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STS9isPrettyGoodContributor I
asked in What to get
Function of Amplifier with Sonos Connect Attached?

I have a pretty nice wired receiver but I need to move to a wireless setup. I'm thinking of buying the Sonos Connect to attach to that receiver/amplifier, but I'm wondering what the point of even holding on to that amplifier/receiver is, considering that Sonos speakers are each independently powered. My understanding is that the receiver would continue to feed the Sonos Connect multiple sources like a record player, optical TV audio, etc. However, the Sonos Connect would not control the wired speakers attached to the receiver, and the receiver's amplifier would basically be a brick. If my understanding is correct, wouldn't I be better off selling my receiver/amplifier and using lining in audio to the Sonos Connect so it can send the music signal to each independently powered speaker? Not quite understanding the role of a receiver/amplifier when all speakers are independently powered.

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7 years ago
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Gibbo10Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
Truplay on Android

I really wish SONOS would get on a develop a True Play App for Android. Its very frustrating that there are more Android Phones than Iphones so there really ought to be an app. I read somewhere about the complexities of different versions of android but other developers seem to be able overcome this so why not SONOS. rant over!

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Insertusernamehere
7 years ago
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djpjContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Struggling to hook up my AT-LP120-USB to my Play 5 gen 2

Followed all the instructions and no sound coming from speakers.

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7 years ago
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PawleysContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Sonos Headphones

Just a suggestion for wireless headphones. It would be cool if someone could walk around their house or where ever they are connected to wifi and steam any source of music that is listed on the controller to their headphones. The headphones would charge from a headphone hanger/dock and when ever you take them off you would resort to the prompting the user to select a source of music. They could also be used for a personal home theater like when one is watching a movie and they keep it playing to make some food or get something. They would be connected to the connect amp in order to get the home theater. Just a suggestion in case someone at Sonos would sees this. Feel free to message or comment on this post about the idea or to critique it. I will do some research into the whole idea to see if it is all possible.

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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theokcomputerContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Everything under the Manage tab is greyed out. Why?

I just downloaded the desktop controller for Mac, updated the software, and connected with my speaker. But everything under the Manage menu is greyed out, so the only thing I can listen to is preset radio stations. Why is everything greyed out, and how can I access those fields, specifically Music Library Settings?

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jgatie
7 years ago
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sumo29Contributor I
asked in What to get
Advice: Speaker Selection and Locations

Hi, I recently purchased two play 1's for my home office and set them up in stereo setting and really appreciate the output. As such, I have contemplated adding more Sonos units to my main living space. The primary purpose for the system is to play Spotify but would be a bonus if it worked as rear speakers if possible with my current TV/ home theater setup. [b]Current Equipment:[/b] - Denon AVR-S710W 525-Watt 7.2 Channel 3D Home Theatre Receiver - Mourdant Short (2 wall mounted speakers + 1 centre channel) [b]I am trying to determine if I should:[/b] 1) buy a Connect + 2 play 1's and use them as rear speakers for TV and also use them for music + a subwoofer 2) buy a play 5 since its new and use it for music alone and maybe later if new play 3's come out get two and move the play 5 elsewhere 3) In future, I may want to add wall mounted 2 Play 1's in diagonal corners of the dining room as well. Looking for thoughts on this placement as the room is a bit of a hexagon s

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melvimbe
7 years ago
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SyntherbelleContributor I
asked in What to get
Connect Roku TV, LP player, AND Echo Dot to Sonos Play 1s via Connect Amp?

