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Playbase no longer works on wifi

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Last weekend my Playbase and 2 Play 1 surrounds suddenly dropped out and my system was not found by the app. I set them up again but whatever I do I cannot get the Playbase to work over wifi and it cannot be positioned next to the router in my hallway. If I wire it via ethernet I can connect but it cannot be wirelessly networked to complete setup. The rear speakers can be. I cannot get them all on the same room setup as the Playbase has to be moved to the TV to complete setup but then won't as it cannot connect on wifi. I did a factory reset on all units but that did not work. I brought the TV into the hallway to complete the remote setup after the reset so at least I can get sound and adjust the TV. I cannot get the Playbase on the network and therefore cannot pair it back with my surrounds. So frustrated!

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Keith NAnswer

Sonos Staff

Hi there, User418910. Thanks for reaching out to the Community about this and thanks to jgatie for the assist. According to the diagnostic report, it seems the PLAYBASE has a faulty wireless card and will need to be replaced. I took the liberty of creating a support ticket for you regarding this with the reference number 171115-000242. Keep an eye on your email inbox for an email to gather final details. Thanks for your patience.

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jgatie

Your Playbase may have a hardware fault, or it may be something in your network. I would submit a diagnostic with the Playbase disconnected and again with it connected via Ethernet. Post the reference numbers you receive here and a Sonos tech will get back to you.

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User418910Author

Contributor I

Thanks jgatie. I ran a diagnostic earlier with the Playbase connected via ethernet - ref. 8049769. I've just run another now it's plugged in to the TV but not showing up on my system and it's ref. 8050408.

Keith NAnswer

Sonos Staff

Hi there, User418910. Thanks for reaching out to the Community about this and thanks to jgatie for the assist. According to the diagnostic report, it seems the PLAYBASE has a faulty wireless card and will need to be replaced. I took the liberty of creating a support ticket for you regarding this with the reference number 171115-000242. Keep an eye on your email inbox for an email to gather final details. Thanks for your patience.

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haugheyteam

Lyricist I

Hello,

I am having the same problem. My diagnostic number is 8168095.

Thanks

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Gitex

Lyricist II

I have a similar issue, power went out.when it came back on no Sonos.
Tried resetting and starting over as new.
Got all the way to the wireless setup and nothing.
Screen say try again but to no avail I believe the wireless card is shot. 8375858 diag #

Chris

Lead Maestro

What happens when you plug it in router. Does it come up then.

When it comes up plugged into router ... you go to settings...advanced...wifi settings. You input all that info. Then when remove from router it still disappears (you have to give it about 5 minutes to adjust).

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Airgetlam

Did you do that diagnostic while the speaker was connected via an ethernet cable, and showing up? If not, you'll need to do that. If the speaker isn't showing up in the controller app, there won't be any data about it in the diagnostic.

Bruce

Chris

Lead Maestro

Airgetlam is correct. You should hook to router and if comes up submit another diagnostic number.

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Gitex

Lyricist II

I’ll do that, and yes it works fine connected to the router. I’ve had this unit for two plus years. I’ve reset it a few times without issue. I’ll hook back up to the router and send diagnostics.
New diagnostic # is 8375996. It’s still hooked up to the router.
Thanks Rich

Keith N

Sonos Staff

Thanks for the diagnostic report, Gitex. I am seeing a few DNS errors when the PLAY:1 reaches out to the internet. Additionally, it looks as if the PLAY:1 was being disconnected from the wireless network. What is the make and model of the router you are working with?

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