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  • Page 1 SONOS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Sonos, Inc. Sonos and all other Sonos product names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonos, Inc. Sonos Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.

  • Page 3: The Sonos Home Sound System

    The Sonos Home Sound System Sonos is the wireless home sound system that fills as many rooms as you want (up to 32) with music, movies and TV. Listen in any room or every room—play a movie in the living room, a podcast in the kitchen, or the same song everywhere.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Download the app from the app store on your mobile device. Open the app and we’ll guide you through setup. Once your Sonos system is set up, you can use your computer to control the music too. Get the app at www.sonos.com/support/downloads.

  • Page 5: Supported Formats

    • macOS 10.10 and later • Windows 7 and higher Note: You’ll set up Sonos using a mobile device, but then you can use any device to control the music. AirPlay 2 To use AirPlay with Sonos, you need a device running iOS 11.4 or later and a Sonos speaker that supports AirPlay 2 (Sonos One, Play:5, Playbase, and Beam).

  • Page 6: Album Art

    SONOS USER GUIDE Album art • JPEG • PNG • BMP • GIF Playlists • Rhapsody • iTunes • WinAmp • Windows Media Player (.m3u, .pls, .wpl)

  • Page 7: Explore Our Products

    SONOS USER GUIDE Explore our products Sonos products work together seamlessly. It’s easy to add speakers and expand your system as your home changes. Speakers for your music The perfect wireless speaker for any room in your home. You can even stereo pair two speakers (same model) in a room—turn each one into separate left and right channels for wider, bigger, and deeper sound.
  • Page 8 SONOS USER GUIDE • If your existing Wi-Fi isn't reliable enough for streaming music, you can purchase a Sonos Boost. • Wall mount kits or stands tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products. • Turntables to bring vinyl to your Sonos system.

  • Page 9: The Sonos App

    The Sonos app Download the app on your mobile device. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system. Once your system is set up, you can also use your computer to control the music. Get the app at www.sonos.com/support/downloads.

  • Page 10: Customize The Queue

    When you play a song, it’s automatically added to your music queue. You can also add songs to the queue while browsing. Change, delete, or save the queue as a Sonos Playlist so you can easily listen to it again later.
  • Page 11 (Android). • Move a song—touch and hold and drag the song to a new location. Save a queue as a Sonos playlist From Now Playing, open the queue and tap Save (doesn’t include songs on your mobile device). Sonos playlists...

  • Page 12: Sonos One

    SONOS USER GUIDE Sonos One Sonos One has Amazon Alexa built right in so you can use your voice to start and control the music on Sonos— • Perfect fit for shelves, counters, and snug spaces or mounted to a wall, ceiling or speaker stand.

  • Page 13: Controls And Lights

    You can put your speaker just about anywhere. Here’s a few guidelines: • Sonos One sounds great even when placed next to a wall or on a shelf. For best performance, leave at least 1" (2.5 cm) space around the back of the speaker.

  • Page 14: Speaker Mounts And Stands

    SONOS USER GUIDE Speaker mounts and stands For wall mount kits or stands, tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products, see Accessories on our website. Microphone on/off Touch to turn the microphone on and off. (If you don’t have a voice service installed, the microphone is inactive.)
  • Page 15 Designed to withstand high-humidity, like in a bathroom with a running shower. (It is not waterproof or water-resistant.) Product Finish White with white grille; black with black grille Package Contents Sonos One, power cord, Ethernet cable, and Quickstart Guide. * Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 16 SONOS USER GUIDE Play:1 The mini home speaker with mighty sound— • Fits in any space, fills any room. Wall or stand mountable. • Two custom-designed drivers, 3.5 in / 9 cm mid-woofer and tweeter, each with a dedicated amplifier.
  • Page 17 Note: Be sure the wall mount bracket you purchase will support at least 8 lb (3.6 kg) and has a 1/4"-20 threaded post. For wall mount kits or stands, tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products, see Accessories on our website.
  • Page 18 Wireless Connectivity Connects to your home Wi-Fi network with any 802.11b/g/n router. 802.11n only network configurations are not supported—you can either change the router settings to 802.11b/g/n or connect a Sonos product to your router. Ethernet Port One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port. You can plug a Sonos product directly into your router if your Wi-Fi is unstable.
  • Page 19 • Position vertically or horizontally—software automatically adjusts the sound to ensure best performance. • Pair two Play:3s for left-right stereo sound, or use two Play:3s as rear surrounds for your home theater. • See Getting started when you’re ready to add a Play:3 to your Sonos system. Play/Pause Status light Volume up Volume down Note: The front grille is not removable.

