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Tips for new Sonos owners

Setting up Sonos for the first time? Here are some tips to get you started. 1. Download the Sonos app.You’ll need the app to set up and use...
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Edward R
Edward RRetired Sonos Staff
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Temporarily adding Sonos speakers to an existing system

This article discusses how to add your speakers to an existing system. If you are taking your speaker to another location that does not have an existing Sonos system in place, these instructions will not apply to you. In that case, you can simply set up a new Sonos system. How do we get your speakers added to another system? Say, at a friend or family member’s house.This is a fairly straightforward process and should not take too long. Sonos products can remember the credentials for up to 16 wireless networks. When you bring your device  home, it will automatically reconnect to your WiFi network. This is unless you Factory Reset your Sonos device, which we do not recommend. Things you will need before you get started: The WiFi password of this “new” network. The network needs to have an existing Sonos system set up already. You will need to have the owner of this system’s Sonos account information at hand.   The steps to take: Connect your mobile device (that has the Sonos app insta

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Edward R
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Keith N
Keith NSonos Staff
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Grouping & Sonos: Best Practices

Hello everyone!We’ve seen some questions and discussion about room grouping come up recently. We have an FAQ that shows how to group along with the basics of grouping. This is a great resource that shows how to group rooms and some additional features. If you’d like a quick reference, check it out!This discussion should serve as a “crash-course” on grouping in Sonos. If you have any questions or need anything clarified, please do not hesitate to leave a comment. We are happy to help. If you're having problems with grouping, feel free to create a new topic and the Community will take a look.What is grouping? Grouping allows you to play audio content from your favorite music services and sources on two or more of your Sonos speakers, at the same time. Players that are grouped share the same queue and will continue to do so until you un-group the rooms.Amazon Alexa/Sonos One Users: Grouping in Sonos is separate from Alexa groups and do not interact. You can create groups in Alexa, but the

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Keith N
5 years ago
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andrewgmContributor I
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Inverting audio channels in Era 300

Hi, since I am using only one Era 300 to watch movies pointing from the back, the audio channels are inverted, sounds from the right sapper from the left and vice-versa.Is there a setting to switch this from the app or any other place?Thank you very much in advance

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Airgetlam
23 hours ago
Dogdad
DogdadHeadliner III
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Era 100 vs One SL’s

Will the Era100’s produce more highs than the One SL’s and be noticeably different?

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23 hours ago
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HighEndContributor I
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Balance Era 300

Wann ist es möglich die Balance bei einem Stereopaar Era 300 einzustellen, auch gerade in der neuen App ?

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Ken_Griffiths
1 day ago
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SpeakersdontworkContributor I
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most incompetent company ive ever seen

how is this company leaglly in business? after 5 hours with support i still cant use any of sonos products. support just tells you to keep resetting and trying to add speakers after knowing it hasnt worked te 10 times before. they then try to blame my isp, even though ebery single oher product on the planet worls fine EXCEPT sonos and they have no resolutions. after talking to  more agents on the phone the resolution they gave me?? try ressting it and re installing or borrow someones else device to set up speakersbe beacuse my s23 ultra wont work or my ipad or laptop. i cant wait to join a class action against this scam of a company

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totoscarantinoContributor I
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Era 100 for a 25 square mt covered terrace

Good afternoon (its 16,45 pm here in Italy) , we have a B&B in a countryside area  with a sea view where in the shared living room  there are installed 2 Ikea Symphonisk Frames, I paired them on stereo  L and R  mode, using that with Apple Music , scheduling the music (with Sonos app  alert)  is really nice and all guest appreciate a lot , listening mostly famous cover in a  jazzed mood  with a 13% volume, so very soft music ..actually we have a large covered terrace about 28 mq  (7mt x 4mt) (no windows just opened covered terrace) next to the shared living room (between living room and terrace there are large windows that we keep usually close so you can't ear music when u are in terrace) and I wanted to spread the same music and same scheduling in the terrace  installing an Era 100 , do you think it is will be fine and the sound? will be decent?  I will install the Speaker in the center of the terrace put on the wall so people will ear it from back. And as last only humidity and

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Stanley_4
2 days ago
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PatrickB123Contributor I
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Using Sub Mini for music and TV.

