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JofeeContributor I
asked in Home theater

Forced to connect my optical audio cable to directv box

Hi, I'm a new Sonos owner (just received it yesterday!). I bought a playbase and 2 Ones that are on their way later this month. After setting everything up, I couldn't get audio to come out of my playbase while watching tv via directv. So after connecting the optical audio cable to the directv box (rather than the TV as the instructions say), the sound started working. The problem is that when I switch to my Apple TV, I can't get any audio to come out of the playbase at all (obviously because the cable is connected to the directv box). Does anyone have a solution to this? Do I need to buy an hdmi splitter? Ideally I want to connect my optical audio cable to my TV (like the directions say) so that no matter what input I'm on, the audio comes out of the playbase... but it seems like the cable box is posing a problem with this...

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6 years ago
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McIrishContributor I
asked in Home theater

Xbox One and controlling the Playbar Volume?

Is there a way I can control the volume on the Sonos via either the Xbox or Comcast Xfinity controller? I need to simplify for the missus and my mom for when she visits.

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6 years ago
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SonofMusicContributor II
asked in Components and Architectural

Connect Amp with Airplay will share music to a play 1?

I use a connect amp using Airplay, my question is if I play music to my connect amp (the source beeing the line in, will this signal be sent also to other sonos speakers in the sistem?for example a play 1?)

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jgatie
6 years ago
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SonosidContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

How can I downgrade to the previous version of the app / software?

The new app is awful. Everything is slower Alexa integration is so disappointing and unreliable to the point of being unusable. I want my old Sonos set up back

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6 years ago
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TenbyContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Headphones with Sonos

I have a Sonos Soundbar and two PLAY 1s connected via my broadband router, which also connects to my PC holding digitised CDs. Is there any way I can connect headphones to listen to internet radio and my CDs instead of through the speakers?

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6 years ago
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ndgunnerContributor II
posted in Controllers and Music services

Feature Request: Play Line-In for alarm

I have a Connect tied to a Bose Wave Radio in my bedroom. I run my TV sound though the system via SONOS Line In. I'd like to set an alarm so that the SONOS automatically switches to the Line-In input every day at noon (changing from the news/music I listen to in the morning), so there's sound on my TV when I turn it on without having to change additional settings. Currently, I can't select the Line-In input as an alarm source. If this is too difficult to achieve directly, what about allowing a line-in source to be tied to a SONOS Playlist? I could select that playlist as my alarm source as well.... Thank you.

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6 years ago
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DTSAvid Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Recommendations on Optical Audio Switcher for Playbar?

Someone recommended an automatic 2 input optical audio switcher in one of the original playbar threads. It was from monoprice and the link is dead, and a search on monoprice makes it look like it's discontinued with nothing else up in its place. I'm buying a new TV soon but based on what research I've done, it's impossible to be certain any TV I buy will have proper 5.1 optical switching. 99% chance it will not have it in spite of what people casually report on the internet. So, I'll need to buy an optical audio switcher. I need to route at least three inputs, ideally four to help future proof me. And it needs to support 5.1. It does me no good if it downgrades the signal to 2.x. I'm also debating over whether I should just buy another A/V receiver. I sold my old A/V receiver with my old 5.1 speaker set when I bought my playbar. As ridiculous as it sounds (and actually is), my best bet may be to buy a cheap $100 to $200 A/V receiver and use that for all my audio routing to the

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6 years ago
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Paul.DowlingEnthusiast I
posted in Controllers and Music services

SoundCloud Stream "Unable to browse music"

I am unable to browse my stream in SoundCloud. When I choose the "Stream" option, I get the error message "Unable to browse music" All other SoundCloud options appear to be working fine: "Likes", "Following", etc. I have tried deleting and re-adding the service several times, and it makes no difference.

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6 years ago
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Enrique_1Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Reinstalling Entire System

How do I reset the entire system and re-register each component? I am having issues with my WiFi and just installed a new router and I would like to start fresh again.

