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Troubleshooting Sonos on WiFi

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Can't Add New Sonos Device

Moderator note: This article has been updated in December 2024. This article is intended to get you unstuck if you are having problems addin...
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Benjammin'Contributor I
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Adding a Roam to an older system

I have a PLAYBAR, SUB, and a pair of PLAY 3s.   I am unable to select those speakers from my phone, if I want to stream a podcast, for example (they work just fine otherwise).   I was told by SONOS that it is because they are older, and do not have Bluetooth, but if I ADDED a simple SONOS Bluetooth speaker to the system, that I at that point would be able to select the entire system to play, from a phone source like a Podcast. Does that seem correct, and would a ROAM speaker qualify for that?  It is Bluetooth capable. Thanks

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LaurengandersonContributor I
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speakers are not working

I recently renamed my home router and now my speakers are not working. 

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ratty
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nfshirleyContributor I
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Dolby Atmos on Era 300 when connected via ethernet

Could anyone tell me if you can stream Apple Music Dolby Atmos tracks through the Sonos app to a pair of Era 300s (stereo pair) when they are connected to the internet via the Sonos dongle and an ethernet connection?I have read that this is only possible when the Era 300 are connected via WiFi, which seemed odd to me, but I can’t find any documentation on this.

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Ken_Griffiths
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BcushardContributor I
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Play 5 - Swap out Speaker Grill?

Hello,I have 2 White Play 5 speakers with black grills. Is there anyway to swap out the black grills for white grills? If not do the grills easily come off so I can paint them white?  Appreciate any feedback!

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Stanley_4
1 year ago
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DukeyContributor I
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connecting to sonos one from tablet

How can I change the name of my Sonos one speaker, it was just living room but now my streaming is going to the Google nest, I am trying to set my Sonos one up to receive music from you tube, thank you.

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Airgetlam
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Greeneel78Avid Contributor I
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Trueplay ios17

Why is Truplay still not supported on iPhones with ios17? It has been weeks now, and I am now actually on iOS 17.0.3……Sonos makes a big thing  about this feature yet they appear to not be in any rush to sort this!

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Stanley_4
1 year ago
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taracatacContributor I
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New ERA 100s, cannot setup Alexa

I am unable to setup Alexa, or Sonos voice control for that matter, but Alexa is the main issue. Each time it goes from ‘Sign in to Amazon’ to ‘There was a problem adding Alexa’. It’s on my network, as I can play music. I did a factory reset, but no luck. This is very frustrating for a new product and new Sonos user. Thanks in advance!

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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SpaddywaddyEnthusiast II
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Sonos 5’s line in Sound Better?

Hi,I have a Stereo Pair of Sonos Fives and wanted to know if i used them as line in would they drastically sound better than using Air Play 2?I have a DAC which is a FiiO K7, so i was going to run this from my Mac or IPhone to line in to the 5’s. Do the 5’s have an internal DAC and will this be a problem using my K7?Also, I’m wondering if i can’t be bothered to hook up my devices, could still use Airplay? This will be mainly for my partner who doesn’t care about sound quality. I dont want her going anywhere near my DAC while it is connected to my 5’s = Volume blown 

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chad.a.hensleyContributor I
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ARC failing to register

I’ve used SONOS products for 6+ years and never had an issue.   I purchased an ARC last year and couldn’t get the product to register through the app.  I’ve called customer service a couple times, last time spending more than an hour doing the same activities (reboot, factory reboot/reset, router reboot, hardware into network).  I can not get this device to register, which means I can’t control sound from the app (which is one of the handy features).  I’m curious if I have a defective device but I’m trying to find the receipt from Best buy (think it was after last Christmas).  We are running an Eero router/wifi (aaris router) but unsure if that’s the issue.   I’m open to suggestions but we’ve tried everything….

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SeekingsupportContributor I
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Sonos Play:3

I have two Sonos Play 3 units both in perfectly beautiful shape, barely used. I have called Sonos support about 5 to 7 times over the past few months. They told me that Sonos 3 is no longer supported and they will send me a 30% coupon.  No one has ever reached out again with a response or a product mail back label. The speakers are expensive, include many non recyclable parts and a lot of non recyclable plastic. These two large speakers no longer work because Sonos decided to make them obsolete with new software and created no fix to keep them working with new systems. Really?  It will be 2024 soon… is this how Sonos as a company acts in alignment with its values?  I don’t have much discretionary income… single mom, 4 kids in college. I splurged on these systems 3 years ago because all my boys are music lovers.  I keep calling to get them to work… but they never will again.  The newer version similar to Play 3 is the Sonos 5, is 749$. I am taking this note… writing it better and postin

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Corry P
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liamuxContributor I
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Sonos One lose radio station after internet router reboot

Every time I reboot my router ( for example due to an upgraded firmware ) my sonos one loudspeaker is losing its radio station and I have to use the app to set the speaker again to the station.Isn’t the speaker able to keep its preferences ?I use a lan connection to my soundbar and the sonos wifi networkApart from this my setup works really good. 

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MastakkoContributor I
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Will a Sonos Five provide analog output of preamp line-in?

