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EhlzContributor I
posted in Speakers

Physical preset buttons on play units

Hi, i would like you to incorporate say 3 physical buttons on all Play units alowing users to activate presets without having to do it from tablet or phone. Say button 1 on play 5 in kicthen is preset to some radio chanel, button 2 is preset to a Spotify playlist etc.

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Belly M
7 years ago
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TruthAvid Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Amazon Echo dot help

When I am in the amazon Alexa app and it is searching for wifi and Bluetooth devices the sonos play1 speaker doesn't show up. The play1 uses Bluetooth I thought or does do both wifi and Bluetooth?

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ratty
7 years ago
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Jessica WilliamsContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Add MEO Music to compatible Music Services

Please enable MEO Music, (Portugal,) as a compatible Music Service

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Vitor Madeira
7 years ago
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EuanJohnstoneContributor I
asked in Speakers

Play 1 standby?

Is there anyway to put the play 1 into a standby mode or does this happen automatically? Thanks Euan

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A
7 years ago
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Freewheelin JackAvid Contributor I
asked in Home theater

DD 5.1 to Playbar on its own

Is it advantageous to send 5.1 audio to the Playbar when it is on its own and not part of a 5.1 system? Does the Playbar process the 5.1 into a virtual surround sound, like it would with a stereo input, or does it output the 3.0 part of the 5.1 with a mix of the rest, or does it only output the 3.0 part of the 5.1?

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Stuart_W
7 years ago
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Mr FlibbleContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Bridge with Playbar

Hi, I have read somewhere that if you have a playbar wired to your router it will act in the same way as a bridge. I have both, and both wired to the router direct with Ethernet cables. Do I actually need the bridge?

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7 years ago
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bob_binzContributor III
asked in Components and Architectural

Network dropout on SONOS Connect when using Line-In

Hi all I have a Connect that is connected to my HiFi. I also have a variety of 1s and 3s scattered around the house. If I use my Android controller to select radio or music from my library or phone, all speakers seem to play very well, uninterrupted, fairly indefinitely. However, if I try and use the Line-In on the Connect, the whole system drops out. All speakers stop except the Connect and I cannot connect to the Connect (jeez!) with the Sonos Controller on my phone. Eventually, the Connect also stops playing. I then usually need to wait a significant length of time (tens of minutes) before the Connect is accessible again (unless I power cycle it). Is this something that's been seen before? Does it sound like the Connect is faulty? It is about 2 meters away from the wireless router - could it still be network/signal strength issues? Thanks for any advice all, bit disappointing I can't use the Line-In on the Connect - it's one of the reasons I purchased it. BBz

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Chris
7 years ago
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Anonymous
asked in Controllers and Music services

Turn off updates and update notifications on a CR200

Hi, I already asked this question elsewere but think it's better dealt with in it's appropriately titled own thread. Because I am afraid that at some point in time an update more or less might brick my CR200 because Sonos decides not to support it anymore, I would like to switch off the search for updates and the update notifications, too. Advices I've got so far: -turn notifications off in the settings menu - but there is no such setting on a CR200. -use parental control of my router and block u*.sonos.com. But it seems like the implementation in my router is somewhat flawed - many websites take much longer to open when I use the blacklist with u*.sonos.com as the only entry. Or maybe this is related to the recent hack attacks on big companies they mentioned in the news today? Anyway, when I use this blacklist item, I'd expect the 'Check for updates' to fail. But it doesn' give any error message, it just tells me that my system is up to date. Could a Sonos rep chime

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jgatie
7 years ago
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RowieContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Using both a turntable and a CD player with Sonos Connect

I have an old HiFi system of which the only components still working are the turntable and the CD player. I have recently bought two Play1s and a Connect because I want to listen to my vinyl collection again – I bought a preamp too. I’d also like to listen to my large CD collection and I know I could connect the CD player directly to the Sonos Connect. I also know I could rip the CDs to a hard drive and ditch the CD player altogether, but I don’t really have the time to do that! So the question is – is there any way of keeping the turntable and the CD player both connected to the Sonos Connect at the same time and switching between the two rather than having to unplug one from the Connect and plugging in the other?

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7 years ago
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Kevin1111Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Sony KD - 55X8005C compatability

Can sonos soundbar work with Sony KD - 55X8005C

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Tom B
7 years ago
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montanieersContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Connecting laptop to Play 1 speakers... newby...

I'm wondering if I can play Youtube (or any other source) sound over the speakers from my laptop... I am a brand new user and concerned that I am limited to just the Sonos-ready apps...

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K
7 years ago
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Dean BarrettContributor III
asked in Controllers and Music services

Cant add devices as says controller needs updating

This is Android version, Pixel XL phone, App version 6.4.7 I'm trying to add new devices to existing setup, but each time i select add new Player or Sub it takes me to a screen that says Sonos App needs updating - it then takes me play store which shows the sonos app page, but only says Open as i've already got the current version. Have tried uninstalling, and re-installing but same, have reset app, but same. Seems i'm currently unable to add any new devices - not happy !! :@

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Chris N
7 years ago
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lemmings1Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Haier TV and Playbar

Has anyone figured out how to disable speakers on a Haier 55" 55E5500U

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
Peter Mc
Peter Mc
asked in Home theater

How secure is our registration information? Is Mirai a possibility for Sonos speakers?

