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greenebaContributor I
asked in Speakers
no power to Play 1

No light (No light) on play 1 after drop of a couple of feet to carpeted floor..

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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CliveJamesBakerContributor I
asked in What to get
I dont want Alexa

I want to buy a One/Play1 but I [u]DON'T[/u] want Alexa built in, call me old fashioned but I am uncomfortable with the concept of a microphone constantly listening to every word said in a room. Which one do I need or are they only now available with Alexa built in/?

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Ryan S
6 years ago
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Nerysm17Contributor I
asked in What to get
Can playbase connect to stereo?

Hi, Am about to buy a sonos system with 3 components throughout the house. I’d like for the system to improve the tv sound, and be able to connect by cable to our existing stereo. I’m hoping that doesn’t require buying both a Playbase and a Connect? My question is- can a playbase be used interchangeably to play sound off the TV and a stereo, when the cable is moved between the devices? I know moving the cable back and forth would be a bit inconvenient, but the stereo use would be infrequent (to be able to play CDs without having to go though uploading them as don’t currently have computer). Both the tv and stereo have the same input jack (on stereo it says ‘Digital Optical’ and on the TV ‘Digital Audio’ but I understand they are the same as TV manual says the TV does Digital Optical, and they look the same). So I’m hoping the system could be- 1 Playbase and 2 Play1s Or does it sound like I’d need- 1 Playbase, 1 Connect and 1 Play1? Many thanks, Nerys

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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Digital_18Contributor I
asked in What to get
Adding Sonos to a bathroom

I am looking to add a Sonos speaker to a master bathroom being redone, can either the 3 or 5 be used in a bathroom? Is there another option I should consider? Thanks.

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6 years ago
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JMC123Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
Sonos app won't turn off - Android

How can I turn off the Sonos app? This used to not be a problem so it must be this latest release. There's no simple way to turn off the app so I'm stuck doing a forced shutdown, but then within minutes it turns itself back on and uses battery on my phone. WHY!?!? Who at Sonos thinks this is a good idea????? Make easy for me to turn off the app - completely turn it off - or I will uninstall and move on to a new vendor. The Sonos app is nothing more than spam on my phone right now. FRUSTRATING!!!

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MrKeith
6 years ago
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Mike_225Contributor III
asked in Speakers
Playback keeps stopping

After a recent software updates (why are there so many?), playback through my speakers keeps randomly stopping. I've been using my system for years with little issue. Nothing else (ISP, position/location of router, etc) has changed. I'm running the 8.2.2 Controller from a MacBook Pro (OS 10.10.5 Yosemite), but it also happens when running the Controller (recently updated to 8.2.2 as well) from my Android phone (v 6.0). My guess is the same will happen if I use the Controller from my wife PC.

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jgatie
6 years ago
jjayf
jjayfProminent Collaborator I
posted in What to get
I hope I made the right decision.

I ordered a multiroom Sonos setup including a connect to get the whole home music experience. I spent a lot of money, and I spent it on Sonos because by all accounts it’s supposed to be the best wireless multiroom solution. All I see on this forum is page after page of dropping speakers, connection issues, play lists that won’t play, rooms that disappear randomly, and music services that won’t music. My system arrived today and I will pick it up tomorrow. Dear lord I sure hope I didn’t make a huge expensive mistake. I want this to be an easy seemless experience, but I’m more than a bit worried now. My technology disabled wife is going to be using this system. She has trouble with a microwave.

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Ryan S
6 years ago
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DevNetContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
On Iphone - app won't turn off

Music won't turn off - how can I shut down ?

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Stuart_W
6 years ago
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ED8500Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
VPN tunnel makes connection to fail

When you have a VPN tunnel open, it seems SONOS is unable to connect to your home network. Close your tunnel and things will work just fine.

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6 years ago
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jackmauiContributor I
asked in What to get
Need Help Selecting Sonos Product's For Restaurant

Hi there! I am going to be putting in a new sonos system to replace an existing bose setup in our resturaunt (not satisfied with the bose's sound). The space it about 35 feet wide, by 20 feet long. What speakers would you recommend installing for this space? I was thinking of 2 play 5's, and 2-3 play 1's? Thanks for your input!

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AjTrek1
6 years ago
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cashewnutContributor I
asked in Speakers
One line out from PC to two Sonos speakers?

I would like to setup two Sonos speakers in my office in a stereo configuration. In addition to listening to music wirelessly, I'd also like to connect the line out from my PC to *both* of the Sonos speakers and play stereo sound from my PC. Is this possible? What would I need?

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pwt
6 years ago
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Mogens A KristensenContributor I
asked in Home theater
Samsung q7 and sonos Playbar

Controlling audio Remote control from Samsung q7 55 to a Sonos PLAYBAR - how does it work

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6 years ago
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justine7777Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Play different songs on two Sonos play1.

We got two Sonos play:1 for Christmas. I loaded the Sonos app on my iPad and my fiancé’s iphone. After playing with it for a few minutes I had two different songs playing at the sane time in different rooms. That was the desired outcome but as soon as one of us changed the song both speakers automatically started playing the same song and I have not been able to make each speaker play independent of each other since. Can anyone help me figure out what I’m doing wrong?

