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pacomaseContributor I
asked in Speakers

Sonos One Microphone Light

I have a problem with one of the Sonos One speakers, I press the touch button on the microphone but it doesn't turn on the light or work, I have reset it several times but it has stopped working, does anyone know how to fix it? Thank you

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2 months ago
AjTrek1
AjTrek1
posted in Home theater

Don't Blame Sonos for DTS Issues

OK...this may read like a Fanboy post. Well...it’s not. However, I’ll leave that to your own interpretation . As you know the Sonos update to v13.4 brought DTS 5.1 Surround to Sonos home theaters speakers Arc and Beam Gen2.  Since the update there have been posts complaining about DTS not being processed to the Arc. BTW the Beam Gen2 will process DTS as well; but the Arc seems to be the “whipping (boy) speaker”.Fact of the matter is in addition to having a disc player that can decode the DTS signal and/or process DTS:HD to DTS your TV must be cable of “Pass-Through” audio to the Arc or Beam Gen2. If not you must consider using a HD Fury Acrana between your TV and Sonos speaker. To do so you split the incoming HDMI source signal to the FD Fury Acrana via HDMI-Out 1 to HDMI-In on the Arc or Beam; and HDMI-Out 2 to HDMI-In on the TV (*).The point being is that Sonos delivered on their promise to bring DTS to the Arc and Beam. Albeit not DTS:HD or DTS:X. But nevertheless...DTS. If you are

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2 months ago
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AndrewepContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Search by year in music library on S2 Desktop APP and Android

I want to search from my music library for all songs lets say from 1980s.I am sure you are all familiar with the below / attached screen shot.I am aiming to decide which album to play based on the year. So it would list something like 1988, 1989, 1990 etc.I would then like to be able to drill down on Year » Year date» Album Artist » Album or something similar to that just like you can currently drill down on Genre » Genre type » Album Artist » Album.Which would allow me to pick an artist/ album from the year I selected. Are there any options available other than restructuring my whole library structure to create sub folders based on year and then using the Folder drill down?If not, how can I direct this feature towards Sonos Dev team / Product Owner to consider for a future release?  

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Ken_Griffiths
2 months ago
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buff5799Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Exporting Sonos playlists

I am a little shocked that Sonos still hasn’t provided a way to export a playlist yet. I have invested a lot into the speaker system because of the quality however being restricted like this is discerning to say the least. I am not sure what the point is now in creating a Sono playlist ever and I’ll keep to only using Spotify or Apple musics playlist features. Sonos I would highly recommend you invest in this feature moving forward. 

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Narrow SparrowContributor III
posted in Controllers and Music services

SHUFFLE ISSUES

I am using Sonos One on a Mac. I make playlists using using Spotify, not Apple. There are two symbols on the Sonos playlist page. One is obviously shuffle; I think the other is repeat. I do not want to do either of these things. I just spent over three hours making a 54-song playlist, and I want it played in order, NOT shuffled.I chose “play, even though it was grayed out (because there was no other choice) instead of the shuffle symbol above my playlist. But when the playlist went into the left-hand column to play, it automatically rearranged all 54 songs. This happens to ALL of my playlists; I have no control over it. But this one I wanted in order. Now it’s all jumbled up.

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Corry P
2 months ago
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Narrow SparrowContributor III
posted in Controllers and Music services

TURN OFF SHUFFLE

I am using Sonos One on a Mac. I make playlists using using Spotify, not Apple. There are two symbols on the Sonos playlist page. One is obviously shuffle; I think the other is repeat. I do not want to do either of these things. I just spent over three hours making a 54-song playlist, and I want it played in order, NOT shuffled.I chose “play, even though it was grayed out (because there was no other choice) instead of the shuffle symbol above my playlist. But when the playlist went into the left-hand column to play, it automatically rearranged all 54 songs. This happens to ALL of my playlists; I have no control over it. But this one I wanted in order. Now it’s all jumbled up.

