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gdsrwq421Contributor I
asked in What to get

Large kitchen/living room - mapped out thoughts - what would you change?

Total noob here. Rough draft blueprint: [img]4efe2228-157f-45bb-90a7-27c4656e87b7.png[/img] There's three sweet spots in my living room (green X). Was thinking of positioning the two Play:5s and four Play:1s as shown. Tried to get 3.0 in each of the sweet spots. Curious what you guys think, and what if anything you'd change? BIG thank you!

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6 years ago
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ashokinnetContributor I
asked in What to get

5.1 setup with connect amp - Advice needed

Hello friends I have a connect amp with 2 Bowers & Wilkins M1 speakers and connected to Sony Gracia android Tv. I'm planning to buy a sub and also thinking to add additional speakers to make a traditional home theatre. I need advice or suggestions to achieve a surround system. I have a play 1 in another room. Pls help. Ashok

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Keith N
6 years ago
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castallaLocal Superstar
posted in Controllers and Music services

Alexa & Sonos

Rumour? http://www.aftvnews.com/sonos-begins-beta-testing-amazon-alexa-control-integration/

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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VtheRedContributor I
asked in What to get

Alexa on sonos

Hi everyone I've just started my Sonos setup with a play 5, is Amazon's Alexa connection available now, and is there any difference in buying the more expensive Echo over the Dot or do they both connect in the same way.

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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michelenascondinoContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

SONOS Skins and Audio settings

SKINS I think it is necessary to introduce the possibility to change (or best: customize!) the SONOS controller for WINDOWS with coloured and clear SKINS. Actually it is very poor. AUDIO Depending when or "where" I play music, every time I have to do a new setting for volume, for every SONOS speaker (i have 4 Play:1, 1 Play:3, 1 Play:5, 1 Playbar + SUB). It is possible to create a "Volume settings saving"? Thank you for your attention! Mich

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biffta
6 years ago
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ByteSmithContributor I
asked in Home theater

Samsung Smart Control TM1680A

I have a Samsung un65ks800d TV that uses a Samsung Smart Control TM1680A. The Sonos Playbar does not recognize the signals from the remote. Has anybody had success with this remote?

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6 years ago
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asharomContributor III
asked in Speakers

Sonos Connect shipping dimensions/weight

Hello. Could anyone in the know kindly advise what the Sonos Connect box dimensions are and what the shipping weight of the set is please? I'm trying to assess shipping costs/options. TQ.

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Max P
6 years ago
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JandaContributor I
asked in What to get

Advice on Best Sonos System for Music in Living/Dining/Kitchen

We have previously had a Sonos system which my husband loved and are wanting to install a system - initially for our living/dining/kitchen room which has a cathedral ceiling. The room is approx 5.5 x 7.5 metres. We have recently received an audio proposal which seems to contain a lot of sonos products I am concerned will not necessarily support my principle goal of being able to listen to music (not simply have background music as they assumed) either in the living room or while in the kitchen. Their proposal includes a playbar and cantilever bracket (although we own a small TV that won't, apparently fit on the bracket at this stage); a subwoofer ; 2 rear in ceiling speakers; and a amplifier. My limited reading on this site has me concerned that this proposal is based on an assumption that we are interested in a home theatre system which we aren't. So ... I would appreciate advice on: (1) What we should be installing to achieve the initial goal of getting best music liste

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K
6 years ago
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tonge77Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Playbase optical cable

How do you remove the optical cable from the playbase? Once it's in it won't come out. The other one on the playbar was loose and easy to remove, I don't want to force it and damage it.

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Airgetlam
6 years ago
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Rob777Contributor II
asked in Controllers and Music services

Sonos Can't Find my MacBook

I have had all kinds of issues with my Sonos. First, it wouldn't find my iTunes music library. Then, not sure how, started finding it. Maybe it was when I shortened my computer name? It worked for a day or so.. Then it started not connecting to my macbook.. I submitted a question, Sonos said try to restart the Wifi. I did that and restarted the Mac and that worked for a day, day and a half. Now it's back to "can't connect to Robs-Macbook pro/music. " Once in a while I get a "1002" message but not consistently. I restarted the WiFi and my computer again and that fixed NOTHING this time.. I have done the Firewall procedures. The controller will let me add music into the que but will not allow me to play it. That's when I get the "cannot connect.." error message after a short time of (not sure what the technical name for it is..not pinwheel but..) the little thing that spins, looks spikey, basically saying it's thinking.. get one of those those on top right of controller as well as somet

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Omar H
6 years ago
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LMaister7343Contributor I
asked in Speakers

Play 5 won't power up

Was working fine via wireless for 2 years or so. One day disappeared from zone list and no lights on speaker at all. Tried a different outlet but nada. Is it toast? What's the warranty on a Play 5?

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Nico R
6 years ago
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impacted8sContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Connect Amp with 4 speakers

I'm new to the Sonos community and require some assistance. We are currently in the electrical phase of our new home construction. I have purchased multiple Connect amps for multiple zones, however, I want to run two pairs of speakers (master bathroom and master bedroom) to a single Connect Amp. I've found articles on wiring two pairs of speakers but can't find information on how to switch one set off and leave the other set on. At times I would like to have both pairs on but also have the ability to shut off one set in either the bathroom or bedroom. Truly hoping that someone would be able to assist me. Thanks in advance.

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dwillsga
6 years ago
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bigosufanEnthusiast I
posted in Home theater

Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 Movies

Dear Sonos- This weekend I streamed Rogue One. It was Dolby Digital Plus 7.1. Time to upgrade your equipment to make it compatible with Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 (DTS support would be great too). I'm willing to wait a year before I sell my Sonos and get either the Axiim Q or Klipsch wireless systems.

