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Thomas ThiryTrending Lyricist I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Speaker always disappears in Spotify's desktop app

Hi, I have a problem with my sonos speakers and the spotify windows application. I have a Connect:Amp and a Play:1. In the windows sonos controller both are listed but in spotify the play:1 is there less than half of the time. Sometimes the connect:amp also doesn't show (this one is even connected to my computer through rj45, the play:1 is on wifi). Even when I start the playback from the sonos controller, spotify won't pick it up. Sometimes when I use the android Spotify app I will see the device that doesn't show in the windows app (and probably sometimes the opposite). It is very annoying and I don't know what to do about it. Because of this I didn't buy the other speakers I wanted : I need to be sure it works fine first. Can anybody help me? I would submit a diagnostic but I don't really know when since I don't see it appear/disappear immediately and the sonos app works fine. Thanks in advance.

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6 years ago
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BenAlbionHouseContributor I
asked in Speakers

Changing Speaker Names

Hello, I can't seem to find out how to change the names of my speakers that are already set up. Could anyone help with this? Thanks

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6 years ago
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dkichiginContributor I
asked in What to get

2x Play 3 or 2x Play 5 for 40sqm kitchen/diner?

Hi folks I have 41 sqm kitchen/diner and thinking about getting a pair of Play 3 to set up as stereo.. What I am trying to understand before putting an order – will a pair of Play 3s be enough for this area or I better consider two Play 5s instead (or a single Play 5)? Another question about positioning… I am thinking about putting them under the ceiling (I‘ve heard it is better to put speakers on ear level but I have two small kinds constantly running around and it is currently not an option..) above glass doors – marked with red circles with number 1 on the pic, or in the middle of the room one opposite each other - marked with green circles with number 2. A guy in the shop said positioning at green spots will be better as it will be in the middle of the room and so the sound will be more even however I am not sure how (and if) stereo will work in this case.. I never had a hifi music set up before and quite a novice in this area so any advice is welcome! Many thanks

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6 years ago
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lioneloContributor II
asked in Components and Architectural

Sonos ZP120 with Sonance IS4 SST

Hi, I would like to setup a stereo pair of speakers Sonance IS4 SST (8 ohms nominal, 6 ohms minimum, 100 watts RMS) with a Sonos ZP-120. Would the Sonos be powerful enough ? Besides, if I want to connect as well a subfoower Sonance ISW (8 ohms nominal, 6 ohms minimum, 100 watts RMS) to the same Sonos ZP-120, I understand that the subwoofer line out of the ZP-12 is not amplified and that I will need to connect it to the line-in of a subwoofer amplifier (like the Sonance A-800) which will in turn be connected to the Sonance ISW subwoofer. Any insights would be appreciated ! Many thanks ! Lionel

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Omar H
6 years ago
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Mark C NelsonContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural

Sonos being used as a PA system

Is it possible to play live music through Sonos connect?

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6 years ago
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testcardProdigy I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Privacy Update

I’ve received an email from Sonos regarding an update to their privacy policy ahead of new software and system updates next week. Alexa integration? I think so...

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melvimbe
6 years ago
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sonos user aContributor I
posted in What to get

Privacy Update

Threatening to slowly brick my expensive speakers if I don't accept your heavy handed new 'terms' is a complete load of crap. I paid for this and it should continue to work even if I don't opt-in to whatever crazy policy you decide to do in the future. I used to recommend sonos to everyone and that will now certainly stop. What would I tell them? Hey here's a great system but it wants to spy on you and if you're not cool with that it'll stop working entirely... I won't buy any more of your products (who knew they were only rented to begin with), you've made a big mistake and it'll show in the market. [b]Moderator Note:[/b] Removed Profanity

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6 years ago
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sbart53Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Fixed volume setting

How do I remove fixed volume setting so I can adjust volume level independently by room. When I go in to setting > room setting and pick a room both the 'speaker touch controls' and 'white indicator light' features are selected

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jgatie
6 years ago
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Scoob8855Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Sonos as movie audio for backyard theater

I want to set up a backyard theater to show movies on a big screen by my pool. I think I've got it all figured out except for the audio. I have several speakers in my backyard that I use with a sonos for music. This is the obvious choice but I'm not sure how to make it work. I'm going to hook a notebook PC (or macbook) to a projector to show the movies, so I need that to be the audio source. How can I "broadcast" that audio to my sonos? FYI, I do not have Sonos speakers. I have hardwired speakers that are connected to a speaker selector, which is connected to an amp, which is connected to a Sonos. I know I could just plug the notebook computer into the amp, but they will be in very different locations - not close together - and if I ran a wire I'd have 20 kids tripping over it repeatedly. So I am hoping for a wireless option with my sonos. I have a strong wifi signal in my backyard. Any help is greatly appreciated!

