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contractcookerContributor I
posted in Home theater

eARC problems with LG CX (Beam and Arc)

I have a Sonos Beam and Sonos arc. Both sound bars will intermittently drop audio when connected to an LG CX Oled TV via HDMI/eARC. When I plug in via the optical to HDMI adapter the drops go away (but I lose Atmos and the ability to control the soundbar with the TV remote). It seems to me that the problem lies either with Sonos’ or LG’s implementation of the e-arc/arc protocol. This is incredibly frustrating. I just want my new TV and new soundbar to play nice.

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2 years ago
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VinovenomContributor I
posted in Home theater

Will Airplay 2 ever be supported via Surround with Playbar and Ones?

So I just recently bought a playbar a little less than 3 months ago. As many I was excited about AirPlay 2 so I went out and got two Ones to support my surround. Well after the updated you can’t use airplay 2 even though I have the Ones that are compatible because the playbar isn’t. The only way to use airplay 2 is to separate my surround and then do a group with my stereo Ones and my playbar+sub. Only problem is there a slight delay when watching tv when they are grouped which is completing annoying. I didn’t get the playbase because my TV mounted and the beam wasn’t even announced if I remember correctly. I’m really sad about this since I’ve seen plenty of people buys Ones so that they can support AirPlay 2. So the grand question. Will they support surround at some point with playbar.

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5 years ago
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ABeezy13Contributor I
asked in Home theater

About my system shows audio in as 2.0 instead of 5.1

Hello all,    This drives me absolutely crazy and I don’t know why I am having this issue or how to fix it. So in my living room I have a full 5.1 set up - I have a beam, the sub, and stereo paired L and R Sono’s ones.    I have the beam plugged in via HDMI/ARC to my tv. On tv itself I have my settings set to bitstream for the HDMI audio format and then the audio format set to Dolby Digital. However whenever I check the audio in on my beam on the settings within the Sonos app it says Dolby Digital 2.0. What gives?   When I stream digital movies via the vudo tv app I check to make sure they are Dolby Digital Now I do hear sound out of the stereo pair speakers and the sub is producing bass for scenes but I dont understand why my app doesn't show 5.1.   then however when I watch something stupid on cable that I am sure isn’t 5.1 it tends to show it (I also have my cable provider settings set up as well.)   So basically I am just curious if anyone can help me on my it says 2.0 when it shou

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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User68117Trending Lyricist I
asked in Speakers

how to get album artwork appearing in controller from music from itunes

Hi, I have burned CDs onto my iTunes (which include album artwork) these albums artwork do not appear on my controller. The SONOS picks up the music from a NAS drive. Please advise. Many thanks Steve

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Wolf666
7 years ago
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InfiniteArmsContributor I
asked in Home theater

Ambient or Full surrounds?

Have two play 3’s,bar, and sub. Have found advantages to both options depending on what I’m listening to. Is this literally just a personal preference option, or am I missing something entirely?

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Chris
5 years ago
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robfr11Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Connecting TV to connect:amp with optical audio cable

Hi there, I have a new Samsung TV which only has an optical audio port (not the old fashioned headphone socket). I have a Sonos Conect:amp, connected to speakers, which I want to connect to the TV so I can play TV sound over the speakers. I bought an optical audio cable and an analogue to digital audio converter. I've wired it all up as follows: 1. TV to converter using optical audio cable 2. Converter to Connect:amp using the two-socket (red and white) analogue cable. But when I turn the TV onto the optical audio output mode - and check on my Sonos app that line in is playing - I still can't get sound! Any idea what's going on? Any help greatly appreciated! Thanks

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
ricardo99
ricardo99Avid Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Are you happy with the 3.0 update?

Quite simple, lets get some numbers on all the chatter thats flying around. In order that Sonos can gauge some meaningful feedback please reply to this thread with your supporting opinions for your choice. EDIT: Now I've put my mobile phone down and can type with both hands I'll finish this post off properly. I voted NO as I believe the perception that has been given and supported is that we, the users, will get our idea's turned into tweaks/new features/upgrades etc. through the Sound Idea's forum. Given that the fact that the last two updates have had very few changes to the system (i.e. Not new services) I fear that the focus on this may have drifted. I understand the current world economic situation means that luxury products suchs as Sonos will be put aside for essential purchase and that Sonos will and must look to increase it's user base to survive doesnt mean that we, as existing users cannot express our dissapointment at this shift. My hopes for the future are that the

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jgatie
14 years ago
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marktaskerContributor I
asked in Speakers

A Sonos Newbie, Two Play 3's or One Play 5?