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6 years ago
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danielwalsh957Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Server cannot be found

Server cannot be found. I am not technically literate. If you're going to tell me to add/subtract do anything with cables, you're going to have to talk to me like I am an imbecile. I cannot understand what Sonos is telling other people to do with the same problem.. Way over my head. Haven't been able to play music for several months on my system. pulling hair out. What does it mean that server cannot be found? How do I play music again? It worked sooo well for so long, and then took a left turn on me. Stop updating things, please, and crashing my system, sonos... Leave good enough alone.

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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jtkeepEnthusiast II
asked in Controllers and Music services

How to revert app ios to previous version

Is there anyway to revert to previous app version for ios? Sonos support please help with this.

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6 years ago
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LarsdegraafContributor I
asked in Home theater

Play 3 without soundbar as surround speaker?

Is it possible to connect a play 3 with my tv without having a playbar?

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6 years ago
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JimCorkContributor I
asked in Home theater

Happy and sad - JVC setup

A happy day! I set up my Sonos network I bought a JVC LT-43C862 After 60mins on the phone to a helpline they tell me that to turn off the speakers I must “press the mute button” So no connection via Toslink. As I say, sad day! Anybody have an idea?

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JimCork
6 years ago
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MartyhiggyContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Remove a room

Ive added a room and synced a speaker by mistake to it, how do i remove the rouge room ?

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6 years ago
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mattnzContributor I
asked in Home theater

Short Playbar power cable?

In order to wall mount my playbar (and meet fire code) I need to buy a very short power bar that will fit between the playbar and the recessed wall outlet. The total length would ideally be 1ft or at max 2ft. Although the playbar uses a standard looking 'figure eight' on one end, it fits quite deep and the only short power cables I've found don't fit (even though they look like they will) Sonos support have previously pointed me to the 'flexson' brand. However they don't sell anything short with a US 'head' on it. Has anyone managed to find a really short power cable that works with the playbar?

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Lucid AV
6 years ago
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MarobenicContributor II
posted in Controllers and Music services

Sonos app

Is the sonos app compatible with Windows10 phone?

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6 years ago
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bazzamcContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Sony TV App

My Sony TV does not have a Sonos App and it can be a problem using our phone app (our 1 phone is not always "home"). Is there any way to work around this, perhaps by downloading the app to a USB stick and connecting the USB stick to the TV? Probably a stupid idea!

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6 years ago
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SergeiHContributor I
asked in Speakers

How to test a used system

I bought a used sub on eBay. Other than my ears is there a test I could run to confirm if it functions to its best? Thanks

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6 years ago
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LozbozProducer I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Show some courage Sonos... Withdraw the new App

Sadly SONOS have enough on trying to get the buggy voice integration software stable and addressing users being disappointed and underwhelmed by the lack of functionality. The competition are almost upon them.... From CNET this morning... [i]Sonos executives must be looking at vast tech companies making smart speakers and resisting the urge to hum a dirge. Amazon launched its latest Echos last week. Google on Wednesday presented its new Homes -- including a charmingly unattractive Max that claims to offer quite a boom. Then there's Apple, whose music-based HomePod comes to market in [/i] Common sense would be to heed the adverse feedback on the new app and revert to the old version, which had few issues being raised. Or at least give the user the choice. I know that 'Sonos knows best' is value often perceived by customers but carrying on regardless over this issue could be huge distraction and add to what must be a worrying time for the company. Show some coura

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6 years ago
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baratundeContributor I
asked in Home theater

BenQ HT2050 Projector, AppleTV (4th gen), Sonos Playbar, Sub, 1

I recently ditched my Sony HD TV and replaced it with a BenQ HT2050 projector. I'm trying to adapt my Sonos pieces to a home theatre powered by this projector and a 4th gen AppleTV. [b]Challenges / Questions: [/b] Can I set up the Playbar without an optical connection? It's a Sonos speaker right? So I should be able to add it to a Sonos network, or so I thought. But the app keeps wanting me to connect via optical. Neither the projector nor the AppleTV has optical ports. Is that the end of the discussion?? Assuming I CAN add in the Playbar without optical, my plan is to run a minijack (3.5mm) audio cable out of the projector and into the Play 5. The projector's ONLY audio out is this minijack. That feed will power all the other Sonos Speakers, to include the playbar and eventually two Play 1 speakers as tweeter/surround sounds. Is there a better way of getting audio into the Sonos network other than the Play 5? Maybe with a Connect? FYI my projector is mounted on the ceili

