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SaudadeContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Spotify OFF LINE mode

Hi guys, Ive been told to get anything changed we must gather many comments so Sonos will develop the change. So please comment if you think this would be good. You need to find a way that we can use Spotify (in the sonos controller) in OFFLINE mode. So we can listen to our play lists without using our bandwidth. The only way i can work out this can be done is using the spotify homepage and using a sonos connect, we all know these cost a further few hundred dollars and with some efforts we should be able to use the spotify features in the sonos controller with greater ease. Sonos is heavily advertised in regards to music services etc so please increase the features in this area in regards to the controller. With the new chrome devices on sale you need to keep up to stay ahead. Thanks Mike

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Leelobran
7 years ago
Corrode
CorrodeEnthusiast II
posted in Home theater

Photos of Playbase on TV with outer stands?

After the release in April we'll see just how the Playbase aligns with different TVs, but until then, has anyone seen any product shots of the Playbase with a TV that has outer stands? I can only find ones with a central stand.

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Ryan S
7 years ago
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tristanodContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Connect:Amp - Delay between wired and wireless speakers?

I'm considering getting a Sonos setup, but already have some nice wired speakers I want to keep in one of the rooms. My questions is, can I connect these to the Connect:Amp along with some Play 1 speakers and have them all play together? I'm worried there could be some delay between the wired speakers and the wireless speakers.

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Ou812
7 years ago
215Rachel
215RachelContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Sonos Controller App and Switching between Sonos Systems

My boyfriend spends 3-4 days a week at my house and has a Sonos Controller App installed in his phone to control my Sonos Play 1 and Play 5 systems. He got a Play 1 and Play 3 for Christmas and is having issues connecting to his own systems when he returns home from my house. Is there something he needs to do when he leaves my house or arrives home st his house to have the Sonos Controller App automatically switch to his system? It's really frustrating that it doesn't just automatically work. He tried uninstalling and reinstalling the Sonos Controller App this evening but it didn't seem to work. Any advice for two Sonos novices?

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R3SKT
7 years ago
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bbbrittAvid Contributor I
posted in Speakers

Headphones?

I need Sonos or Sonos-compatible wireless headphones. Any suggestions?

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7 years ago
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Beba63Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Unable to connect new laptop to Sonos to play existing iTunes music library

I'm hoping someone can help me with this problem. Before getting a new laptop I had no problems accessing my iTunes library and playing on my Sonos via my wireless home network. I could also play iTunes through my iPad Sonos app. Now that I have a new laptop, I just can't get the music library set up. Both laptops were/ are PC and my new laptop runs with Windows 10. I'm not very technical but I'm good at following instructions. This is what I have done so far: I have downloaded the controller, followed all the tutorials on managing the library settings (adding the new folder, disabling my firewall, setting my windows network to private), and still my library doesn't show up. I have removed and added the iTunes music folder numerous times and while I can "add" the folder, I am not getting the option to adjust sleep settings or any of the other screens shown in the online tutorial When I check my imported playlist, my music library is not showing up. I have tried indexing and still

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7 years ago
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HowieContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

"Your Sonos System Not Found" after it was already connected and playing

My system has been connected and having no problems.  Then I started getting fairly regular error messages on all my controllers "Your Sonos System Not Found".  Then the controller functionality returns and I hit play again... only to see that same system not found message 5-10 minutes later.  I'd love some help trouble shooting this problem.

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Ryan S
7 years ago
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JCB-42Contributor I
asked in Speakers

Direct Ethernet Connection via Sonos Play 1

So I'm well aware that you can connect a Sonos Play:1 directly to a Mac via ethernet to play music off that laptop directly to the speaker. No Router or Wifi involved... Well thats what other posts seem to allude to. But nobody has actually specified HOW. :) So whats the step by step process? I've turned off my wifi on my mac, plugged my Sonos directly into it, and opened the Sonos app... It just tells me to connect to a wifi network, and won't attempt to find my Sonos that is plugged in. I turn the wifi on, sonos still connected via ethernet , nothing happens. How do I get this to work folks? :)

