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Troubleshooting Sonos on WiFi

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Can't Add New Sonos Device

This article is intended to get you unstuck if you are having problems adding a Sonos device to your existing system.  Firstly, this is with...
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Factory Reset: What you need to know

Sometimes, we just wish we could start over. Though if you’re considering factory resetting your Sonos devices, there are a few things you s...
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Often-lost-always-confusedContributor I
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Can I connect a Sonos play 1 and multiple “One SL” devices via the s2 app?

I have recently been used 3 x One SL speakers via my s2 app. At the same time, I have never unplugged my original Play 1 (a combination of nostalgia and a really difficult to reach plug). I have always tried to “add” my play 1 as a device but with no joy and I had pretty much given up on this being an option (just not unplugging it ..) I randomly turned to my Sonos App this evening for some music and the system seemed to not just have forgotten my ONE SL speakers but started belting out a bit of The Struts (if you want a modern day Freddie anyone…) - out of my old speaker!  I knew the risk .. but I tried to force restart the app and pair my ONE SL speakers - they are now up and running but the system again cannot find my Play 1 (I should stress this is plugged via cat5 directly to the router) .. but I know the system now for the liar that it is .. so my question is.. can I connect all of these at once? I have a bridge hanging around somewhere if that will work?  

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Plug10Contributor I
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upgrade

Play 5/3/bridge to upgrade…so how much do I get off an arc and sub set?

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1 year ago
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NorthernbearContributor I
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Mounting Sonos Play 5

We are installing four Play 5 inside our restaurant and 2 outside under good cover.Is there any hardware available  for inside wall mounts up high and does anyone have a relatively cheap solution to keep the outside ones from being stolen?We will have power in the ceiling for the four inside and close power for the outside ones.Thanks for any ideas.

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1 year ago
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Mr.Andrew1991Contributor I
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Play:5 Gen 1 Very Quiet Audio Level

I very recently bought a nearly perfect play5 gen1. It came with all the papers and such from the original owner. Got it set up, no problem. However, no matter how loudly I have the volume set, it is barely noticable. It's nearly silent. I've reset and rebooted a number of times with no difference. It doesn't matter what input I'm using. I figure it's probably caused by the problem outlined in this thread,https://en.community.sonos.com/speakers-229128/fix-for-sonos-play-5-with-very-low-volume-6856289but on the off chance it could be something else, I thought I'd ask. Please be patient, I'm new to Sonos. 

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nicoprestoContributor I
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Sonos Beam Gen 2 and Roam SL Won't Play Spotify Music

I own 3 Roam SL’s and 1 Beam gen 2. Setup went fine and I can play music on Spotify *most* of the time without problems. About 10% of the time, I am unable to connect to any of the speakers. I can see the Sonos speakers in Spotify but when I select them (in a group or separately) Spotify says "connecting" for a few minutes then fails. All devices are on the same wifi network. I've tried turning them on/off, resetting the router, rebooting my phone without success. Both apps and speaker firmware are updated. Looking at others posting about similar problems, none of the suggested steps seem to work. The only thing I can think of is a problem with the WiFi, but all other devices remain connected to the network when the Sonos speakers won’t connect.

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mamizukaContributor I
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Sonos Amp + Sub

Hi all. I am considering purchasing a Sonos Amp to power 2 outdoor speakers on my backyard.Although the main music source will be streaming, I’d also like to be able to connect a turntable/ mixer to the Sonos Amp, and connect the Sonos Sub through the app for extra bass.Does anyone know if the Sub will work when an external analog source is connected to the Amp?