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6 years ago
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CBNeilsonContributor I
asked in Home theater

5.1 Surround sound from Apple TV with Netflix and iTunes

Hi all, I'm hoping someone can provide some clarity on settings and surround sound. I've just set up a Sonos home theatre system as follows: Playbar connected to TV, a Samsung UA55ES7100M, with optical cable and TV settings to external speakers; Sub and 2 x Play 3's as surrounds. I have an Apple TV (4th gen) connected to the TV via HDMI but only seem to be able to get stereo. When I set the Apple TV to Dolby Digital 5.1, under Audio and Video/Surround Sound, I get no sound when playing from iTunes movies or Netflix. Both play fine if Apple TV is set to Best Available Quality, but only in stereo. With the above settings active, in the TV output settings I can select PCM when playing Netflix, and both PCM and Dolby Digital with iTunes movies, however no sound from the Sonos speakers regardless of the setting. With any other apps on the Apple TV I do get sound, but only the PCM option on the TV. Is anyone able to confirm if this is an issue at the Apple TV end, or the TV not

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6 years ago
binh25
binh25Avid Contributor I
posted in Speakers

upside down mounting

Hi Does it make any difference in term of sound quality and output if I mount my play 1 upside down on the wall? Reason I do this so I can easily see status light access to the button

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T00LF00L
6 years ago
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califloridaContributor I
asked in What to get

What speakers to buy for clothing boutique

We are buying Sonos speakers to play music at our 1750 sq ft clothing boutique and I need help determing what speakers and how many of each to buy. Budget is about $1,000. Note: we aren't trying to create a concert experience. We just want clear, quality sounding music for our shoppers. Music is part of the experience in our shop. Thanks!

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CapnLes
6 years ago
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XOP15Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Sonos Plex & Synology

Hi There, Newbie Alert !! I have an Amazon Echo and a Synology NAS running PLEX which stores all my media, I am able to control PLEX from the Echo. My question is will PLEX be able to play direct to the Sonos with out having to have Laptops or tablets open and running ? Thanks in advance

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6 years ago
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Ajay239Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Issues With Sonos Surround- Play 1

I have a Play Base-1, Sub and 2- Play 1 surround speakers. Case1: PlayBase1, Sub and Play 1 all in same room and use as home theater - Issue: -->I barely feel any sound from surround Sonos 1. Unless I go and stand next to it, I cannot feel any sound. Case2: PlayBase and Sub are part of Room1. Sonos 1 speakers are paired as speaker-pair as part of Room2. Issue: I can feel the surround. But there are sudden drops in connections for a moment. This happens almost every minute when I directly playing from TV and almost every 30 sec when casting to TV. This is very annoying. BTW I have connected Playbase to router via ether net, creating a dedicated Sonos Network. My entire purpose of getting Sonos is wasted.. Please help me getting a solution, or I have no option but to return these.. As this is really annoying..

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6 years ago
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chicago_frContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Play 1 power consumption

Play 1 power consumption when using it or in standby

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6 years ago
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jschiizzyListener
asked in Controllers and Music services

Spotify disappeared from controller

I deleted my Spotify account from the Sonos app in order to add a new Spotify account (I couldn't find an easy way to change the account). But now Spotify doesn't appear as a choice under "Add Music Service". I can't find Spotify under any of my controllers, PC, other phones, etc. System Diagnostics number 7369575.

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6 years ago
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User646760Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Google Tv remote control volume

Hi i have a sony google tv and i manage to connect the sound bar etc, the only problem i have is the volume and the remote control, am using NSG-MR1 REMOTE thank you

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6 years ago
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Malcolm BellTrending Lyricist I
posted in Home theater

Separate baseline sound level for tv vs music

I recently added a play base to my system. I find the tv requires much higher volume than music streaming therefore there please sonos introduce two baseline settings. At the moment if I try to play music e.g. When I get home it blares way too loud having watched tv the night before. Similarly if I try to watch tv having listed to music the night before, the tv is way too quiet. Did not have this issue when I was using another brand tv bar!! Hopefully an easy software enhancement sonos?

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6 years ago
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Halo68Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Headphone Amp and Sonos Connect

I bought a headphone amp and connected it via the Digital coax on the Sonos Connect.The problem is muting the Play5's while the headphone output is sending audio through my headphones. Is this not possible?

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6 years ago
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Justin_32Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Setting up a Sonos 5.1 system with Samsung UN65JS8500 SUHD 4K TV's and multiple devices

As part of moving to a new house I just upgraded all our televisions to Samsung UN65JS8500 SUHD 4K TV's. Unlike our old house, however, our new home isn't pre-wired for 5.1 and 7.1.  I am an avid SONOS fan and have quite a few SONOS devices and decided to move to using it exclusively for surround on the TV's (to avoid sheetrock work!) .  However I am looking for advice on setting up the system because many of the TV's will have an Xbox One, PS4, DIRECTV, and possibly and Apple TV.  I was thinking possibly an optical only switch as a possible solution but liked the HDMI switch option (if it supports a Logitech Harmony universal remote).  However I don't know of an HDMI switch that support HDMI 2.0a and allows for the 4k or HDR pass through. Thoughts?  Any ideas on a setup?

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6 years ago
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ChirosonoEnthusiast II
posted in Home theater

Full vs. ambient setting on 5.1 surrounds

Does the ambient vs full setting on play 1 surrounds bonded with a play around and sub affect the 5.1 with TV and movies or is the difference only applicable for music listening?

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6 years ago
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