Hello. I have been using a single Era 300 to listen to music but have recently purchased a Sub Mini and Beam gen 2. My thinking was I could connect the sub to the Era 300 when listening to music and to the Beam when watching TV. This doesn't seem to be possible, though. The sub connects to ether the Era or Beam and can't be easily swapped. Does anyone have a solution, or any thoughts on how best to use this combination? Thank you in advance!

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4 days ago
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MelpalfreyContributor I
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best wifi

Hi all, since i changed back to utility warehouse for my broadband my sonos looses connection before it has even played 1 full song…… any suggestions for the best broadband group to use for the best sonos experience? 

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6 days ago
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LumesynContributor I
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Play5: Gen2 Stereo Pair, does it require SonosNet?

Afternoon!  I’ve got a Play5 Gen2 with a bunk Wi-Fi chip. Works great over ethernet or if I have a WiFi mesh node within 1ft of it. Currently, it’s running over Wi-Fi with a mesh node next to it. As far as the Sonos ecosystem is concerned it’s on Wi-Fi and working fine.  I was considering adding a second as a stereo pair, but my concern is that the pairing will require Sonos Net which means it likely won’t work with the bad Wi-Fi card. Will the stereo pair work strictly over my home Wi-Fi? Or does a stereo pair of Play5 Gen2 do the stereo pairing via Sonos Net?

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buzz
9 days ago
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Labiner49Contributor I
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Sonos Arc - issue connecting to Sony TV

Unable to connect Sonos Arc with Sony TV

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106rallye
11 days ago
SonnyJ1987
SonnyJ1987Contributor I
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Sonos iOS app groups

Hi,Today I have added an Sonos Era 100 to my setup at home, I already had a Sonos One.Now I’ve read and googled until I was crossed eyed but for the love of my I just don’t seem te be able to play everywhere.I’ve found a manual stating I should go to the System and Then the box on the right where i can select “everywhere” or create a new group but I just don’t get that menu option.Anyone experienced that before? Screenshot below :-) p.s. I just got the message there’s a new update coming may 7th, should I just wait that one out? Thanks everyone!Cheers!Sonny

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SonnyJ1987
12 days ago
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meld51Contributor I
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How do I Switch between Sonos Systems in my House?

I have two Sonos systems in my house, both on the same network. One is called Kitchen and the other is called Dining Room, I can switch between them using the Spotify app but I don't know how to switch between them in the Sonos app. How do I do that?

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12 days ago
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evshulContributor I
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speaker layout for this room?

Looking to put ceiling speakers in our kitchen remodel. space is roughly 27’ long by 15’ wide. Can I get away with just two speakers in this room? I was thinking one on the right side in between the island and cabinets, with a second speaker closer to the dining table. Would this be sufficient or do I really need 4 in this space? I do not need sound over the stair area on far left. The kitchen is an open concept and leads into a living room with a vsaulted ceiling. There is a sonos soundbar in that room and I have no plans to add additional speakers in there.  I appreciate any input!!

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buzz
13 days ago
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Chris57GContributor I
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suddenly become impossible to group speakers

I use 2 play1s and a connect amp with 1 ERA 100. They have been working together for a while but tonight they will no longer connect in a group. Each will work alone, except for the connect amp which seems to have disappeared altogether. What can I do?

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Corry P
19 days ago
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bluesmanAvid Contributor I
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sonos Era100 line in

I have just ordered a Sonos Era100.with the intention of eventually buying another later for a  stereo sets up, and connecting a cd player to them to play all my CD’s. I also have a large Mp3 and Flac music collection on the computer,can I play these through the Era 100 via the era Jack socket connection in the meantime.

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23 days ago
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JoeTVContributor I
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Lets talk about how GOOD the Sonos App is?