I have my dad’s old records and record player, I would like to get a nice speaker to enjoy all of this vintage gear, however, I don’t have any speakers to play it on. I currently have an Arc and it would be nice to add a Five or some Eras for surround sound movie listening in addition to record listening. My question is if the line-in to the Sonos speakers digitizes the input or if it will remain analog as long as it’s not streamed to the Arc and surrounding speakers?

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TonalteaContributor I
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Blown fuse in Play 1.

The fuse in my Play 1 blows everytime I switch on. Any idea about cause?

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Airgetlam
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Groomer415Contributor I
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Network Name in Sonos App Incorrect

I have an Eero network and existing Sonos system that has worked beautifully. I purchased new Era 100’s and tried to connect them as I’ve done in the past. Everything goes smoothly until I have to select my network and enter the password. Sonos is detecting my network name properly but adds a bunch of letters slashes and numbers after it and won’t allow me to connect stating my wifi password is incorrect. My existing Sonos products are connected to the correct wifi. Help! 

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Patrick FContributor I
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SONOS One

Comment connecter 2 enceintes SONOS One à un téléviseur ancien (sans connexion Wifi) ?

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Airgetlam
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NathanVContributor I
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Stereo and sub keeps disconnecting

Diag 1352991762 I used to have no issues with my Sonos speakers but lately my stereo/sub sets just simply will not work properly. I've had to disconnect and re-pair the sets several times and that doesn't consistently work or even last when it does work. My Kitchen room in my system was having issues showing up at all today so I restarted my WiFi controller and they came back on. All 3 units (P1, P1, and Sub) show excellent signal in the app but music was playing on only the left speaker. At the moment of this diag (just a little while later after resetting the WiFi) the Sub shows as updating and I'm still only getting music on the left. I have automatic updates enabled and my Wi-Fi is a full multi-AP Ubiquiti system that has been serving the house for a while without issues.

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Airgetlam
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RNI FactorContributor I
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Use Era 100/300 speakers in surround and stereo configuration at the same time.

HiNew to the Sonos ecosystem. I’ve been gradually building my range with era 100s and recently with a era300 with a sub. The speakers are scattered all around the house for the holistic music experience.We’re currently in the process of repurposing as room into a pseudo-Study/Games Room. The plan is to setup a TV with a soundbar, rear surrounds (era 100 or 300s) and a sub - to be acquired.The aim is to have the flexibility of playing music through the era 100/300s in stereo with sub normally and while watching Tv have the soundbar and the era’s as surround speakers with sub.I can't seem to find any information on whether this flexibility is possible. Any feedback/recommendation on the above would much appreciated.Thanks 

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awreeveContributor I
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line-in on era100

I have used an iPod connected to Sonos 5, years ago.  The playlist was exported from iTunes and filed under iTunes/music folder.  Is this how era100 line-in works as well?  

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BosstweedContributor I
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Why did one room stop playing music?

Hi, I’ve had my Sonos set up for about 6 years. Suddenly it stopped playing music in 1 room. The rest of the rooms work fine. I reset the wifi and it still doesn;t work. In the App the room still shows up and can be controlled but there is nothing coming out of the speakers, What can I do? I did a diagnostic and the confirmation number is: 2002101329.

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AjTrek1
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DanielZ123Contributor I
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Sonos app shows different product depending on WiFi frequency

Hi,I have two Sonos systems;Sonos Roam Sonos Arc connected with two Era 300 and one Sub Gen3Both are connected two my WiFi and they work independently. My WiFi is set such that it support 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz under the same name.I haven't found a way to show both systems together in my Sonos app V15.9. Currently both products are connected to the 2.4 GHz radio of my WiFi network (yesterday the Arc was in 5 GHz, and the problem was the same).If my phone is connected on 2.4. GHz, I can only see the Roam and if my phone is connected to 5 GHz, I can only see the Arc. Why is that?I don't think it is a problem with the router since I can see the Arc which is connected to 2.4 GHz even though my phone is in 5Ghz.Also my Spotify app always is able to connect to both devices.Why can't the Sonos app see both product together?This way I am not able to group the speakers, which was one of the main reasons I decided to go for Sonos. Thanks for any help!Daniel

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AwokadoContributor I
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Sonos arc airplay 2

Hello,I have latest arc and sub and I have a problem with airplay 2. Every time I try to use it window just shows up and it’s saying that “can’t connect to device”sonos arc””. Arc is connected to tv by hdmi to optic converter because my tv is old and doesn’t has earc. Arc and sub is connected to the 2.4ghz WiFi. Thank you

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Corry P
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Backcove29Contributor I
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Era300 mounting

I have a new set of era 300s I would like to wall mount them. They would be mounted in a finished poll barn the walls are 16’ tall 34 wide I didn’t want to mount them low how high can I go and do I turn them up side down Also has insulated cathedral ceiling that goes from 16’ up to 26’thanks

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michaelwekuContributor I
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Unable to connect to hidden SSID

Is it a known issue that One SL has problems connecting to hidden SSID?

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MadraruaAvid Contributor I
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is sonos one or era better?

I want to add a stand alone speaker to my zoned system. Can I add either of these speakers to my other zones which are amp to ceiling speakers? Secondly which is better? thanks. 

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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Rik090Contributor I
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playing mp3 from android on Sonos Beam

has anyone found a workaround for playing my own MP3s from my Android device since Sonos very unfairly removed this feature? I knew I should have gone Bose :-(

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buzz
1 year ago
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