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OleAvid Contributor I
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Sound drops out

Hi allBeen a part of the sonos family for quite a while, and only a few hickups, usually something easily adressable. Recently i’ve been experiencing music dropping out alot, usually 3-5 mins of “bad behaviour” followed by a fair bit of time with everything working perfectly.My setup is as follows:Playbar (RJ45 connected)4 Play:1 (gen2) (sonosnet)3 Play:1 (gen1* S2 compatible)1 Sonos MoveI have tried setting up a wifi scanner to see if theres intereference, but that does not seem to be the case, so im afraid one of my units is causing trouble, but i havent been able to pinpoint anything yet.I tried turning off all the “old” S1’s to see if that made a difference, to no avail. I sent a diagnostic report around one of the “bad times” #1774204207Hope you can help me get this solved. (Wife is very unhappy!)Regards Ole

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Corry P
1 year ago
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Raoul LuigiContributor I
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music comes and goes

This past few days when I play my Sonos speakers throughout my house, on an off some of the speakers either stop playing or, if the do, at much lower volumes …this last maybe 5-10 seconds and then the speakers start playing again. I had never experienced this issue and have owned Sonos speakers for many years.

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brawnyContributor I
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Adding speaker to S1 app update

I would like to add an older speaker to my S1 app. The option to add a device is not allowed without an app update. If I update, will my old speakers be supported?

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Airgetlam
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Kangamum70Contributor I
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Sonos One SL - any way to connect to S1 App?

Last year I researched that the Sonos One SL speaker was compatible with the S1 app - and requested one for Xmas so we could use it as an extension to our existing system. By the time I received the speaker & tried to set it up, it seems this situation has changed, and I have been unable to get it to work on our existing system. I have had to create a new registration and set it up on a the S2 app just to be able to get it to play. However, this means I am unable to play the same music on the One SL as the rest of the house, which is pretty annoying because this was the reason for purchasing it.Is there really no way to connect this to our old system? At first, I assumed I just needed to use the Downgrade option - but that would not work either.  

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sistemasparadorContributor I
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How many sonos devices can I connect to the same wireless network?

Hello, I have a little question, How many sonos devices can I connect to the same wireless network?I have 30 SONOS Devices in this moment and I need to connect 6 more

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UKMedia
1 year ago
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McBainContributor I
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pairing dissimilar speakers to achieve stereo?

Hello: circumstances allowed me to acquire a new Sonos 5 , to enjoy with a single One SL. I have one listening room. Can I stand the 5 vertically ( like one would if using two 5s to create stereo) and connect it to the SL to play stereo? Or am I asking  the system to do something it wasn’t designed to do? Is it preferable to have the single 5 in stereo configuration and just add the SL and use Trueplay to optimize the sound? Thanks for any advice!

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MajorHurtinContributor I
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Sonos speaker/Echo speaker to make a group?

Any progress on having a sonos speaker combine with an Echo speaker to make a group?

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msmelyssaContributor I
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Play:1 system cutting out

I have three Play:1 speakers and one Move on my system that has worked fine until recently. Now it just takes forever to start, plays for 2 seconds then cuts out, will come back for a few seconds and then cut out again. The only time is works is when I play the KUVO jazz TuneIN station. So random. 

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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ScoggyContributor I
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how do i make my 2 x play 3 and sub louder ?

I have 2 x play 3 and a sub in my dining room is there a way of making it louder ? 

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1 year ago
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Andrew jlcEnthusiast I
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Network speed

HI,I have a mixed wired and wireless system across four rooms.  I note that the Access Point reports that the Play 5 that is directly wired to it is pulling the network speed down to 1Mbps as opposed to the rest of the wired system (Play 5s and a Beam speakers via switches) is reporting 1Gbps capable. Are Sonos network devices really that slow?  Andrew

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draimistTrending Lyricist I
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Autoplay for Turntable and a Pair of Fives

Hello, I have been searching and reading this forum and did not find any definitive answers. I have an old Sony turntable with an external preamp. Autoplay does not work, as many have stated. I have to always (re)select the Line-in as source. The consensus seemed to be around a pre-amp that is always on. That said, I just ordered an U-Turn Orbit Theory turntable with built in preamp. Has anyone had success with the autoplay on this or other U-Turn turntables with the built in pre-amp? Just trying to set my expectation. Yes, I have autoplay selected for the line-in and for that set of speakers (room).  Thanks in advance!  

