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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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hamzah1024
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Sub gen 3 isolation pad

Hello folks!I just ordered an arc + sub to replace my play base. I live in a 1200 sf apartment on the corner of the building and my living room is to the outside so there are 3 walls between my living room and my neighbor next to me (bedroom wall, 2 closet walls, and bathroom wall) I don’t think the sound from the sub will travel through all that at reasonable volumes but I am worried about disturbing my downstairs neighbor. Would an isolation pad under the sub help? Or would that not really do anything because of the force cancelling drivers in the gen 3 sub? Any apartment dwellers with the sub have any insight?  

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Stanley_4
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PoekiContributor I
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Sonos Move battery

Ik heb een Move gekocht maar die blijkt al na 24u in standby te staan (dus zonder muziek af te spelen) 70% batterij te hebben verbruikt. Dus van volledig opgeladen naar 30% zonder muziek af te spelen. Kan u me tips geven hoe ik dit moet oplossen?  Of: Kan ik het product retourneren ?

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Paul A
3 years ago
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dmm0415Contributor I
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New to Sonos - Text messages audio

if you get a text message on your phone when playing an internet streaming service like XM or iHeart Radio do you hear the text over the speakers or through the port? If no, is it because the speakers or port is streaming the service direct from the internet and not the phone or is it just because that does not happen when on wifi unlike bluetooth?

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3 years ago
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schwalls13Contributor I
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Disable Sound Effects when using Touch Controls (Move) for Volume

Hi I would like to disable the touch control sound effects.  So that when I adjust the volume all I hear is the volume of the audio changing rather then Boop Boop Boop I like the sound effects generally on this device, on.off and bluetooth switch, etc.  But would like to have an Option to have no volume sound when adjusting volume using the + - touch controls  Thanksnick  

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Simon B
3 years ago
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vinwoodContributor I
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Wired and wifi wall speakers

Is it possible to have a pair of wall speakers that are wired to a CD player which I can opt to play music from my iPad wirelessly? Or must I have a have a separate pair of speakers for both sources?

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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mjf60172Contributor I
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Sonos play 3 will not turn on

My Sonos Play all of a sudden will not power on.  It is approx 3 years old.  Have difference power cords, reset etc.   Any other ideas? 

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Paul A
3 years ago
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whte knightContributor I
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Button noise.

Whenever I use any of the buttons on the 'Move'  device there is a loud chime which is too loud. I  can not find a way to stop the chime or reduce its volume. 

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Simon B
3 years ago
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MagictwangerEnthusiast II
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Shutting off Play:5 and Sub while on business trips?

Hi folks, I have a pal who has the same system as me...2 Play 5 Gen2’s and the Sub.He is about to embark on fairly regular business trips(lasting about a week each time).I am asking this in his name…...Since he feels more comfortable not having his system plugged in while he’s away,can he “safely” shut it off(pulling the plugs,obviously) for say a week at a time and then safely re-plug everything in.Basically,if the system has been in a plugged in mode,with all components on for a while,does turning it off occasionally have a negative side effect,is his concern.I myself don’t know either.Greatly appreciate “thoughtful” feedback.Much thanks

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3 years ago
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ChrisR90Contributor I
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Atmos with Play:3s?

Hopefully I am posting in the ocrrect section. I upgraded to the Sonos Arc at launch from the Playbar, I also have the Sub (Gen 2) and two Play 3s (Rear Speakers). I have never got Atmos to work on my current setup, current QLED supports DD+ but no matter what I have tried, the Atmos logo will not show in the app. I have put this down to the TV and will be upgrading to etiher the LG CX or Q90T, I am hoping this will allow for Atmos to work. My questions is, does it matter that I am using Play 3s instead of Ones to acheive Atmos?

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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BryconopsContributor I
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Sonos Turning On

Hi Everyone:I have a Sonos 3 player n my bedroom.  For three of the last five nights, my Sonos has turned on in the wee hours of the morning (e.g., 3:30 Am).  The Sonos app was turned off on my phone and the sonos was silent when I went to bed.  My phone and computer are off.  Any ideas why it is turning on??  

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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Johnsjef27Contributor I
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Damaged Sonos Play 1

I have several Sonos products and I love them all. My wife and I own 5 Play 1’s and a Sonos Beam are considering buying even more speakers soon. However, I was repositioning one of our play 1 speakers when I slipped and dropped it on the hard floor. There is some cosmetic damage which is my fault and I could live with, but when I plugged it in to check the sound, to my dismay, all low frequencies sound scratchy and flabby.Is there any Sonos repair program? I still have to check our purchase date, but I’m fairly sure we’ve passed the 1 year warranty date. I would certainly rather repair a speaker than buy a whole brand new one. If you could get back to me with some options that Sonos offers and prices that would be great. Hope to hear some good news!

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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IrfanpvtContributor I
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Sonos Move WiFi Problems.

Hi There,Could someone help me with my Sonos Move i recently purchased. My whole sytem is now running on the S2 controller, and the newly added Sonos Move was successfully added to the Wifi network. But i have 3 different Wifi networks around the house, as i do not have coverage from one network on its own. Therefore when i move out of rang of the network that the Move is configured to, it becomes unavailable on the App. I need to configure the Move with the 2 additional Wifi networks, so it can maintain connectivity whilst being moved around the house. How can i do this?? 