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Corry P
2 months ago
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Corry PSonos Staff
published in Controllers and Music services

The Sonos Apps - An IntroductionTutorial

Hi!So you’ve bought your first Sonos speaker, plugged it in, downloaded the Sonos app and completed setup. Now what? This is not a comprehensive guide to using the Sonos apps and their features, but an introduction to you as a new Sonos user so you better understand the basics of use, what the differences in apps are, and the beginnings of what the apps can do for your new Sonos system.If you are looking for help in how to use the Sonos app and you don’t find it here, please visit our support pages and search for keywords, or ask a question in our forums - we have a very helpful community.Like all apps, ours have minimum system requirements but unlike others, if these are not met the Sonos app may still be able to run in a limited-compatibility mode whereby it can still control playback, but not configure the system.In Sonos-speak, we commonly refer to the Sonos apps as Controllers. Getting the Sonos appsYou can download all the Sonos apps directly from our Downloads page, or from Goog

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Airgetlam
2 months ago
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treesdrAvid Contributor I
posted in Speakers

4 speakers in one room(1) and classical music distortion(2)

I am new to forum. The basics about my system- I have two 100’s and two 1’s in room. All my music is in the format of mp3s on Amazon Music. First, I’ve followed manual to the letter about setup, and am wondering if there is anything about “four in one” that might be helpful. Second, and most importantly, I’m getting noticeable distortion when listening to some classical tracks- but only orchestral music and not solo piano or jazz and rock. I’ve had a friend listen and she hears it also, so it’s not just me. I’m wondering if the distortion has anything to do a frequency problem, given that orchestral (strings, basically) sounds probably differ from others that aren’t affected. Thanks for any suggestions. DT

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Nick_AContributor I
asked in Home theater

Atmos showing as Dolby Digital plus in Sonos App

Beam Gen 2 with LG C1 and Firestick 4k Max. Firestick is plugged into TV and the Beam Gen 2 is connected to the TV eArc port. Everything set to passthrough. I think all is set up correctly as some streams are fine. The problem I have is the Beam (according to the App) is detecting some streams as DD+ even though I’m pretty sure they are Atmos. Any suggestions?

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2 months ago
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dayofthedaveContributor II
posted in Controllers and Music services

Feature Request: Group volume profiles

User Story: As a music listener, I want to the option to set group volume with a single tap when selecting a group, so I can quickly and easily configure the soundscape according to my preferences, before the music starts playing.This might be solved via “group profiles” — presets that save the individual volume levels for all speakers in a group. These profiles would enable the listener to save relative volume levels according to their preferences for each speaker in the group. For example, Roam speakers generally require higher level settings than other speakers to achieve the same overall decibel level. The perceived volume for a given speaker is also affected by room placement and other factors.In addition to the convenience of setting relative volumes that are appropriate for each speaker, the listener can also use group profiles to quickly set the overall volume level before the music starts. For example, a profile for background music might be rather quiet, while a profile for a

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2 months ago
Flaku
FlakuTrending Lyricist I
asked in Home theater

PS5/SONOS ARC/X900. lpcm not loud enough

Lpcm sound is considerably quieter than Dolby Digital plus 5.1 or other modes, annoying Is that normal or not?Or maybe work in progress?Is lpcm the best option for my setup , gaming on ps5?Thanks everyone for helping in advancePeace Dawid

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Corry P
2 months ago
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Steve251Avid Contributor III
asked in Components and Architectural

Sonos Port to Yamaha R-N602

I  have the Sonos bug! Current setup in order of purchasePlay One (second hand. Didnt use it much)Era 300 Love itArc Love itI then added two Play 3 as theatre pair.But I live in a world of vinyl mostly My current hi-fi setup is Yama ha R$-N602 Network Receiver (AMP)For which I have connected to itMy 1979 Pioneer record deck (I have an Pioneer Ampt from 1979 but it is in storage due to pending house move)Sony SACD playerYamaha Network Player By the way Yamaha’s MusicCast is rubbish] Anyway if I buy a Sonos Port can I connect my Yamaha Amp to it that allows me to play any of the connected components (SACD player, TT etc) through my Sonos speakers via the Port? Obviously my SACD player, TT and Network player all connect into the ampWhat output do I use to the Sonos Port? TIA Steve By the way I took some advice from this site about adding rear speakers to my Arc and I picked up a pair of Play 3’s on stands for £150. Wow do they make a difference to the sound. Sub next

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NabronatorContributor I
posted in Speakers

