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PaperDandelionContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Why can't I just use you like any other speakers?

So it's Boxing day, and I've just received a lovely big SONOS Play:1 speaker for Christmas. I set the speakers up and try to find them on my system. Nothing. I do some research, trying to figure out why I can only play through SONOS app and verified programmes approved through the SONOS app. Why something which clearly cost more than a few pretty pennies is essentially useless for anything other than playing music. No live sound, no video sync, nothing but music through SONOS. So the decrepit old speakers I have had since 2000 are essentially doing a better job than the basic model of SONOS. Not only this but my cheap shower bluetooth speaker I bought for my boyfriend (£5.99) can do what this supposedly amazing modern and high quality technology cannot. Which is play ANY sound off of my computer or phone that I want it to. How is this a complicated concept and why, after literally years and years of community comments and wailings and clearly strong customer dissatisfaction hav

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chicks
7 years ago
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Tyler_2Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

how do i get my sonos to work with my macbook pro? It does not have a disc drive.

I recently bought a new macbook pro and I had sonos installed on my macbook. My macbook pro does not have a disc drive so I need help knowing how to install it on.

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7 years ago
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darko4478Contributor I
asked in Speakers

Two play:1's with Sub vs two play:5

What sounds better ?

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Belly M
7 years ago
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PacUContributor I
asked in Home theater

Projector + Apple TV 4 + Paybar Wireless Setup need help

I am trying to setup a wireless home theatre in the basement and need help. The plan is to hang a projector on the ceiling and project to the far wall across the room without pulling a long HDMI cable. I have an Epson Projector http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/jsp/Product.do?sku=V11H709020, an AppleTV 4, and am hoping to purchase a set of Sonos Paybar+Sub+Play:1 for the audio. This is my first home theatre setup. Any help is most appreciated.

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7 years ago
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kennya385Contributor I
posted in Speakers

Sonos Play 1 & Roku 1

How would I go about connecting my sonos play 1 and roku 1? I'm not using a smart tv but since both devices are using wifi I was wondering how I would be able to use the sonos to play sound

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CapnLes
7 years ago
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darko4478Contributor I
asked in What to get

Two Play 5 vs two pay 1 and sub

Hey everyone... I used to have 2 play ones till i gifted one to my parents. (only one left) ;) so whats sounds better as the title asks? Im filling the sound of a living room with is 30' x 18' and a dining room of 18 x18' one speaker would be in dining room the other in living room... this also fills the entire main floor like kitchen and hallway.... just wanted to know what would sound better? Two Play 5 or two pay 1 and sub

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CapnLes
7 years ago
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James WContributor III
asked in Home theater

Playbar/Sony TV/Sky remote

Hi, I'm sure this is really easy to fix, but am struggling.....I installed my Playbar today, I have a Sony TV which I control with my Sky remote. I have got the sound coming from the Playbar and changed the speakers to Audio System on the TV to do this. However, although I can control the sound from my Sky remote, everytime I change the sound I get the message "TV Volume is Fixed". Any ideas how toi disable this?

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SassyS
7 years ago
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Gijs_2Contributor I
posted in Home theater

idea (missing volume ajustment for input on PLAYBAR)

Some TV's do not have an ajustment possibility of the level of volume for their optical out. Which results in increased sonos volume during watching television. When switching back to internet radio or spotify a sudden volume increase will occur throughout all sonos systems which are groupped (because the master volume has been increased in order to compensate the low optical-out volume level of the TV). A volume level change option of the optical-in on PLAYBAR i.o. to compensate would probably solve the issue (see PLAYBAR as a sort of a "pre amp" for putting your TV sound on the Sonos network (frequently used when viewing concerts)).

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Ryan A
7 years ago
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BrooktopContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Playlist on WD MyCloud NAS

My Sonos is reading My Music Library from my WD MyCloud NAS just fine. I have a 'Top Rated' playlist created in iTunes. iTunes itself even reads it from the NAS as opposed to direct from the library on my iMac. I've exported it as an m3u file and imported it into Sonos. Sonos even lists all the tracks. BUT, when I try to play it, Sonos cycles through only finding 1 track to play. I can't export the Playlist within iTunes when the MyCloud is selected as the source; it's greyed out. I can only export the playlist from iTunes when 'This Computer' is selected. Any advice would be appreciated. [img]f940c607-ad75-47e9-a9ed-14be55d0853a.png[/img]

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Ryan A
7 years ago
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Vincent Pribish
asked in Speakers

Unable to browse music - there was a problem connecting to Spotify

the controller app on my mac stopped being able to access Spotify, the iphone app still works fine though and I can play spotify-music just fine on my SONOS system. When it's playing, the mac app shows the right song playing and can control the speakers but I can't bring up "info" on the track or do a search. so: iphone app works perfectly, spotify is working fine, the sonos speakers are fine, the mac app connects to the speakers fine -- but not to the spotify service. My comcast/xfinity connection has been pretty flaky lately but this behavior happens even when everything is stable. I've tried restarting my network devices, tried my other wi-fi network, i've reinstalled the osx sonos app, removed and reinstalled the spotify service too. help? diagnostics : 7234032

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Edward R
7 years ago
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Ben BentContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

network speed insufficient

keep getting the message "network speed insufficient to maintain playback buffer" when i play music from library on pc, internet radio works fine

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Ryan A
7 years ago
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Abmyhre96Contributor I
asked in Home theater

New playbar?

