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What are people using for USB C charger for Sonos Move?

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I asked this question over in the sonos reddit forum and others are having same issues so thought I would bring over here.

What are people using for their usb charger for the Sonos move? I attempted to use my MacBook pros charger but it didn’t work. I have the 60watt brick but from what I read it should be able to still work.

So then I read it might be the cord as they have chips in them and knowing Apple they locked their cord down. So I bought an anker power line 3.1 usb c cable and tried it with the MacBook brick again and it still didn’t work.

So before I keep buying and returning curious if anyone has had success with certain chargers with the move. Thanks!

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AirgetlamAnswer

OK, I was too lazy to include it in my last post, but then I went and found it in the introduction post, straight from Sonos, here:

https://en.community.sonos.com/announcements-228985/introducing-sonos-move-brilliant-sound-anywhere-6829500

Specifically this:

Power and battery:
Move’s battery will last for up to 10 hours of uninterrupted playback. If left off the charging base and unused, Move will automatically go into suspend mode to reserve battery for up to 5 days. The battery is rechargeable with an included indoor charging base or with any USB-C charger with the following output levels: 12V/3A, 15V/3A, or 20V/2.25A. After about three years, or 900 charges, Move’s battery can easily be replaced so you can keep listening for years to come.

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Albergmac

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Finally, it works! Someone earlier recommend a number of power solutions (thank you for sharing), and the one that I can confirm is the Samsung Samsung 45W USB-C Super Fast Charging Wall Charger - White (US Version with Warranty) (EP-TA845XWEGUS). Reasonably priced today at Amazon for $39.64 and that includes the cable. Just plug it in, either starting from an off or an on state, and it really works. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VG9JZVG/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If I were you, Sonos, I’d buy these up and stick your label on them instead of making your community go through such trial and error to find a solution that simply works.

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Nicodemous55

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Below are components I use to charge my Move. 1 and 2 via electrical outlet. 2 and 3 outdoors for power boost before the battery drains.

The portable power brick link doesn't work anymore could you please post the name of your power brick?

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Nicodemous55

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Finally, it works! Someone earlier recommend a number of power solutions (thank you for sharing), and the one that I can confirm is the Samsung Samsung 45W USB-C Super Fast Charging Wall Charger - White (US Version with Warranty) (EP-TA845XWEGUS). Reasonably priced today at Amazon for $39.64 and that includes the cable. Just plug it in, either starting from an off or an on state, and it really works. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VG9JZVG/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If I were you, Sonos, I’d buy these up and stick your label on them instead of making your community go through such trial and error to find a solution that simply works.

I second this Sonos needs to sell a type c power brick/cord combo for the move. Also an alterative base that can be plugged in with USB type c. Just to stream line things

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Nicodemous55

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Sonos forgot to tell Move users about charging without the base!!!: The charger must provide 45 watts through the USB-C… otherwise it will not charge. This fact is found NOWHERE in Sonos’ instructions, and barely findable in troubleshooting. I ordered a Samsung 45 watt USB-C charger from Amazon; it charges now.

The support page for this can be found here if anyone else needs a look-see

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Nicodemous55

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If anyone is looking for car chargers and or portable battery packs that can charge the Sonos Move these have the stats to do the trick.

Car Chargers

https://www.amazon.com/Nekteck-Certified-Charger-Delivery-Included/dp/B075WQQG7C

https://www.amazon.com/Charger-QualComm-Compatible-MacBook-Chromebook/dp/B07JJJ911R

*Car Chargers that may work* (Will be testing this one)

https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Super-Charger-Ports-EP-L5300XBEGWW/dp/B089RD7F71

Portable Charger

https://www.newegg.com/p/359-00E1-00074

https://www.ipoweradd.com/prod_view.aspx?TypeId=10&Id=464&Fid=t3:10:3

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Albergmac

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The Samsung charger works for me, and it looks like they dropped the price today by $10 since I bought it to only $29.95 - https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-USB-C-Super-Charging-Charger/dp/B07VG9JZVG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Samsung+45W+USB-C+Super+Fast+Charging+Wall+Charger+-+White+%28US+Version+with+Warranty%29+%28EP-TA845XWEGUS%29&qid=1611334240&sr=8-1

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Blue three

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Folks just a quick note that may be helpful if like me you find yourself in this thread looking for that ISB C charger solution for your Move.

Both the below are working for me in the UK and charging my Move successfully:

I am using the following Aukey charger:

AUKEY USB C Charger 56.5W 2-Port Fast Charger with Power Delivery 3.0, USB C Wall Charger with Foldable Plug, PD Charger for MacBook Air, iPad Pro, iPhone SE, Google Pixel https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CPLRTSJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_ejGdGb5XGMYK3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I am using the following Anker cable

Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable (6ft/1.8m) Durable Charging Cable, USB-IF Certified for Galaxy S8/S8+/S9/S10/Google Pixel/Nexus 6P/Huawei MateBook/MacBook/iPad Pro 2018 &More(Black) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071WNXY1R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_adGdGbTGYM54D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Good luck.

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Juicyhicks

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I’m having no luck with a 61W MacBook charger. Image attached. I tried the unplugging on both ends suggestion several times.

Also, just a basic electrical question, but why doesn’t a smaller charger still work but just charge the Move more slowly? With other devices, say I charge an iPad with an iPhone charger, or a MacBook Pro with an Air charger, it still charges, just more slowly. Trickle charging. Just curious why that doesn’t work for this device.

brookheather

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I’ve just tested my UK 61W Apple USB-C charger and it works fine charging my Move. My charger model number is A1718.

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Storkman

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I’m wondering how much time you’ve given these charger to work? I’m not sure (and I mean that literally) that Sonos knows/cares what kind of charger is connected, as long as it matches the minimum input voltage and amperage. It might be slower than their own charger, but I’d think electricity is electricity.

Seriously? Let me explain that I tried each and every one of these devices here in this link - and not a single one charges the sonos AT ALL. So i’m afraid your “electricity is electricity” is a little too simplistic here. Clearly Sonos have decided that only “special” electricity is enough - which is exactly the opposite of the point of Power Delivery USB-C charging specs!

I bought the AUKEY Focus 60W PD 3.0 Charger on Amazon for $20. Charges my Move pretty fast. No problems.

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