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6 years ago
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RFreundContributor I
asked in Home theater

Projector to Playbar Options

So after some research it seems like if you have a few options if you plan to use a projector with sonos. I just want to make sure I understand the options. It seems like this is a popular question and hopefully this can be a good summary to the question. (sorry for the poor use of terms here, I am no A/V expert).  [list=1][*]The best case would be to have an Optical Audio out from the projector. You then connect your "data output device" i.e. tv box aka Sky, comcast, ATT, dvd player etc, to the projector. Then you run an toslink (optical audio cable) from the projector to the playbar (yes this requires a long cable) to the front of the room. With this setup there is no delay in audio (lipsync effect)[*]If your projector does not have an optical Out then but your "data output device" does then you can run the optical cable from the "data output device" to the playbar. This may actually reduce your cord length if you keep this device at the front of the room. If I understand corre

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6 years ago
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PaystarCEOContributor I
asked in Speakers

10x12 Size Room and 2 Play 5's - How small is too small

I have 2 play 5's that I was using in a large living room - sounded awesome. We've since redone the room and have speakers in the ceiling, essentially freeing up my 2 play 5's. I have one in my home office, a relatively small 10x12 room, and was thinking about adding the second one. Before I go and set the second speaker up, I thought I'd ask: How small is too small for a pair of play 5's. Since I already have them, this isn't a question of value or smart buying - simply a pure sound question. Thanks!

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6 years ago
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donl1150Avid Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Using my Sonos (and other) equipment to create a surround sound system

I have had a Sonos system for years but used it strictly for music. I have not tried to incorporate my TV to create a surround sound system but thought perhaps I should give it a try. Here is the equipment I have: 2 - Play 5’s 1 - Play 1 2 - CONNECT:AMPS 1 - 4th gen Apple TV 1 - Sony Sound bar with sub 4 - in ceiling speakers (not currently in use) I currently have the sound bar as the primary output for the TV. I am not sure how (or if) a surround system can be created out of all of this. And finally, if it can be done, then does that preclude the Sonos items being used from playing music? I am thinking that one way to do it would be to just use the 2 CONNECT:AMPS to drive the surround output of the 4 in ceiling speakers and continue to utilize the sound bar with its sub. Anyone have some ideas for me?

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6 years ago
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rwiegandContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

iOS app taking forever to launch

Since the last update rolled out a few days ago the Sonos app on my phone is taking forever and a day to launch. I timed it this afternoon, the black "Sonos" screen was there for four and a half minutes before the app finally came up. This has been the case every time I've tried to open the app to turn my system on or off or change the station. Needless to say, it is tiresome. Once the app appeared all was good. Is this problem unique to me? What might it be thinking about while it's sitting there? Any suggestions beyond the obvious of power cycling everything? (didn't help) The app on my Mac comes up as fast as usual. All systems are running the most recent versions of software, as of this morning.

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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wim buysContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Settings greyed out - how to check for version mismatch

Hi, I'm relatively new to Sonos and have my computer running the Sonos app, streaming out to speakers via WIFI. My issue is that I want to add my MP3 collection to Sonos, all guides tell me to use the Manage menu but almost all options there are greyed out. The settings screen only shows date & time options. By searching these forums the standard reply seem to be a version mismatch between the Sonos app and hardware. How can I fix this? The version of my Sonos app is 8.0 -- what can I do to make sure that the versions are correct and I can access all settings? It's not like I can update my speakers or what is going on? This is fairly urgent so any feedback is greatly appreciated. Best wishes Wim

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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