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Guy SmileyContributor I
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Sub disconnecting when streaming from iPhone

Getting really frustrated with my system that’s been faultless until now.  I’m playing music from my phone through Sonos and the sub keeps disconnecting.  I then have to toggle the sun off/on a few times to reconnect.  Sub is on WiFi.  

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Mr. T
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UbetAvid Contributor III
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Help with 5s

Hello, I have two 5s and a one sl in our living room. I just ordered a one, to finish off the room. The room is 40’ x 12’ and I am going to put the speakers up high, about 6.5’-7’ up. Which way will I want the 5s positioned, landscape or portrait, I want the volume paired so when I turn the volume up, all the 5s and ones stay the same, without have to adjust each. I don't really care if they are paired in stereo though. I have a one sl and a move each is in its own room. We generally have the same music playing through the whole house. But need the volumes for each at different levels. I want the living room to be blanketed in sound though. It is just for music, not tv. Here is a rough diagram of what the room looks like and where I was thinking of putting everything. The main concern is changing the speakers in this room equally at the same time, and whether the 5s need to be in portrait or landscape and if it matters. The blue object are sofas and chairs. Thanks 

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timboo1968Contributor I
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Sonos Five Bluetooth

New Sonos five.  How do I put it in bluetooth connection mode to connect to it from a PC (instead of from Sonos App)? 

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Amy BContributor I
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connecting Sonos with Eero (using sky main router)

Hi, my internet connection wasn’t reaching my extension so I bought the eero mesh system which works well…..apart from my sonos wont connect to my new eeros set up, it auto connects to my sky router and I’ve tried rebooting etc and doesn’t let me change.I spoke to sonos and they advised I need sky to ‘delete’ their WiFi in my house so I only have the eero system for sonos to connect to wirelessly but sky have said that’s not possible.I LOVE LOVE LOVE my sonos system so don’t want to change it but the fact I can only use it when I am close enough to my sky router to get signal is driving me madPlease help….I am not very tech savvy so might need things in simple terms🙏🏼 😊 

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LagrangeContributor I
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Unable to set up sonos one

We've not used the sonos one for a long time but I can't set it up either wirelessly or wired to the router. 

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Dcgman#1Headliner I
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Lost Connection

Sonos was working fine up until last night when we had a power spike/outage. My bedroom Sonos Play1 was playing last night when I heard a lot of clicking spike noise coming from my massage chair until I realized it was a power outage. We lost power for about an hour. I had to go back to sleep as I had to get up early the next morning (today) for work. While at work my wife messaged me that there was another power outage this afternoon that last for several hours. Power was restored when I got home 30 minutes ago. I went to play my music on the Sonos Play1 when there was no music coming from the pair of Sonos. I have several other Sonos products throughout the house and none when connecting to the wifi. I made sure I was on my wifi network. Still nothing. My Sonos Move was the only one showing a connection, but then it disappeared. So nothing is working at the moment. In setting it’s showing 0 on in Sonos System Info. My Move shows no connection. Any ideas? Do I need to unplug each Sono

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BAGTAGContributor I
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Can only see one sonos device at the office, but we have 3 devices linked to one account

Hello,We have bought 3 sonos devices for the office. These devices are all linked to one account but only 1 is visible and usable on Spotify. We can see 1 other in the sonos app, but this won't work since we will all be using the same Spotify account. We are all on the same wifi and at my home systems, it works perfectly well. Is there some setting we are not seeing? Thank is advanced

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Jamie A
1 year ago
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handman53Contributor I
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wont connect to wireless

my play 3 for some reason will not connect to my wireless internet it was working a few days ago now it wont work tried all what it tells you to do now it cant fine my sonos

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1 year ago
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