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Discuss Sonos Era, Sonos One, One SL, Play:1, Play:3, Play:5, Sonos Five, and IKEA Symfonisk. Talk about your Sonos Speaker experiences here.

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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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GarylandonContributor I
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Upgrading Equipment

What equipment replaced the Play 1 speakers?

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Stanley_4
4 months ago
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EblermeisterContributor II
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Sonos Era300 6GHz?

I have a sonos Era300 which I have been using for Spotify, which is working great as usual. Recenty I also started using Airplay, and found I have quite a delay in audio when using airplay from my Macbook M2. The Macbook is wired to the access point and the Era 300 is placed 2 meters from the access point.I am using a google Wifi Pro setup, with all 3 access points wired to the main one. When i check the Sonos app and the Google home app, both are reporting that the Era300 is using 5GHz.Question 1Is Era300 not capable of using the 6GHz band or am I mistaken by my lack of knowledge about wifi 6e? If so, is there anything I can do to make it use this band? Question 2If it is even possible to get it running on 6GHz, would that possibly solve my issue, or is the delay just a normal artifact of using Airplay?Let me know if more information is needed.Thanks in advance.

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Monica RegleroContributor I
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SONOS PLAY1

I want to listen to what is playing on my laptop on my Sonos Play1 speaker and I can't.When I bought it the only thing they told me was that it worked over Wi-Fi with an application, but I can't find a way to do it. So far I have only used it to listen to Spotify.Can someone help me?

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St Albans beautyContributor I
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How do I delete 2 Sonos Era 100's from my system

I am giving my Sonos Era speakers (2) to my daughter.  How do I deactivate them from me being the owner  

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Airgetlam
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PostcardcatContributor I
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Replacing a ZP90

I have a number of S1 speakers run from a ZP90 base. The ZP90 has now died and I also know that the ZP90 is now discontinued. I need to get a replacement but I’m not sure what the current best option is. Is there a current compatible replacement? I have no desire to upgrade my speakers etc. I just one my S1s to work again...   Thanks in advance.

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4 months ago
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Soundbwoy876Contributor I
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Sub Not Connecting

I have a rack in my laundry room with sonos amp, and it powers 3rd party speakers outside in my gazebo. When I try to connect the Sub to the system, it is pretty unstable, and even when connected - it plays no sound.However if I bring the Sub indoors closer to the laundry room, it works fine.The internet wifi is very strong all around the house and backyard, so it is not struggling for internet.I also have a range extender/router and internet run to the outside gazebo that powers my TV. When I try connecting the ethernet cable to the Sub - still no luck.How can this be? Is the system not supposed to be completely seamless on wifi? And I imagine plugging in the Ethernet as a  backup would work, but no luck!Help!

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stephen sContributor I
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sonos play 3 randomly loosing connection

I have a pair of Play 3 set up as a stereo pair. A few months ago they began to randomly loose connection and the app says it could not find one of them. Nothing has been changed or unplugged from the setup. I go through the reconnect steps on the app and they reconnect. It happens randomly. My son-in-law has a Play 1 and his has started to do the same thing over the past few months. This suggests to me it is a software issue. Can Sonos please sort this issue out! I bought the speakers believing Sonos was a top end speaker system. I currently don’t believe this to be the case. 

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Stanley_4
4 months ago
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Zee ZeeContributor I
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worst sound possible.

Just bought arc. Lousy tinnie sound. So, I invested in a 700 dollar Sub. Still sucks. I have a 150 dollar Alexa Speaker that sounds 10 times better. And, yes, I did the true sound and fiddles with the EQ. WTH!Merry Christmas to me! 

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5 months ago
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RazzDaContributor I
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Sonos era 300 wall mount upside down

Hi All,I just installed my Era 300 on the Sonos wall mount upside down option.My question is if there is need to be a gap between the wall mount and the era 300 - please see pictureHow far should the brads be screwed and how much space should be left On the one hand I can tighten the screws more and on the other hand I don't want to do any damage…Any feedback/experience from the community with that case?Raz 

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Stanley_4
5 months ago
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BOL74Avid Contributor I
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The wish for a small speaker…..

