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ryou951Contributor I
asked in Speakers

what to do when selling or giving a sonos product to someone else

I have sold my Sonos system. Not because I do not love it; but because I do. But where I moved to I have no land lines for internet. Is there anything I need to do with my account. Since my devices are registered on that account, I am worried the new owner will have issues setting up the system.

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Ryan S
4 years ago
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MarkCoyleContributor I
asked in Speakers

Using Bose speaker with Sonos

I have a Bose Soundlink Air: https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/support/products/portable_speakers_support/soundlink_air.html and would like to connect it to my Sonos system. I already own a Sonos Bridge. Is it possible for me to connect the Bose speaker to the Sonos system? Thanks.

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Lucid AV
6 years ago
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LeighAvid Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

FULL spotify integration (and other 3rd parties)

Now while its great to see that Spotify radio is going to make it into the Controller app, having used Spotify for a few weeks now on my Sonos system i think Sonos need to go a step further. In effect i think that the spotify app, for ipad for instance needs full integration into the Sonos system (as it does for Napseter etc) What ive found annoying to date is that if im playing a tune on my Sonos system that i like, i then have to go to the Spotify app, search, and find that tune, then click on the star button for example so that its added to my Sonos Controller. That kind of functionality should be included by default.

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Jeff S
7 years ago
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KvalvikContributor I
posted in Home theater

Placement of surround speakers

I'm wondering what the ideal placement for the surround speakers are. I have a Sonos Beam, a Sub and two Play:1 on speaker stands. Right now they are placed just behind the sofa, but maybe I rather should place them by the windows (about 2 metres further back), se pictures. What do you think? I listen more to music than i watch TV/movies. [img]a73fd820-eb1e-4867-8ce1-92017067b2cc.jpg[/img] [img]8facc2e3-fd08-4608-b3de-7daaa8a0b7c5.jpg[/img]

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jgatie
5 years ago
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SterereroEnthusiast II
posted in Home theater

Sonos Beam and Bose QC headphones in Samsung TV

I have the Beam working via HDMI on my TV and when I switch in my headphones to connect to the TV via Bluetooth, it works initially and TV says disconnecting Anynet+ device (the Beam) but then it seems to immediately reconnect the Beam and so not allowing me to switch to the Bluetooth headphones. Any ideas on how to get this working without having to switch Anynet off and on in the menu all the time? My Samsung is a 2015 UHD model.

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2 years ago
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tom_dumortierContributor I
posted in Speakers

Play:1 sound quality

I received my pair of Play:1's a couple of days ago, and set them up as a stereo pair in the living room. I already owned a Play:5, and I'm really disappointed about the sound quality of the Play:1 stereo pair vs. the single Play:5. I hear significant distortion in some songs, and really flat sound overall. I know I cannot expect the sound quality of the Play:5, but based on all the very positive reviews concerning sound quality, and the fact that I set them up as a stereo pair, I expected much better sound quality. I already tried to tweak with loudness and equalizer, but don't get a sound which meets my expectations Has anyone else already experience (positive or negative) with these speakers? I contacted via the web form the Support Desk to see if I can change the speakers for another pair, in case something would be wrong, but I doubt so...

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K
6 years ago
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SouthieSonosContributor I
asked in Speakers

Best Way to Connect Play:5 to TV?

I have just purchased a Play:5 for my new apartment. In addition to listening to music, I would also like to connect it to the TV in our living room. What is the best method for doing this? Also, once connected to TV, will it be easy to toggle between TV Audio and normal music streaming? My roommate has also purchased a Play:3 for the apartment. Will both devices play the TV audio once the Play:5 is connected? Thanks for any and all guidance!

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thehills
6 years ago
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andrew richardsContributor I
posted in Home theater

Sonos Arc audio keeps cutting out.

I have a sonos ARC and sound keeps cutting out for 1-2 seconds and then picks back up. My sonos was fine for about 1 week after purchasing but now the sound will cut out periodically. Here is my diagnostics number 103248445. How can I fix this issue?

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Airgetlam
6 months ago
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magellanContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural

Sonos & Costco

Sonos is now available on Costco.com at a discounted price. Intro bundle $1099!

