isn’t possible. Why? This is the first system I have owned with a sub where it isn’t possible to adjust the crossover.

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Zeek78
7 months ago
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RunjoeyTrending Lyricist I
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How to remove devices from Upgrade Credit (program)?

A current sales price is a better deal than the upgrade program, but said credit is preventing me from getting the sales price. I understand that offers cannot be combined, but how can I get those credits cleared out so I can qualify for the sales price?

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7 months ago
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GuitarSuperstarMaestro
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A New "Era" of Sonos Speakers

Era 300 Era 100 Move (Gen 2)https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/6/23588049/sonos-era-300-100-optimo-speakers-leak-features UPDATE: https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/20/23606369/sonos-era-300-100-speakers-leak-features-price-photos

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5 months ago
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gcd55Contributor I
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Spotify cuts out with old play 5

So I’ve got a set of older speakers (play5 gen1, playbase, 2x play one gen1). I’ve had this problem for a while but finally trying to resolve it. Basically spotify cuts out for 5 seconds or so every now and then. Can be fine for a while, can cut out twice in a single track. Seems pretty random. I’ve had various chats with Sonos and Spotify but no solution. Sonos support now say that basically the play5 gen 1 can’t cope with the data rate from spotify.There doesn’t seem to be a way around this, either play5 requesting lower data rate or spotify sending lower data rate. It’s a little frustrating, and who know when the other speakers will be affected (I’ve not tested them as extensively). And all speakers play radio from Tunein fine, and Tidal is fine as well. So the conversation - do I replace the play5 (and if so what with? Sonos or alternative?) or switch to another streaming service? Or something else (I guess I could hook a Pi up to audio line in to Play5 and live with that, but it’s

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Jamie A
7 months ago
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bvharaContributor I
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Streaming from Podcast Republic android app to Sonos beam

Hello, I'd like to be a able to stream podcasts from my Android phone Podcast Republic app to my Sonos beam. Is this possible?At the moment, I listen to podcasts via Podcast Republic app on my Android phone through phone speaker or via bluetooth speaker but it would be great if I could listen to them via the Sonos Beam as well.Thanks, Mark

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106rallye
7 months ago
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ProUSAConstitutionTrending Lyricist I
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does adding a sub or five make the ARC more dynamic and cleaner?

Does adding other pieces to the ARC, off load enough of the the work to say a sub or 5 to make the ARC noticeably cleaner? More dynamic? More headroom?Is it ever going to get close to a studio monitor?Thank you.

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Airgetlam
7 months ago
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ScyllawiContributor I
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probleme de connexion

Problème de connexion après un changement d'adresse du routeur

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7 months ago
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dah102159Contributor I
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Stereo Paired Play 5s: Can't Select Both L and R speakers when source is Line In from Turntable L and R

I have a stereo paired set of Play 5s that work beautifully with streaming content from the app. I recently purchased a turntable with preamp. I have two cables running out from the preamp to the two speakers (L and R). When I set up the turntable in the Sonos app. I ended up with a configuration that looks like the image below. Which means I can only select one speaker for playing audio.  Both are working, but only one at at a time.  I’m confident I screwed up the initial set up, But I can’t even figure out how to delete the turntable from the app to start over. Grateful for any help.  (Be gentle with me.) 

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8 months ago
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MbaldContributor I
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Arc mount with 30' A frame ceilings

I need to mount the Arc above TV due to fireplace, but in general will it still sound great on a room with 30' ceilings?  FP is on the left bottom. 

