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AndrewbmContributor I
asked in Home theater

Old Toshiba TV

I have an old Toshilba TV - 10 years old at least.  No ARC connection, also the Optical output is old style and does not fit with the cable provided.  Is there another solution to adding my Beam to the TV ?  Best solution is a new TV, but this one has great picture and nothing wrong with it.  

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Airgetlam
8 months ago
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DougalfordContributor II
asked in Advanced setups

optical connection

Working on my outdoor set up. I have optical connection. Running a long distance from outside TV. I want to put a Sonos amp outside, but don’t know how to adapt Sonos amp to optical connection coming in. 

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6 months ago
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bbeausoleilContributor I
asked in What to get

I have a Sonos Five

- Which sonos smaller speaker can I pair with it to move around the house?? I don't want an additional Five 

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melvimbe
1 year ago
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CountonmeContributor I
asked in What to get

creating surround sound

I bought my sonos about 5 years ago.  I have a playbar and a sub.  I would like the easiest way to create surround sound using my existing equipment. Thanks!

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106rallye
1 year ago
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The NadzContributor I
asked in Portable speakers

How can I best use move my Roam between home and work?

I have a home Sonos system with multiple Sonos devices on my home WiFi network. I want to be able to use my Roam at home but also take it to my office where my phone and laptop connect to my work WiFi network. What is the best way to do this so I can use the Roam without having to connect via bluetooth?

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Airgetlam
5 months ago
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NinjaPuppetContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Syncing multiple phone problems

Hello, I am trying to add my wife’s phone to our Sonos system. All say to:Open Sonos. From the Settings. tab, tap Services & Voice. Under Music & Content, tap Add a Service. Click on Add to SonosThe problem is I’m not given the option to Add to Sonos. There are dozens of apps and services to add, but non of them say Sonos except Sonos Radio and that’s not it. Please help. Thanks

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jgatie
1 year ago
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mitchwmaContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Music Library

When adding new sub-folders to the main folder in Music Library, is there a way to rescan the folder so that the new sub-folders are added?Or..Is the solution to delete the folder then add the folder after adding the new sub-folders?Mitch

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ratty
1 year ago
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MacStainlessContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Adding Airport Express to Play 5 causing volume issues

I’ve been using my SONOS 5 (gen 1) with my turntable for years without issue (3.5mm wire from turntable with built-in preamp directly plugged into the speaker). This past weekend I picked up an Airport Express so I can AirPlay to the speaker too. I have the AirPort and my turntable connected into a 3.5mm splitter and that splitter plugs into my Play 5.Now when I play my turntable, the volume is MUCH lower than it should be. To the point where I’m at 100% volume and it sounds like it’s at 50%, if that. If I disconnect the wire from the AirPort, the volume goes back to normal. I’m not sure what is going on here. I’ve looked at the app while doing this and the Level doesn’t change nor does the volume of the speaker itself.Has anyone run into this type of issue before? Right now the only way to “fix” it is to leave the airport disconnected from the speaker while playing my records.

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1 year ago
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bigfrankContributor II
asked in Speakers

Moving sonos to a new system

Hi, I have a Sonos setup at work (two Sonos / Ikea lamps) and a Sonos setup at home - couple of Sonos Ones and a Sonos Sub.  Everything is running off wifi in both locations.Today I brought my home gear to the office and tried to add it to the Sonos setup there as we have an event, but the products are not found.  I have even tried wiring them with a cable, but still not found.   My work sonos products uses one email address and my home sonos products another, can this cause an issue when trying to add the products to the work setup? Any other possible reason why we can’t connect them?Thanks Frank  

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1 year ago
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anvilvapreContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Support for Audible Dolby Atmos

Audible now has a growing collection of Dolby Atmos material.Is that likely to be supported through the Sonos app at some point?I’m enjoying Atmos content much more through the Sonos speakers than while using headphones - so it’d be great to listen to this content with the speakers.

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controlav
1 year ago
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Matt.RickettsContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Music Library setup for personal lossless files

I’m a brand new Port user coming over from the Squeezebox/Logitech Media Server world after 10 years. I’m aware of others that maintain their own digital music collection locally saying that Sonos seems to be abandoning that market segment, but is the S2 controller really that limited that it can’t see the ARTISTSORT tags in my extensive FLAC library and sort by last name instead of first name? Also apparently I can’t set it to NOT show artist names associated with songs in compilations so my Artists list isn’t so cluttered? I knew I’d be trading off some customization options by moving to Sonos and I’m glad not to have to spend so much time tinkering with my SB Touch just to get it to work with my network, but I thought there’d be some flexibility for displaying my music the way I want it to. The Music Library options in the S2 app for iOS (Settings > System > Music Library) are ridiculous! What do others do? Are there 3rd party apps that work well with lossless libraries? Any s

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buzz
1 year ago
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AmerifaxContributor II
asked in Controllers and Music services

Software for Sonos One - S2

Where can I download S2 software  for my Sonos One, iPhone 13 ProMax? The App store for iPhone list to many options.Bob

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9 months ago
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selavyContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

demande de connexion

bonjour,S1 version : 11.6.1Ce matin, mon système Sonos (S1) me demande de me “connecter pour accéder à plus caractéristiques”Quelque soit le compte et les mots de passe, pas moyen d’accéder à Sonos. Est-ce que quelqu’un a déjà eu ce problème ?En vous remerciant par avance

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1 year ago
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tgunnarsContributor I
asked in Speakers

sonos1 network change connection

jyst moved and connect my sonos to the new network

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Stanley_4
8 months ago
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AustinBossContributor I
asked in Home theater

One TV Channel out of all channels is mute

I have a new Sony Bravia 75” 4K with a direct line to the internet for streaming. Audio includes an Arc, Sub, and two 1SLs. Arc is plugged into the eARC port. All channels are selected from the Home button with no inputs to the HDMI inputs. Prime, Netflix, MLB, Disney+ all work just fine, but Hulu loses all volume periodically. Sometimes the audio will work for a while and then cut out. Sometimes turning it off for a while will restore audio when it is turned back on.Any suggestions? 

