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Sonos AMP humidity resistance

The best advice is to keep the inside your home, with the speaker wiring going out through the attic or something similar. If that's not po...
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So you want a less expensive/smaller Sonos sub...well there's more to c...

Hello In this forum there have been countless requests that Sonos produce a less expensive/smaller sub. While the request for a less expe...
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Is it worth it to add a Sonos SUB to a GEN 2 PLAY:5 stereo pair?

Does anyone see the value in adding a SONOS SUB to a stereo pair of GEN 2 PLAY: 5's? I've been told that the DSP / crossover functionalit...
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beynymHeadliner III
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Five ideas to make Sonos even better

Five ideas / suggestions / wishes: [list=1][*]Make [b]Sonos Playlists[/b] exportable, importable and editable[*]Extend the [b]Sonos Playlist[/b] name character limit from 20 to 50[*]Have the new 5.0 option [b]Universal Search[/b] include "Contributing Artists"[*]Eliminate the barrier of 65,000 music library items[*]Display scrolling long track and album names on controller apps[/list]Thank you.

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jgatie
5 years ago
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Enigma869Avid Contributor I
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Sonos...I Beg You For Outdoor Speakers!

I've been a loyal customer so long that I'm still using the 100 controllers (over 10 years). Sonos has rolled out a whole lot of very impressive products during that time. That said, the one glaring omission are outdoor speakers (with the built in amplifier to tie into your Sonos network). It would seem to be a very easy solution, and I'm still baffled that there have been no products launched for those of us who like to have music outside! John

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4 years ago
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Michelle_1Contributor I
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Can I use my Sonos offline or without Internet?

I live on the 8th floor of a 12-story condo building and want to use my Sonos for a party on the roof where there's absolutely no Internet connection. Will I have to purchase a separate wireless hotspot device to be able to set my Sonos up there? Or is there a way I can play music on my Sonos without an Internet connection at all? (I can bring my bridge and my laptop, too.) I rely on Spotify for my music as well -- not sure if that makes a difference in whether I'll be able to play songs without Internet connection. EDIT! So I found this thread on the line-in configuration ([url=https://sonos.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1271]https://sonos.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1271[/url])... except I don't have an option to select "Line In" under my Settings! There's no line in tab or autoplay menu that I can find at all... help?!

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electronicsguy
4 years ago
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John ConteContributor I
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unplugging temporarily to move a speaker

If i need to temporarily unplug a sonos component that is already configured and working, is there a re-start up procedure, or will it reboot itself when it is plugged back in?

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ratty
5 years ago
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User68117Trending Lyricist I
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how to get album artwork appearing in controller from music from itunes

Hi, I have burned CDs onto my iTunes (which include album artwork) these albums artwork do not appear on my controller. The SONOS picks up the music from a NAS drive. Please advise. Many thanks Steve

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Wolf666
5 years ago
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Notarealac countContributor I
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Is all the music I stream to my Sonos system going through Sonos' servers?

Is it true that the music I stream to my Sonos system goes through servers at Sonos? And that if Sonos' systems go down I won't be able to get music from online services like Spotify and Pandora ? I thought that once I had my equipment set up and running, the streaming was handled by my hardware and my own internet connection. See: http://www.charlestonsw.com/sonos-services-little-secret/

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5 years ago
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jgiannattasioContributor I
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Can find out registered email address

Hi, I got 3 play:1 registered, but I never received the email confirmation. I'm sure I used my personal email account, but it is not registered. I created a new account, but non of my devices shows up in the registered list. What can i do? Jose

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Jeff S
5 years ago
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User994280Contributor I
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Sound not crystal clear - on high volume on player5

Hi Sonos team, i bought a sonos 5player a few weeks ago and today i noticed that the speaker started making a strange buzzing sound (when speaker on high volume) - the sound isnt as clear as it was before and i dont know what the reason is...could you assist? (Im olaying songs bought via itunes through my ipad so the quality of tracks is very high).

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3 years ago
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Darryl LakeContributor I
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Sonos play 1 led glows at night, it does turn off when the system goes to standby. Can the system be put in to standby sooner?

Hi I have just recently bought sonos play 1 and at night in the bedrooms the led glows, however it does turn off when the system goes to standby some hours later. Can the system be put in to standby sooner?

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4 years ago
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User307542Contributor I
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"should I unplug it when not in use ?? "

Hello I just purchased & installed a Play 3 (like it very much) my question: when not i use, is it beneficial to disconnect the power AC ? would that prolong the life of the amp ? The bridge is also "ON" constantly. I prefer not to leave my components on all the time. What is your opinion ?

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5 years ago
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User494435Contributor I
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Stereo sound - choosing between (2) Play 1s or (2) Play 3s

I want to create stereo with left and right channels. How do I choose between (2) Play 1s or (2) Play 3s? My room is 15 x 20 with and adjoining open kitchen connected to the room.

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4 years ago
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mark CruiseContributor I
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Play :3 Dead?

My sonos has simply died overnight. Fuse on the plug has been checked, plug has been checked in various sockets and it has been linked to a the MAC and separate MAC via ethernet cable all to no avail. Surely a product such as this doesn't simply die after such a short life span? Where can I get it checked? Yes it is out of warranty but I would be shocked if it is a write off at only three years old. Play :3 Serial -00-0E-58-79-90-A6:9 Product - SONOS PLAY:3 (PLAY3-BLK)

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5 years ago
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Brian ViehlandContributor I
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Sonos Play 1 drop off

Sonos Play 1 will drop off the system or stay on the system but sound will be intermittent or not at all. I have tried changing the channel from 11 to 1 to 6

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5 years ago
chicks
chicks
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Vanatoo T1's + Connect vs Play:1 Pair?