Hi, My Harmon Kardon speakers which I use in my study attached to my iMac went pop this week. So I was thinking of starting a move to Sonos, starting with my study and moving to the rest of the house when I can afford it. If you were choosing, would you go for Two Play 3's for true stereo or One Play 5? At the moment its for playing from iTunes as I don't bother with streaming as yet. Your help is appreciated, it might save me spending even more hours reading reviews. Mark

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merry janes
6 years ago
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davida1992Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Do I need my Sonos Bridge?

I purchased a Sonos Playbar and Sub with a Bridge a couple of years ago and they have been amazing ever since! In the near future I intent to purchase another playbar, some Play 5s, some Amps to drive ceiling speakers etc... We have very good wireless coverage throughout the house using Ubiquiti APs, but all Sonos devices are hard wired using CAT6, and I intend to keep this the same as I expand. With this in mind I was always under the impression that the Sonos Bridge was essentially the hub of the system, I thought it was what controlled the full system, kept the settings, organised the rooms, kept the login details for Spotify and other music solutions, pulled updated etc. From what I have been reading though, it is basically just an access point, is this correct? If this is the case then I don't need the bridge I don't think... Can someone confirm? If this is the case, then where are all the settings stored? Spotify is linked to Sonos so what device organises that ? How am I

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6 years ago
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gregcliffordContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

List Of Ports

I'm looking for a full list of Ports to give to IT provider where I have installed Sonos equipment . Its a corporate network and security is quite tight

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controlav
5 years ago
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wordersContributor I
posted in What to get

Arc Backorder Progress

If you bought you Arc online from Sonos, when did you order it and when did you finally receive it?  I ordered mid July and the anticipated ship date was July 24.  Now, the anticipated ship date for new orders is mid August.  I am wondering which order dates are currently being delivered.  Thanks

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2 years ago
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PackerjContributor I
asked in Home theater

Controlling Sonos volume with Sony remote control

In order to control the volume of a sound system through my Sony TV/remote is to connect to the tv with a HDMI cable. The Sonos sound bar connects with a optical audio cable so I cannot use the remote to control the volume of the Sonos. Can anything be done.

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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darin.eastburnContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Podcasts not showing up on Android/Sonos controler

How can I play podcasts from an android phone. I have installed the apps that are supposed to work with Sonos (Pocket Casts and BeyondPod), but I can't get either to work. The Sonos instructions say that the podcasts have to be in the Podcast folder in the root directory. Is that the \storage\sdcard0\Podcasts directory? BeyondPod only lets you choose whether to save the podcasts on the internal or external cards. It does not let you select the directory. Pocket Casts lets you select the directory, but then it puts the podcasts files in a subdirectory of the one chosen. Trying both of these apps and multiple configurations, I still can't get the podcast to show up when I look on "this device".

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5 years ago
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jeff_coyleContributor I
posted in Speakers

Line in problem - sound cutting out intermittently

I've seen this question a few times, but cannot find a solution and would like my system checked out. I have a Connect, SUB, and three PLAY:5's. The system is set up to have 3 groups, and I run them connected to one another 90% of the time. I have no issues with the services or other inputs, however, my TV and streaming inputs are a hit-or-miss thing. When I last moved, I upgraded my internet signal and speed to be at 100mbps and I have connected the CONNECT with ethernet directly to the modem/router, so that shouldn't be an issue. I have line in coming from either the TV or from the cable box. In both cases, every once in a while, I get a garbled/cutting out of the sound. It recovers, but it is extremely annoying. I have to keep it on Automatic to have a decent watching experience, as if i change compression, the lip sync is terrible. I sent some diagnostics to the support team and have usage data on, so im hoping you can see that information and make an assessment.

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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tiagoAvid Contributor III
posted in Speakers

NO DTS on NEW PlayBase and thats not due to hardware limitations.

http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/3/7/14828738/sonos-playbase-tv-speaker-soundbar-announced "But home theater enthusiasts might be disappointed with some of the technical details. For one, the Playbase doesn’t support DTS multichannel audio. Neither does the Playbar. Here’s what a company spokesperson had to say about that decision (emphasis ours): For home entertainment, DTS content is only found on physical media such as DVD, Blu-ray and Laserdisc – no video streaming services such as Netflix or Hulu support DTS. Sonos is focused on modern listeners who predominantly stream and because most physical discs encode DTS at bitrates substantially similar to Dolby Digital, we have decided to not support DTS on PLAYBASE as we don’t believe it offers a better listening experience for the majority of owners." I really love my SONOS system. The sound is indeed great, but I cannot understand how it comes that SONOS isn’t paying any attention to all the users that have been cl

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6 years ago
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d_14Contributor I
asked in What to get

Sonosnet vs Wifi - which is best?

