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posted in Owners café
Google Kills the Chromecast Audio

Wow. May have to stock up while they’re still available for $15. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/01/google-kills-the-chromecast-audio/

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olami
5 years ago
Bass-Man
Bass-ManContributor I
posted in General feedback and conversation
Be Aware, Just To Share.

Before buying my Play 5 I was in conversation with a representative from 'Sonos Chat' One of my questions was "If I find one cheaper will you price match"? Categorically Yes was typed by the representative. Amazon are selling UK plugged Play5 for £449.00 Recently another representative from Sonos chat said they DO NOT price match and whoever said that should not have said it! I'm already over it but just wanted to post in case some of you think ....... Cheers

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Stuart_W
5 years ago
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rodebeerContributor I
posted in Owners café
Mycroft integration

Currently the Sonos can be integrated with Alexa. There are plans for including Google Home an I even seen plans for integration with Siri. Are there any plans to integrate with Mycroft (https://mycroft.ai/) as well? I would be greatly interested in this integration as my recorded data will not be stored on a server and it is not used/sold for marketing purposes. In addition their new speaker with a display would be a great addition to the Sonos line as well. Anyone who would support these features here on the community? Kind regards, Frank

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benzo_32Contributor I
posted in Owners café
Setting up new speakers with a second network

I am trying to set up new speakers at my second home using the same app I use for my main home. Can someone provide me with assistance? I am teying to connect a beam and two 2 play 1. I want to use it as a center and two fronts. When i turn on my app, it recognizes the wifi at my second home. I tried to add these speakers to this by clicking on more options. On there, it gives me an option to add another sonos system. After clicking here, it gives me an option to sign in or create an account. I chose to sign in and followed the prompts. When it comes to the part where I need to push the button on the back, this initially flashes red or orange then eventually solid red or orange. Not sure what to do from here. Thank you.

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Stuart_W
5 years ago
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mikesheaContributor I
posted in Owners café
Sonos and Google Home

Love the Sonos gear and ease of use. It just works, and that's all anyone could ask for - almost. :-D Here is a feature request - I'm asking for Google Home and Sonos be integrated to work together. I'll not be using Alexa, so that won't help. Google tech covers much ground and is quite a bit ahead of Amazon - IMHO.

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5 years ago
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nick lakeyContributor I
posted in General feedback and conversation
unable to add the shared folder error 1002

I have just spent close to £1000 on Sonos kit after reading that the set was a 'breeze'! I cannot add my itunes library despite trying for the last 4 hours - time i will never get back. I have checked all the firewall advice, rebooted all devices and router. Turned off devices close to router. I need this resolved or the system is useless and it looks like it is not just me who is affected - the speakers will be going back. Diagnostic response number is 1167535472.

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Jeff S
5 years ago
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Wilkins77Contributor I
posted in Owners café
Connect beam to Samsung sub

Can I connect my beam to a Samsung sub.

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Edward R
5 years ago
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MdecenrContributor I
posted in General feedback and conversation
Home Security feature

It would be good to have a few home security features in the Sonos Android remote app. If we receive an alert from our home security system. It would be great to be able to: A) speak into our phone and pur voice to be heard through our Sonos speakers. B) play an alarm & C) play music at maximum volume Would this be possible please? What do others think?

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Jeff S
5 years ago
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mkm22Contributor III
asked in General feedback and conversation
Starting a network with Bridge or Boost

I want to set up my Sonos network. My router is in a different room will not have music, does a Boost do what the Bridge use too?

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5 years ago
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David HanafordContributor I
asked in Owners café
How can I get of your email mailing list? When I click on the unsubscribe link it takes me to a login screen which is no use to me.

How can I get of your email mailing list? When I click on the unsubscribe link it takes me to a login screen which is no use to me. Just get me off your system please

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Ryan S
5 years ago
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FoxhatContributor I
posted in General feedback and conversation
It’s been fun but I’m done

So long SONOS! After years of being an overzealous supporter of SONOS and suggesting to friends, making excuses to my family, spending hours weekly on “some new issue” and still purchasing over 40 SONOS products for multiple locations... I just can’t do it anymore. Selling my units to some other poor fools who are excited by the prospect of wireless sound. It’s amazing about 20% of the time. Then another update comes... I can’t do this anymore.

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BuddingAudioEngineerContributor II
posted in Owners café
Sonos Stock

I'm not sure how many customers you have so this may not be feasible, but would you consider offering one share of Sonos stock to existing Sonos customers?

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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musket2628Contributor I
asked in General feedback and conversation
Vinyl to Sonos system

I have a playbar, sub and 2 x play 1 speakers which is great for tv, streaming and cd’s. I have a separate analogue system for vinyl but would like to play it through my Sonos system. I have been given all sorts of advice on how to do it but it all conflicts, the end reult is I have bought a Connect on the advice that I can pay my vinyl on existing Kenwood turntable through existing Kenwood KA-3020SE amp and connecting the tape out to the Connect. This doesn’t work as it seems to me like the tape out isn’t amplified. My questions are :- in simple terms please! How do I play my analogue turntable through my Sonos sound system? Do I need to buy a pre-amp? Am I wasting my time with the Connect? Given that it’s possible, what connects to what and do I have to hard wire connect an output from the Connect to my Sonos speakers or will it connect wirelessly? No jargon please guys I’m not a young guy and I’ve only just moved on from a wind up gramophone :):):)

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pwt
5 years ago
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posted in Owners café
Sonos Apparel

Is the new? I like! https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/accessories/apparel Only thing I'd say is... more options, more colors. I think "Listen Better" will be added to my Christmas list. Maybe a hat.