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3 years ago
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Potato1234Contributor I
posted in What to get

Will the Sonos Ones work in this room for surround sound

I’m buying the Sonos arc and wanted to get the Sonos Ones for surroundsound but with the weird room layout I don’t know if it will work correctly. Would it even be worth it? If so how should I set it up, location wise?

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3 years ago
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donnie_does_machinesContributor I
posted in What to get

Help with Room Setup for Turntable

I’m getting a turntable and want to connect it to my Sonos system. I have no idea what the best layout would be. The room is a 13’ square with the diagram below. I have a playbase in the TV corner (1), and two Play:1s at (2) and (3). What I would prefer is for the turntable to be on the cabinet (2), but it could be above TV at (1). To connect the turntable, I’d need to buy a Play:5 for (2) and move the Play:1, maybe to shelf (3). If I need to put it above the TV I could connect it via Amp, or maybe an optical switch to the playbase (will never have TV and turntable on at the same time). Any recommendations or alternatives I’m overlooking for best layout? Thanks for helping a noob out. 

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buzz
3 years ago
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ghblakeContributor I
asked in What to get

Connecting wifi speakers

I have a connect amp with connect wired speakers, what do I need to do in order to add wifi speakers - ac powered

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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marcusmcdnld2Contributor I
posted in Speakers

Stereo Pairing

I just purchased a Sonos 5 After already owning a play 5 (2nd gen) and am finding that i cannot stereo pair the two? If this is the case that is ridiculous and ill be returning the Sonos 5  such great speakers with such stupid limitations….

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3 years ago
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Little SwiftContributor I
asked in Home theater

Compatibility Sonos One and Sonos Play 1

I setup surround sound several years ago with a Sonos Playbar and 2 x Sonos Play 1s and wanted to replace one Play 1 with the Sonos One to use with Airplay specifically but also Alexa if I wanted. Alas, upon purchase, I have found they are not compatible and I’m unable to do this. Somewhere in your documentation you should mention that it is not possible to pair speakers, particularly as I wasn’t even aware that the Play 1 and Sonos One were different beasts. A beast indeed.

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3 years ago
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galaxyqContributor II
asked in Home theater

Arc + Samsung QE65Q80R : do they work together?

I’d like to pull the trigger on an Arc, upgrading from a Playbar, but am terrified it will screw everything up.  We have a large Sonos system still on S1 due to a Connect and some Play5 Gen 1s.  I’d be happy to take the step up to the Arc, and go S2, but reading conflicting reports about compatability with my QE65Q80R.  If I take the leap there’s no going back, and it might be a total waste of time, money etc.  

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3 years ago
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outtoseaContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Macbook Pro app sees system but then say doesn't connect, any advice please?

Sonos worked fine through my Macbook (10.15.7) a few days ago but now having issues. System work fine through iPhone. When app opens I get the below messages. It can’t find the system so I reset the app and try to join my system. The app says it sees the system but then when I press done I get the message about a product being unplugged.Wen looking into the system it only shows the one SL speaker rather than both (which is visible on the iOS app).I have removed the app and re-installed. I have rebooted both SL’s. I have checked the wi-fi network and they’re all on the only one I have.Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks (Diolch - Welsh)Daniel 

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Annazel S
3 years ago
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scribeparker88Contributor I
posted in Speakers

Sonos One SL

Can I link an odd number of SL’s together? How many can I link together? Also if I have three rooms, can I send different music to each room from one device or do I need three devices to do that?

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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MS92Contributor I
asked in What to get

Newbie advice - new home sonos setup

Just bought a new home, they’ve previously had 4 in ceiling Sonos speakers installed. 2 in the living room and 2 in the kitchen which they’ve left. The overall setup from the previous owners was an amp, play bar, sub and ceiling speakers. I am now looking at my own setup, incorporating the ceiling speakers and looking for an understanding.  if I was to replicate the previous system, buying a playbar, sub and amp. Could I wire all of these to one amp? (playbar, sub and four ceiling speakers). Or would I need two amps to power all rooms? To have audio in different rooms I.e. tv audio in the living room, but then different audio in the kitchen I presume another amp would be needed? If I want music to play throughout the ceiling speakers and sub could the tv then play separate?  thanks in advance      

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3 years ago
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dmbyrnesAvid Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Incomplete music library sync from itunes

I purchases a classical concerto album from itunes that has 7 tracks - the first concerto has 4 tracks, and the second concerto has 3. When I update my music library on Sonos, I get 4 tracks: movements 1, 2 & 4 of the first concerto, and movement 3 from the second. From reading the support topics, it looks like either the whole album gets imported, or none of it does. How can I get all seven tracks into Sonos?

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3 years ago
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