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Ryan JTrending Lyricist I
asked in Home theater
Should I hardwired soundbar & tv?

Hi, I currently have 2 Play1s running as surrounds via ethernet connection, then a soundbar running on what I presume is Sonosnet. I would like to free up my wifi network as much as possable therefore I am considering hardwiring the TV into the soundbar then hardwiring the bar back to the network switch. Is there any benifits from doing this?

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7 years ago
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DerekWilliamsUKContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Room Speaker Grouping Problems...

Hi. I have 3 Sonos Play:1 speakers, each located in different rooms around the house. I like to run my system with a 3 speakers/rooms grouped together in Party Mode. This works fine most of the time, but whenever i have a network problem with my Virgin Media UK Superhub Router, the Sonos system fails to start when the Play button is pushed on any of the speakers - i get the dreaded red LED light flashing. It is easy to fix this by going to any of the controller Apps that i have (IOS, Android & Winsows PC) and 're-grouping' the rooms/speakers, then selecting the chosen media to play again (usually a Tune-In radio station). So, my question is, why does the Sonos system 'ungroup' my rooms/speakers whenever my incoming broadband fails or the router is rebooted? I can recreate the problem every time. Thanks for any assistance.

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ratty
7 years ago
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DrTomContributor I
asked in Speakers
Hardware request

Hi, I would like you to consider the following products: *A wireless, and/or outdoor speaker *An in-ceiling (custom) speaker (without having to use a amp/connect) Kind Regards T

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Chris
7 years ago
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GrahamWBContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Connect Audio line out to Bose media centre not working

I have a Connect working well on two Play 5 speakers using the Audio line out from my Bose MC1 Media Centre. The play 5 speakers are in a seperate room to the Bose system (with its Bose speakers) I would like to now add the ability to play the streamed Sonos content through the Bose system, which I assumed would be a simple task of using the Sonos RCA line out as an input into a Bose audio input. Then selecting that input on the Bose system should work - it didn't ! I have tried disconnecting the Audio line in to the Connect in case of any conflict, but this made no difference. Any suggestions appreciated.

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GrahamWB
7 years ago
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donald6Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
linux users

Are there users of SONOS with LINUX (Debian , Ubunto , Mint or others) ? Is it possible to use LINUX with SONOS?

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dirac
7 years ago
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JP_DubsContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Where did my Room Settings go?

All of a sudden the room settings option in the settings menu has disappeared from my app. I can no longer do any adjusts to my room audio.

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7 years ago
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jeroenisandersContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
connecting my beamer to sonos

I am connecting devices wireless to my beamer via a Chromecast (HDMI). The beamer is hanging at the ceiling. The sound now comes out of the beamer. The beamer has a line out connection so I can connect my beamer to the headphone jack of my play 5, but then of course I need a cable from my beamer to my play:5. Of course this is not an acceptable solution. Hanging the play:5 at the ceiling isn't an option as well. Splitting video and sound from my device results in synchronisation issues + I would still need a cable from my device to Sonos. So what alternatives do I have to connect my beamer to Sonos? Isn't there a small device that only has a headphone jack and the ability to connect to the sonos network?

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Chris
7 years ago
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cansnoContributor I
asked in Speakers
Sub volume

Hi, Love my 2 play 5's and sub. Don't know quite how to explain, but here goes. I know sub volume adjusts with master volume, but it should be built into software so that sub volume is a certain percentage of master. A higher percentage at low volume and vice versa. I'll put it this way. When listening to low volume we use 'loudness' to give a little extra bass but at higher volume you generally don't need it. I find myself adjusting sub level according to master volume. Couldn't software be written to do this automatically using some type of gain so the listener can adjust to personal preference? Thanks, Play bar is next.

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7 years ago
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FwizContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Boost As a wireless signal repeater?

Is the boost device designed to be only hardwired to the network > or can it be used as a stand-alone signal repeater? Thanks!

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ratty
7 years ago
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StefanFeickertContributor II
posted in Speakers
TuneIn: Choosing from different stream qualities.

I'm using the TuneInApp for several years now on my smartphone, tablet, Mac and - of course - on my Sonos devices. iTunes offers hearers the possibility to choose from different stream qualities a radio station provides. It would be great if I also may choose them from within the Sonos controller apps. This may also practical when a user is on holidays: when the user takes his Sonos Play: loudspeaker with him ;) and connects it to a mobile 3G/LTE router this could help saving bandwidth.

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SBSurfer
7 years ago
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zakbocaContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Flexson Vinylplay

Hi there- I just got a vinyplay, which hooks up to my sonos connect via audio cables (red/white). I also have two play 1s in one room and a subwoofer. For some reason, I can only get one of the play 1s to play. The other play 1 just has loud noise coming out of it, so I've unplugged the red cable entirely on the record player so to not send anything through to it. Any ideas? Thanks Zak

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shainmugen
7 years ago
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xythContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
How to return speakers?

Hi Sonos, I got the Play 5s from you guys last week. Love the speakers but due to some unforeseen expenses, I can't really afford the speakers right now. How would I go about availing your return policy? Cheers!

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Max P
7 years ago
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craighl4Contributor I
asked in Home theater
Playbar above TV - How high?

I am considering purchasing a Playbar. I know you can wall mount it above the TV and the manual says to allow 50mm clearance. What if the TV is on a cabinet below the Playbar? Do I need to allow more than 50mm clearance given the TV will be forward of the Playbar? I am concerned the TV will block the sound.