Bug: Sub gen 3 not synching to left speaker

I have 2 Play 5 (Gen: 2) in stereo with a sub gen 3 for lots of punch. But I figured out, that when I change the volume on my left speaker it doesn’t change on the sub, so if you put it on 10% in the app then to 0 on the speaker, both of the speakers will go quiet but the sub still plays the song  That doesn’t happen on the right speaker or the app Not a major annoyance for me, but interesting and something someone should look into

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Airgetlam
2 months ago
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bqueryContributor I
asked in Home theater

New to Sonos and need advice for a large loft surround sound

I am not new to home theater, but I am new to Sonos.  We having a custom build started and I will be meeting with the low voltage supplier in a couple of weeks and I am trying to see what Sonos system would work for my needs.  In the loft upstairs (22’x18’), we will have a TV on one wall and a sofa on the opposite wall.  What Sonos system would work best for that room?  We are also thinking about having a few other Sonos speakers around the house so I want to know what’s a good setup to have Airplay2 added in the system as well.  Thanks in advance! 

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Stanley_4
2 months ago
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christianCHContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Switch between Groups

I have created two groups. Once I am playing some radio station in one group, how can I switch to the other group to 1) see (and change) the radio station 2) change the volume of this group?

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2 months ago
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ThomesteadContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

sonos one and roam

I have two sonos roam and a sonos one. How do i connect them all so they will play music together

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Airgetlam
2 months ago
Christobel
ChristobelContributor I
asked in Speakers

beam randomly playing music loudly at 5.35pm

My beam randomly plays loudly at the same time every day 

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Airgetlam
3 months ago
Rocket88
Rocket88Contributor I
asked in Advanced setups

Sonos ARC - TV Speech Enhancement

New to Sonos after buying the Arc.  I read the instructions on speech enhancement, where it’s required to choose “Now Playing” when engaging in the app.  But do you have to set speech enhancement on individual channels, or does the setting remain the default for all channels or streaming services after selecting it? 

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3 months ago
AjTrek1
AjTrek1
posted in Advanced setups

Sonos and Mesh Networks Can Play In The Same Sandbox

HIMesh Networks do work with Sonos as long as you choose components designed to work as a Mesh. Let me explain….The PRIMARY function of a Mesh network is to extend the coverage of your Wi-Fi across your home wherein a single router fails to do so. A Mesh network properly configured should consist of a Primary Router (Main Node) connected to your ISP modem. If the ISP modem is a combo router/modem then it should be set to Bridge mode.The device or devices used to extend the network are called Satellites (Secondary Nodes). The nodes used to extend the network should be of the same brand/model designed to work as such for the best performance. The secondary nodes can be full blown routers themselves; but when used as secondary nodes cease to function in the same manner as the Main node. Devices of a different brand/model can be used as secondary nodes as long as they are certified for compatibility to be used as such with the brand of your Primary router/Main node. Think oranges and tange

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3 months ago
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kevin.thetwinContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Download MP3's

I bought an MP3 player for my music when I am on the road. Can I download my playlists to my home computer so that I can play them on my HIFI Walker 2?

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Airgetlam
3 months ago
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Darren9288Contributor I
asked in What to get

Should I get a sub mini with my two ERA 300. For music only

I have two ERA 300’s set up in my large basement. I was thinking of getting a sub mini wireless subwoofer as they are on sale but want to make sure it will improve the sound. 

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Stanley_4
3 months ago
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Tim1978Contributor I
asked in What to get

4 era 100 or 2 era 100 + mini sub

Hello,I currently have 2 era 100 in my living room (30m²). I want to expand this setting. I wonder whether it would be better to opt for 2 extra era 100 or adjust 1 sub mini. I only use them for music. Tim

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Stanley_4
3 months ago
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stevelewContributor I
asked in What to get

wired speakers multiple rooms

I have an old URC System and a house with wired speakers in different rooms. I want to bypass the URC System and just use Sonos and attach the wired speakers in different rooms multiple zones and be able to control and listen to different music at the same time in those rooms. What sonos products do I need

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Airgetlam
3 months ago
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decherryContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Connect:AMP and iPhone

How do I play music stored on my iPhone on my Sonos Connect:AMP? 

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AjTrek1
3 months ago
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Kiawah16Contributor I
asked in Speakers

Beam won't power on

I have a 13 month old Beam that stopped working today.  It won’t power on.  I’ve tried the hard reset.  Any advise.

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Airgetlam
3 months ago
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