This is mendt to be for the people in Sonos development.I think Sonos is doing a pretty good job in all of they capasities. It’s a good specter of product to choose from.But now i’m seaching for a speaker on the small side,and here is what i “wish” for. A speaker who i can use in a bathroom,witch means it need to handle some sort of damp enviroment. It need to be able to use as stereo-pair with a Sub/Sub mini and be able to be used as surround. It need to be smaller than the Play:1/One/One SL’s but bigger than a Roam. I could wish for a angle powercord-connector too. It is something i could mount flush on a wall without drilling whole in my wall…the mount could be using doubleside tape as attachment. It could be wireless/battery power,but this is not mendt to be a portable speaker. This is just to “deal” with a thinner powercord instead of the normal size cords from Sonos….it’s to have the minimum on a bathrooms wall if you understand what i mean. The Move had been great for this,but i

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BOL74
5 months ago
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CP2016Contributor I
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Roam stops playing music

Hi my Roam arrived today. I have other Sonos speakers so pretty familiar with the set up etc. However, my roam keeps stopping playing the music from Apple Music after a few seconds to a minute in. This happened on WiFi and Bluetooth mode. When it does this, my iPhone tells me the music is still playing but no sound is coming from the roam or my phone. I’m with Talktalk and the router doesn’t show an internet problem. I can’t figure it out. On occasion, the speaker just turns off (no leds on at all). Then when I switch it back on, the playlist is wiped. It’s fully charged and does this when plugged in and when running off battery. Is it a duff and I need a replacement? 

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FergusonContributor I
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sonos 3 dropping out when working as a pair

One of my sonos 3's keeps dropping out. I've had them for about 10 years and  I've never had problems before . 

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Ken_Griffiths
5 months ago
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SiBurgess79Contributor I
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Cannot connect Play 1 to new network

I have tried all ways of connecting my system to my new router - turning off my 5ghz band, connecting the sonos to the router with ethernet. The app says “Sonos not found. Make sure you’re signed in and your mobile device is connected to the internet and on the same WiFi as Sonos.” But this is impossible because my mobile is connected to my new router and my sonos was present on my old router. Even when I connect the play 1 to the new router with an ethernet cable, the speaker cannot be found on the system

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Stanley_4
5 months ago
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lsarratContributor I
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Sonos Era 300 + Sub Gen 3 for Music

Long time sonos user.I recently bought an Era 300.I almost listen to music on my sonos except for the playbar connected to my TV (Philips).I was kind of disappointed by the Era 300 for music, however I plan to by a 2nd one for stereo. I feel the Era 300 is missing bass.Do you think adding a sub gen 3 will enhanced the listening experience ?Thanks for your answer.

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User104061Contributor I
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Samsung 6 Series TV (2017 Samsung 55MU6500) with Sonos Play:5 (2013 model)

I am trying to connect Sonos Play:5 (Gen 1 2013 model) with Samsung 6 Series TV (2017 Samsung 55MU6500). I bought the EMK Digital Sound Toslink to Mini Toslink Cable 3.5 SPDIF Optical Cable [Not a 3.5mm Aux] Optical Audio Cable (Straight White, 2M)https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088LXRPLL?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1But the sound is not coming to Sonos. I am connecting the ‘line in’ in Sonos and optical port on TV. Am I missing something? TV set to Optical Digital Sound setting as well. Do I need something else? 