I'm wondering if I can use a Sonos Connect:Amp to connect my Roku TV, LP player (currently played through my Roku TV built-in speakers), and two Echo Dots (instead of waiting for the formal 2017 Sonos/Alexa integration) to my two Sonos Play:1 speakers. I use one Dot and one Play:1 in my bathroom and all else in my living room. More specifically, I'm wondering: 1. If all my Dots will play through the Sonos system if only one Dot is plugged in 2. If I can add the built-in Roku TV speakers to my Sonos system, to use as an extra set of speakers while streaming music from non-Roku devices or watching Roku TV 3. If I can connect my Roku TV, LP player, and Echo Dots to the Connect:Amp simultaneously

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melvimbe
7 years ago
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ThalwaarContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
A/V Receiver with Sonos surround units

Hi, I am in the midst of building out a Home theatre setup and like many would like to reduce the number of wires in my living room.  I currently have a PRIMARE SPA 22 A/V receiver ([url=http://www.primare.net/assets/_managed/cms/files/SPA22usermanual.pdf]http://www.primare.net/assets/_managed/cms/files/SPA22usermanual.pdf[/url]) and also a pair of JM Lab Focal front speakers both of which produce exceptional sound. I would like to know whether it is possible to use my existing 2 channel setup with the PRIMARE SPA 22 A/V receiver but introduce a centre channel and 2 rear surround channels all connected to the A/V receiver so that I can have the A/V receiver pushing the sound from a BluRay movie/player to the the Sonos components and the 2 Focal speakers. Thanks, M

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melvimbe
7 years ago
Dani Ionescu
Dani IonescuAvid Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
sonos connect amp boxes

Hi. There are 2 types of Sonos Connect Amp boxes, see the attachment. What are the differences? In what years the each boxes were sold?

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jgatie
7 years ago
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holsenEnthusiast I
posted in Components and Architectural
Using 2 Connect Amps to Drive Left and Right Speakers

I've got a couple of beautiful Clements Audio Speakers with Ribbon Tweeters that can handle an immense amount of power. I've had them hooked up to a ZP120 and they sounded great, but I recently picked up a 2nd ZP120 and tried using the left channel of one and the right channel of the other to drive the pair of speakers and they literally "came alive". Controlling the volume on them is no problem as long as take the two amps and group them together but when I add them to a larger group, (I've got components and Zones all over the house) it becomes problematic. I need to control left and right independantly. Is there a way to set up 2 Amps as a stereo pair as can be done with a pair of Play 1, 3, or 5s?

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ratty
7 years ago
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mrdivakarContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Sonos setup failed

wifi error

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Jeff S
7 years ago
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bcareyContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Change IP address for Sonos Network

We tried to set up a Play 3 and Play 1 at our office, but when they created their own network during setup, it used the same IP address as one of our other offices and our ISP saw it as a potential security threat and kicked us offline. Is there anyway that we can set up the speakers without the temporary network or can we change the IP address?

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Ryan S
7 years ago
hector1
hector1Renowned Listener
posted in Controllers and Music services
Stop the indexing process

My music library has been indexing for days. &nbsp

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Ryan S
7 years ago
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swe3436Contributor I
posted in Speakers
Not so good sound after wall mount

I have a Sonos 5 in my living room and i am very satisfied with the sound, especially the base. But after putting the speaker on a wall mount much of the base is gone and the sound is different. If i have it in the corner on the ground it sounds wonderful but in the same corner near the sealing on a wall mount it loses all power. What should i do? Where is the best place to put my speaker?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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everclearmatrixAvid Contributor I
asked in Home theater
Sonos Playbar to Connect

I currently have in-ceiling speakers connected to a Sonos Connect in a closet upstairs mainly for music...I'm wondering, if I connect my TV to a Sonos Playbar, will I be able to wirelessly connect to the Sonos Connect playing the in ceiling speakers so that the TV sound comes out both the play bar and the inceiling speakers? Thanks!

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7 years ago
Sageguy
SageguyEnthusiast I
asked in Home theater
5,1 optical port passthrough for a Panasonic TC-P65ZT60 Plasma

I use the Oppo BDP-103d to upscale my Directv 1080i output to 1080p. I am using the optical digital out from the Panasonic TC-P65ZT60 that has the Oppo, Apple TV and PS4 in the HDMI ports. I use the Roku streaming stick on the Oppo so if I need one more to the screen I have another HDMI port. My concern here is that does the Panasonic TC-P65ZT60 actually pass through the 5.1 signals from the HDMI inputs from it. I have the Sonos Playbar, Sub, connect amp and two ceiling surrounds set up. I am trying to get as close as i can to 5.1 without the wires and receiver set up. I guess I could use output from the Oppo unit but them I get nothing from my Ps4 without my headset on.