Hardware registration, Sonos account information, and the Sonos forum are all handled by the same software - Insided. Given that after 2 weeks this software is still incapable of rejecting spam, how secure is our account and registration information? Is it possible that all Sonos speakers could be hacked using Mirai or similar to become part of a botnet used in DDOS attacks?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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beynymLocal Superstar
posted in Speakers

Five ideas to make Sonos even better

Five ideas / suggestions / wishes: [list=1][*]Make [b]Sonos Playlists[/b] exportable, importable and editable[*]Extend the [b]Sonos Playlist[/b] name character limit from 20 to 50[*]Have the new 5.0 option [b]Universal Search[/b] include "Contributing Artists"[*]Eliminate the barrier of 65,000 music library items[*]Display scrolling long track and album names on controller apps[/list]Thank you.

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jgatie
7 years ago
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tom113Contributor I
asked in What to get

Starting out - Playbar and TV

I'm looking to begin my foray into sonos speakers. I am going to be purchasing the playbar soon and a new television. I have narrowed it down to these 3 options: Sony Bravia 55XD7005 Samsung UE55KU6400 LG 55UH661V I presume the Sony will function okay as its Sony? I know that the playbar works with an optical connection will the other two tv's be able to handle it ok without any issues? Cheers.

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7 years ago
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Tashmore85Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Can I link my spotify direct to my 5.1 system?

I've currently got packed up in boxes my new 5.1 system and wondered when I do get moved and unpacked whether I need anything to play my Spotify music through the system? Is it simply a case of linking my phone with the system and playing, or is it a little more complicated than that? Thanks

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Edward R
7 years ago
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SeriouslyfedupContributor I
posted in Speakers

How do I resolve Sonos was unable to add the music folder Reason: The computer "JULIE-PC" cannot be found........ I am getting reallyJulie

How do I resolve Sonos was unable to add the music folder Reason: The computer "JULIE-PC" cannot be found Very fed up Julie

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7 years ago
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FeflickerContributor I
asked in Home theater

Playbar customer, baffled

So... For some reason you can't set the rear speakers (in my case two play 3some paired with the playbar in a 5.1 setup) to duplicate the front L/R signal when watching TV. Frustrating. Its nice to be able to do that so you can keep the vplume relatively low and still hear the voices on shows/movies. Sonos needs to either: Add a toggle to move quickly between surround sound or full stereo, OR allow us to drop more money on speakers and pair them with the soundbar as front L/R signal. For $2300 this is a simple feature that $300 units usually have. Come on guys ;)

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7 years ago
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dakeb1Contributor III
posted in Controllers and Music services

Remote Access to Sonos System

Guys, Is there any way I can access my home Sonos network from a remote location? If I want to control Sonos when I am not at home how can I do this? Thanks David

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7 years ago
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ClintNCContributor I
asked in Home theater

Optical audio cable connection

I have a Samsung HD tv. Model # UN55D6005SF. My tv does not have the "D" shaped audio output port, only the mini single male optical cable port. I tried a toslink to mini optical cable to connect my tv to my playbar, but it did NOT work. I routed through the cable box, but now that limits me to what I'm watching on cable. Any suggestions on how to get a connection b/t my tv and playbar directly?

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T00LF00L
7 years ago
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Stefan_41Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

My preferences tab only shows date and time!

Same problem as in [url=https://ask.sonos.com/sonos/topics/my-preferences-tab-only-shows-date-and-time-i-dont-have-any-other-preferences-options-including-general-where-are-general]https://ask.sonos.com/sonos/topics/my-preferences-tab-only-shows-date-and-time-i-dont-have-any-other...[/url] I sent my diagnostics (confirmation no. 4738102 Thank you!

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Stuart_W
7 years ago
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Darren_47Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Connect:Amp & Playbar

Can speaker powered by Connect:Amp be paired with Playbar and SUB to create 5.1 surround sound? I've heard that Play:5 don't work, while Play:3 will. No info out there on integration with Connect:Amp.

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7 years ago
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Eric JohnsonContributor I
asked in Home theater

How many of the 32 Sonos zones can be a play bar with a sub and surrounds?

With Play 3 and Play 5, a sub counts as a zone within the 32 zone limit. I've heard a rumor that with Playbar, this is not the case. Is it true that you can have 32 home theaters with sub, surrounds and playbar in each room?

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Chris
7 years ago
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JJKBContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Old Sony Amp - no line out

Hello Sonos Community, We recently bought a play5 and a connect for my folks. Now i want to connect an old sony amp (ta-a200) to the connect so that i can play a cd or lp and can hear this from both the speakers connected to the amp and from the play5. The amp has input lines for phono,tuner,cd and aux and two tape inputs. There are also two REC outputs for the tapes lines. Off course there are also speaker wire outputs onwhich two speakers are connected. Now I connected the line out from the connect to the line in (aux). So that works i can listen spotify on both play5 and my speakers. Now i want to play a cd or lp and here is where i can get all boxes play at the same time. I have used the line out from the amp (tape rec) and connected this to the line in from the connect. This works but only the play5 produces sound. Apperantly the amp can only output speakerwires or tape rec. If I unselect the Taperec I get sound from the speakers but not the play5. I am thinking to use th

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AjTrek1
7 years ago
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