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7 years ago
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KolanContributor II
asked in Components and Architectural

Amplifier trigger on Sonos connect

Hi, this topic and question has been asked before and is a wanted request for the users or potential users of a Sonos connect. We want to have the possibility to trigger an external amplifier connected to the Sonos connect from standby to ON as well as back to standby then not playingi music so we dont have to run the amp 24/7. Is this function now in the plans for future development and to be released in the near future? Software solution or new hardware (new connect). A new hardware with a 12v trigger seem to be a simple 2015 upgrade? :)

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7 years ago
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mexisunContributor I
asked in What to get

ZP100 Connect:Amp vs ZP120

Are there major functional differences between the current version of the Connect:Amp (ZP-120) and the prior version (ZP-100) that I should be aware of? I'll be using the amp to power two outdoor speakers and can pick up a ZP-100 for around $280 (vs $475 for the ZP-120) - would it be silly to go with the older model? I'll be building out a full home Sonos system over the next couple years and want this to integrate into that. Thanks!

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7 years ago
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upgradealwaysAvid Contributor I
posted in Speakers

Successful 12 volt trigger with adequate delay

I was not too sure where to post this. 12 volt trigger threads seemed old so I started a new one. Context: ZP90 hooked to a Rotel power amp. I want Rotel to go on standby when no music is played. I read multiple threads and the consensus seems to be that this type of integration is either costly or not reliable due to extended silence between tracks in some records. Here is what I did: Parts: Xantech Current sensing block CSM1 Xantech Power supply 781RG Xantech Audio Sensor Module SMAUD01 Altronix 6062 Multipurpose timer Total Canadian landed cost $110 I originally installed the Xantech components only. So when music was sensed, a 12 volt trigger would fire to the rotel amp. I quickly found the solution to be unusable as the Xantech timer is only 15 seconds and probably less and therefore the amp would trigger on-off multiple times either at end of a track or during silent parts of classical music. I then added the Altronix timer. This is where it came all togethe

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7 years ago
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kuehnadContributor I
asked in Speakers

Ethernet connection on Play 5 and house speaker system

My house has a speaker system wired into the rooms which was done by the previous owner. I am trying to figure out if I can use the Ethernet connection in the back of the Play5 to those speakers. I have a stereo amplifier that I can connect to which then connects to the speaker. Originally the system was connection to a stereo system which played CD, Radio and I think the TV.

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K
7 years ago
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GuyB_1Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Experiencing dropouts on PlayBar with new TV.

I recently purchased a Visio M550SV television. I have set the audio through the Optical Out to Dolby Digital and connected to the PlayBar via an Optical cable (of course {GRIN}). Every few minutes, I experience a brief dropout of the audio while watching TV. Any ideas?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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migellemertensContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Play single song from library

Hello, ever since I updates my sonos software to the latest version whenever I want to play 1 song from my library it keeps adding the entire album that song belongs to to my playlist. But I don't want that, I just want it to play that 1 song and stop just like it did with the older version of the software I used before. Does anyone know how I can accomplish this?

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bockersjv
7 years ago
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xxalanxxAvid Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Bit Perfect ZP90

I have a ZP90 bought in 2009.The main reason (initially) was it gave bit perfect sound and I found it is easily better than CD provided you rip with EAC. I now want a second one. However, looking on here for the first time in a while it seems the Connect isn't bit perfect. Seems strange, but it appears my old ZP90 is better than the current Connect. My question is this: If I buy a second hand ZP90 is it guaranteed to be bit perfect?

