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TMB357Contributor III
asked in Home theater
How to ensure Sonos 5.1 Home Theater system's surround sound is working?

Hey all, I recently set-up the Sonos 5.1 Home Theater system (Playbar + Sub + 2 Play:3s). I've plugged the Playbar directly into the wifi router, and the TV I'm using is a Samsung PN64D8000FF. When watching NBC Sunday Night Football last night, it didn't sound like the rear Play:3s were actually kicking in any sound. It sounded like only the Playbar was pushing sound, and the Sub was very weak. So, I have a couple questions: 1.) If I go to "About Sonos" in the app while the tv is playing, will it show me whether there is 5.1 Surround Sound being played? 2.) Can anyone confirm that the Samsung PN64D8000FF is capable of pushing out 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound in the first place? 3.) Any other recommendations/tips on how to ensure that the home theater system is actually pushing out surround sound, and that the speakers are working properly? Thanks as always everyone!

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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stone617Contributor II
asked in What to get
Best mount for the playbar ?

Just purchased the playbar, and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a mount for the playbar that would enable me to hide the otpical cable to the back of the tv for a clean look? I see the Sonos official playbar mount and I also see some mounts online that attach to the back of your TV that hold the playbar directly below the tv and was wondering if anyone has any experience with any of these. Thanks!

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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mojismContributor I
asked in What to get
Bluetooth!

Does anyone know if blue-tooth will be available for sonos anytime soon? if that happens, would the entire speaker need to be replaced ? I am new to the system and am debating between Sonos and Bose since Bose has bluetooth tech and I happen to use frequently, but I like the sould on Sonos better, which makes it a difficult choice to make.

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jgatie
7 years ago
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Fred_18Contributor I
posted in Speakers
Bluetooth

A portable Bluetooth receiver would be a great addition to your product line.

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7 years ago
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yanceylebeefContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Sonos not seeing TP-Link Router

Newbie here. So, I just upgraded (ha!) my wireless network, getting rid of the Comcast modem and router nd installed a TP-Link AC3150. Now my Sonos controller wont see the network, even when connected via Ethernet to the router. All other devices, with the exception of an older kindle, see the network with no problems. Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks! yanceylebeef

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ratty
7 years ago
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TrevorzalContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
Pandora and Shuffle Play Only Selected Stations

When I use Pandora (not Pandora One) I can select Shuffle Play and choose which of the many stations on my list I want to be included in that Shuffle. How is this feature enabled when using Pandora on Sonos. Does the Quickmix allow you to select a limited number of stations or does it just toggle between all of your stations.

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7 years ago
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User573051Avid Contributor I
asked in Speakers
Best upgrade: new play5 or sub?

I have currently one play5 gen1. What would be the best upgrade in terms of sound? 1. Replace my Play5 Gen1 with a new Play5 Gen2? or 2. Add a Sonos Sub to my Play5 Gen1? Thanks for your advice.

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7 years ago
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BellamicaContributor II
asked in Components and Architectural
Sonos ceiling speakers?

Wouldn't it be great if you could fit ceiling speakers throughout your home and they were all Sonos. Who would like them....?

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7 years ago
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chrisredmayneAvid Contributor I
asked in Home theater
Music recorded in 5.1 dolby surround ???

Just been reading this... http://blog.bowers-wilkins.com/music/top-10-surround-sound-recordings/ Anymore I should try out ??

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7 years ago
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Phatone17Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Connect with an existing Sony soundbar

Hello! I recently had my first experience with Sonos while staying at a vacation rental and I am sold :) I have a living room Sony sound bar and sub that work quite well so I'm thinking of buying a play 1 pair for a kitchen and bedroom speaker and then a connect for the Sony. I primarily use an Xbox for all media cconsumption which routes audio and video into the Sony via HDMI, Sony plays audio, then routes video to TV (which is just a glorified monitor now) via HDMI. Questions arise when I have a connect running into the Sony. I'm assuming I'll have a new audio input from Connect into the Sony so ill need to switch between those to get either Xbox video/audio or streaming Sonos to work? Also will the Sonos connect turn on my Sony or will I need to either leave it on 24/7 or turn it on manually when I want to stream music? Anything else I'm missing here? Thanks a ton!

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7 years ago
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JP_SoCalContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Play 1s and Play 3 with solid orange light...

Hi folks - I have a 5 piece Sonos system in multiple rooms within our house. Wifi network is secure and working perfectly. Speakers are on separate breakers in a new house. Everything was great for almost a year then without warning, two Play 1s and a Play 3 stopped being recognized by the app on my phone. I've been through the set up process multiple times but the speakers are no longer being picked up and I'm getting a solid orange light (which suggests over heating... only they're cold... and it's November) Please help me wonderful community! Getting really frustrated as we have family staying for the holidays and one of the main reasons I got this system was for occasions like Thanksgiving! If it doesn't work soon then I'll get a refund and kit my house out with a competitor system... Thanks

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ratty
7 years ago
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ColinFitzContributor I
asked in What to get
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
asked in What to get
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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7 years ago
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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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7 years ago
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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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