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ColinFitzContributor I
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Pair of 1s, 3s or a 5?

Hi there, I'm trying to setup my parents with Sonos for Christmas. We currently have a few Play 3s around the house, but I want to get a setup for our living room thats rather large (20 foot ceiling and open concept to the dinning room). I'm not sure between a pair of Play:1s (and eventually adding a Sub), pair or Play:3s or a single Play:5. Any recommendations or suggestions on what to think about? Thanks in advance! Colin

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7 years ago
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glueslugContributor I
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Best configuration for satellites and sub

Hi everyone, For reference, my post is related only to listening to music. I picked up a Play 3 today, mostly to explore the Sonos eco-system and gauge the quality of the product line. I am very impressed with the software/interface/capabilities of the Sonos systems.In fact, I am sold alone on the technical aspects of a Sonos system. I figured that if liked it, I intended to reuse the Play 3 for a small room, and spec out a solution for our living room/dining room area. This is the main area that I sit and listen to music. I should add, I dont have music just playing in the backgroud; one of my hobbies is sitting and listening to music for hours. I have been a long fan of speaker systems that separate the highs and lows into dedicate speakers (satellite and sub style setups). For my ear, these deliver the sound quality I am fond of. So, for my living room, I am debating whether I would be best suited by two Play 1's (plus sub) or two Play 3's (plus sub). I can very much appr

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7 years ago
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BlakebearContributor II
asked in Components and Architectural
Water resistant

Can Sonos speakers be safely used outside being exposed to water

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7 years ago
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BairdContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
App says "Sorry, we can't connect to Sonos. System down.

As of this am (11/19/2016) my system is not working. I've rebooted routers, computers, phones etc. Reconnected my Sonos Boost and unplugged and plunged back in several of my speakers (over 10 in the house). Of course Sonos support is mon - fri. Anyone else experiencing connection problems?

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7 years ago
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bmaiettaContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
CONNECT:AMP for KRK Rockit6 powered speakers?

Hi. I ordered a CONNECT:AMP to setup up a new room with my KRK Rokit6 powered speakers, and I think I might really need a CONNECT. The KRK speakers have RCA cables, and I'm not sure I can connect them to the CONNECT:AMP. If I can, would it require an RCA to Speaker Wire cable? Thanks, Bill

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jgatie
7 years ago
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tre1515Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Using Sonos/speakers as Intercom

Since sonos has access to microphone on ios devices. It would be a great idea to add a feature where i can record a message on the app and send it to a dedicated room. Sometimes when im in the kitchen cooking and i want to let my kids to come and eat, I would like to announce it through the play 1 that is in their the room rather than shout it out. :8

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walkychalkyTrending Lyricist I
posted in Controllers and Music services
My iMac won't stay awake when my Sonos is playing since update to 5.4

Ever since upgrading to the new controller, my iMac no longer stays awake while using my Sonos. I have my music library stored on my iMac and have it set to sleep after only a few minutes. In all previous versions on the controller, as long as I had music playing in Sonos, my iMac would stay awake so the the connection could stay alive and the music would keep playing song after song until i paused it or the end of the queue was reached, at which point the iMac would sleep after a few minutes of inactivity per the energy saver settings. However, since upgrading to the newest controller (5.4), this is no longer the case. It now sleeps even if music is playing if i am not also using the iMac for computing. As a result, Sonos loses the connection to my music library and is unable to play the next track in my queue. Is there a fix for this issue? I know I can set my energy settings so my iMac never sleeps, thus fixing the connection loss issue. However, I do not want to do this because I

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7 years ago
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Char900Contributor I
asked in Home theater
Sonos Connect + Play:1's with Klipsch Soundbar?

Hey there! I have a Klipsch Soundbar (RSB-11) and have been wanting to get some Sonos speakers as well. Would it be possible to use a Sonos Connect on the soundbar, and have it work with 2 Play:1's - for music purposes and for home theater purposes. Thanks!

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ratty
7 years ago
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hookr88Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
renaming a room

How do change living room 2 to kitchen? Also, how do I find the equipment associated with a room?