  • Page 20: Connector Panel

    SONOS USER GUIDE Controls and lights Volume up (+) Press to adjust the volume. Volume down (-) Note: You can also use the app. • Play/Pause Press once to play or pause music. • Press twice to skip to the next song (if applicable to the selected music source).
  • Page 21 Note: Be sure the wall mount bracket you purchase will support at least 10lb (4.5 kg) and has a 1/4"-20 threaded post. For wall mount kits or stands, tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products, see Accessories on our website.
  • Page 22 SONOS USER GUIDE Feature Description Ethernet Port One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port. You can plug a Sonos product directly into your router if your Wi-Fi is unstable. General Power Supply 100 - 240V ~ 50-60 Hz 2A Dimensions (H x W x D) 5.2 x 10.5 x 6.3 in.
  • Page 23 Play:5 Our biggest home speaker with the boldest sound— • Hardware and software custom-designed by Sonos to produce pure, immersive sound that’s crystal clear at any volume. • Powered by three tweeters and three mid-woofers, each with a dedicated amplifier, perfectly tuned to match the speakers and acoustic architecture.
  • Page 24 SONOS USER GUIDE Controls and lights Volume control Touch and hold to quickly change the volume: • Volume up (right) • Volume down (left) • Play/Pause Press once to play or pause music. • Press and hold to add the music that’s playing in another room.
  • Page 25 • The Play:5 is humidity resistant so you can use it in the bathroom; however it is not water resistant so don’t position it near water or leave it outside during a rain storm. Speaker mounts and stands For wall mount kits or stands, tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products, see Accessories on our website.
  • Page 26 Wireless Connectivity Connects to your home Wi-Fi network with any 802.11b/g/n router. 802.11n only network configurations are not supported—you can either change the router settings to 802.11b/g/n or connect a Sonos product to your router. Ethernet Port One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port. You can plug a Sonos product directly into your router if your Wi-Fi is unstable.
  • Page 27 • Quick and easy setup, with only one cable to connect to your TV. • Expandable. Add a Sub and two Sonos speakers, like Play:1s, for 5.1 surround sound. For more information, see Sonos home theater.
  • Page 28 SONOS USER GUIDE • Microphone Tap the microphone light to turn the microphone on indicator or off. • When the light is on, voice control is on and you can use voice commands. • When the light is off, voice control is off.

  • Page 29: Connect The Cables

    SONOS USER GUIDE • For best sound quality, keep both ends of Beam at least 1' (30cm) from a wall or other obstruction. Wall mount To put Beam on a wall, see Wall Mount. Connect the cables Before you start Disconnect existing home theater or surround sound equipment from your TV.
  • Page 30 SONOS USER GUIDE You’ll know it’s an ARC port if you see the word “ARC” on the label. HDMI Connect the HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI ARC port. TV’s HDMI ARC port Beam’s HDMI port Note: If you can’t find the word “ARC” on the label, it isn’t the correct port. See If your TV doesn’t have an...
  • Page 31 Note: The optical adapter’s port is “D-shaped”—make sure the connector aligns correctly into the port. Inserting the adapter incorrectly may damage the cable. If you don’t have the app, download it from the app store. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system. See Getting started.