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ratty
5 months ago
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SunshineinthemorningContributor I
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Sonos App volume control 2

Keith sent me a response to my first question that stated reload the app or get in touch with supplier or something. Then the question was closed and not possible to provide further comments, hence why I have added another thread. I had previously deleted and reloaded the Sonos IOS app and the problem persists. I play music from different sources through the Sonos Move and I cannot change the volume. I’m new to Sonos and had also ordered a Roam, but I just cancelled that order, pending me actually finding out what the problem is with changing volume using the IOS app. I’m also in the market for purchasing a soundbar and would like to go with Sonos, but again, I certainly wont commit until I know what the issue is. Can anyone else other that Keith offer any other advice or help? Much appreciate any help on this.

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Corry P
5 months ago
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LediandoContributor I
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first setup and wifi with smartphone

hello, I would like to purchase a pair of sonos era 100 but for the moment I do not have a fixed internet connection (with a box), but I use my smartphone to share a connection. My question is whether I will be able to turn it on which requires a Wi-Fi connection to share with my smartphone?thank you in advance for your feedback

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5 months ago
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cbastienContributor I
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Question about sonos 100 era

 Hello everyone, I would like to buy the Sonos Era 1000 speaker and I have three questions. First, what is the decibel number? Second, is the sonos era 100 portable or is it always plugged into the mains? And lastly, can the Sonos Era 100 be paired with other Sonos speakers...smaller? THANKS

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Ac1981Contributor I
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same computer different user

I use my Sonos speaker for my computer set up. When I log on it connects perfectly but when my son logs onto his side of the computer the speaker won't connect. Airplay can see it but it won't connect. There should be no issue as I don't need the speaker except with the computer. Can I set it up to allow the computer to connect regardless of user? Cheers

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AmitamsContributor I
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Karaoke with Sonos Era 100

I have Sonos Era 100, is it possible to connect to it microphone like in the picture for karaoke? 

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jgatie
5 months ago
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JoyaContributor II
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Sonos Five; Analog/Digital Output

Does the Sonos Five speaker play analog output when music is streamed to it over wifi? (i.e. Victrola wifi turntable, Apple/Youtube Music, etc). Is it converted to analog when it is received by the Five speaker or is it converted at the source?I guess in other words, can analog audio be played over wifi streaming devices?

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bob_a_builderContributor I
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Play:1 and Alexa : Sonos is linked to Alexa skill but Alexa just cant find the Sonos device

Sonos skill WAS  enabled in Alexa but don’t recall any account linking taking placeSo  following suggestion's found on here I have subsequently Disabled the Sonos skill and re-Enabled itThat triggers the re linking,  prompted to sign into Sonos account, now says accounts are linked closing that screen, next screen is search for device But reports “Alexa couldn’t find a new device to connect”Asks if I can control device using Sonos app -  Yes I can - it tries to connect again - fails again  and again Found the suggestion on here about changing the Sonos Play:1 name and going thru whole process again - still no joy  ( tried multiple names/times ) Any other suggestions please ? Sonos App : Ver 15:10  on Android phone running Android 11Sonos OS : S2Hardware version : 1.8.3.7-2.0I’m in the UK : so a supported region

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CTH1Contributor I
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adding era 300 to Beam, sub and 2 x Ones

HiI have a double space  living room , at one end of the room where the tv is i have a beam, sub and 2 x ones and I want to add an era 300 in  the other end of the room. Will that work for playing all tv sound and music and adding a turntable to the era 300?Thanks  

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SaxondalesueContributor I
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connect

I am trying to connect a Google home speaker so it can play the same time as my Sonos products. At the moment I can play the two sonner speakers which I have downstairs or the Google home speaker on its own which I have upstairs but neither together ! 

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skullc
5 months ago
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tugboatContributor I
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Connecting Three Era 300s

Hello Sonos Community, I purchased three total Era 300s, two of which I setup as a stereo pair in my living room. I would like to connect the third one to the stereo pair, and set it in a different room, but have it playing the same music as the stereo pair. Is this possible? Or can only two Era 300s connect and play the same music at once? Thank you!

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Airgetlam
5 months ago
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