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Marcus Kuypers
Contributor I
November 22, 2013
Question

Using Play 1 speakers for TV audio

How could I use my Sonos Play1 speakers for my Sony HD TV output? My DirecTV box is connected directly to the same router as the Sonos bridge, but not sure how to make the connection thru the router or do I need another direct cable between the DirecTV box or TV and Sonos Bridge? My Sony TV has built-in WiFi also thru the same router could that be utilized somehow? I currently use its optical audio output to an external speaker, is that a possibility? Stumped
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      Ryan S
      Ryan S
      Retired Sonos Staff
      November 28, 2013
      Hello Marcus,

      Every Sonos player is designed to fill a different part of your home with music. For a TV speaker we designed the PLAYBAR which has an Optical port to connect your TV for both enhanced audio quality and minimized latency. All Sonos players have access to our music partners and the local music libraries, along with the Line-In hooked up to any component. But the PLAY:1 speaker doesn't have a Line-In port built in itself.

      Cheers.
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      jonathan_77
      Contributor I
      January 8, 2014
      Why did you not put an aux in the play 1?! This means we can't use youtube, TV, ipad movies and games, on holiday, on trips, at friends, etc! Nor can we use the better discovery experience of using deezer etc apps rather than the limited sonos version. This is a really stupid omission by Sonos!
        kevin schultz
        Lyricist I
        August 10, 2014
        I agree, this dumb of Sonos! Time to switch to Bose!
          John B
          August 10, 2014
          Yes Kevin. But then you'd have to listen to Bose speakers. Bose have managed to persuade the general public that they are high end. A triumph of marketing. Every Bose product I have heard has been mediocre and overpriced. Sonos had a target price for the Play:1 and spent the money on sound quality. So you pays your money and takes your choice. You are indeed free to look elsewhere and Sonos isn't right for everyone. That doesn't make Sonos dumb.
          Martin luSter King
          Lyricist II
          August 11, 2014
          Hello Marcus,

          Every Sonos player is designed to fill a different part of your home with music. For a TV speaker we designed the PLAYBAR which has an Optical port to connect your TV for both enhanced audio quality and minimized latency. All Sonos players have access to our music partners and the local music libraries, along with the Line-In hooked up to any component. But the PLAY:1 speaker doesn't have a Line-In port built in itself.

          Cheers.
          Dear Sonos, how much € to get a Line-In port in my Play1? PLAYBAR is just too expensive for starters.
            jonathan_77
            Contributor I
            August 11, 2014
            Yes Kevin. But then you'd have to listen to Bose speakers. Bose have managed to persuade the general public that they are high end. A triumph of marketing. Every Bose product I have heard has been mediocre and overpriced. Sonos had a target price for the Play:1 and spent the money on sound quality. So you pays your money and takes your choice. You are indeed free to look elsewhere and Sonos isn't right for everyone. That doesn't make Sonos dumb.
            I have both and agree Sonos sound is better, but this makes the Sonos decision  to have no line-in on the Play:1 even more stupid!  We are talking about a tiny cost/price increase!  
              drewlt
              Lyricist II
              February 22, 2015
              I don't have room for a soundbar beneath my TV - but I do have room on the sides - shame I can't use sonos........
              😞
                Dave
                Dave
                Headliner II
                February 23, 2015
                I don't have room for a soundbar beneath my TV - but I do have room on the sides - shame I can't use sonos........
                :(
                Why can't you? The sonos connect, sonos connect:amp, and sonos play 5 all have line-in
                Sonos Boost - PlayBar with Surround Sound Play 1's (Living Room) - Stereo Pair Play 1's (Dining Room) - Stereo Pair Play 1's (Kitchen) - Amp with two Canton 845 ceiling speakers (Bathroom) - Sonos Move - HomePod Mini x1
                drewlt
                Lyricist II
                February 23, 2015
                I don't have room for a soundbar beneath my TV - but I do have room on the sides - shame I can't use sonos........
                :(
                hmm, good point of course - guess I need to go find me some speakers to plug into a connect:amp :)

                edit: Analog audio only, hmm...
                User207623
                Lyricist II
                February 26, 2015
                I don't have room for a soundbar beneath my TV - but I do have room on the sides - shame I can't use sonos........
                :(
                totally with the soundbar a poor fit and 2 ones on the sides of the hdtv would be perfect on my tv stand.... in white too....would be perfect...off to shop for other options.
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