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Hello Sonos Community,

I recently rescued an old Sonos Play:1 from 2015 and have connected my favorite streaming services like Spotify and TuneIn. Since this model doesn’t have built-in Bluetooth, I’m exploring options to add Bluetooth capability.

Specifically, I’m looking for a Bluetooth adapter or dongle that can connect via the Ethernet port, allowing me to use the Play:1 for computer audio and sounds.

Do you have any recommendations for a compatible dongle or Wi-Fi bridge? Have you tried a similar setup? I’d appreciate any advice!

The Ethernet port isn’t the way to do this. Get a Roam, it has BT and can send the audio onto other Sonos devices.

Thanks for the suggestion! I totally get that the Sonos Roam would solve the issue, but I’m really trying to avoid buying another speaker and would love to make use of the Play:1 I already have.

I’m not very tech-savvy, so I’d love a bit more clarity on why the Ethernet port isn’t an option. Is it that it’s not possible from a technical perspective, or is there another reason? I just want to understand better before exploring alternatives.

Thanks again for taking the time to help—I really appreciate it!

Ethernet is a network connection. It doesn't accept audio unless it is converted to both Ethernet and a Sonos compatible format.

A Sonos Port will do just that. Other options, like the Roam are lower cost.

Ethernet is a network connection. It doesn't accept audio unless it is converted to both Ethernet and a Sonos compatible format.

A Sonos Port will do just that. Other options, like the Roam are lower cost.

The Port has no Bluetooth capability, so will not help the OP.

Probably should have quoted the post I was answering there.

I’m not very tech-savvy, so I’d love a bit more clarity on why the Ethernet port isn’t an option. Is it that it’s not possible from a technical perspective, or is there another reason?

Thanks Stanley. That makes sense. One step more tech-savvy now ;)

I have a Sonos Connect connected to the output on my Yamaha receiver. This way I can send anything that goes into my Yamaha to my Sonos Play 1. In your case that would be a Bluetooth receiver going into the Yamaha (or your own brand). I send music from my phone to my Apple AirPort Express (which is better sound quality than Bluetooth); I can also send my turntable, cd player, minidisc, computers all to my Sonos Play 1.

Or just plug in a Bluetooth receiver into the back of the Sonos Connect. 

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