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Contributor I
January 26, 2018
Answered

Sonos keeps dropping connection

Hi, This clearly seems to be a common problem with sonos systems. My system keeps dropping connection regularly, especially with the radio. I have reset my router, updated my software but to no avail. There seems from other threads that there are several different reasons for this happening. Has anyone got any suggestions where to even start? All help gratefully received
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Edward R
Edward RAnswer
Retired Sonos Staff
June 12, 2019
If you are encountering issues with your Sonos devices dropping off your system with regularity, there are a few points you will need to explore.

Firstly, what is the exact nature of the issue: Is it the fact that your music is being interrupted, or is your problem that you have rooms missing from the Sonos app?
Commonly, either of these issues can come as a result of wireless interference. Are you perhaps using an incompatible network configuration or hardware that does not meet our system requirements?

If all of the above checks out, you may wish to set static IP addresses to the devices on your Sonos system, some routers have an issue maintaining a connection with devices that remain on the home network.
For information on how to do this, please consult the literature supplied with your router.

As you can see, there are many different aspects to having your system function properly.
If you are still having issues, please start a new topic with the following information:

  • What devices do you have?
  • Has anything changed on the network?
  • Which service(s) are you trying to listen to?
  • Is the behaviour always the same?
  • Can you recreate it with ease, or is it random?
Try searching our articles for help with your question: https://www.sonos.com/en/support

40 replies

bockersjv
Local Superstar
January 26, 2018
What is common is Wi-Fi issues, which Sonos will make apparent. I had issues in the past, spotify drop outs, library tracks not playing to duration etc. I did a full network reboot, starting Sonos kit first. this solved all issues until the next update where i did the same with the same positive effect. Lately I've not had any further issues despite updates.
DavimeadAuthor
Contributor I
January 26, 2018
Hi bockersjv, thanks for the swift reply. I'll try the systematic approach you have kindly suggested and see if that fixes it! Watch this space!
DavimeadAuthor
Contributor I
February 4, 2018
Hi bockersjv, ok that hasn't worked. Reset the whole system and wifi and the radio has still been dropping off all week. Any other ideas?
bockersjv
Local Superstar
February 4, 2018
Just radio?
DavimeadAuthor
Contributor I
February 4, 2018
No, songs from Spotify just cut off half way through sometimes too.
Lyricist I
February 4, 2018
Same problem here but only with Amazon and Pandora. Everything else seems to work fine. I suspected wifi bit why just on these two services which unfortunately are my primary sources. Can play them thru Bluetooth with no problem
DavimeadAuthor
Contributor I
February 10, 2018
Still absolutely no joy with this issue, very very frustrating. Has anyone even got close to a cure?
Contributor I
February 10, 2018
I’m having the same problems - seems to be since the most recent updates. I’ve tried swapping to use WiFi, changed channel, rebooted everything and still it is randomly losing rooms, stopping playing randomly and skipping tracks. Diagnostic is 8476362. Can anyone help?
DavimeadAuthor
Contributor I
February 21, 2018
It looks like sonos have given up helping people with this connection problem, I'm getting complete radio silence...a bit like my bloody sonos!!! Surely someone must have encountered this problem and solved it?
Lyricist III
March 16, 2018
My Sonos keeps dropping every day. All services. Everything is hardwired. Have tried everything. Guessing the 2year old unit is going bad..??