I have a router and 3 extenders across my house, so my wifi is excellent all over the house and yard.  If I hard use a Bridge/Boost or hardwire 1 speaker in, is that hardwired component the only one that pushes out Sonosnet?  If so, I would think my own wifi network if probably stronger / more reliable than the one source for Sonosnet.  Toughts?   BTW, I plan on adding over 5 speakers, and a home theater setup.  Will I be forced to use Sonosnet?  

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jgatie
7 years ago
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XianmystContributor I
asked in What to get

Multiple Subs

Any advantage in having multiple Subs in the same room?

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3 years ago
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johnnyensignContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Control Sonos remotely?

I've seen a post that was over a year old about this so I figured that I would start a new topic. Firstly, I think that Sonos has the best sounding, easy to set up, and easy to use system out there. I have had nothing negative to say until this morning. This morning, when I arrived to work I opened up my Google Play tab and started a playlist. After the first song, it stopped with an error saying: "Can't play music on two devices at once." Dang, I must have forgotten the speaker in my bedroom on and did not hear it on the way out. I am sure that I am not the only one that has had this issue. Apart from being able to solve this issue with the ability to control the system remotely, there are several other reasons why this feature would be great. 1.) Forgot to turn off system before leaving 2.) Left early or gone for vacation but you've not disabled your alarms 3.) You work from home and have to VPN into work, which causes the inability to control Sonos 4.) Remote support, fo

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5 years ago
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LasbasContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

How to factory reset older model CONNECT

There is no play/pause button on my CONNECT device. Does anybody know how to factory reset my device. :D

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7 years ago
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CholaContributor I
posted in Speakers

What is the difference Sonos One series A100 andA200

I noticed two different series A100 and A200 ( I saw this on the package) for Sonos one. What is the difference? Thanks!

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ratty
5 years ago
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rob101Contributor III
asked in Speakers

Can I use Sonos in the bathroom?

Obviously a high steam environment with lots of moisture around. Can I use a Sonos speaker here if it's mounted high up on the wall where only steam is an issue?

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K
6 years ago
Asgorath
AsgorathChromatic Producer I
asked in Home theater

TV stand to highten LG TV above the soundbar

I have an LG Oled TV → 55”, 18 kilo heavy, 1228 x 749 x 220 and it’s resting on it’s own foot (is that the correct English term for it?). It’s not mounted on a wall. LG seems to make tv’s with a very low mount, so if I put a soundbar before it, the soundbar will actually be slightly infront of the TV. This is what is currently keeping my from pressing the buy option for a Sonos Arc. I’ve looked a bit, but aside from finding reddit topics where people put tv’s on books, construct their own solutions and one person even putting the soundbar behind the tv (eeh..) I didn’t find much in terms of a solution. yet I cannot be the only person with a non-wall mounted LG tv that wants to use a soundbar I think? Does anybody know of any good solutions? Esp. for such a heavy TV. Preferably something that also is not bad to look..  

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3 years ago
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mjstockerContributor II
asked in Controllers and Music services

Playing Spotify podcasts via Sonos

A podcast I have listened to on Stitcher via Sonos for some time has just moved to be on Spotify only. Now searching via Sonos app for this does not find the podcast. When I search in Spotify app, it is there and I can play on my iPhone but when I try to switch playback to Sonos device, get error message for all Sonos devices “can’t play this right now”. This seems to affect only podcasts rather than playlist or artist searches. Am I correct in assuming that Spotify podcasts can be played via Sonos ? This seems odd if true. Any ideas welcome. Thanks

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1 year ago
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waynebert666Contributor I
asked in Home theater

SONOS One placement for Surround Sound

I've recently purchased a SONOS Beam and I'd like to add a couple of SONOS Ones to the mix for surround sound for watching movies and playing games etc. I'd ideally like to place the speakers in the top corners of my room (see circles marked in pic)  Anyone have any thoughts?  I obviously want a good sound but I'm unsure as to whether placing the speakers here will have any negative impact.  Audiophiles assemble!  

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3 years ago
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CalWestContributor I
asked in What to get

New Play 5 with Sub. Recommendations

I have ordered the new Play 5, my first Sonos speaker. I plan to use it primarily for music. I will eventually buy another Play 5 for a different floor of my house. My understanding from reviews that I have read is that there was a decent benefit to pairing the old Play 5 with the Sub. I would like to hear what the Community thinks about getting the Sub with the new Play 5. I looked at about 10 online review of the new Play 5 and only one mentioned the Sub and actually said the new Play 5 was good enough that the Sub wasn't required anymore. I know that no one here has had a chance to test it themselves, but I would still be interested in thoughts on the subject. Thank you.

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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