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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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ronguralContributor I
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What to do with my Play 3

This a question asking for suggestions: I oriiginally had the play 3 and 2 play 1s to play music in our dining room. A few years later, I invested in the Sonos Arc and am now using the 2 play 1s as rear speakers for our tv setup. So what’s the best use now for the play 3 - which is no longer involved with the Arc setup?

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BeachEstate 29Contributor I
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my sonos speaker is connected but not playing 

my sonos speaker is connected but not playing

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17 days ago
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whiskeymikeContributor I
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Spectrum problem

I have spent almost 11 hours on various telephone calls with Sonos tech support trying to get my Sonos One speakers working.  Technicians have told me that I must label my 5G and 2.4 with different names.  Spectrum tells me their routers cannot do this.  Are there cures for this problem?

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17 days ago
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drjayyoContributor I
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HELP WITH THE PORT!

hi everyone!i need some help/ advice on what is the best set up/arrnagements to use....i have my 65” tvtv, sonos beam 2 soundbar, sub and 2x one sl’s. recently added the sonos port through my pioneer mixing desk, for my technics sl1200mk 2’s turntables as i dont mind a bit of a mix with my vinyls..… whats annoying is that the tv has to be manually switched to the port setting on the app on my phone.., and voice control (morgan freemans annoying voice) wont respond poperly/consistently! i have my tv audio, and then line in/turntables. morgan and the app asks me everytime whether its ok the tv will be-muted when i play my decks (.. ergh,,duh.)  and then has 2 sound systems for the port and lounge!  why is this not simpler?? maybe im an idiot..but i just dropped 600 on the sonos port, just so i could  use the sonos speaker system but this is getting embarrassing with the constant sound tech fails, and i swear if morgan says ‘ im listening… again- its driving me %^& miss-daisy-crazy… w

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17 days ago
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cow in leithContributor I
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Changing the name of your speaker

Many people seem to have had a problem with trying to change the name of a speaker, and finding that the name reverts to it's original. Most solutions offered suggest adjusting settings in Apple Home or HoimeKit. But I had this problem even though I don't use Apple Home. Sonos support werent able to help, but I think I've found a solution.You need to use a mac connected to your iphone or ipad. In finder, navigate to Library/Application Support/Sonos/jffs/cached_hh. You'll find a file named Sonos– followed by a long alphanumeric. Open this file in text edit and use Cmd-F to search for the original name of the speaker. Change the name to the one you want to use. Close the file.That should fix it. It worked for me.Good luck,Colin White

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17 days ago
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Phil MallettAvid Contributor I
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Use a speaker at work

Hi I want to take an old Play 5 & use it from a similarly old iPad mini at work on a different network. Do I need 2 accounts? 1for home & another for work?

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18 days ago
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mertoncmContributor I
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Sonos One downgrade

Accidentally upgraded to S2.  Need to downgrade my Sonos ones to be compatible with S1 controller.  Reset and they are at flashing green, but S1 controller add device option is greyed out.  So mad! Need help!

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19 days ago
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AfteraffectContributor I
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era300

I have a Pixel 8 pro and looking to buy 2 era300 speakers and subscribing to apple music.(Currently using Amazon music) I have a query if someone can answer. With the Sonos 2 app and apple music connected as a service in the the app.  Does the Dolby Atmos/spaital audio work if I select music directly via the Sonos app? I know this works on iPhone, but need clarification whether it works on pixel 8 pro. thanks  

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19 days ago
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H0SK1NSContributor I
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Sonos Amp and Sonos One very quiet

Hello there  I have a Sonos Amp and a number of Sonos Ones around the house. Whenever we play records in the house the volume on the Soho One is very quiet, relatively. By which I mean if you turn the volume way up it sounds fine, but then anything else played is super loud, and needs to be dialled back.  This happens across all speakers and there are no apparent issues with the setup, cables and connections are all fine. The record player is a Audi-technical and has never given me issues  Has anyone encountered this? Is this expected and just part of the setup, or is this something that with further investigations can be amended  Thanks in advance for any assistance  

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19 days ago
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Jcoll21Contributor I
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Era 300 front driver off in surround - topics being closed

Just wanting an update on this topic. I see requests for this are going on a year old and all topics relating to it are being closed for comments. Is this a feature that is being worked on? I recently bought 2 ERA 300’s and now debating returning them after finding this out. Like others have said I paid for 6 drivers and want to be able to use 6 drivers. Is there any updates on this concern that many customers seem to share?

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jgatie
19 days ago
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SaigoContributor I
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Sonos Era 100 not connecting to Sony PS-LX310BT Turntable via bluetooth

I recently bought two sonos era 100 speakers and no matter what I do neither one of them will connect to my sony PS-LX310BT turntable. I’ve had the turntable for awhile now and it has no problem connecting to other bluetooth speakers but they just won’t connect to my era 100 speakers.