  • Page 32: Wall Mount

    Wall Mount Guidelines • Use the Beam wall mount kit. You can buy it on www.sonos.com. Follow the instructions in the kit. • Keep 1" (25mm) space (minimum) above Beam so you can reach the touch controls. • If you’re mounting above the TV, make sure you can reach the touch controls.
  • Page 33 SONOS USER GUIDE Tape the cardboard template to the wall above or below your TV. Use a level. Keep 1 (25mm) space " (minimum) for access to Beam’s touch controls. (Don’t install Beam vertically.) Mark the center of the mounting holes and remove the template.
  • Page 34 SONOS USER GUIDE Place the bracket on the wall and loosely tighten the wall screws to secure the bracket. Check with a level and then tighten the screws. Connect the power and HDMI cables to Beam.
  • Page 35 SONOS USER GUIDE Place Beam on the bracket. Insert and tighten Beam to the bracket using the mounting screws.
  • Page 36 SONOS USER GUIDE Wall mounting information Wall Material Pre Drill Use Wall Anchors Use Screws Wood Stud 1/8" / 3mm bit Drywall (no stud) 5/16" / 8mm bit Hard wallboard or double board 5/16" / 8mm bit Plaster 5/16" / 8mm bit...
  • Page 37 Networking* Wireless Connectivity Sonos requirements. Ethernet Port One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. You can plug a Sonos product directly into your router if your Wi-Fi is unstable. General Power Supply 100 - 240V ~ 50-60 Hz 2.5A Dimensions (H x W x D) 2.68 x 25.63 x 3.94 in.
  • Page 38 • Simple two-cord setup. One for power. One for your TV. • Mount horizontally above or below the TV or place flat on a TV stand. • Easily expandable. Add a Sub and two Sonos speakers for 5.1 surround sound. For more information, Sonos home theater.
  • Page 39 SONOS USER GUIDE Controls and lights Volume up (+) Press to adjust the volume. Volume down (-) Note: You can also use the app and remote control. • Play/Pause Press once to play or pause music. • Press twice to skip to the next song (if applicable to the selected music source).
  • Page 40 • Don’t place vertically or on its side. • Don’t block the TV’s IR sensor. • For best sound quality, place with the connector panel toward the TV (Sonos logo is closer to the TV). • Don’t place in a cabinet or on a shelf.
  • Page 41 SONOS USER GUIDE • Keep both ends of the Playbar at least 1' (30cm) from a wall or other obstruction. Wall mounted To put Playbar on a wall, see Wall Mount. Connect the cables Before you start Disconnect existing home theater or surround sound equipment from your TV.

  • Page 42: Connect The Power Cord

    Attach the power cord and plug in the Playbar. Push the power cord in firmly until it is flush with the surface. If you don’t have the app, download it from the app store. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system.
  • Page 43 SONOS USER GUIDE What you need • Masking tape • Pointed tool (like an awl) • Phillips head screwdriver • Power drill with Phillips head attachment • Level (included) Note: There are 2 spare screws (and anchors) included in the kit. Use these to provide additional reinforcement if you’d like.
  • Page 44 SONOS USER GUIDE Remove the template. Drill pilot holes. Wall mounting information Wall Material Pre Drill Use Wall Anchors Use Screws Wood Stud 1/8" (3mm) bit Drywall (no stud) 3/16" (4.5mm) bit Hard wallboard or double board 3/16" (4.5mm) bit Plaster 1/4"...
  • Page 45 Mid-woofers act together as a phased speaker array so what you hear matches what you see on screen. System Requirements TV with optical audio output, broadband Internet, and a Sonos app. Internet- connected TV not required. Networking* Wireless Connectivity Connects to your home Wi-Fi network with any 802.11b/g/n router.
  • Page 46 Mount Playbar on the wall either above or below your TV, or lay flat on your TV table. Control Use your remote control, voice, touch controls or the Sonos app. Supported Devices Playbar connects to your TV using a single optical cable and plays all sources connected to the TV, including cable boxes and game consoles.
  • Page 47 • Securely supports TVs up to 75 lb (34 kg). • Simple two-cord setup. One for power. One for your TV. • Easily expandable. Add a Sub and two Sonos speakers for 5.1 surround sound. For more information, Sonos home theater.
  • Page 48 (NAS) device (optional). You should only use this port to plug in either the Playbase or a Sonos Bridge or Boost. Digital audio IN (optical) Use an audio optical cable to connect the Playbase to...
  • Page 49 • Playbase accommodates most • For the best sound, place TVs with separate feet near the Playbase toward the front of the under it with the Sonos logo edges of the screen. It fits furniture but DON’T let it hang facing front.
  • Page 50 Attach the power cord and plug in the Playbase. Push the power cord firmly into the Playbase until it is flush with the surface. If you don’t have the app, download it from the app store. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system. See Getting started.
  • Page 51 802.11n only network configurations are not supported—you can either change the router settings to 802.11b/g/n or connect a Sonos product to your router. Ethernet Port One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. You can plug a Sonos product directly into your router if your Wi-Fi is unstable. General Power Supply 100 - 240V ~ 50-60 Hz 2.3A...