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MikeV
6 years ago
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zztop610Contributor II
posted in Home theater

Low Volume- Sonos Arc

All of a sudden, the volume has become low on my sonos. Normally, I listen at around 20-25 but now to hear the same level, I have to increase up to 40-45. Started noticing this after the software update. Happens both with Samsung Q8FN native apps and Apple TV4K

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Airgetlam
21 days ago
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johnmitchell64Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Controlling Sonos players without WiFi.

Is it possible to control Sonos players outside a WiFi network? Every once and a while I take my Play 5 and my NAS to work along with my CR100 controller which was not dependent on WiFi to operate everything. Now that they're no longer supported, how do I access my Music Library and Play 5 without WiFi? Could my phone be the WiFi network? I've never tried it, hence the question.

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jgatie
5 years ago
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theGeekAvid Contributor I
posted in Speakers

Hiding Wires for Wall Mounted Sonos

Hey everyone, I'm wanting to mount my Play 1s to the wall and I'm well aware of the many options but I'm not sure what to do about the power chords. What creative solutions have you guys come up with?

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5 years ago
AjTrek1
AjTrek1
posted in Home theater

LG OLED C9 Series_eARC Support

Hello Since the launch of the Sonos Arc; which now brings Dolby Atmos to Sonos Home Theater, the burning question has been whether or not one’s current TV will be compatible to pass the Dolby Atmos signal. The short answer is “yes” if the TV manufacturer claims that Dolby Atmos can be enjoyed over HDMI-ARC to a compatible speaker. Emphasis on “TV manufacturer claims”. The fine print of that statement is that the signal is compressed over HDMI-ARC. In order to enjoy lossless Dolby Atmos (uncompressed signal) the TV must support eARC over HDMI. As an FYI...the LG OLED C9 Series does support eARC. However, the HDMI port on the C9 series is only labeled as ARC which at first glance suggests eARC is not supported. Ah...but wait...LG decided to make eARC selectable (on/off) in the menu settings. Here’s how to activate eARC for the LG OLED C9 Series: Settings > All Settings > Sound Set Dolby Atmos to On AI to Off Sound Mode to Standard Sound Out HDMI ARC Digital Sound Out set

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3 years ago
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DcaugustContributor I
posted in Home theater

Apple TV 4K with Sonos One as speaker through AirPlay 2

Have Apple TV 4K in bedroom. Can I buy a Sonos One and use it as a speaker for the tv by connecting it to the Apple TV with airplay 2?

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5 years ago
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stacyhaaseContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Can't log out

For some reason the account listed on the app on my phone is for my husband. I have no idea how this happened and neither does he. He doesn't know his password. I need to switch to my account on the app on my iPhone because under his account only 2 of our subs show up and we can't add anything without him being signed in. Also, we need to use my account because he doesn't have pandora without commercials and I do. You would think it would be easy to switch account of who is logged in - but this seems impossible!

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5 years ago
hongkien66
hongkien66Avid Contributor I
posted in Speakers

Sonos Move Stereo Pair worth it?

So currently I already have a Sonos Move and it sounds amazing! But I'm wondering if I should buy another Move to make a stereo pair, is it actually worth another 400$? So I have 3 options for this situation: 1) I could buy another Move and use for different rooms when I don't need it. And whenever I have a party I can stereo pair them together. That would cost around 400$ more. 2) Because the current sonos move is still refundable, I can refund this one and then I could buy 2 Xtreme 2, which have comparable sounds. The Xtreme 2 is a little lighter, not as smart. That would cost around 600 - 400 = 200$ 3) Or if it's not worth it then I'll just keep the 1 sonos move. Please let me know your opinion about this. Thank you! 

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3 years ago
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StefSonosContributor I
asked in Speakers

Minimum Volume is too loud to enjoy background music

The [b]minimum volume [/b]on a Play 1 for instance (volume level 1) is [b]too loud [/b]to let the music play as [b]background[/b]. It's "no music" or "too loud music" on volume level 1 Nothing in between. Ideally I could lower the music volume [b]like an old amplifier[/b]. It's as simple as that. We use the Sonos system on the lowest volume side and [b]the minimum volume is just way too high[/b].[u] I'm surprised that nobody else raises this[/u].