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ratty
7 years ago
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jj896Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Audio Technica AT-LP5 connection to existing system

Hi, sorry if this has already been answered but if it has my search skills are poor. I'm looking to purchase a Turntable to play some of my old LP's and have come across the Audio Technica AT-LP5 which looks to get good reviews and was wondering what i would need to connect it to my current Sonos setup of Soundbar, Sub and 2 x Play 1's all connected with the Sonos Boost for my Wifi. I can see that Sonos have two options in the Connect and the Connect:Amp but would rather not buy the more expensive Connect:Amp if it will just as additional features that i don't need. Thanks in advance for any response to my questions.

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jj896
7 years ago
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mikronomContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Add three players to a room

hi there I tried to set up a pair of Play:1's and a single Play:3 in the same room (kitchen), but I didn't manage to do so. Is that even possible? Everytime I tried to add the Play:3 as a new player, it kept ending up in the old room it was in before. And just changing the rooms name of the play:3 to kitchen wouldn't work either.

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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Sonos IdeasSonos Employee
posted in Controllers and Music services
Add multiple individual tracks to playlist

A Sonos user would like the ability to add multiple individual tracks to a playlist.

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nzitContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Sonos + IP telephony

Hey, We have 5 ZP120 Sonos devices in our office. Plus VoIP(Snom). Whenever Sonos has been on for more than 20 minutes, our VoIP starts to fall out. People cannot hear us, we cannot hear them. There is also noise. Our VoIP base stations has been moved away from the ZP120 devices. No luck. Any suggestions?

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ratty
7 years ago
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MartinStAlbansAvid Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Connect RCA input impedance

Anybody know what the input impedance of the RCA inputs on Connect or Connect Amp are, as I need to design an attenuator. I realise there is a setting for sensitivity, but I use a switch before the RCA input and need to pad down one of those feeds.

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7 years ago
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cjm914Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Music Library Grayed Out

I recently gifted a Play 1 to a friend. She told me that she was not very computer confident,so I installed in for her. She has a new iPhone, but her laptop is old (7 years). I attempted to install the Sonos controller on the laptop (windows XP) I downloaded and installed the Sonos app and attempted to hook up the play 1 speaker. However, the program didn’t “see” the speaker when I hit the stop & + button. I tried several times to no avail. I then tried to install the Sonos app on the iPhone, that took a while but was eventually successful. The app functioned fine. I wanted to give Sonos access to her music library, but her music was only on her laptop. After her iPhone installation, I again tried to install Sonos on her laptop. This time the laptop “found” the speaker immediately. But the music library settings was ‘grayed out’ and I am unable to get access to her music library. I noticed that the laptop did not have iTunes installed, I installed iTunes, but I was still un

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Paulw123
7 years ago
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adriaan1975Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
So Complicated... WHY?

Hi, I am a new customer / Sonos 5 owner... I do not know why you make it so complicated to hook up a direct line into the speaker. Or to use apple play or any other direct app to device functions. The SONOS app sucks. I just want to use the Spotify App, and be able to control the volume of the speakers from my keyboard. Seriously SONOS, the speakers sound great but this whole app thing is totally not necessary or what customers want. Super frustrating experience.

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7 years ago
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TMB357Contributor III
asked in What to get
Difference between SUB models?

I was looking on Best Buy's website at http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sonos-systems/connect-your-existing-sonos-equipment/pcmcat748300465606.c?id=pcmcat748300465606 and noticed that there are 2 different Subs listed - a Black/Black (Model SUBG1US1BLK) and Black/Silver (Model SUBGBUS1). It appears from the Best Buy spec sheets that there may be some differences between the two models, but wanted to see if there was actually any difference between the two (aside from one having silver, and the other being black)? Thanks in advance!

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testcard
7 years ago
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JonasHoooltContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Request: Apple Watch app

Is it possible to make a app for Apple Watch?