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20 days ago
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remmContributor I
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Sonos Move and bluetooth

Is it posible to play music vía Bluetooth on 2 Sonos Move at the sane time? I don’t mean paires in stereo mode, but paired.

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20 days ago
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JonnyFitzContributor I
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Mobile device cannot connect to beam

Hi,Apologies if this has been asked before. I am a sonos owner for over 10 years and fairly familiar with the software issues however I have just made some changes to my network (same router) but I cannot get my products to connect. Network is 2.4ghz...WPA2. Every time i go through the wizard I get the mobile device cannot connect to beam, although I am stood right next to it. Any suggestions….driving me crazy. I am unable to reset anything as this is greyed out on the app. Thanks

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20 days ago
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cooltopContributor I
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How to make all speakers play automatically when music starts

I am trying to figure how to make all speakers to play music through the complete house when I hit play on my phone.    I have then all in one group but only the 2 speakers in the room that is connected to by Bluetooth plays. I have to go around and hit the play button on each speaker to make it start playing

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jgatie
21 days ago
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JDBJContributor I
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Speakers playing with no source!

My Sonos speakers are playing and I can’t stop them.  My iPad is complete shut down and so is my iPhone.  Where is the music coming from? God??

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21 days ago
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Benno.Contributor I
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Grouping 4x era 100's

Hello,.I have a larger shed area that I have mounted 4x ERA100s, 1 in each corner. Is there a way to set these up so they are always grouped together. Currently I can only set up 2 and then i have to add/group the other 2 every time I turn the system on. Thank you.

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jgatie
22 days ago
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burkehContributor I
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SONOS Play:5 will not connect to network

Evey time I try to connect to my Play:5 on another network, I get all te way through until the last process, where I get the last message (see below).  We tried this on other wi-fi networks and get the same message.  All other Sonos connect without a problem.     

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22 days ago
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jehbmwContributor I
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Shipping labels for recycling

I have 5 return labels for items I am sending for recycling. One label shows a weight of 0.9lb, so I know that is for the Bridge. However 2 of them are for items that are 8.33lbs and 2 are for items with 3.1lbs on them. The Play 3 weighs just under 6lbs. I just want to make sure I have the correct shipping labels on the correct items.

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22 days ago
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ZoeZoeContributor I
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Tried to add speaker but says Incompatible Software Versions

I have had two Sonos One SL speakers for ages that work fine. Today I tried to connect a new third Sonos One SL speaker. I did the updates etc but it says this error for the new speaker: "Incompatible Software Versions. The version of the app you're using isn't compatible with your Sonos system, so some settings have been disabled".Please can someone tell me a simple and quick fix for this please. Thank you

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NotillocContributor I
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When Speakers are grouped there's a long delay when adjusting volume and changing songs

Like the title says… When I am using just one of my sonos speakers everything works great and is snappy. When I group my speakers there’s a very long delay when playing a song, skipping a song, or turning up the volume. Everything is still synced, so I’m not having issues like I’ve seen other people have with delay issues. Everything just takes 5 to 10 or more seconds to respond. I have a sonos move and a sonos play 1. This all started when I added the older play 1 to the system. Individually they both work great. My internet is 1 gig and I have a nice modem and mesh network in my home. I restarted my modem and mesh network this morning, before that gets recommended haha. Also, I’m using Tidal. Thanks for any help.

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23 days ago
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Joseph2124Contributor I
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Paired speakers alternating sound

I have two Era 100 speakers that are paired. Music will often cut out in one of the speakers for a few seconds before coming back on. You can’t really hear it if you’re a distance from the speakers but you can really notice it if you’re facing them with one speaker on your left and right. It almost feels like the music is bouncing between both of the speakers. Any suggestions for how to fix this?

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23 days ago
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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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23 days ago
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Roscar71Contributor I
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Cambridge cnx v2 e Sonos Beam

Hi, Can I connect the streamer directly to the Sonos Beam to listen to music?

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Speakers still cutting out....

So for some reason my last post was closed without a resolution:So I am following up here: Ok so here’s a delayed brief update on my deleted post above…I replaced my home router and extender with a new ASUS mesh router and then spent 4 hours getting all my Sonos devices onto the new network (despite I having the same name and password as the previous one, all my other devices in my house joined seamlessly). Like before the main soundbar was connected via Ethernet the system continued to cut out intermittently and a few days later unfortunately the new mesh extender I had just purchased died and I had to return to the manufacturer and get a replacement. When the replacement mesh router arrived I set them up again and spent another 4 hours trying to get my Sonos to connect to the network (with the new router). The system seemed to be behaving well and the sound did not drop out but this time the sub woofer in my living room was not playing any audio despite saying it was successfully con

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KirstySavContributor I
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Era100 not registering

I've just bought an Era100, showing in the Sonos app as not registered, tried to register lots of times,  uninstall the app, restarted router and phone but it still shows the spanner and says problem with app. Getting extremely frustrated. Can't group other speakers to it.

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23 days ago
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