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zoranContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
cant add spotify in the sonos app on IOS and OSX

Hello, i have configured today my sonos speakers, all is working really good, the only think i cant configure is to add spotify to the sonos app. hope you can help me

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7 years ago
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karl.r.robinsonContributor I
asked in Speakers
Sonos from Australia to USA

Hi there, wondering if anyone has tried their Australian-purchased Play 1 and Play 3 in the USA. Moving there in a month and wondering if it will still work okay? I have seen a couple of posts about going from UK to USA, but none about Australia to USA. I am presuming the voltage is universal and I will just need to get a socket adapter for the power source? Can I just buy new wires? It looks like they are pretty hard-wired into the speakers so not easily swapped out?

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7 years ago
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cb86Contributor I
posted in Home theater
SONY BRAVIA KD65XD8599BU

Hi everyone, Looking to replace my current Sony tv and would like to know if the SONY BRAVIA KD65XD8599BU will output DD5.1 through the optical port? The manual I've found online says "DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) Digital optical jack (Two channel linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS)" but I'm not sure if this means it does or not?

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7 years ago
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hideNseekContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
getting sonos desktop controller has stopped working on windows 7 64bit

hi like the title says. anyway to make it work? ive tried to restart my PC but its still not working. thanks.

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Jeff S
7 years ago
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Terrance_1Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
How do I kick off people who have access to my sonos system?

We use Sonos in my cafe. Tonight, it seems someone who used to work there and has access to the system decided it would be awesome to mess around with us and change the music and turn the volume up. Is there a way to reset the system to clear all the passed employees off the access list?

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Rdot
7 years ago
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User922873Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
error1002 when adding music library from pc

when trying to add music folder using "In my music folder" after several minutes get message "Sonus was unable to add the music folder Reason: Unable to add the shared folder "\\Genie-PC\Music" to your Music Library (1002)."

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Jeff S
7 years ago
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frankfrisciaContributor I
asked in Speakers
Using multiple sonos speakers at same time

Can different music be played on different sonos speakers in different rooms at the same time?

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SHARKB8T
7 years ago
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SmashawContributor I
asked in Speakers
Wireless Speakers Power cord

Do the wireless speakers still have a power cord or another form of power? Thanks

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SHARKB8T
7 years ago
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Steve-UKTrending Lyricist I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Re Bass Adjustment Sonos Play 5

Dear Sonos, I hope you read this: Just got a Sonos Play 5 for Christmas, I am pleased with how much sound comes out of the thing its brilliant, however, the app is a nightmare to use. I play a lot of dance tunes and have to adjust the Bass which seems like every other track. Please Please Please could you have the balance, treble and bass sitting above the volume control instead of having to go through the app as it is painful to keep finding and adjusting, it should be much easier to use. I also have other many issues with the App, could you make changing wireless networks more easier, its so confusing, I have two separate wireless networks at my home, i wanted to change it to the other network and it was a ball ache it needs to be simple. There are some other niggles i will post as I get more familiar with the product. Apart from the app the play 5 is an excellent speaker system.

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ratty
7 years ago
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djpeggContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
How to downgrade from controller version 7.0 to a previous version on osx 10.6?

Hello, does anyone know how to downgrade from controller v7.0? I am running osx 10.6 SL and the other day the controller app notified me of an update. After updating it would not connect to my music library. It also said there was another update. When trying to update again it responded by saying there are no updates! I have tried deleting the app and restoring from a time machine backup, however the first thing it then does is insist on upgrading to version 7.0 again. From looking on the Sonos website v7.0 is not compatible with osx 10.6. Anhy help would be appreciated. Thanks Dave

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ratty
7 years ago
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JopioContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Lockscreen widget for Android not working.

Hey fellow Sonos people, I recently got a new phone (Android 6.0). I installed Nova launcher on it, because I don't like the Huawei interface. Unfortunately I'm not able to get the Sonos widget working on the lockscreen. In the settings of the Sonos app, I've got the marks turned on to use the app from the lockscreen . Other apps, like spotify work fine on the lockscreen. Anyone got an idea? Grtzz. Jopio

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7 years ago
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Martin_118Contributor I
posted in Speakers
Surround sound and music

I have the Playbar and 2xPlay:1 set up as surround sound, this works great for tv but when playing music I would like the Play:1s to revert to standalone or stereo, but it appears the only way to do this would be to ungroup them. It would be good to see a software driven update to this issue to make switching between modes simpler. Just wondering how many others would like to see this implemented. Thanks

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jgatie
7 years ago
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charger28Contributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
"Jukebox" Mode

I have a number of clients that have installed Sonos in their bars/restaurants. A lot of them wanted us to recess an iPad into a wall (using Sonance mounts) and use the Rhapsody service exactly like a jukebox. The only issue is that the customers would constantly override the existing song by selecting "Play Now". Would you consider adding a "jukebox" setting that would only allow the user to "Add to Queue"? The "Play Now" feature is also an issue at my house when there is a party. Most people do not have the patience to listen to a song picked by another individual. I would love to be able to lock down this behaviour.