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Stanley_4
8 months ago
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Spirit71Contributor I
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apple tv… old chestnut

Hi,  So this is what I’ve got… 1st gen Apple tv4k sony bravia 43xf7596with standard arc (not eArc), HDCP2.3(for HDMI™1/2/3/4), Dolby™ Digital, Dolby™ Digital Plus, Dolby™ Pulse A Sonos beam gen 2 sound bar (supports arc, eArc, etc) My Apple settings for audio format allows me to choose EITHER auto or 5.1 (followed by a warning that I may get poor sound) if I play sound through the Netflix app on my virgin media box, I get DD atmos etc shown on my Sonos sound bar output. Great! if I play the same sound through the Netflix app (or play any other video) via the Apple TV 4K box, I just get PCM 2.0. On my sono app.  No surround sound.  Just pcm. So, in layman’s terms, how can I get surround sound (or better) from my Apple TV box through my beam sound bar? I’ve read countless articles, hearing about eArc, buying an arc to eArc converter, updating to gen 2&3 ATV, switching ATV format to just 5.1 despite the warning…. I’m lost… what should I really do? would a newer gen Apple TV help?  Ple

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8 months ago
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SpeakerhelpContributor I
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Roam SL without wifi

I am trying to find out if it’s even possible to find out the battery level without WiFi connected. The app does not let you see anything about the device without WiFi. This is really a huge drawback for a portable speaker.  anyone know?

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7 months ago
Simpsonm
SimpsonmContributor I
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33 ft long living room

Can you please help me? This room is 33 ft long. Usually while listening to music, we sit in the blue chairs. I have two 5s on either side of the credenza and a sub woofer next to the right speaker. The music doesn’t have the sound I thought it would. Do I have them placed too close together? Can I put them on either side of the room, that means they would be 30 ft apart. Do I need 2 more 5s?

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8 months ago
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XL-EUContributor I
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hot garbage

Keeps dropping devices as I add devices will not maintain all four devices on the network simultaneously. Hot garbage application is hot garbage

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Airgetlam
8 months ago
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AntWContributor I
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Grouping Sonos Move to a Sonos 5 pair

I can't group my Sonos Move to my Sonos 5 pair, is it possible?

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Mr. T
8 months ago
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FUtothemanContributor I
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speakers will not connect!

Have has Sonos for 10 years with almost zero issues until the last year, but clearly because I have original Sonos 5 speakers I guess Sonos is just trying to screw my investment in their company! Over the last year about every couple of months we end up not being to play anything over speakers…Sonos app can detect all the speakers, just will NOT connect! I guess the only way to keep customers these days is to disrupt original product and try and make you purchase another $10 in product…if this is how this company (that I told everyone I knew to buy if they were in the market) and now just a sellout to corporate greed and shareholder vs good product and customer service…if only companies would look again at good products and customer service vs short term $$, but I guess that’s what investors are looking for these days and not caring about the customer is where it’s at!

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Airgetlam
8 months ago
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MonkeydeusContributor I
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Better for album listening - Arc + Surrounds, or Stereo Fives

TLDR: What is the best way to enjoy albums given you already have an Arc and Sub? I have an arc and sub in our media room.  I’ve recently gotten a port to attach our turntable, and am wondering about getting a more expansive sound.  Broadly speaking, could I expect a pair of fives facing me, or a pair of ones behind me set up in a surround system to offer a better experience?  I’m wondering if a pair of surrounds behind me would offer the same kind of stereo experience as speakers facing you, and if the sub and or arc would work with the fives, i.e. would I be losing bass if I ran the turntable through the fives.  

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8 months ago
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Techlead2017Contributor I
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replacement bottom cover

Where can i purchase a replacement bottom cover for as Sonos One SL

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8 months ago
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ramallantContributor I
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connection problem

How can I connect my new play:1 into Sonos OS S1 with my old Play : 5 & OneI cannot update the OS because this will disconnect the old Play:5Help !

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Jamie A
8 months ago
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PurbsContributor III
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Stereo Five placement / toe in?

Hi,I’m waiting for delivery of a pair of Fives and a Sub for our fairly large living room. The Fives will be on shelves on the rear wall of the room.  Is it best to have the Fives vertically with the tweeters (controls) on the insides. Any advantage in having them toed in? TVM. 

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Stanley_4
8 months ago
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