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testcard
7 years ago
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chrism007Contributor I
asked in Home theater
Sonos / TV / HTPC Configuration Question

Hi All, I've got a configuration question I was hoping people could help out with. I've got a Windows 10 PC that acts as a HTPC with HDMI into a Sony TV. I'm not that keen on the PlayBar (it just won't physically fit with my setup) so was looking to get 1 * Sonos Connect 2 * Sonos Play 3 1 * Sonos Play 1 and run an Optical cable from the TV to the Sonos Connect. Will this work so I can play * Audio from the TV * Audio from the PC on HDMI Passthrough * Audio from the App for Spotify/Pandora etc Or is the Connect only for using with your own speakers? Will there be any latency /sync issues with the HTPC if i'm playing Netflix etc? Thanks in advance Chris

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NatronbContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Connect, MD tape out and pre amp

I'm thinking about setting up a Sonos network, and wanted to make sure I have this right. I presently have a Denon AVR-1700 receiver hooked up to a Bose pre-amp through the MD/Tape output, so that I can use the Bose 901 speakers I have. The RCA cables go to and from the pre-Amp via RCA. Other inputs to the receiver include a turntable (via RCA) and the television (via optical). It's my understanding that from the pre-amp I can link the Sonos Connect in via RCA, and then throw the signal back to the receiver via digital out on the Connect. I believe anything on the receiver (television, turntable, etc...) could then be transmitted to Play 1 speakers in other zones. Is this correct? Will there be a delay? Pretty confusing (at least for me), so I appreciate any help. Thanks.

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fdotrAvid Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Is it possible to use a Sonos Favourite for an alarm?

If I make a radio station or playlist a Favourite it stops being available in the alarm choice, what is the way around this?

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msaneckiContributor III
asked in Speakers
Go out with my sonos - the well known wifi problem

Hi all, last week I took my sweet two sonos play1 with for a jurney. I just wanted to be able to listen the music in a new place where I stay. My sonos app was full configured with all playlists, favorites and streaming services I use every day. Ok all looks great. My first stop. I turning the speakers on hoping to changing the wifi settings and be able to listen the music. NO WAY! My android software version 6.4.8. How such a simple stupid think cannot be done with wifi only. Ok what options do I have to set it up: Add another sonos system. Let's give a try. Somehow I got it working. I could connect to my speakers. But her is the second disappointment. Where are all my saved steaming account, playlists, favorites I have already configured. Nothing is there. Why?! What did I do wrong? It cannot be that such a simple features are not there. Please help! Dear support Does the sonos implemented these or similar user stories: User story 1: As a sonos customer

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nmeinzeContributor I
asked in What to get
Pre existing built in speakers

Hello, I am a "newbie" with SONOS. I have not bought one but know I want to. I am not sure if I need the Connect or Connect:Amp? My situation is; I have a home with built in speakers (installed by the builder two years ago). I have a main "socket" on my second floor with an RCA and IR plugin for the speakers. I have 2 speakers on the first floor and basement and both floors have a control for power, volume, and source for the speakers. I am not sure what all of this means. Right now I play music over my computer but I can plug my iPod or smartphone in with the jack and play music. I want the ability to play music from my device anywhere but I don't know if I need the amp. Any suggestions? Thank you.

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Manny S
7 years ago
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nda197Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Can't play in one room

My sonos works perfectly in the bedroom, but it won't connect in the living room. I'm trying to play from my laptop library, but get a message: error message unable to play 'name of song' the file name of location .m4a cannot be found In one room it works fine, in the other, nothing.

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Manny S
7 years ago
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Bunny22212Contributor I
asked in What to get
Expanding System with Sonos:Play speakers or Sonos:Connect and existing Bose speaker

Currently, we have two Connects (for two zones). One is connected to 6 hardwired outdoor speakers through 3 Russound P75 Amps (one zone, but each set of outdoor speakers can be adjusted (on/off/volume) via each P75 Amp. Additionally, we have a second Connect that feeds into one Russound P75 Amp for 4 in ceiling family room speakers. Both Connects and all Amps are located in our family room inside our entertainment unit. We would like to expand the system to include one or two speakers to our living room, which does not have any hardwired speakers. My question: if we purchased one or two Play 5 speakers for this room, do we need a separate Connect Amp or would these speakers be able to create a separate zone? Second, we have a $500 Bluetooth Bose Bluetooth speaker that has excellent sound quality and an aux input. If we wanted to let we this in life of purchasing Sonos speakers, is it possible to simply buy a Connect to create a separate zone to play music through the Bose speaker using

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Jose S
7 years ago
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