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Troubleshooting Sonos on WiFi

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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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sglickmanContributor I
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YTM uploaded albums not playing on all devices

I have a setup which includes a stereo pair of Play:1’s (“TV Room”), a Play:3 (“Foyer”) connected via ethernet to a Google Nest wifi point, and a Play:5 (“Kitchen”). I can play an album from YouTube Music across all devices, but *not* one that I’ve uploaded to YouTube Music. I’m actually unable to even search across YouTube Music “Library” in the Sonos app when connected to that Kitchen device (I can find the album in the desktop Sonos app, and play it from there). The Play:5 shows up in the app, and I can adjust it (toggle the status light, raise or lower the volume on the device or in the app) but it does not play any audio when I try to play an album that I’ve uploaded to YTM. Here is the Network Matrix from the debug menu at http://192.168.86.210:1400/support/review Any ideas what’s going on?

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Gabriel Z
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Stoff91Contributor I
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Sonos system after Network swap - can't do anything

Hi,I recently moved and in the move I could no longer use the preinstalled network. Here, I now have a 5g router (as fiber is being installed in a few weeks), this router is an ZTE and it supports dualband and some setups. On top of that, I also have Google Wifi that can be used.I think I’ve tried everything now, and I can’t get anything working with sonos. All other things in my IoT infra works just fine, but Sonos is… so far 3-4 hours down the drain. I’ve done a factory restore of all sonos devices. Arc, One SL (x2) and sub. I see all of these listed as “ready to be installed”.  When trying to connect to a wifi, it instantly says it could not connect. Both the built in ZTE router wifi, and google wifi (Which is frech from factory reset aswell). When trying to connect by cable, the sonos device will appear in my phone as normal, but it can’t connect to it at all. So I cannot even select for it to use a wired setup. Ie, It never plays the pin-code sound or such.On that note, my devices

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Corry P
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Andoman1234Contributor I
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App shows speakers on different networks when they aren’t

When using the Sonos app almost every time I open it I look at system settting and it will tell me some of my speakers (my paired 5’s) are on a “different network”. We only have one network at home. So then I have to close and reopen the app a number of times and eventually after a seemingly random and always different period  the 5’s will show up on the network. But only one will play. Eventally the other one will kick in..maybe 3 or 4  minutes later. There are a multitude of other issues that also prevent me just playing music on my multiple Sonos components as and when I want. It’s always a hassle and has ruined a number of evenings where we have guests and I’m fiddling around trying to get Sonos to work. Invariably these guests decide Sonos is not for them.Tried calling the support line but I’m not willing to sit on hold for 40 plus minutes.I think I am at the stage of putting the whole system up for sale. I have seen no improvement over the last few months, other than volume contr

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Corry P
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jarluContributor I
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Era 100 WALL Mount problem

I have problem with my Era 100 Mount. One is OK but the second doesnt fix in the position. The speaker keeps falling down. You can see it on video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10sSN3pXBeF_8prD1lp0xoic3YZesSQc8/view?usp=drive_linkCan you give me some advice?tHANK YOU

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Joob77Contributor I
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Beam Gen 1 or Gen 2?

What is the easiest way to identify if a sonos Beam is Gen 1 or Gen 2?

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bockersjv
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TxdanContributor I
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speakers on system not responding

have seven speakers on my sonos system. Two of the speakers show the network extension address in the app and the other five connect via the main modem versus the network extension devices.  The two on the extension devices wont respond to the app controls. They and allow adjustments but wont play.any suggestions?

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User660119Contributor II
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Hooking to ethernet

I have a Play:3. Can It hook it to my computer through ethernet? I’ve got a bridge, but it isn’t recognized by my Mac system, so I thought I might take the Bridge out the the pass from computer to speaker.

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buzz
1 month ago
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Colonel BadgerTrending Lyricist I
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Play 3 vs two Era 100 with sub

I currently have a Play 3 in my family room with a Gen 3 Sub. Thinking of replacing/upgrading to two Era 100’s with the sub. Other than the better separation with the two Era 100’s in stereo will this be an upgrade ?