  • Page 52: Touch Controls

    • Power your bookshelf, floor-standing, in-wall, and in-ceiling speakers. • Connect to your TV to create the ultimate entertainment system. • Stream everything you love with the Sonos app and AirPlay. • Plug in any audio device, like a turntable or a phone, and listen out loud.
  • Page 53 SONOS USER GUIDE Play/Pause Touch to play or pause sound. • TV—When the TV is on, touch to toggle the sound on and off. • Music—When the TV is off, touch to pause or restart music. • Next/Previous Swipe right across the touch controls to skip to the (Music only) next song.

  • Page 54: What Can You Do With Amp

    Play music through your favorite speakers Connect your favorite bookshelf, floor-standing, in-wall, or in-ceiling speakers to Amp to stream all the music you love. Connect a turntable, stereo, or portable music player and play the sound on any Sonos speaker. Enhance your TV sound Connect Amp to your TV to create the ultimate entertainment system.
  • Page 55 Connect the power cord Attach the power cord and plug in Amp. You’ll use our app to set up and control your Sonos system. If you don’t have the Sonos app, download it from your app store. See Controls and lights.
  • Page 56 Note: The optical adapter’s port is “D-shaped”—make sure the connector aligns correctly into the port. Inserting the adapter incorrectly may damage the cable. You’ll use our app to set up and control your Sonos system. If you don’t have the Sonos app, download it from your app store. See Controls and lights.
  • Page 57 Wireless Connectivity Connects to your home Wi-Fi network with any 802.11 b/g/n router. 802.11n only network configurations are not supported—you can either change the router settings to 802.11 b/g/n or connect a Sonos product to your router. Ethernet Ports Dual Ethernet ports can connect Amp to a wired home network and allow for connection of additional Sonos players.
  • Page 58 SONOS USER GUIDE Feature Description Storage Temperature -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) Product Finish Black Package Contents Sonos Amp, Sonos banana plugs (2), AC power cord, and Quickstart Guide.  * Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 59 • Plug in any audio device, like a turntable or a phone, and listen out loud. • Built-in amplifier powers large or small speakers. • RCA line-in for connecting a range of playback sources. • Pairs with your Sonos home theater speaker for surround sound using your favorite non-Sonos speakers. • See Getting started when you’re ready to add a Connect:Amp to your Sonos system.
  • Page 60 SONOS USER GUIDE Connector panel Analog audio in Subwoofer output Ethernet ports Voltage select AC power (mains) input Right speaker terminals Left speaker terminals Ethernet ports (2) You can use an Ethernet cable (supplied) to connect to a router, computer, or additional network device like a network-attached storage (NAS) device.
  • Page 61 Connect:Amp instead. Connect the power cord Attach the power cord and plug in the Connect:Amp. If you don’t have the app, download it from the app store. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system. See Getting started.
  • Page 62 Auto-detecting RCA type, 80 Hz crossover Home Theater Pairs with a Sonos home theater speaker for a true surround sound experience. You must use Ethernet cables to connect both Sonos products to your router when you use Connect:Amp for surround sound.
  • Page 63 • Brings music streaming to the audio equipment you already own. • Flexible. Features analog, optical and coaxial digital audio outputs. • Line-in. Plug in any device you desire. • Stream LPs from your amplified turntable to Sonos speakers in any room. • See Getting started when you’re ready to add a Connect to your Sonos system.
  • Page 64 SONOS USER GUIDE Controls and lights Volume up (+) Press to adjust the volume. Volume down (-) Note: You can also use the app. • Play/Pause Press once to play or pause music. • Press twice to skip to the next song (if applicable to the selected music source).
  • Page 65 Y-adapter audio cable. If you don’t have the app, download it from the app store. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system. See Getting started.
  • Page 66 • Select the proper input channel on the receiver. See Control volume from a home theater or amplifier to adjust volume settings. If you don’t have the app, download it from the app store. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system. See Getting started.
  • Page 67 Settings. Select the Sonos product attached to the receiver. Select Line-Out Level and choose Variable. Use the Sonos app to adjust the volume on your Sonos system so you can hear music. This may be at the high end of the volume scale.
  • Page 68 -4º to 158º F (-20º to 70º C) Product Finish Light gray/high quality polycarbonate material Package Contents Sonos Connect, power cord, Ethernet cable, RCA stereo audio cable, stereo mini (male) to RCA (male) Y audio cable, and Quickstart Guide. * Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 69 Getting started when you’re ready to add a Sub to your Sonos system. Note: The Sonos Sub is designed for use with any Sonos speaker, except Sonos Connect. Make sure you set up at least one speaker before adding the Sub.