Just wondering, for a very small footprint system, how these would compare. The Vanatoo T1's get amazing reviews, and are self-powered like the Play:1's. A bit more at $500/pair plus the Connect, vs $400 for a pair of Play:1's. Perhaps a pair of Play:3's would be a more fair comparison? From what I've read, a pair of Play:1's will outperform a single Play:3 or Play:5 in clarity, and certainly in stereo separation, but somewhat lacking in bass. The Vanatoo's are supposed to be superbly well balanced, with excellent bass for their size. Not quite as clean an installation as a pair of Play:1's, though... Hmmmmmm.... What to do?

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4 years ago
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Robert ValentineContributor I
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Angry

My play1 speaker has dropped off my system and when I press the mute/play button on the speaker it does not flash amber or white. What can I do to correct this issue?

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jgatie
3 years ago
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Matt BrownContributor III
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Second Play:5 to create stereo pair - the original speaker keeps failing

I wrote this in "Ask A Question" 2 days ago and I can't find it anywhere. I just bought a second Play:5 to create a stereo pair. I also have a bridge dock which I got with the first Play:5. The stereo pair keeps losing the right (original) speaker at seemingly random times. In my iPod app they are listed as "Living Room (L+?)" when it goes wrong. I have to separate the pair and add the missing speaker as a new component again. The R speaker seems to come and go when it pleases. Its very annoying! Not sure how long I can put up with it.

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4 years ago
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User882589Contributor I
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Line-in takes over speakers

we have our Play5 hooked up to the TV via the Line-in connection. my daughter is playing an Xbox, but we have our Sonos speakers (the Play5 & 2 paired play3's) playing Music (radio) via a computer, so she has no sound. about every 10 minutes the Sonos system defaults to the Line-in connection?, stopping the music and playing the sound from the TV/Xbox. I did have it so the Play5 was sound from the TV & the paired play3's were playing the music, but again, the Line-in connection defaulted every 10 minutes. stopping the music, and the play3's reverted to TV/Xbox - even without them being grouped to the Play5

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Ken_Griffiths
4 years ago
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thosContributor III
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Mounting and hiding cables for Sonos Play:1

Hi all, I've just bought a pair of Sonos Play:1 to join my growing family of Sonos products and I'm moving into a new house so while I'm doing first fix I'd like to look at some neat ways to mount and cable these speakers on the wall. I'd like to avoid seeing cables or plugs, but I dont see any creative solutions out there apart from just taking the standard power cable down through the wall to a remote socket. Hard-wiring into the wall is an option, but by the time you've got a cover plate it's going to look a little unsightly. Anyone got any creative or neat solutions? Thanks, Tom

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5 years ago
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Shane_17Contributor I
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playbar and comittment for DTS playback firmware upgrade

I have just added the Sonos Playbar to my samsung smart TV and have discovered the lack of DTS functionality through reading this forum. I find it disappointing that the best we can get is a stereo effect through the playbar?  My originial search was based on identifying a way of using my existing Onkyo nr509 AV Amp with the playbar however that appears to be a no go option as well. The concept of buying and adding the playbar as a step change to the surround sound system I had has left me feeling I have done the wrong thing?  Slightly cheated in a sense too, I hear what Sonos are saying that the majority of content is streamed and agree we use netflix however I also enjoy having a collection of Bluray discs and feel Sonos should fulfil both requirements.  If anyone can give us an  idea as to when this may be re-considered as it looks like Sonos have closed the subject down from reading through the forums.  Do I revert to my old system and return the Playb

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Chris
5 years ago
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3Pedals_6SpeedsContributor I
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Integrating Sonos with an existing single-room home theater system

I understand Sonos's streaming capabilities are great, but I'm looking for something to distribute sources coming out of my Onkyo TX-NR515. Effectively, I am wondering is, will the Sonos Connect and a Play:3 speaker allow me to broadcast the Onkyo's sources to the Play:3? I know I can go Bridge -> Onkyo, but I (think) I want to go Onkyo -> Connect -> Play:3 and hear whatever I have the Onkyo providing (TV, CD's, etc...). If it can do that, do I also need a Bridge as well, or does the Connect have all the Bridge functionality in it? Thanks in advance

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JackWright
4 years ago
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jsinaiContributor I
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How do I stop my cat turning on the music by stepping on the buttons?

My cat has a habit of turning the sonos on in the middle of the night by stepping on the buttons. A friend has the same problem and solved it by taping the cap from a medicine bottle over the buttons. This is an ugly and inconvenient solution. It would be great if the sonos had a true "off" setting.

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3 years ago
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Ben PanicContributor I
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sonos defaults to playing music

I have a play bar connected in my lounge room with TV and multiple sources connected. If I have it set to TV after about 15 minutes of no input to TV it switches to Music.  It also seems to default to Music.  How can I get it to default to TV.  We use the TV 90% of the time in the lounge room and this is frustrating.

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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ALEX_70Contributor I
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Can two play 1 units work together in one room?

I have a large room and I want to run two play 1 units together . Is this possible?

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4 years ago
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johnq8686Trending Lyricist I
posted in Wireless speakers

Album art on the tv

Hi, New Sonos user. Just got the Play1. One of the great features of using Airplay on my yamaha receiver is that I can see the album art and track playing on the tv screen (that is hooked up to the receiver). Would love it if Sonos could create something like that.

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3 years ago
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Jeffrey_22Contributor I
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Where can I get a replacement cord for my white Play 5?

My white Play 5 cord is mangled, and needs to be replaced. Where can I get a replacement?

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Airgetlam
5 years ago

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