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ratty
7 years ago
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edwardfromnorwayContributor I
asked in Home theater
Playbar - is ethernet a must?

I have a Playbar. The router is not in the same room. Can I connect the playbar to my wifi network, or MUST i have a Ethernet connection? If I connect the Sonos to Ethernet via a repeater, will it work?

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7 years ago
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ME60TRNContributor I
posted in Home theater
Perfect 5.1 settings?

Gentlemen, I'm just pondering the perfect setup in regards to 'sliders' for perfect settings.... I have the sound bar, and sub, with 2x play 5's acting as the surrounds. My 2x play 1's are downstairs for other uses. This post is referring to perfect level of bass in sub, i.e. increased to max, with sound bar with bass setting at 0,and surrounds at 5%, blah blah blah for example... This is not a 'why use play 5's for surrounds' topic... i have the money to waste, they are surrounds... PERIOD!! But all jest aside, your thoughts would be much appreciated, as i haven't 'tinkered' much with these phennomenal products, and want an atuned setup. Much obliged.

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Max P
7 years ago
davvis
davvisTrending Lyricist I
asked in Home theater
5.1 setup with play 3

Current the full 5.1 setup with play 1s as my left and right. Has anyone had experience using play 3s as the left and right? Was there a big difference in sound? I currently have 2 play 3s on the way. Deciding if I should place them around the house or change them out with the play 1s and put the 1s around the house.

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7 years ago
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philsterContributor I
asked in What to get
Sonos Playbar, Sonos Sub & 2 In-Ceiling Speakers - Will this work?

I plan on mounting a TV in the open space family area, I already have two in-ceiling speakers that I would like to work in conjunction with the TV. I would also like to purchase the following: - Sonos Playbar that would be mounted below the TV on-wall - Sonos Sub is on the floor to the right of the TV - Use the 2 in-ceiling speakers For all of this to work together, I believe the following setup is needed. - Sonos playbar would need a CAT5 cable to connect directly to a Sonos Connect Amp - Sonos playbar would also have the optical connection to the TV - 2 in-ceiling speakers run speaker wire directly to the Sonos Connect Amp In this setup when I turn on my TV will the in-ceiling speakers automatically be used? If I don't have the TV on and only want to use the in-ceiling speakers for music - Can I use the sonos app to configure a zone without the playbar just for music? The in-ceiling speakers will be over the couch and won't be behind the couch - Should I be

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7 years ago
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wappinghighAvid Contributor I
posted in Components and Architectural
Zp 24/96

Ability to play 24bit/96 files (like the competition: slimdevices transporter)

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chicks
7 years ago
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dbwhite77Contributor I
asked in Home theater
Multi-device setup with a receiver, replacing 5.1 speakers with Sonos

Hey all. I'd like to replace my current speaker setup, which is a 5.1 Energy setup, with a playbar, sub, and two play 1s. I currently have a Pioneer VSX-1019AH that is acting as the brains for TV, Roku, Mac Mini, etc. The TV is mounted above and only connected to the receiver via HDMI into the one and only HDMI out port. Since the Playbar only has optical audio, I don't know how to do this and still have my receiver run everything. How do others set up a system with multiple sources with a Playbar and receiver? Seems like it was designed to only plug into the TV. I'd rather not have to go buy a new receiver to do this and I can't plug everything directly into the TV. Thanks for the help!

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7 years ago
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Ryan_63Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
Unable to downgrade system from beta

I am unable to remove my system from the beta. after I leave the beta program and reinstall the windows controller application, the software update states there is an update to the beta program that needs to be installed.

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7 years ago
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AllenA
asked in Controllers and Music services
Sonos beta update for Android failure

Does anyone know why the beta update fails to generate the email containing the URL to download the update for the latest build. Sonos don't seem to know.

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7 years ago
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De JeanContributor I
asked in Home theater
How to connect a dj-controller to SonosNet

I am planning on buying a Playbar, Sub and 2 Play:3's, mainly for use as 5.1 hometheatersystem. I also want to connect my Pioneer DDJ-Ergo-K dj-controller, to the SonosNet, in order to be able to hear my mix trough all Sonosspeakers. How can i do this? I already know that Sonos has the Connect and Connect:Amp, which have an analog input that i can use. If this is really the way to do it, do i use the Connect or the Connect:Amp? I do have 1 doubt; i have found on the internet that when i connect a mixer to the Connect (:Amp), there might be a slight delay. (The music in the headphones is not in sync with the music played trough the speakers, which is not acceptable when mixing). If there will be a delay, i could use a receiver: Connecting the Pioneer dj-controller to the analog input of the receiver, then connecting the receiver with HDMI to my tv, which has the Playbar connected on it. The Playbar will send the music to the other Sonosspeakers. Is this a possible solution to the proble

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jgatie
7 years ago
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RydensTrending Lyricist I
posted in Controllers and Music services
How to leave Private Beta

Hi,trying to leave Private Beta to try Public beta of the new controller, but no way to do so? Help Cheers Daivd

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7 years ago
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Brian_30Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
leave beta program

I've followed the directions to leave the beta program, however, all of my Sonos apps are still branded "beta", and I'm constantly being asked to "update" (but updates are rarely available). I'd like to fix this. Diagnostics report #3884834

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7 years ago
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Justin ClarkContributor I
asked in Home theater
Can i plug a Fetch Tv box to a Playbar via its digital output? My TV doesn't have a optical socket.

Can I use the optical output on my Iinet fetch box as my Sony Bravia tv doesn't have an optical socket. If I get an optical to digital converter what sound quality will the Playbar play?

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7 years ago
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