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Mr. T
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Bacchus52Contributor I
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Determining generation of my One SLs

How can I determine the generation of my One SL speakers?

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TopperHarleyContributor I
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Play 1 can't connect through wifi or ethernet

Hi there,I have bought a used Play 1 that allegedly is supposed to work fine.I don’t have any other Sonos products on my network currently, but I have had a Play 3 until recently (worked fine). I started by factory resetting the device. Then I have tried the following, with the following errors:Tried to add the Play 1 through the Sonos app (not S1). I got to the Wifi-password step, but it won’t accept my wifi password. It says it can’t connect. After a while, a button appears that says “use ethernet cable” or something similar (non-english system). But when I press this, and connect the ethernet cable, it still can’t connect. I tried to add the Play 1 while the network cable was connected. This rendered the list of Wifi-networks empty and I never get to the “use ethernet cable” option. I tried to factory reset the Play 1 while having the ethernet cable connected. This did not make anything different. I have disconnected all other devices from my router, restarted it, etc. No difference

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LNoteContributor II
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Google Nest Wifi Pro

I know there have been a few posts on Google Nest WiFi Pro mesh setups but not seen any definitive answers.  I have installed the mesh WiFi and whilst the Sonos speaker (S1) seems to have found and connected to the network (e.g. I can use Alexa and start internet radio) the Sonos app does not show any connected speakers.   Has anyone managed to get Sonos working with Nest WiFi Pro? I do not have the option to connect via a wire or use the original router as it’s too far away - it needs to connect wirelessly to the Nest access point. 

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Edward GelberContributor III
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Play 5 Gen 1 won't connect

Will Sonos Play 5 Gen 1 still connect? Or is there no longer any current software to support it?

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controlav
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Bazzer504Contributor I
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connecting decks

Can I connect my SL1200 sects to my Sonos system

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106rallye
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wubboContributor I
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gen 1 not registering to my account

I’m trying to set up a gen 1 play:1 to a new wifi. Have factory reset and followed every step numerous times. It connects to the wifi but won’t register to my account. Can anyone help please? It’s been 10 days without music in a new town :(

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RDP9201Contributor I
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Can't connect AGAIN!

Last week, for about the 20th time in 2 years, my Sonos Play1 wouldn’t work.  App did nothing.  I tried to update the app, nothing.  I saw there was a new app, so I downloaded that. Tried to re-pair my speaker or whatever, nothing.  Then suddenly it works.  No problem.  Everything fine.  I think finally, a new app, this will be better.Today, nothing.  NOTHING.  Tried to re-set it, won’t work.  Won’t recognize it.  I’ve spent hours on this.  SO frustrated.  The speaker sounds great when it’s work (which is only maybe 50-60% of the times I’ve tried to use it).  Bluetooth would be so much easier!

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Bacchus52Contributor I
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Additional speakers for 4yr old system

I have a 4 yr old Sonos system. It includes two One SLs,. two Connects and two Connect amps. The amps are for non-Sonos speakers. I'm running S1 OS . I was going to buy additional One SLs from e-bay, but from what I've read, it seems I can't add another 4 yr.old One SL. Is that true? Could I add a non-SL One? Because my system is 4 yrs. old, I didn't want to cause any compatibilty issues by upgrading to the S2 OS. What should I use for the additional speakers?

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DonatasContributor I
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2 profiles for same system ?