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K
7 years ago
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chrisredmayneAvid Contributor I
posted in Speakers

NVidia Shield TV and PS4 into Sonos PlayBar ? (Random beeping noises with HDMI devices)

Hey - Whats the best way to do this? When I try and connect these to through my TV optical output A: I'm not getting dolby 5.1 and B: I get weird beeping noises through the playbar. This happens ONLY on HDMI devices, never through the TV freeview Sonos was not much help with this, on the phone for half an hour and just suggested a problem with the TV output (GREAT!) Music and regular TV plays great but its a bit upsetting that a £1300 system is struggling with this. So what are my options? A new TV, but how do I know if it will pass the audio through correctly? Ive tried a cheap optical splitter, but that still beeped through the PS4. perhaps because it was cheap and it was still thinking it was receiving the TV signal? Who knows! A hdmi optical splitter? Again, there are so many of these and they all look so cheap and need remotes, not the best solution.... Current setup; NVida Shield TV and PS4 into hdmi > Samsung UE39F5000 TV optical out into > Sonos Pl

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7 years ago
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FisknContributor I
asked in Home theater

Sonos in the Future

Hi! I have read a lot here in the forum that Sonos does not support DTS or Dolby Atmos My question to you all. Do you think Sonos will bend and release a new soundbar that support DTS or better? Or should I start looking for another solution and just keep de play 5 to use in the kitchen?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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DTYoung2383Contributor II
asked in Speakers

Can I add two Play 5's with my Sonos sound bar and sonos sub woofer

I just read a comment saying that it couldn't be done, but I wasn't sure. I've got a sound bar and sonos sub hooked up to my TV and had planned on adding two Play 5's and giving my living room the ultimate surround sound feel. Is this possible, or do I have to use Play 1's?

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Ryan S
7 years ago
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Lars NormolleContributor I
posted in Speakers

Does not turn on

My Play 5 do not start when switched on. There comes a white light for a few seconds and no more happens

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7 years ago
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sscanlanContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Sonos app on Xperia Z1 issues

Hi, I have an issue with the Sonos App on my Sony Xperia Z1 Compact where the tracks regularly skip to the next one half way through a song. It's definitely the Sonos app as I've tried it through the built in Walkman and Google Play music players and it definitely doesn't do it then. Any ideas on what could be wrong? I've done a search but can only find one link which doesn't help. (I can't paste that link as this my first post).

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7 years ago
hector1
hector1Renowned Listener
posted in Speakers

Sonos Mesh Network vs. Wi-Fi

Question ... If I currently have no Boost or Bridge does that mean all of my speakers are just running off of my Wi-fi network? &nbsp

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Cazualchatter
7 years ago
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John_HContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Sonos CR100 Controller

I have an old CR100 Remote for my Sonos. I actually have 3 of them all were Ok until one kept losing its charge and would turn off after removing it from the cradle. I have replaced the battery but can no longer connect this controller to my Sonos system. I have tried resetting it and letting the battery go flat. But still no joy. The controller does not have a mac address on the about controller screen. Any Ideas please.

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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LpetterContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Two spotify accounts

My girlfriend and I have separate Spotify premium accounts. Both are registered in Sonos. But while I'm home trying to listen music selecting my account she's using Spotify in a laptop at her job and there's an error message saying we can not use Spotify at the same time. But as I said, she's in her account and I'm in mine. Please help. Diagnosis: 4703078

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Andy B
7 years ago
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Moxy722Contributor II
asked in Controllers and Music services

Password for Controller?

Recently my Sonos has started dropping different players in the house. This is probably my weak wi-fi but when I try and add them back the Controller says there is an update and wants a password. I don't have/know a password and there is no way to reset/forgot password. Any ideas? Hoping this will solve the dropping issue.

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Jeff S
7 years ago
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aRPiieS
posted in Components and Architectural

CONNECT ZP90 wifi-card

Have not seen this standard anywhere, it does not fit on usual suspects, PC mainboards pci-e, pci and it's way too big for any laptos, is it some industrial std or what, label do not give even partial hits. Maybe it's custom made card for Sonos, it's is possible but very expensive. One this interests me, how are they able to keep hackers out and users in, if they would use std computer parts, they be hacked within first 48 hours. Custom parts keeps huzzlers out and customers in because that is the hardest part, maintaining loyal user base that generates steady income and positive cash flow. [img]aa0ba09d-d80e-4755-b185-3dbf8a0fc454.jpg[/img]

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7 years ago
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