I had one Era300 speakers for past 6 months. Never used the Sonos App. Worked great. Decided to enhance the sound experience and bought another one last week. To pair the speakers had to use the Sonos App, it all seemed to work perfectly BUT since then it's been nothing but an annoyance! Sound switches from left to right, sometimes doesn't play any sound at all, sometimes can't even connect. Both speakers are great when on the rare occassion it works properly 2-3 minutes then switches from speaker to speaker again.I've been reading about complications with people trying to connect to other devices and wifi. Read about factory reset and all the info when it helps and when it doesn't. My golly so many issues and complications, what happened to plug in and play?I just want two speakers that work consistently but these Sonos App seems to be having handshaking problems between wifi, speakers and the Sonos App itself. A shame the Sonos App complications makes a great product into an intense

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controlav
26 days ago
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JeiContributor I
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Sonos Sub Gen3 Router incompatibility

After a long day of trying to figure out why my Sonos Sub Gen3 was not connecting to my system, I eventually got on the phone with Sonos and they informed me my (very expensive) sub is not compatible with my SAX router from spectrum. So if youre like me and you are having issues connecting your sub to your system, check your router model and if you see SAX on it, they dont like each other. But Sonos is gracious enough to process a return for me so thats fine. But I am trying one more thing before I return it and I will update this thread if it does indeed work. They said the workaround is to connect it wired but unfortunately, where the sub is and where my router lives is just too far to connect that way. So I am ordering a wifi extender with an ethernet port built in. I will see if the one I get does help. It should be here in 2 days. If it doesnt work, Ill return both of them. Either way Ill let you guys know if this was a good workaround and what model ext i ordered.

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buzz
1 month ago
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ZkudsiContributor I
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Connectivity - Grayed out options

Part of account greyed out

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Airgetlam
1 month ago
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SammianthaContributor I
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Era 100 set up outside

Hi, we have purchased 2 Era100 and set them up outside. They are undercover and won’t get wet.But we are wondering how they will go with condensation due to cold weather? I see can they withstand humidity but nothing is mentioned about condensation. thanks 

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Stanley_4
1 month ago
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Joe Lord JonesContributor I
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will new turntable & Era 100 play in sync with Sonos One

Hello I have 2 Sonos ones & 1 Sonos SL.  I want to get a turntable with phono preamp built in and a Sonos Era 100 to play it out of.  Will the turntable play out of all my existing Sonos one/SL once it’s connected to the Era? And play records throughout the house. Or just through the Era and nothing else? Thanks very much Joe

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1 month ago
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bluesmanAvid Contributor I
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Sonos Era

We have a pair of sonos speakers in the lounge paired in stereo, One & One SL, voice controlled by an Amazon Echo Dot, did try with the built in mic on the Sonos One but it didnt work that well, works great with the Echo Dot. I have just looked at buying another pair the same to use in another room and was dissapointed to see Sonos no longer sell them, i have looked everywere for some but just cant fine any for sale. There are a lot on Ebay but i am reluctant to buy from Ebay, past issues with purchases. The Era seems my only option, they are a bit pricey though, can they be paired in stereo, i see they have a in line connection, could i connect a compact disc player to them and play music in Stereo, i have a LOT of cds and being able to play them again on a decent speaker would be a bonus. i keep looking on Sonos Refurbished just in case they put any One’s or SL’s for sale. Any help or advise appreciated    

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Airgetlam
1 month ago
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jamilhaddadinContributor I
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Play 1 with cable bluetooth

I have 4 Play 1 speakers, I also have a projectorI would love to be able to connect the sound from the project to at least two of the Play 1 Speakers. is there any recommendation, I am willing to buy Bluetooth receiver, streamer, etc.

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Schlumpf
1 month ago
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E-A-B7-EContributor II
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Which is more robust Sonosnet Vs. WiFi for Sonos 1.

The subject line says it all. I have been using Sonos 1 and SonosNet because my CR-200 is a heck of lot more convenient than messing with my cell phone every time I need to interact with Sonos.  The problem now is that SonosNet has become more problematic with multiple dropouts.  I was about an hour on the phone with tech support (thank you, Sonos) but to no avail.  Rather than continue to troubleshoot this (and I’m sure there is ultimately a solution since it used to work flawlessly), I’ rather switch to WiFi if it’s more robust. Thoughts?

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1 month ago
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Fede601Contributor I
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One Sonos device connected to multiple Sonos System

I want to create a new system with my Sonos Era 100 so I can move them to another room. My Sonos Era 100 both belong to other system I have in my living room. Is this possible?

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jgatie
1 month ago
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