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tgardContributor I
asked in What to get
Can Play:3 be placed in two different rooms?

After reading several different sites for product descriptions and reviews I am still unclear if a single Play:3 system is right for me. I'd like to have 2 speakers in the living room setup as a pair and the other speaker upstairs in my bedroom. Is this possible with buying only one Play:3 system? My understanding of some of the descriptions is that all three of the speakers need to be in the same room (one for left, one for right, and they don't really say what the third one is for). My question is: Can I take the third one upstairs to my bedroom, or is that going to leave a void in the sound downstairs?

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7 years ago
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KaipayContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Use Sonos Connect with Hegel H160

Hi everybody Is it possible to use the Hegel H160 with Sonos Connect?

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7 years ago
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NAMASTEContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Mac OS 10.6.8 compatibility

Hello lovely SONOS people. Hope you can assist with this, sorry if it's been asked before!! I'm running an iMac with 10.6.8 which holds my iTunes library and has been working solidly for, well, for a very lond time. It's an original Intel 17 inch machine which alas can't have the software updated any further. For some reason, and I cant explain why, my SONOS controller software on this machine no longer works so, I'm looking to re-load it with a download from the SONOS site. The latest software will not work with my machine but I can't locate a software archive for a older suitable version. Could you please help and give me a link for the software that will work with 10.6.8. Thanks in advance to all the great community contributors.

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7 years ago
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User177777Contributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Sonos Unable to add Music Folder

Sonos was unable to add the music folder The computer Shirleyanders1 cannot be found

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jgatie
7 years ago
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BuckeyesContributor I
asked in Speakers
Taking a play1 on vacation

Silly question here but if I unplug a play1 speaker from my home system and take it with me to our cabin we have rented on vacation will I be able to connect it to their wireless and use the speaker there? Wifi is open. Should then be able to connect and manage with my phone correct? Thanks in advance for any help.

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7 years ago
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Jae LSContributor I
asked in Home theater
Cannot add track to sonos playlist

When I try to add any track to my Sonos playlist from Deezer / Soundcloud etc, I get a error message saying 'Unabke to add "[song name] to your "[playlist name]" playlist. This happens on my iPhone 5S and MacBook Pro Why is this and how do I fix it? 

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7 years ago
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stevepurcerContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Voltage select - 115V or 230V

I've just purchase a ZP120 and don't know which voltage setting to select. I live in the US (Washington). The label under the power connector reads 100-120V-/220-240V but the voltage select switch has 115 or 230 selections. Having seen several posts where the wrong choice was made and their unit was fried I want to make the correct choice for where I live. Thanks.

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7 years ago
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nostaticContributor I
asked in Home theater
"Stereo +" with Playbar?

Just got a Playbar, Sub is enroute. Trying to kill multiple birds with one Sonostone. Playbar is great for TV, not bad for music. One thing I'd like is a wider stereo stage for music listening. Wondering if I can add a pair of 1s (or 3s or 5s) as L-R speakers to augment the Playbar. Not talking about surround rears (and 5.1), but rather what would amount to a 3.1+ setup.

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AjTrek1
7 years ago
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chrisredmayneAvid Contributor I
asked in Home theater
Please help me set up my system for 5.1

RIGHT! I have a PlayBar and two Play 1's All I want to connect to the PlayBar is my TV, a PS4 and a PC (nettop). My Samsung TV has an optical port out but it looks like this is just giving out a stereo signal. The PS4 has an Optical out also so if I connect this directly to the PlayBar I get the dolby signal. This is the back of the PC I have,it just has an HDMI which I use to the TV and an audio out spot which is just the size of a headphone jack. http://core0.staticworld.net/images/article/2015/01/acer-revo-one-rl85_6-100538371-orig.jpg What kind of connector would I need to get this all set up? Honestly I'm not too bothered about the TV coming through the PlayBar, the kind of shows I watch using normal TV channels probably wouldn't be improved much with the PlayBar! But I'd really like my PC and PS4 to be hooked up at the same time if possible? Would prefer not to be ne swapping the cable round too as Ive broken optical cables before!! Anyway to this this wit

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7 years ago
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TangerineTerryContributor I
asked in Home theater
No sound from Soundbar when watching UHD channel

Hi I have an LG TG and also SKY Q. When trying to watch a UHD channel, I get no sound from the Soundbar? Does anyone else have this issue? Thanks TT

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VultureSongAvid Contributor II
asked in What to get
Should I replace my hifi separates with a Sonos system?

My system comprises an all British set of separates, including a pre-amp and mono blocs. It still sounds great after twenty years, but things change and technology marches on. Whereas I used to listen to CD's, I now stream my music via AirPlay. A Cambridge Audio DAC is the interface between the hifi and Apple TV. I'm considering selling the whole system and replacing it with Sonos kit, principally for music but also to integrate and upgrade my TV sound. My question is, should I expect the Sonos units to be truly comparable to the high end hifi I've known for years?

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7 years ago
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EulerTouristContributor II
posted in Controllers and Music services
Feature Request: Spotify Devices Available

I'm an avid Spotify user. I'd love it if Sonos devices would appear under Spotify->Devices Available

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jgatie
7 years ago
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AjTrek1
posted in Home theater
Mute volume of speakers Grouped (not bonded) with Playbar when watching TV

I've seen this topic in the Community asked and discussed in over 100 different ways (OK maybe not 100; but it sounds good for effect) :8 Although I'm not an engineer... I get why Sonos probably isn't going to make it possible to mute the volume of other speakers that are not BONDED; but GROUPED to the Playbar via the same remote that controls it (when watching TV). For those of us who already own Sonos it's not just a matter of a firmware upgrade. BMWOT Sonos would have to design each speaker with an RF and/or BT receptor. IR would not work because it requires line-of-sight. There are other concerns for RF and BT signals but this is not the venue for that discussion. But even if Sonos were to make it happen (which someday they may) there is no way to grandfather existing Sonos speakers already in the field. To do so would require a massive recall/retrofit; which IMO would not be cost-effective for either side (i.e. Sonos or existing owners) However, there's a work-a-roun

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AjTrek1
7 years ago
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Jennifer MairContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
My sonos player will not play music from my library. It will play pandora. How to I get it to access my itunes library??

