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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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ZielwolfContributor I
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Sonos USB-C Adapter Issues

I have a Sonos USB-C adapter for line in audio sources but when I plug it in only the “Line-In (L)” component connects. The “Line-In (R)” component never does. This happens after trying a number of different RCA leads with a number of different sources.The audio still comes through both speakers but presumably in monaural and the right speaker constantly drops out.I’ve tried rebooting the system, rebooting the app etc.Is my Sonos USB-C line adapter faulty? Is it something to do with the app?EDIT: So 1) I figured out that the “Line-In (L)/(R)” indicator probably refers to which speaker the adapter is physically plugged into, not whether the speakers are “virtually” connected to the Line input or not. 2) The issue seems to be with the Stereo pair not communicating properly, or an issue with the router causing dropouts and then the Right speaker to stop outputting sound altogether, not with the adapter. Probably best to totally reset the speakers when they start doing that...

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MrGlad8Contributor I
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Question about how to use Sonos in a network

Heya! So I like the idea with a soundbar that is NOT a bluetooth-device. I’m looking for a sound-device that works like my Chromecast-device = everyone in my network should be able to quickly and easy cast whatever they want to the device. Is this how Sonos One works?I understand you need the app for the first setup, but when the device is connected to my network I guess the Sonos One will pop-up to anyone in my network as a Speaker? Is this how Sonos Work? Thank you!

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LeyanmaContributor I
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inherited sonos in house purchase

HelloWe have recently moved house to one with a Sonos system installed throughout.We have 5 speakers in the living room2 in the kitchen/diner.1 in the bathroom and a zp100 under the stairs which they are wired into We have reset the system but can only pick up one set of speakers (kitchen) which we are able to play music through, though we can pick up static from living room so they appear to be on.  I'm sure it's something quite simple but I've run out of things to try, can anyone talk me through what I need to do to find these other 2 rooms on my app? Thanks

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4 months ago
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MeganmaccContributor I
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Era 300 or Play 5 to connect to sonos 1

We have 2 pairs of sonos 1 speakers that were purchased in the last year - 1 pair is Sonos SL and other is Sonos 1.  We are looking  to add either an  Era 300 or sonos play 5 with 2 goals:New speaker needs to direct connect to a turntable with a preamp new speaker needs to connect to the 4 sonos 1 speakers we already have to play turntable and any other music through wi-fi (since the they are not bluetooth capable)thank you

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Stephen_107Contributor I
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Lost all Sonos Speakers after installing a TP-Link Deco P9 Mesh system

HiThere’s a few other questions over mesh & router & password changes but not sure I really understand them or maybe don’t fully apply to my situation.I have: PlayBar with 2 Play1s, Play3, Play5, another Play1. Gen1 system (getting on for 10 yrs old now)   with a Sonos Bridge.All was fine (mostly) using the existing WiFi via a PlusNet router (possible a HobOne?).As I live in an old stone house with 3ft thick walls all over the place I struggle with WiFi in the house so I’ve invested in a TP-Link Deco P9 system (these units use a Powerline method for connecting the various stations). The house coverage is now much more stable and even, which is good. BUT… I now can’t get any of the Sonos speakers to work on the new mesh system. I’ve tried all the app suggests, repowering first and then I connect a Play3 to the router as another option suggested. Nothing seems to find the speaker. Any ideas on how I can fix this please?The original WiFi is still up and running (at the moment but

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Rockhouse86Contributor I
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Marantz CD6007 / Sonos 5 speakers

I want to play my cd collection again. Will a Marantz cd6007 connect to my two play 5 speakers to give me stereo output. My play 5 speakers were purchased 5 years between but I believe they are generation 1 speakers.

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cortylContributor I
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How dismantling a Play:5 Gen1 speaker ?

My Play5:1 Gen1 speaker no longer works, no power supply. Also, does anyone know how to dismantle this speaker?

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jeppis1Contributor I
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How to connect my zoneplayer s5 with any application?

How to connect my  zoneplayer s5 wia any application?Any help?Connecting via RJ45? Would appreciate any help. BrJeppis

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VintroneContributor I
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unable to connect to verizon home internet

I switched my internet from frontier to Verizon home internet. I can only connect play 3 to the new service. Move and Roam cannot connect. It’s frustrating. I was on the Sonos tech support for over 1 hour and they suggested I ask Verizon to create a second WiFi but Verizon had no clue about that fix. I may go back to my old provider rather than buy other speakers.

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4 months ago
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jamie3215Contributor I
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Sonos Ray: TV no optical output

Hello. I have a Sonos Ray but the TV I would like to connect it to has no optical audio output. The TV has a SPDIF output. Would the following converter work if I connect from the SPDIF TV output to the converter via a SPDIF cable, and then the optical output on the converter to the Ray via the optical cable? Thankshttps://amzn.eu/d/iL3UG1T

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ratty
4 months ago
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Charliecat5Contributor I
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I am fed up

I am sick of Sonos and wish I hadn’t invested so much.  The speakers are fantastic, but the software interface is awful.  We are constantly losing connection to speakers.  Speakers not being found. Speakers are dropping out.  Volumes changing.   And before you start telling me it is the wifi connection - it isn’t.  That is stable, and we don’t have any problems with anything else.   I want proper help and don’t want to be given the runaround.   D

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4 months ago
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MichaëlRenardContributor I
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Sécurité WPA 3

Bonjour, je possède encore une enceint sonos play 1 mais depuis une mise à jour de mon routeur je n’ai plus que la protection Wifi WPA 3 personnel, es ce que mon enceinte play 1 peut-elle encore se connecter à mon réseau merci.