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jgatie
7 years ago
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Sam2016Contributor I
posted in Home theater
Alternatives to Playbar

I have sonos system Connect-AMP wired to four Yamaha ceiling speakers. I want to buy Theatre sound system to our TV. What I gathered that I need to buy sound bar to connect to the TV. I also understand that SONOS Playbar is the most comparable system so I can: 1- Listen to TV sound through playbar as well as our 4 ceiling speakers. 2- Play SONOS Music on both existing speakers and new sound bar. So my question: What are the alternatives to SONOS Playbar? I can see many cheaper but good quality sound bars , but what I don't know is their connectivity to SONOS System and whether they can replace sonos PLaybar. Anyone can give me an advice please? Trying to catch up on Christmas sale!

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7 years ago
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RoryLeitchContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Individual volume control in group mode

I used to be able to control individual volumes of each speaker in a group. It still works on my Android but no longer from my PC (windows)...why?

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ratty
7 years ago
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DlibonatiContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Chrome cast audio google home and Sonos Connect

So i have a bridge, two connect devices and one Play 3. I am thinking about getting a google home and a chrome cast to connect up to my Sonos environment. I would like to have the google home to tell it to play music put have that sound play thru my sonos. I was thinking that i could could connect the chrome cast audio to the input in on a connect device and then use the google home to select what I want to hear but play thru the chrome cast. while i understand that there are rumors that Sonos might work with google or echo.... i really would like to get this setup ... looking to just be able to walk in and say play my music list. Any thoughts on if this would work?

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ratty
7 years ago
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User910891Contributor I
posted in Speakers
Line in volume

Hi folks. New to Sonos but enjoying it so far. Easy set up but have one question regarding my Play 5. The volume controls on the Play 5 work as expected with my iPhone, iPad, and other music services. However, I'm using the line in cable from my Sony Bravia to get better sound out of our TV. There's a tremendous discrepancy between volume levels when I run the line in vs my other audio sources. I have to really crank the iPhone or TV remote volume controls in order to have even moderate sound levels from the TV. Any ideas on potential setting issues in either the Sonos app or my Sony Bravia sound preferences? Thanks!

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7 years ago
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trsnaderContributor I
asked in Speakers
Shut down/turn off

Is there a way to shut down the Sonos when finished using or does it just stay on all the time?

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ratty
7 years ago
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Lieven_1Contributor I
asked in Home theater
How can I setup the sonos playbar without connecting to a TV ?

How can I setup the sonos playbar without connecting to a TV (temporary) ? I go through the configuration wizard for connecting playbar, but it asks to connect to TV.

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7 years ago
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abkhanContributor I
asked in What to get
14 Speakers and 7 Zones

Hello, I have 14 ceiling speakers in my house and I'm looking for an amp that would enable me to play music with the best possible control features. At the very least, I would like the following features: - control via an app - ability to play different music in different zones from different devices i.e. multiple phones I have no background in this field and I'm looking for advice on which amp/equipment will enable me to make my house into an exciting beat box!

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jgatie
7 years ago
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Anna SöderkvistContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
Acast played through Sonos

I want to be able to listen to podcasts using Acast in my Sonos system. I am controlling the Sonos system through an Android mobile phone or through my iPad. Can you please advice how I would go about?

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7 years ago
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SonosucksContributor I
posted in Speakers
Why can't it be simpler?

What happened to good old fashioned Bluetooth? Wtf is with the play 1 not connecting to my laptop? I should have investigated better. Sound is good, but the speaker should just connect to all our devices, it's BS man, total BS

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7 years ago
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MtndogContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
Terrible Interface

I love Sonos as it's a great system, but the controller is the worst interface I have ever used in any application. For what is such a simple set of requirements they have some how managed to make it so unnecessarily convoluted that's it's practically in comprehensible. Please Stop over thinking the interface. There's nothing complicated about. It should be as simple as the car radio. Call me if you can't understand how that can be, I'll explain it to you.

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7 years ago
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User849440Avid Contributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Amazon Dot and Play 1

Just been given the basic Amazon Dot for Christmas but can see no way to connect to my Play 1. Any ideas? Pay 1 has no bluetooth and is connected by W-Fi to my PC and internet. Is it possible to use Play 1 with Amazon Dot??

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MikeV
7 years ago
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louishaContributor I
asked in Home theater
SonosZP Bar

I really hope its ok to ask this question and here and that someone (anyone) can help me. I'm not very good with technical things which is why i need all the help you are willing to offer. I share my internet code with a few of my neighours which i honestly don't mind doing . But recently SonosZP and Chromcast have been appearing in my new device section on my IP page. Ever since these appeared my Internet seems to be very very slow and was wondering if the above devices are the culprits . It was working fine before but just lately it has slowed right down . I contacted my internet provider and they said there were no reported faults in my area. I just wanted to make sure it was my suspicions before i mention anything to my neighbours and change my code ( Hope all that makes sense) Thank you to anyone that can me . I really appricate it

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7 years ago
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