I cannot play music from my itunes library through sonos on my mac laptop or from my ipad. I can however, play pandora. How do I connect to my itunes library??

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7 years ago
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NickMcCallionContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
DJ equipment with Sonos

What are best DJ software products to integrate with Sonos? I am getting Connect and have some P5s. Thanks.

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7 years ago
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Alan_80Contributor I
posted in Speakers
Disable Play/Pause button to stop my cat from playing music

Please can you provide an option to disable the play/pause button on my Play:1 and Play:5. I can't imagine it will take much development time. My cat tends to walk over the Play/Stop button and starts playing the music on my queue, and then for good measure sits on the volume button. I have come home from work to irate neighbours on several occasions - apparently they don't share his taste in music :)

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Chris
7 years ago
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RochefoucaultContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
Sonos Update to 3.7 and Linux

Sloved / Solution in page 3. Hello, Who has a success with updating the Sonos 3.7 on Ubuntu + Wine desktop ? From my side, I get : - in the wine windows "The wizard was interrupted before Sonos ..." and - on shell "fixme:ole:DllRegisterServer stub fixme:storage:create_storagefile Storage share mode not implemented. fixme:storage:create_storagefile Storage share mode not implemented. wine: Install Mono 2.8 or greater for Windows to run .NET 4.0 applications. err:msi:ITERATE_Actions Execution halted, action L"InstallFinalize" returned 1627 err:msi:ITERATE_Actions Execution halted, action L"ExecuteAction" returned 1627 " Could you please help me ? Rochefoucault

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nmisContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
network configuration for sonos controller has changed?

Any idea how i get the controller back onto the sonos system. currently using my android phone to connect rather than the dedicated controller. Help please!

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User591022Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Can a Connect:Amp power two pairs of speakers?

I have two pairs of speakers installed in the ceiling in my kitchen.  I would like to know whether these can be powered by a single Connect:Amp. The speakers are rated as 6 ohms. I would be grateful for any advice or guidance as I am looking to increase my Sonos set up as soon as possible!

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ZagarzContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Home Automation Integration.... Specifically Apple HomeKit

Imagine syncing your Sonos to begin playing your favorite station upon arriving home. What about active syncing with Phillips Hue lights. Apple TV recognizing the Sonos system on a wifi integrated level allowing for custom audio output depending on app used. A wake up call of birds chirping throughout the house and a slow sunrise through your Hue lamps. Just saying the possibilities are endless and amazing. Apple supplies the kit, just integrate it with the Boost software (said ignorant of how this could work) Just imagine and share your thoughts. Thanks

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rascadecanyaContributor I
asked in Speakers
maximum electric power connect amp

good morning. Fist, sorry for my english. I'd need the maximum power consumption of the sonos connect amp, cause I have an specific line 16A 230v only for 6 connect amp, and I found down 2 times in a month. I'd like to know if is for this, or for another reason. Thanks

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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moose2001
asked in Speakers
Searching for system

Every once in a while and with no changes to my internet connection, on opening the Sonos app I get 'Searching for your system' and then the error' Your system cannot be found'. I have to do a factory reset and a reinstallation of my two Play 5s to get it working again. Sonos support is utter crap - has anyone else experienced this issue and have a fix? TIA.

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twukEnthusiast II
asked in What to get
To sub or not to sub...

I realise at the outset that views shared here will be entirely subjective, but... I've finally taken the leap to Sonos (from a Heos Home Cinema) and I couldn't be happier at the moment. Everything has been flawless so far... simple setup, perfect integration, amazing sound quality. I initially went with a Playbar, two Play 1's as surround, and a Play 3 in the master. I opted NOT to go for the sub initially given the relative cost. With both the Heos and it's predecessor (a Pioneer system) I had a separate sub. Although the bass is clearly present when playing music on the Playbar, I'm not so aware of it on TV/films. So I'm looking for views from others both with the same config (playbar/play 1's) both with and without the sub. Did it hugely impact your experience adding the sub? Or maybe you're on the other side and don't feel the sub is necessary? For reference the listening room is a 'large' lounge (by UK standards), but the listening position is fairly close to th

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jamietreTrending Lyricist I
asked in Speakers
20% discounts with Verizon Smart Rewards

If you are a Verizon Wireless customer you might have noticed this Smart Rewards program they started a while ago and shill on their customer portal. While generally speaking it's an annoying way to get a very small discount on stuff you probably didn't need, they happen to have pretty much the entire Sonos lineup at 20% off retail prices (plus some number of points that you probably already have). Since Sonos stuff is pretty much never discounted as near as I can tell, this seems like a good deal. And a good way to use reward points that you probably would never have used otherwise. Thought I would mention it.

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7 years ago
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HelpabrothaContributor I
asked in Home theater
Soundbar + Play 1 & 3s for multiroom TV sound?

Hi y'all, new to Sonos and buying a new home, so appreciate the help here. I am looking to add a system so I can improve sound on TV plus be able to hear TV in other rooms; kitchen, living room and dining room; especially during sporting events. If I install a Playbar to my TV, and then put a Play:1 or Play:3 in the kitchen, living room and dining room, will I be able to hear the TV in those other rooms? Do I need any other equipment other than a Playbar and Play1/3s for each room in order to do this? Thanks for guidance!

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AjTrek1
7 years ago
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