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Tay.rContributor I
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Sonos move won't connect to my phone after I connect it to the internet.

My Sonos move won't connect to my phone after I connect it to the internet. When I do search for device it won't show up. I can't access the system or do any updates because it won't show up through my internet. I would like to try and use the S1 app, but I can't downgrade my software on the Sonos move because I can't connect it to my phone. There was a time when I could at least use the Bluetooth setting, but even now I can't switch it to Bluetooth. I'm going to be honest. I have tried just about everything I could find on the internet to make this work and so far nothing has.

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NavkaurContributor I
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Where should the in-ceiling speakers be placed?

Hello Sonos Community!  I am pretty new to Sonos but I’m going to buy SONOS IN-CEILING SPEAKERS (PAIR).I wondered where to best place the speakers in the dining room and kitchen areas? There is no TV in this area and it is simply an open plan kitchen/ dining room so we’d like to play music! Also how many speakers would you go for?  Thanks in advance!      

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SmnitroContributor I
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speakers

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jphughanContributor I
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Era 300 line-in and stereo pair issues

Short version:Currently, it appears that when two Era 300 speakers are in a stereo pair, using the line-in for one of the speakers causes that speaker to play audio, while the other remains silent, even though the stereo pair operates as expected with other sources. Additional background:A few days ago I was helping a fellow Sonos owner with a setup she was trying to achieve. She has two Era 300s and a Sub, which she planned to use as a 2.1 unit. Her intended audio source was a third-party mixing board connected to the line-in of one of the Eras. In this setup, the Era physically receiving the line-in signal played audio as expected, while the other Era in the stereo pair remained silent. This was true even when the Sub was dropped from the equation. When testing other “regular” sources such as Spotify through the Sonos app, the 2.0 or 2.1 setup performed exactly as expected. All firmware was current as of 12/26.The workaround we found was to keep the Era 300s independent, pair the Sub

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DanielGDContributor I
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Sonos used to be better

Honestly just disappointed with Sonos overall lately.  Used to be great audio and an easy system to interface with Spotify.  Now it just seems like constant disconnects, and delayed pickups, and Sonos wants to blame the router or Spotify, but it’s them.  The router is fine after numerous reboots and diagnostics, all other WiFi devices in the home are fine.  Doesn’t make sense and Sonos is the outlier. 

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PULContributor I
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Era 300 stands on carpet

I would like to purchase the Sonos Era 300 stands but am concerned about their stability on carpet, given the speaker’s weight.  I know Sanus makes a version with carpet spikes but the speaker height is too low for my setup.  Does anyone have experience with using the Sonos stands on thick carpet? 

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TeaTimeContributor I
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Using Sonos bluetooth to handoff to existing Sonos speakers

Hi - would love to buy a Sonos speaker to connect to my Bluetooth record player and then handoff via WiFi to my pair of Play:1s in another roomIs that possible?! If so would a Roam work ?Many thanks

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Airgetlam
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JesperBandersenContributor I
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Dead Play:5 need schematics or tips

Hi Play:5, manufacturing date sometime around 2009, is completely dead. No light in LED. Found several cases of this online, but no solutions. Does anyone have any knowledge about the problem, og better yet, schematics.. I mainly suspect problem in switch mode power supply. Have only done very basic measuring, but I find 220VAC on primary side, no power on secondary side. I think about ordering a mosfet, and/or a diode I suspect, but if I had schematics I could do some more pinpointing..

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gacooganContributor I
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Balance issue ERA 300 with Line In

Hello,  I have just received a second Sonos ERA 300 for Christmas and have added it to my first 300 with a sub mini. They work great together except when I used my turntable through Line In. Then just one of the speakers plays correctly and the other one at a greatly reduced volume. I’ve even swapped the speakers and the new one still plays about half volume even when it is the one with line in connected. Sonos support couldn’t help. Can you offer any guidance? Also balance isn’t an options at all in the app for this pair which seems odd. If I could adjust that I would think it would work.  Greg

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OlahyltContributor I
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problems connection

Hi! My Sonos one stopped working some time ago. When I am trying to reconnect it with my phone it is just blinking constantly. I have tried to connect it with the network cable and also reset it but it still just continuing blinking. Need help!

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BrentDAvid Contributor I
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Constant connection issues with two speakers

My system has started exhibiting near constant connection issues on two speakers in particular. A (I think) first gen Play:3 and first gen Playbar are the problems for the most part. Started about 6 months ago maybe. At night I play rain sounds from my music library on 3 different rooms in my home. A Play:1, a Play:3 (the problem one) and the Playbar that’s part of a surround setup with the Sub and two Play:1’s. The Play:3 will only function for a few nights before it starts cutting out again. If unplug it and restart the speaker it seems to fix it for a few more days.  Same with the Playbar, though it can also exhibit similar issues with TV programming. When I play this audio from my library, each room is playing it independently, mainly because playing grouping across multiple rooms usually gives me problems as well. So like I said, rebooting the guilty speaker seems to fix things for a few days. It’s almost as if they are encountering so many errors they freeze up or something.  My

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deehee47Contributor I
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Sonos Arc sound problem

Why does my sonos arc go to low volume whenever I use another sonos speakers that is connected?

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grosas2Contributor I
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Upated router from 1st generation eero to Pro 6e and cant connect sonos system

I updated my first generation eero router to the Erro Pro 6e. Now, I can’t connect my Sonos system to the new network. I’ve deleted the network from the latest Sonos app many times. Invariably I get the error that there is a problem connecting my device to the network.

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4 months ago
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