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Firtops
Contributor I
January 23, 2025
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Connecting Playbar without a Bridge

I have an old player that I used to connect to my router via a Sonos bridge. This now does not work as it causes my internet to drop really low with the new bt router I have. What is the cheapest way to connect the playbar so I can play music on it. It is connected to my Sony Bravia TV.

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8 replies

nik9669a
Senior Virtuoso
January 23, 2025

Connect the Playbar (or any other non-surround speaker) to your router. Cost: the cable at the length required. 

Mr. T
Mr. T
January 23, 2025

Just connect the Playbar to your router’s Wi-Fi. Zero cost.

FirtopsAuthor
Contributor I
January 23, 2025

I have a new router and the signal drops out when the bridge is connected. The only to use the internet is not to have the bridge connected. I need some other Sonos product to connect by Bluetooth so that I can run the playbar. The playbar is still operational with my tv.

Airgetlam
Airgetlam
January 23, 2025

No, you don’t need a device like the BRIDGE. You can hang your PLAYBAR directly off an appropriate WiFi signal, as suggested by ​@Mr. T .

Read the wireless and wired systems FAQ. And for good measure, here is the Sonos Network Requirements FAQ.

 

Bruce
FirtopsAuthor
Contributor I
January 23, 2025

Ok I’ll have a go. The plybr is an old model though if that makes a difference.

Pools-3015
Pools-3015
Prodigy I
January 23, 2025

I have a new router and the signal drops out when the bridge is connected. The only to use the internet is not to have the bridge connected. I need some other Sonos product to connect by Bluetooth so that I can run the playbar. The playbar is still operational with my tv.

 

Sonos made it easy to connect your speakers to your WIFI without the need for a bridge years ago. The Bridge has been retired because of this and there is no need for it any longer. You can remove it from your network.

    Airgetlam
    Airgetlam
    January 23, 2025

    Not only was the BRIDGE retired, but also its replacement, the BOOST has been retired, in favor of a wireless connection to much more capable routers. 

    Bruce
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