Hello everyone my question is so in one room i have 2x sonos five and sonos ultra plus sub 4 but i noticed as soon i turn on sub 4 , my fives stops giving bass,  so what i did , i unpaired sonos fives and added room 1 random even if they are in same room then playing music through same chanel instead of surround i have separated them  but if i want to have two profiles one for music like this and one for movies as stereo is it possible to do that? Instead of every time connecting fives to room 1 ? Like switching between profiles? Lets say one profile is stereo and second profile is surround. As i notice when i do so os separately bass improves twice so for me for music sounds like i have two sub4 otherwise if i use surrounds fives stops giving bass and reduces bass so much 

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Airgetlam
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ojyardContributor I
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Sonos One not setup procedure - fails to connect to router

I am trying to setup a sonos S1 which has been upgraded with S2 software.Sonos one has flashing green led - and app finds device Sonos one makes noise for PIN and app finds device.  I am unable to connect device to router either by wifi or directly with ethernet cable i have checked phone/device on same network I have tried using WPA2 or (WPA+WPA2_ options on router - although direct connection should make this irrelevent I have rebooted sonos one and router many times all other devices in house connect to wifi without issues I have separate 5G and 24G wifi’s - I have tried both.Any help appreciated.Oh  PS… I do not have ‘update network’ option visible in the sonos app...

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Airgetlam
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Bernard PContributor I
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Sonos Sub Issue - Not Connecting

FOLLOWING THE PROMPTS TO CONNECT THE SUB:Add Sub - (it also request to connect to Sonos… which automatically removes the App from the normal WiFi to the Sonos… connection) Press the Flashing Button on the Side of the Sub Pressing the Button does nothing… (tried long-pressing, as well - nothing happens)There months ago, someone posted the same issue without a resolution and the tread now has this message:“This topic has been closed for further comments. You can use the search bar to find a similar topic, or create a new one by clicking Create Topic at the top of the page.” Sonos - this issue is not fixed. Do not close it for further comments - we need to be able to utilise the products that we bought.

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bobcavnarContributor I
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Older Sonos won’t connect to new AT&T fiber internet

Hi, I just replaced my old Xfinity internet with AT&T fiber.  I’m using the same WiFi, a LinkSys Velop mesh system.  All me devices connected fine, but my Sonos Connects steadfastly refuse to connect.  I’ve rebooted, unplugged and replugged, cycled the modem and router, nothing.  My Play 1s connect fine.  Ideas? 

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Pools-3015
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VitalyContributor I
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Older Sonos Products

I own a number of Play 5 Gen 1, Play 3, Play 1, Sub and Playbar. These are perfectly working qood products, that I have full intention to continue using with Sonos S1. I would like to share with the community how I manage to factory reset each unit and reconfigure them back, since the standard procedure didn’t work and Sonos S1 app couldn’t find them on the network. Looking through various resources on the Internet the general conclusion was that each and every unit I have are faulty and only good for recycling, which couldn’t be true. And I have prooved if.  To factory reset the unit make sure the unit is the only Sonos device on the network, connect it with Cat5 cable directly to the router. Make sure all other Sonos devices are be powered down.    Do the factory reset sequence (keep mute and volume up buttons pressed on powering up and keep them pressed for 60 sec). It has succeeded for each unit for me. Had the blinking green at the end.    If this is the first unit, do the initial

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jgatie
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edublancoContributor I
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era 100 started sounding awful, do not know what to do, help

Hi everyone, so today I noticed that my whole setup was stuck at 15 in volume. What I mean is that every time I turned the volume up or down, it would change on its own and go back to 15. After resetting, unpairing, etc., I found out that one of my Era 100s was causing the issue. It’s also started to sound very bad, like only the treble is working. Has anyone had a similar experience? What did you do, and do you have any suggestions on how to fix this?

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buzz
1 month ago
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enazarioContributor I
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Era 100 Randomly playing music

I have 8 Sonos Era 100s throughout my home which randomly start playing music at times. What can I look at to determine the cause? 

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arnaudoliContributor I
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Cant change alarm's playlist

When I try to select a Spotify playlist, my alarm is not updated. The selected music stays the same.

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Guy2222Contributor I
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arc ultra, cant use 2nd sub😮😱

I just received arc ultra, to swap over from my arc setup with gen 2 sub and gen 3 sub. I have been on phone to Sonos for 1½ hours. They have said gen2 sub and gen3 sub won’t work as my old setup. I need to replace my sub gen 2.ti gen 3 or gen 4. 

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