  • Page 70: Select A Location

    SONOS USER GUIDE Controls and lights Join button Press to connect during setup. Indicates the status. For more information, see  Status light https://faq.sonos.com/led. Connector panel Ethernet port Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Sub to your home network.

  • Page 71: Attach The Feet

    Note: The felt feet are not removable—a strong adhesive will keep them permanently attached to the Sub. Lay the Sub down so the Sonos logo is facing down. Make sure you adhere the felt feet to the side that doesn’t have the Sonos logo.

  • Page 72: Sub Settings

    Attach the power cord and plug in the Sub. Be sure to push the power cord firmly into the Sub until it is flush with the surface. If you don’t have the app, download it from the app store. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system. See Getting started.

  • Page 73: Pair Sub With A Different Speaker

    Sub. You can only do this with an Android device. Touch > Settings > Room Settings. Select the room that is associated with the Sonos Sub. It appears as Room (+Sub) in Room Settings. Select Advanced Audio > Recalibrate Sub. Follow the prompts to optimize your Sub’s performance: •...
  • Page 74 The system automatically adjusts audio settings across all connected components. Networking* Ethernet Port One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port. You can plug a Sonos product directly into your router if your Wi-Fi is unstable. Wireless Connectivity Connects to your home Wi-Fi network with any 802.11b/g/n router.
  • Page 75 • Wi-Fi doesn’t reach all the rooms where you want to use Sonos. Extend the range of your Sonos system by placing a Boost in between the Sonos speaker that’s out of reach and the rest of the Sonos system.

  • Page 76: Wall Mounting

    Select a location If you purchased a Boost to replace a Sonos product that’s connected to your router, first add the Boost to your Sonos system, then plug it into your router and move the one that was originally wired.
  • Page 77 2-port switch allows a connection to your network or to other Sonos speakers. Extend the range of SonosNet—use a Boost to extend the SonosNet signal to areas that cannot reach the rest of the Sonos system. Wireless Connectivity Works on SonosNet™, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless...

  • Page 78: Sonos Stand

    Accessories on our website. Sonos Stand A set of custom-designed stands for Sonos One and Play:1 provide an elegant solution for placing your home theater surrounds. • Indentation in the stem hides the speaker’s power cable for simple cable management.
  • Page 79 Take everything out of the box and place the base in the packaging slot to stabilize it for the next few steps. Unplug your Sonos speaker, and thread the speaker end of the power cord through the opening in the base.
  • Page 80 SONOS USER GUIDE Route the speaker’s power cord through the speaker platform. Use the 2 silver screws to attach the speaker platform to the top of the stem, threading the power cable carefully. Snap the bottom plate on with the power cable channel in the back, and mount the platform on...
  • Page 81 SONOS USER GUIDE Plug the power cord back into the speaker and place on the top mount, pulling any extra cable down from the top. Tighten the screws and attach the top cap with the notch facing toward the speaker.