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jgatie
6 years ago
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NCRG12Contributor I
posted in Speakers

SONOS spec disclosure

I recently requested info regarding amp RMS power ratings for each of your speakers, which should include ALL technical specs pertaining to sound. I was told SONOS does not disclose this information!!! I'm nearly beside myself not to mention highly pissed off that a manufacturer chooses NOT to disclose to their customers or potential customers this imperative information!!! Technical specs speaks volume (pun intended) of the quality of material used and sound. I'm preparing to outfit my new 3500+ sq ft home with a new sound system and was considering SONOS but apparently you just lost out on a new customer and probably $3k +/- of business, sorry for you...I'm a Klipsch fan and owner and will go with a manufacturer that has NO problem disclosing this info to the public, good luck.... Tony in NC

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jgatie
6 years ago
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MRodContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Using Line out on Connect

Greetings All, I've just recently purchased a connect and a play 1 as my starters. Everything set up fine and I'm pleased with the sound quality. My difficulty now is getting sound out of my receiver (reason I purchased connect so as to "connect" with my A/V receiver) I have it connected with the supplied RCA cables to my CD line in. No sound coming out of my wired speakers on receiver. I've connected several audio components into that CD line in and PRESTO, I have sound. Connect cables back to the connect unit and nothing (music is still coming from play 1 speaker though) Any suggestions? I'm I missing something blatantly obvious? Thanks MRod

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Stanley_4
6 years ago
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cameronrossContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Fast add song to playlist

The current workflow for adding a Now Playing song to an existing Sonos playlist is cumbersome and too long.

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6 years ago
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asked in Controllers and Music services

Add multiple tracks on iOS Controller

Hi! On the Desktop version of Sonos Controller it's easy to add multiple tracks to a queue. Either I use the tick box for the tracks I want to add or I hold down SHIFT and select either by mouse or using arrow keys. Then I add them all in one command. Is there something similar in the iOS Controller? I can't figure out how. I can only add tracks one at a time which is a bit boring and time consuming. Of course I know I can add a whole album and things lika that. So my question is regarding cases where I want to add a couple of tracks from an album, parts of a big collection of tracks e.t.c.

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6 years ago
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User746766Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

2nd router

There is a room in my house that does not get wifi but has a hard wire, I have have added a 2nd wireless router to sort this issue, however this means I can't access my sonos services, is there a way I can adjust the router or sonos settings to have access to sonos from that wifi.

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6 years ago
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gabebegaAvid Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Sonos Connect (Not Connect AMP) and ROKIT 4 G3

Hello, I am considering adding a Sonos Connect (not Connect AMP) to my Sonos setup at home. It should output using the analog RCA to a pair of ROKIT 4 G3 (http://www.krksys.com/krk-studio-monitor-speakers/rokit/rokit-4.html) I was wondering if it would work? I know that the Rkit is powered, but the Connect is meant to be attached to a receiver and not directly to speakers. Any idea? Thanks

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Stanley_4
6 years ago
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ddtaylor21Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Connecting Sonos to Alexa Dot

Connected Alexa via Yonomi App, however she cannot follow my music command like volume control. My Alexa app shows she is connected to all my Sonos components . Any ideas?

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jgatie
6 years ago
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GCollinsonContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Where can I find/buy replacement rubber feet for Sonos speakers ?

Where can I find/buy replacement rubber feet for Sonos speakers ?

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melvimbe
6 years ago
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SeizmosContributor I
asked in Home theater

DTS HD MA / DTS X / ATMOS

Its been a while since the first Sonos customer bought a Playbar only to find out that there is no possible way to play anything different that the obsolete DD 5.1 through S/PDIF or so called Toslink or optical. I think that the time has come to let them know that we are not just a bunch of people who do not have to do in our free time instead of just swearing that we want something more. There is a way. Send this link to the support and let them know that it is not that hard to implement DTS and their technologies in the next Soundbar. http://dts.com/get-licensed [b]There is another option.[/b] If sonos could create a small box that would have a HDMI port and could send the data through he 5Ghz wifi to the other speakers in the system, there would be no need to create a whole new soundbar (but surely that would be nice too). Just a small box with HDMI port and 5Ghz. Just think about it. If we want to change something we need to let them know.

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6 years ago
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vshort813Contributor I
asked in Home theater

5.1 Surround Placement - opinions?

I am planning on getting a Playbase in the very near future. I have a Sonos Sub and Play 1's to use for rounding out the 5.1 setup. My question is about where to place the Play 1's for surround - SIDE or SLIGHTLY BEHIND (and angled)? I'd rather not have to purchase stands and have the Play 1's taking up real estate behind the sofa, but if it's the optimal sound placement then I can deal. My more optimal placement option is directly to the sides of the main sofa - however, there is one slight catch... One surround speaker will be a few feet further from center than the other. They would still be at the same height as each other though. For example the right surround speaker might be 8ft from center while the left might be more like 12ft. Nothing crazy different but 3-4ft total. Would TruePlay be able to compensate for this discrepancy? Is there a balancing option in the surround setup? Any opinions on which setup should produce the best results? Thanks.