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1 month ago
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studiomatthewbrooksContributor I
posted in Home theater

LG C9 + Arc + UB820 / Multichannel PCM for DTS Blu-Ray discs

I’m running an LG C9 with a Panasonic UB820 Blu-ray player, Sonos Arc + Sub gen 3 + One SL surrounds. The lack of DTS support on the Arc has been frustrating for non Dolby encoded Blu-ray discs, so I have been eagerly awaiting the multichannel PCM update.It’s finally arrived (thanks, Sonos!) and I tried playing a DTS encoded Blu-ray and… no dice. Still stereo PCM 2.0. Has anyone running a similar set-up managed to get 5.1 PCM output from the Arc?The C9 supports eARC and multichannel PCM, I’m using 48gbps HDMI cables that support up to 8k60Hz, all of the devices are up to date, I have the C9 set to PCM with eArc enabled, DTS output set to PCM on the UB820… I’m really at a loss here. Any ideas or suggested settings?

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fabian
5 days ago
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nevermoreContributor II
asked in Controllers and Music services

Why can't I group two rooms?

Why can’t I create a speaker group containing two rooms in the S2 app? The group option is greyed out and it says I can only create groups when three or more rooms exist. Why does this distinction exist?

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Ken_Griffiths
3 years ago
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Thomas1977Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Best dedicated remote control for Sonos?

Hi there. My wife and I are debating whether to buy into the Sonos eco system or not. So far, we have decided that we really need a dedicated remote control with easy button-based access to presets/favorites (since the devices themselves don't have such buttons for some reason). Physical buttons are just easier when you want to play certain radio stations or playlists! We have all sorts of devices - iPads, iPhones - even some to spare - but they just can't compete with real buttons, that you just click... and boom, music plays. Right now, we have borrowed a Play:5 from a family member, and the sound is decent... but... no preset buttons. I've tried to read about iPort Xpress, Creston, Insteon, Control4... but I really want to hear from some of you who have first hand experience with devices such as those? Do they work? Are there show stopping issues?... Best, Thomas

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5 years ago
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SimonO_1Contributor III
asked in Controllers and Music services

Volume limit feature

Add the ability to set a PIN protected volume limit per zone.

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jgatie
5 years ago
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Tom_131Avid Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

How do I register my sonos devices?

I have a Sonos system with 4 devices. My iPhone controller tells me it is registered but when I log onto my account it says no products registered. This is a bug, how do I fix this?

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6 years ago
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JMiseryContributor I
posted in Home theater

Sonos Beam - Action/Music Too Loud

Hey guys, I recently bought a Sonos Beam (around a week ago) and although the sound is great, I am still having the same issue I was having prior to even having a soundbar, which was the main reason I bought one in the first place. I have Voice Enhacement enabled and even 'Night Mode' where it supposedly suppresses louder noises and raises lower volumes. But I am having constant issues with still having to adjust the sound constantly throughout watching a film/TV show. The dialogue is perfect but then any music or sound effect comes on and it is craaaaaaazy loud. I've looked on the SONOS app and cannot find any fix or solution to this. Unless I'm missing something. I am very concerned and am unfortunately considering returning this for another soundbar with more in-depth controls. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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5 years ago
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Dave_OAvid Contributor I
posted in Home theater

HD Fury is working on an eARC solution for Sonos Arc - Full Audio & Atmos from any HDMI sources

From Sonos reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/sonos/comments/h7z9gv/hd_fury_is_working_on_an_earc_solution_for_sonos/  

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3 years ago
RO53BEN
RO53BENEnthusiast II
posted in Home theater

PLAYBAR DTS Support

As we all know, PLAYBAR doesn't support DTS audio. If you feed it DTS, you simply get "unsupported" as the input type and silence from the speakers. For my birthday today, I received a Superman blu-ray box set and looked forward to watching the movies in HD and PLAYBAR surround sound. Unfortunately, as the PLAYBAR doesn't support the DTS encoded movies, I am unable to play them back in surround sound. VERY disappointing, especially for my kids who bought the box set for me. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that I wouldn't recommend a PLAYBAR to anybody until they fix this DTS issue. It's extremely frustrating to know that many blu-ray discs will not work in 5.1 for PLAYBAR and I can't believe that DTS decoding wasn't included on a device that commands such a high price. To get PLAYBAR in 5.1, you need to have the unit itself plus a SUB and 2 x PLAY:3 devices. That's over £1700 and it still won't do DTS! Ridiculous. Compare to this Yamaha soundbar... [url]http://www.amazo

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Z
6 years ago
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