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melvimbe
5 years ago
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Benjamin CContributor I
posted in Owners café
Sonos ONE’s stereo pairing with SUB

Hi everyone, im pretty new in this community here. Been reading and eyeing on new updates always and often wish there are newer ones. I’ve been a sonos lover since 2016 yet unfortunate enough to afford any of them. Been saving up my penny as much as I could to purchase one of them. Initially, my favourite is always the PLAY 5 (Gen 2) as I just want them in my bedroom and some nice stereo surround. Im no audiophile or whatsoever but i do enjoy good music and watching movie. So, basically Im based in Melbourne and been to few general stores like jbhifi and myer to test out how these bad boy sounds. Unfortunately my surroundings are always too noisy and distracted therefore I cant really determine how good the PLAY 5 would be. I was comparing it to the BOSE soundtouch 30 to be honest as most my mates do own BOSE and make me to get them instead of SONOS. Alrighty, here we go. So, one fine day i decided to search up for some personal stockist that sells SONOS, BOSE, B&O and etc. I fi

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5 years ago
JeffMW
JeffMWContributor I
asked in General feedback and conversation
Music played from iOS device craps out

New to Sonos but understand that playing music off my iPhone 6S is a problem with my Sonos home entertainment system installed in our new house. Music stops and jumps to another song or stops all together. A real pain in the butt. Streaming Sirius, Pandora, Amazon...not an issue. I’ve read similar posts from a month ago. Any updates on this topic?

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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RwkaContributor I
posted in Owners café
Why should I be forced to update controller software

Am I the only one getting fed up with the Sonos policy of forcing updates whoever they feel like it. I am an intermittent user and have a couple of old iPads that I use as controllers. Now it appears that I Can't use them until their software is updated. All I want is a basic and stable system that operates when and as I need it. Unless I want all the extra features I don't see why I should have to waste so much of my time Grrrrr!

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5 years ago
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Rod_5Contributor I
posted in General feedback and conversation
Enable the Sonos Amp and Connect:Amp sub outputs for Music!

In my Media Room, I just swapped out my Connect:Amp for an Amp. The most disappointing thing on both setups is that when configured as part of a surround system, the sub output is disabled. While I'm generally ok with this for the TV setup....When listening to music in "Full" mode - why disable the sub output? This is more of a problem for me, since my Media room configuration started with just a Connect:Amp driving speakers + a sub. Now I've added a Beam...Which has effective rendering my sub useless if I want to use the original speakers as surrounds (which was my intent). The work-around for this is to constantly remove the surround setup when listening to music which is a horrible solution.

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5 years ago
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martin0795Contributor I
asked in Owners café
Google home

When the hell is sonos going to deliver on promises to work with google

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Paulw123
5 years ago
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posted in Owners café
Apple dictates that all new apps must fully support the iPhone X screen

For those who can’t quite seem to grasp why Sonos can’t support older versions of iOS. Apple’s policies dictate. Sonos must play by Apple’s rules. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/02/apple-dictates-that-all-new-apps-must-fully-support-the-iphone-x-screen/

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5 years ago
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jmiContributor I
posted in General feedback and conversation
Sonos One will not connect to my Synology NAS

I cannot connect my SONOS to my NAS where all my music library is siting. I have tried many options: "Manage Music Library" - > "Music Library Setup" -> "Add new Share" -> Enter static IP address, or enter \\myNASname\music, or enter "Music", or many other options. Nothing works. I have also downgraded security to SMB1. I am using Windows 10, and am trying to connect Sonos from my iPhone. The NAS is a DS218+. As far as I can tell, the whole music library is shared. I'm a bit at a loss, any help most welcome.

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5 years ago
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kmjyProdigy III
posted in Owners café
Best Songs for SUB and Stereo Imaging?

[b]Hi Everyone![/b] I have [b]SUB[/b] configured with two [b]PLAY:1[/b]'s in a stereo pair and was wondering what everyones favourite songs are that you think really brings out the best of [b]SUB[/b] and the wonderful stereo imaging that the [b]PLAY:1[/b]'s provide! I'd be keen to hear any kind of music and really want to bring out the most of my system with a wide variety of tracks! [b]Thanks in advanced![/b]

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Damon77
5 years ago
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neil21Contributor I
posted in General feedback and conversation
any one seen this on Facebook https://www.sonosstores/////com

hi this appeared on Facebook this morning ,what do you all reckon copys or don't exist https://www.sonosstores/////com

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6 years ago
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dipp0Trending Lyricist I
posted in General feedback and conversation
Suggestion: Connect unit fit for 2019

It's time to give the Connect a much deserved update. [list] [*] Hardware seriously outdated. I mean has it even been changed at all since 2005? [*] Too big. Should be no bigger than a Chromecast. [*] Too expensive. Should cost way less than a Play:1. Probably around €50. [/list] Digital/analog 3.5 output. USB powered. Exactly like a Chromecast Audio but for Sonos. Guys, it's almost 2019. This needs to happen.

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MikeV
6 years ago
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joeybab3Avid Contributor I
posted in Owners café
What two songs have a really pleasing crossfade that you've found?

I love listening to songs on crossfade, and every so often I'll find two songs that just line up/mix perfectly, have you guys discovered any with a pleasing/cool mix on crossfade?

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Stanley_4
6 years ago
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