  • Page 82: Sonos Shelf

    Sonos Shelf The easy-to-install shelf for Sonos One and Play:1 securely holds your speaker in place—its space-saving design provides a designated space for your speaker. • Designed to support up to 8 lbs (3.6 kg) •...
  • Page 83 SONOS USER GUIDE • Power drill (if needed for installation location) • Level...
  • Page 84 SONOS USER GUIDE Assembling your Sonos Shelf Place the wall bracket against the wall and mark the screw holes. (Make sure the black bracket foam ring is face up.) If using wall anchors, use a 5/16" drill bit to drill 2 pilot holes and then insert the wall anchors. Refer to the wall mounting information below for guidelines.
  • Page 85 SONOS USER GUIDE Use a Phillips-head screwdriver or a power drill to screw the bracket to the wall. Position the shelf the way you want it (supports left or right speaker placement). Press the shelf firmly on to the wall bracket until it snaps into place (both front and back).
  • Page 86 SONOS USER GUIDE Route the speaker’s power cord through the shelf opening. (You’ll wrap the cord around the bottom of the shelf after it’s assembled.) Press the bottom cover firmly onto the shelf until it snaps into place, carefully aligning the pins. Plug the...

  • Page 87: Wall Mount For Beam

    SONOS USER GUIDE Wrap the excess power cord around the bottom of the shelf. Your shelf assembly is complete—time to play some music! Wall Mount for Beam Wall Mount for more information Wall Mount for Playbar Wall Mount for more information...

  • Page 88: Sonos Architectural By Sonance Speakers

    • Signal limiting/loudspeaker protection To unlock Sonos audio enhancements After you install your Sonos Architectural speakers and set up Amp, go to Room Settings and choose the room your speakers are in. Select Advanced Audio > Detect Sonos Architectural and follow the prompts.

  • Page 89: Play Music Anywhere

    VoiceOver off in your device settings. Adjust EQ settings Sonos speakers ship with the equalization settings preset to provide the optimal playback experience. You can change the sound settings (bass, treble, balance, or loudness) to suit your personal preferences. The loudness setting boosts certain frequencies, including bass, to improve the sound at low volume.

  • Page 90: Stereo Pairs

    Toggle the Wi-Fi on or off. Stereo pairs Pair two Sonos speakers in the same room for a wider, stereo experience. One speaker serves as the left channel and one serves as the right channel. Note: The Sonos speakers in a stereo pair must be the same type.

  • Page 91: Create A Stereo Pair

    SONOS USER GUIDE • Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the paired speakers—less distance increases bass, more distance improves stereo imaging. Create a stereo pair > Settings > Room Settings. Choose a speaker and tap Create Stereo Pair.

  • Page 92: Sonos Home Theater

    Create a home theater system when you wirelessly connect a pair of rear speakers and a Sub. Add surrounds It’s easy to turn two Sonos speakers (same model) or two of your favorite non-Sonos speakers (with Amp or Connect:Amp) into separate right and left channels for your home theater.

  • Page 93: Adjust Home Theater Settings

    SONOS USER GUIDE Remove surrounds If the speakers were part of your Sonos system before you added them as surrounds, they’ll revert back to their previous room names. Otherwise, they’ll appear as Unused in Rooms. > Settings > Room Settings.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting For Home Theater Speakers

    During setup, you’ll program your remote control. You can program a different remote control any time. Open the app and tap > Settings > Room Settings. Note: You can also use the Sonos app for Mac or PC to program your remote. Choose the room. Tap Remote > Remote control setup.

  • Page 95: Turn Off Volume Control Messages

    • Contact your cable service provider for more help. In the code list, search for the Sonos code. • If Sonos doesn’t appear, select a code other than that of your TV and its connected devices. • DON’T initiate an automated search for a code.

  • Page 96: Voice Services

    SONOS USER GUIDE Voice services To use Alexa with Sonos, you’ll need the Alexa app with the Sonos skill enabled—if you don’t have it, we’ll guide you through the process when you add a voice service. Add a voice service Open the Sonos app on your mobile device.

