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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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Audiophile72

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I was able to charge my Move with the unit below (Amazon US). It charged quickly without issue. The wire that comes with seems to work well. I tried to use one of the E-Marker-Chip wires and didn’t get anything to work. The wire in the box works well for me.

This plug WORKS as of 7/23/2021:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D64QLQ1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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SherwinPaul1

Lyricist I

I recently bought the Sonos Move and wanted a USB charger for it. After doing a bit of research I bought this charger from a company called 'UGreen' - GaN X 65W and it has 2 PD ports on it. It works perfectly with the speaker. I'd suggest any one who is still looking out for one to go ahead with this one.

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dmpreis

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This works perfectly:

https://www.amazon.com/Nekteck-Charger-Foldable-Charging-Compatible/dp/B08786SHXV/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

My review on the product page:

It charged my Sonos Move speaker from 50% to 100% in a little over an hour. Absolutely perfect!

The Sonos Move suffers from a fatal flaw (literally) -- the charger base is permanently wired to the charger, which means the connector will bend and eventually, inevitably, fail. Boo, Sonos! This charger fixes that problem, and is smaller and easier to travel with than the Sonos charger base. It's a travel charger for now, but when (not "if") the Sonos base fails, this will be my 24/7 home charger.

Minor quibble: it really needs a second, standard USB port (or even two). If it had that port, I could probably pack one less charger when I travel. Oh well.

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Georgesc

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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’ve tried several chargers that are said to work, including above and no luck. Wondering if there might be a firmware update needed?

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Georgesc

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FYI, I finally called SONOs today and turns out the charging port is not working on my move. Getting it replaced. I did test the 4 chargers I’ve bought (from recommendations on this site) on a friend’s move and they all work so it was my move the whole time.

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MiSkyPig

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For what it’s worth, I received a Move yesterday and am very pleased with it. However, I have not been able to charge it using the USB-C charger supplied with my MacBook Pro, which purports to be a USB PD device. I tried the USB-C charger for a new iPad, which also includes USB PD in its specifications, again, with no success. Can anyone at Sonos provide some explanation or clarification, please? Thank you.

Ken_Griffiths

@MiSkyPig,
These are the Move chargers power output requirements:

USB-C charger for the Move needs output levels: 12V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.25A.
The power adapter must be USB PD (Power Delivery). For 45W operation the PD source must put out either 20V/2.25A (or higher current) or 15V/3A (or higher current).
For 36W operation the PD source must put out 12V/3A or 15V/2.4A and charging speed is reduced if listening to audio at the same time.
Anything less than 36W will not power or charge Move.

Looking at your second photo it looks like your charger is 20W

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MiSkyPig

Lyricist III

Thank you. That certainly explains the results with the second, smaller charger. However why does the first charger pictured not work? It would appear to meet the specification. Or am I missing something? Thank you.

Ken_Griffiths

Thank you. That certainly explains the results with the second, smaller charger. However why does the first charger pictured not work? It would appear to meet the specification. Or am I missing something? Thank you.

I don’t know much about that particular charger/adapter - maybe speak to the manufacturer. Is it flextronics/replacement adapter? I can’t seem to find them online via a web search.

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MiSkyPig

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The larger of the chargers is for a MacBook Pro. It appears to be rated at 96 watts, which should be sufficient, should it not? I tried charging my Move with this charger and the Apple USB-C cable that came with the charger. I remain puzzled why this combination does not charge the Move. When I plug it in, the three orange battery status lights intermittently illuminate and extinguish. I would be grateful for any guidance. Thank you.

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