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6 years ago
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afmuirContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

What to do with Play1 now I have Alexa?

So about a year ago I bought into sonos with a play1 in the kitchen. Great speaker, play Spotify and all good. Then came Alexa dot into the kitchen, excellent device and the way ahead, can play Spotify, radio etc all with a simple command. Sound is pretty crap though. Can't connect dot to sonos as latter has no connectivity options. So I have an excellent music interface (Alexa dot) and an excellent speaker (play1) but they don't connect. Alexa voice is the way I'm going for ease of use. I could buy an echo for bit better sound quality, or wait for next round of products. But what do I do with what's becoming a redundant play 1? It's like having a smartphone with no touch screen.

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6 years ago
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amishpatel80Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Placement of the PlayBar - side of the tv?

hey everyone, I am designing a wall from my TV, this wall will have a fireplace below the TV, the goal for the wall is simplicity. Ideally, I'd like to just have the fireplace recessed into the wall, and the TV above it. That being said, what are the issues or drawbacks to positioning the PlayBar on top of a cabinet that is directly to the right of the TV? from the right edge of the TV to the start of the cabinet will is about 6-8 inches.

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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WhitliskiAvid Contributor I
asked in Speakers

You have seen this before - sonos losing connection

I have two Playone speakers connected over Wifi. Sonos cuts out when I play podcasts stored on my iPad, when I use Spotify, when I stream radio, pretty much anything I try to use Sonos for ... I have been reporting this to Sonos for a month now, although it has been going on for the last six months. Keep getting the same answers, which I try, but it keeps happening. I did not know I needed a course in IT to use these speakers, but here I am ... Got myself a new router with two-point-four and five Ghz channels, two-point.four now dedicated to channel one (I have also tried six and eleven). No other wifi enabled devices in the vicinity of my two speakers (although it is passing strange that the device I have to use to control the speaker cannot be close to the speaker ...). Took my iPhone off Wifi entirely and no longer use it for Sonos, I only use the iPad to control Sonos. I live in a small apartment. Not a lot of distance for the wifi to travel (ten ft for one speaker, fiftee

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6 years ago
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jamburContributor I
asked in Home theater

Sonos 5.1 and Sky/Apple TV set up

I'm attempting to set up proper 5.1 on Sonos using applet tv (4th gen) and Sky HD. Ive got the play bar, sub and two play 1's. The system won't work out the box i.e with my tv (Panasonic A47 series) connected via optical to play bar with apple tv and sky connected to tv via HDMI. Very frustrating, thought Sonos was meant to make every thing simple??. Ive looked at the forums and thought that i needed some sort of switch so I bought the Porta HDMI switcher 4 port, 1 out, 4X1, v1.3 with audio toslink and digital coaxial (£27 on amazon). Set up as follows: HDMI from apple and sky to the switch then HDMI out to the tv from the switch with TV connected by optical to the play bar. This works for the apple TV and i get 5.1 on netflix etc, its great and makes a real difference. However when switching to sky i get no sound. Ive enable dolby on the sky settings but still no sound. What i have found is that if i take out the sky hdmi cable from the switch then i get the sound in

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6 years ago
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BiggsyBoyContributor III
asked in Controllers and Music services

Sonos "Friendly name" - can it be changed

Hi, I have two PLAY:1 speakers that I control from the (pretty appalling) iOS app playing from my uPnP music server on the network. However, I also have a large collection on a portable device that can stream directly to the speakers. The problem is that the Sonos announces themselves with their IP addresses so the portable device sees names such as "123.456.1.250 - Sonos PLAY:1" and "234.567.1.245- Sonos PLAY:1". Since i don't carry my network address table around in my head its a bit hit and miss which one I connect to (the pair are also DHCP so there's a chance the address could change). The friendly names are held, I believe, in an XML config file on each Sonos device. I can read the contents but can't change them. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance

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passopp
6 years ago
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User862853Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Simple button only hardware controller

I'd like to replace my kitchen radio with a sonos player. But there's one thing that is holding me back; I need a phone/tablet to use a sonos player. My radio has hardware buttons and that is a HUGE advantage in a kitchen environment. With 9 fingers messy from preparing food/whatever i can use my one clean finger to press power followed by a channel preset. This is a PAIN as it is today with a sonos system. I know there's buttons on the players, but 1: you cant pick a favorite/playlist, 2: your player(s) might me mounted out of reach. So; a small hardware unit with 3(ish) preset buttons that also powers on the player(s). Volume up/down and a pause/power off button. You could combine preset button long press with power-off/pause to save a button, but the affordance is a bit bad with this approach (it might be to hard for the average user to find out how to use the feature). The unit would have to be setup in the mobile/pc app; what playlist/favorite does each preset button play and wha

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