Im considering to buy the playbar but wondering if anybody knows if its coming a new playbar in the near future?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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bigosufanEnthusiast I
posted in Home theater

Sonos 5.1 vs Klipsch Wireless WISA Home Theater

Just wondering if anyone has heard the Klipsch Wireless Home Theater and how it compares to the Sonos 5.1.

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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kainlebContributor I
asked in Home theater

Size of Playbase shipping box?

Does anyone know the LxWxH (inches) of the box for the Playbase? Specifically, the one that'd get UPS'ed or FedEx'ed. Need to know how much room in my car to make for it (bringing as a gift to a relative's house).

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7 years ago
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jenmhContributor I
posted in What to get

Soundbar, what now?

I've recently purchased the Soundbar. I want to build on it now. This would be for TV viewing and music. I've been reading the reviews and will likely stay away from the Play 3. So, would you do a SUB for sure? If I did a SUB, then thinking 2 Play 1's. Or, should I skip the SUB and do maybe 1 Play 5? This is a downstairs open living room (with TV), dining room, kitchen area. It's about 1300 sf. I know I'll add Play 1's later for upstairs bedrooms. Thoughts?

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7 years ago
bockersjv
bockersjvLocal Superstar
asked in Controllers and Music services

Window re-size problems Sonos Controller Windows 10

The controller works fine full screen but when changing the windows size it does not resize all the elements. Sometimes a minimise and restore sorts it but not others. This has been an issue with v5 and 6. No other apps corrupt like this.

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bockersjv
7 years ago
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UnbegirableAvid Contributor I
asked in What to get

Help choosing best combinations of Sonos required!

Hi All, I love Sonos and have been working towards expanding my current set up in my new house. I've gone from a flat to a 3 bed house and need music to envelop my living space accordingly. I currently have a Playbar with Sub and 2 Play 1's as surrounds in the lounge. I want some speakers for the kitchen/diner and also the bedroom. I was planning to do this slowly and pick up a piece or two over time but now that Sonos plan to hike the prices up in 8 days I am taking the plunge and getting the credit card out. I just need some advice on what would best suit my circumstances as i'm going in circles. So I was originally thinking a pair of 1's for the kitchen, then I toyed with getting 1 Play 5, but what about a pair of Play 3's... I can't seem to decide. The room is 6m x 2.5m and whatever I get will be on a shelving unit at one end of the room. The bedroom would be fine with one or two Play 1's so that's no problem. Any assistance / advice will be gratefully received. Tha

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7 years ago
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TheAllSeeyingGuyContributor I
asked in Speakers

Removing scratches from Sub?

Hi, I have a Sonos Sub 2.0 but it got a couple of scratches because I vacuumed it. Is it possible to remove these scratches? If so, what could I use? I attached a picture of the top of the sub.

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7 years ago
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Scott_83Contributor I
asked in Speakers

Moving Sonos1 speakers to different rooms?

I have connected to Sonos 1 speakers to my bridge which is downstairs. I want to move one of the speakers upstairs, but it cannot find the relocated speaker when I plug it in in the new location (upstairs).

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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googullEnthusiast I
asked in Home theater

How does the PLAYBASE compare against the PLAYBAR?

I am wondering if anyone has compared the PLAYBASE to the PLAYBAR - my vision for the PLAYBASE is somewhat defeated by the cheap two part plastic TV stand under my LG OLED65B6P that resonates and rattles atop the PLAYBASE. If anyone has a clue for an alternative compatible TV stand I would appreciate hearing about it. (?).

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7 years ago
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rjlawsonProminent Collaborator II
posted in Speakers

Playbar 5GHz Channel Setting?

Can anyone please tell me if I you can see/change the 5GHz channel the Playbar uses to communicate with rear Play:3s in the Sonos Desktop/iOS controller? I've already got an Apple Airport 5GHz network setup, which most of my devices use & want to ensure that it's possible to ensure they're on distinct channels and avoid interference.

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ratty
7 years ago
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FTWLouContributor I
asked in Speakers

AV/Receiver to CONNECT: what audio out to use?

We are building a wireless system with Sonos and started with the Play:5. I have a collection of vinyl and CD music that I want to be able to play via my turntable and CD player. I have a slightly older Technics SA DX940 receiver. I understand I can run my CD player and turntable into my receiver, as before, and run the receiver to the analog in of a CONNECT. But what audio out of the receiver should I use? Or do I need an intermediary item - a switch box or similar? Or an adaptor of some sort? Photo of inputs/outputs of the receiver is attached.

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7 years ago
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Phil Harrison_1Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

My Connect:Amp light continuously flashes white

It was powered off for a while and when I re-applied power I just get a continuously flashing white light. I have tried a factory reset and just then get a continuously flashing orange/amber light. Removing and reapplying power reverts back to the continuously flashing white light! I can not see the device with my Sonos Controller.

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7 years ago
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youngy228Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Playbase size

Can the playbase hang over edge of TV unit slightly? It's slightly too deep for my current cabinet

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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Sonos IdeasSonos Employee
posted in Controllers and Music services

Disable Hard Button on Sonos Speakers

A Sonos user would like to disable the hard buttons on his Sonos devices via the Sonos Controller.  For exemple when he is having a party home he want to avoid his friend to modify the volume level or pause the music. What do you think about it?

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7 years ago
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