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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The Straight EdgeContributor I
asked in Home theater
SONY BRAVIA KDL-40XBR3 (2007 MODEL) PLAYBAR INCOMPATIBLE?

Hello, I recently purchased a Sonos Playbar and I am unable to get sound from my SONY BRAVIA KDL-40XBR3 (2007 MODEL.) This television features a digital output and I have disabled the speakers but there is still no sound. As a test, I connected the Playbar to a newer Sony TV and it worked perfectly. [img]0d3406f5-94b8-4490-b8d1-cf61db8b3202.png[/img] Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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AJM_1Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
PC User Interface/skin colour

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7 years ago
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shoaibhasimContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Alarm - group speakers

Hi I have just purchased my first Sonos speakers - Play 1 and I have 3 of these in different zones/rooms. Currently the speakers are not grouped and I was wondering is there a option to group these speakers when creating the alarm? E.g. I create a new alarm, for this alarm I want the speakers to be grouped. The then alarm plays on ALL speakers or set of speakers that I choose and once the alarm has finished the speakers go back to its original setup - no grouped? If this is not possible how do we go about suggesting this as a feature request as this is feature which I'm sure would be useful. Thanks Sho

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7 years ago
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ShadowsireContributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Sonos Boost trouble shooting

I have a new Sonos Play 5, which is in the gym extension. My wifi does not go to that area too well, so added a Sonos boost closer to the gym. However, after setting it all up, whenever i go into the gym, the Sonos app defaults to 'You need to be connected to a wifi network' message. How do I test the Boost signal, or see it I am connecting to my network, through it, or if the PLay 5 is connecting to the boost??? This is really frustrating. I am using an iPhone 7+. When i do a WiFi sarch, it just sees my hub, not the boost? I thought Sonos was suposed to 'just work'!! Please help.

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jgatie
7 years ago
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BeenyFeenyContributor I
asked in Home theater
New DISH remote and soundbari

I had to configure a new DISH network remote to my existing soundbar. The soundbar responds to the VOL + signal and increases the volume but does not recognize the VOL - . I can only decrease the sound by manually pressing the button on my soundbar.The old DISH remote worked fine ( until it broke and I had to get this new one). What is going on?

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7 years ago
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NLondonLouisContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Sonos remote

Ever since Sonos dropped the dedicated remote control in favour of the Smartphone app, I feel the solution isn't as good as it once was. I notice in recent weeks, new remotes such as sevenhugs hitting the market. These I feel are a little but if a gimmick in terms of costs and some requiring yet another hub connected to the network. The application I'd like to see is basic Sonos commands such as volume or play favourite supported on the Philips Hue remote which already control my lighting. I see Lutron Caseta supports Sonos integration. This is the type of functionally I'm after. A simple and cheap remote which on entering a room can switch on the lights and have basic Sonos controls. We are after all in the age of IoT but I see Sonos making little progress on this area.

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chicks
7 years ago
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benny_sonosContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Can I use my Sonos speakers without Wifi?

Hey people, I have two Sonos Play 5's (Gen 2). I have them currently set up to my wireless router but i'd like to bring these speakers to my beach house where there is no wifi. Is there any solution you could suggest? and would i use them both? Cheers, Benny

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Stuart_W
7 years ago
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Alona AccessContributor I
asked in Home theater
PLAYBAR HDMI Pass through

When will Sonos make a playbar 2 with an 2 or more HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI pass through to TV. This is a much better setup than currently. Would love to see true 5.1 sound.

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Sageguy
7 years ago
boback
bobackContributor III
asked in Home theater
LG OLED - Sonos theater setup?

Seems like with the new LG OLED TV's you can't integrate sonos with the systems since they come with their own playbar. Will Sonos support these TV's in the future? Seems silly to have two wall bars just to get Sonos functionality. Unfortunate you can't use Sonos with these great TV's. TV's like this: http://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-OLED65W7P-oled-4k-tv

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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