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6 years ago
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gonredfernContributor I
asked in Home theater
Sony home theatre system and playbar

I am trying to hear My Sony system through a new playbar instead of the speakers that came with the system. There is a HDMI output to my tv and I have the Sonos supplied optical cable from the tv to the playbar. I can see a DVD played on my Sony system but not the sound. There are no other audio outputs from the Sony system, except for individual speaker connections.

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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Kd5303Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
AV receiver to connect

Hello all, I have a Marantz SR7012 and want to use all my sonos units throughout Home to play what’s coming from receiver, via TV, video games and even music station from receiver. I have the connect unit with my receiver and need to know what output from receiver to input from connect unit. Once I know what output to use, I would need to know if any special settings within receiver, if applicable. I already have it working the other way, to hear music play through all surround speakers by hooking to receiver input CD. Thanks

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6 years ago
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AdagostoAvid Contributor I
asked in Home theater
Playbar in a large room??

Hi. I have a kinda large great room where the TV is. The room is all tile will windows to the left of the TV, front door to the right. Straight out is a wall and it also opens up to the kitchen and dinning area. The room itself it 26Lx22Wx16H. I currently have two Definitive Tech Pro1000's (left/right) and a ProCenter 1000 along with a ProSub 700. It sounds good, but nothing amazing and nothing bad by any means. I connect that to Sonos via a Connect. I'm seriously considering dumping all the AV gear and going with a Playbar and eventually adding the Play Sub and then later the surround sound Play: 1's. In a big open room like I have, am I better off upgrading the "traditional" AV gear with bigger speakers or do you think the Playbar will fill that room and be an "upgrade" of sorts over the DT speakers. I can say this, the ProSub 700 is WAY, WAY too small for this room. Thoughts?? Many thanks!!

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6 years ago
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RyanFitzContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Program Timers for turning on and off

Can you set timers to wake and sleep music?

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jgatie
6 years ago
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go3asyAvid Contributor I
posted in Home theater
Very disappointing experience with playbar+sub - audio dorpping out/clipping/stutter & going into pause burst

I have only had the unit fora few weeks and when playing music the sound is fantastic and outperforms my expectation entirely. Unfortunately though it's primary duty of being a soundbar for me has been a terrible experience. My old TV was a cheap HD TV bought a good few years ago so the issues I was having I attributed to that, I had things running through a cheap optical splitter to get sound from both my sky q box and Xbox one without having to change cables all the time and had notices some auto clipping sounds and stutters which I attributed to this switch. Last Wednesday though I got my new TV a nice upgrade from the previous a 55" LG 4K and plugged in the optical eager to get rid of the manual switch (and be able to enjoy the native 4k netflix/prime apps). Since ... still getting the auto clipping/dropouts. The only thing it has resolved though is my Sky Q box when plugged directly into the playbar or through the optical splitter I would lose sound completely on some chan

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Keith N
6 years ago
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hdriggersContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
New App is a BIG Step Backwards

I cannot believe how much you have taken an enjoyable experience with your product and changed it into a frustrating experience. I have gone from gifting and recommending your products to telling people not to purchase them. Very disappointing, since I have the whole house on this platform that makes me hate the product when I use it.

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jgatie
6 years ago
stek
stekTrending Lyricist I
asked in Speakers
Wireless management and BOOST mode ?

Hi, I am not clear about BOOST mode. I have two SONOS One and one SONOS CONNECT. The SONOS CONNECT is connected with the Ethernet cable. The two SONOS One are wirelessly connected only. If I turn off the Wireless of my AP, the two SONOS One's continue to work, even if I haven't enabled BOOST mode. Why? I would like to have clearer control of the Wireless network, also because I would like to sleep at night without Wireless. I know people do not care about this, but I prefer to sleep with a limited amount of electromagnetic radiation. Even if you connect SONOS One with the Ethernet cable, it emits radio arrows.. How to control them? Thank you for a clarification. regards Stefano

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stek
6 years ago
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TScott777Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Hide CONNECT from room list

I currently am using the line in on my CONNECT but not the line out. Is it possible to hid the CONNECT from room listings (except in settings, of course) so that it doesn't show up as a room selection in the app?

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6 years ago
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antonio castelloContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
The Bridge

Is the Bridge no longer necessary? If I recently installed a new AC router, should I take my bridge off-line?

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nifoxke
6 years ago
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iwccoContributor I
posted in Home theater
Connecting Sonsos Connect AMP to AVR

Planning a whole house system. Want to share sources like Roku Ultra in main room with 5.1 audio with traditional wired speakers AND with the five other zones using the Connect AMP(s). Can I connect my AVR Zone 2 or Zone 3 output to the Connect AMP's line In? Considering using the Denon AVRX6400H. Thanks

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Keith N
6 years ago
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mckayiContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Brennan B2 and Sonos app

Sonos Windows 10 app does not connect/see Brennan B2

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6 years ago
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HolmesyContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Parental Controls

So, I am looking at putting a Sonos speaker in my children’s bedroom. I have quite a range of Sonos products around the house and I don’t want them to have full control of the system. Is it possible to be able to give them access to just the speaker in their bedroom? Like a sub controller from their phones that can only control their speaker but my wife and I still able to control everything? TIA

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6 years ago
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