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Paul A
3 years ago
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BradsContributor I
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Sonos Sub G3 Airplay 2

Hello, I have a very simple question, I no longer have Sonos, but I do have homepods! (Sorry)  iIf I was to purchase a Sonos sub g3, would that work using Airplay 2 with my Homepods??  many thanks again.. 

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Mark P
3 years ago
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SOCalisticRenowned Enthusiast I
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Single Sonos Five vs two Play 1's review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeC5s71aqA4&t=631sLot's of you are familiar with Peter's excellent video's. I asked him to do a review of one Five vs Two One's (I'm on his Patreon) because that question is so often asked here and on the Sonos community forumReally interesting. I'm using one Five in the bedroom since soundstage isn't a concern if you are right in front of it but you notice the lack of soundstage quickly if you aren't in front of it. I also have two HomePods in the bedroom for room filling sound.Why Sonos doesn't put an RCA jack in the One's I'll never know. They would sell a ton of them as computer speakers.I always mention that the 3rd Gen 5 is an upgrade even if Sonos downplays it. Better detail and everything is faster and more reliable. Starting and stopping songs Airplay 2, etc.,

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bigosufanEnthusiast I
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Sonos Play 5 (2nd gen) stereo pair.

I have a 23x26 garage. The left side is used as a home gym while the right side is used to park a car. I have a Sonos Play 5 (2nd gen) on a table in the center of the far wall (wall that runs parallel to the garage door) which is angled to point at the left side. I was thinking about getting another 2nd gen Play 5 to put next to my current Play 5 to create a stereo pair. I was wondering how much better the stereo pair would sound vs a lone Play 5?

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Simon B
3 years ago
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jtkeepEnthusiast II
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Play 3 and S2

When i login to my Sonos.com account it states my 2 Play 3are not compatible with S2 app but they play great no problems. 

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Annazel S
3 years ago
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jsamuelsonContributor I
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Sonos One (single) placement in small study?

Hi team, I have a small study where I work at home and I have a One for listing to music and podcasts.The layout of my study is square, and I can either put the One on a shelf behind me about waist height, in the corner behind me at the same height, or to the right side a little lower.Any ideas on what would be optimal? I’ll obviously have a play around too just wanted to hear people’s experience with a similar setup.

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Belly M
3 years ago
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jacob_7Prodigy I
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Trade up scheme

Either I'm misunderstanding or this scheme is just  encouraging people to throw away perfectly good Sonos equipment.  The way I read it, you "trade up" by selecting an eligible device and it then gets deactivated by Sonos for you to bin. This is surely ethically wrong? 

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3 years ago
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lorenzo.cContributor II
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Five - volume at 100% dangerous?

Hi everybody, a couple of 5 in stereo pair bought 2 days ago. My daughter took my phone and put a song at max volume: 100%. Do u think it could cause any damage to the twitters inside? Is there any way to check it by removing the grid? thankslorenzo

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3 years ago
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Cooley T.Contributor I
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Sonos problems

What has happened to sonos especially since S2 got released.  Both products keep dropping out or stop working altogether.  Hours spent reseting etc. Now I am reading that they recommend cables. I got sonos as there wifi technology was by far the best. Not any more. Would not recommend to any one now.

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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bifferContributor I
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Beam and One paired automatically - how to undo?

I have a Sonos One and a Sonos sound bar. They self -paired - without being asked.  App is supposed to have unpair option. It does not. How do I unpair?

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3 years ago
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ralsis89Avid Contributor I
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Chromecast built-in support.

I have seen that there are a lot of topic about chromecast but not an honest answer yet from Sonos Support. Chromecast built in support is without a doubt a must to be added ! You can do a lot of things with Airplay2, even watching that netflix series you love, but on Android/Pc/Chromebook nothing !   Chromecast will not only add something to Android heads, the possibilities with chromecast are beyond mobile phones ! Even Video beams come now with chromecast and android TV !    

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4 years ago
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Rob_40Contributor II
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Sun Damage / Discoloration to White Models?

I’ve been using Sonos since they launched about 13 years ago, but have always bought the black components. I’m planning to buy the Arc surround sound kit with the subwoofer and two S1s. However I’m looking to buy them in white. It will be placed in a south facing very (Very!) sunny room, do I need to worry about the white plastic turning yellow over time?

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4 years ago
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jcwillia1Contributor II
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Night Mode for all products

I found this thread and the people replying are completely missing the point.  https://en.community.sonos.com/home-theater-228993/night-sounds-for-living-room-music-6799459 I don’t want to change the volume on my speaker for every song. I want Sonos to boost quiet songs and limit loud songs. 

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Bumper
4 years ago
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perfectlybasicsContributor I
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2 Sonos Move leave network

We have 2 Sonos move’s but every day the are or OFFLINE, or just while playing just leave the system and go offline or BRIGHT orange light, and won’t go back.  Only the MOVE!?!? we have over 12 play one’s and 3, never problems but the move…..

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UKMedia
4 years ago
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