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Tony Levy
Tony Levy
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November 20, 2018
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Sonos 5.0 surround system

I have an old surround sound system but need to change and was looking at a Sonos system where I could gradually add on speakers
But am not sure how it all works with my TV and iptv system
I was looking at a Sonos Beam with two Sonos one speakers
Can anybody give me advice please
Thank you
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      melvimbe
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      November 20, 2018
      When used as surround speakers with the Beam, there really is no advantage of Sonos Ones over Play:1s, unless you just prefer the look of Sonos Ones better. The microphones are automatically turned off on Sonos Ones in this configuration.

      As far as how it works with your TV and iptv, it would be more helpful if you can provide brand and/or model numbers, so we can tell you how it will all connect for your specific case. Also, the Beam is designed for small to medium rooms. If you want to use it a large room, you may not be satisfied.
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      Tony Levy
      Tony LevyAuthor
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      January 14, 2019
      Just having one issue when I change from using Amazon Alexa to watching TV I get no sound and have to switch all off and reboot
      Does anybody know why this is happening
      Also
      Amazon will not allow me to subscribe to their unlimited service they give me an error message informing me that my bank account details are for the wrong country which they are not and I can still order goods through Amazon using the same bank details I really do not understand that
      Anybody please
      John B
      January 14, 2019
      Just having one issue when I change from using Amazon Alexa to watching TV I get no sound and have to switch all off and reboot
      Does anybody know why this is happening
      Also
      Amazon will not allow me to subscribe to their unlimited service they give me an error message informing me that my bank account details are for the wrong country which they are not and I can still order goods through Amazon using the same bank details I really do not understand that
      Anybody please      On the second point I suggest you check where your Sonos account is registered (if you are trying to add that streaming account via Sonos)
      Tony Levy
      Tony LevyAuthor
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      January 14, 2019
      Thanks yes my sonos account was registered in the wrong country so now got the unlimited but again switching from Alexa to TV I have to reboot as I get no sound its really weird
      John B
      January 15, 2019
      I am not sure exactly what you mean by 'switching from Alexa to TV'. But do you have TV Autoplay enabled? And when you want the TV audio are you tapping the "Browse' button and selecting TV?
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