  • Page 97: Play Music

    The free Sonos app is the easiest way to play anything and everything on Sonos. Simply open the app, tap and choose from the list of Music sources. If you don’t have the Sonos app, download it from the app store. To learn more about how the app works, see The Sonos app. Voice commands If you have a Sonos One, Beam, or Alexa device, you can use your voice to play and control the music.

  • Page 98: Your Music Service App

    You can use AirPlay 2 to stream music, movies, podcasts, and more directly from your favorite apps to your Sonos speakers. Listen to Apple Music on your Sonos One. Watch a YouTube or Netflix video and enjoy the sound on Sonos.

  • Page 99: Grouping Non-Compatible Airplay Speakers

    SONOS USER GUIDE You can also use AirPlay directly from many of your favorites apps. Grouping non-compatible AirPlay speakers To choose whether or not your speakers that aren’t AirPlay-compatible stay grouped with speakers that are playing AirPlay, tap > Settings > AirPlay.

  • Page 100: Music Sources

    Note: When Sonos has been inactive for awhile, you’ll be asked to choose the room where you want music to play. If you don’t want to choose a room each time, go to Settings > Advanced Settings and turn off Confirm Location.

  • Page 101: Music Services

    If you have multiple accounts for the same service you can set a default account. If you use a shared device to control Sonos, you can switch to your personal account so that changes, such as liking an artist, affect only your account.

  • Page 102: From Your Music Service App

    • To learn more about playing music stored on an Android device, go to https://faq.sonos.com/aptf. Stored on your computer Use a computer to set up your music library. Then you can manage it using the Sonos app on your computer or mobile device.

  • Page 103: Play Music From Imported Playlists

    Tap Music Index Update Time, and select the time. Play music from imported playlists Sonos is compatible with iTunes playlists, as well as M3U, WPL and PLS playlist files created with third-party software. Sonos doesn’t change music or playlist files created by other applications; these files are read-only.

  • Page 104: Play Music From Upnp Servers

    You can connect an audio device like a turntable, stereo, or MP3 player to a Play:5, Amp, Connect, or Connect:Amp and stream the audio to Sonos. Just plug in any device you want, then go to Browse > Line-In and select the source.
  • Page 105 SONOS USER GUIDE • You want optimal performance with home theaters. • You want to produce the highest quality sound for your Sonos system (this selection requires more network bandwidth than compressed audio.) Use Compressed if: • You are connecting more than 4 rooms wirelessly.

  • Page 106: Save Your Favorites

    SONOS USER GUIDE Save your favorites When you find music you love, just add it to My Sonos so the music you love is easy to find. You can save, play, and manage your favorite music and playlists all in one place.
  • Page 107 SONOS USER GUIDE • Move a song—touch and hold and drag the song to a new location.

  • Page 108: Alarms And Sleep Timer

    SONOS USER GUIDE Alarms and sleep timer Wake to music that you love by setting an alarm with a favorite song, station or playlist. Set an alarm > Alarms > New Alarm. Select the time and other settings, including: • Room: Set the alarm to play in a room or group of rooms •...

  • Page 109: Sonos System Updates

    SONOS USER GUIDE Sonos system updates Sonos regularly adds new features so your listening experience is always improving. Your Sonos speakers can update automatically in the background so you always have the latest features without interrupting your listening. > Settings > System Updates.

  • Page 110: Sonos Accounts

    To help us improve our products and services, Sonos would like to collect usage data about how you use your Sonos system. We never provide any of this information to third parties. To learn more, go to our website at ...

  • Page 111: Parental Controls

    Switch to wireless setup If you have a Sonos speaker wired to your router and you’d like to use it in another room, switch to wireless setup. If you have a Bridge or Boost connected to your router, leave it connected.

  • Page 112: Connect Your Device To Sonosnet

    Connecting a Sonos Boost or speaker to your router creates a dedicated wireless network just for Sonos. This helps in homes where wireless performance is not reliable. If you’ve got Sonos set up this way, you can also set your Android device to connect to SonosNet instead of your Wi-Fi.

  • Page 113: Got A New Router Or Network Password

    If you have a wired setup (there’s a Sonos product connected to your router): You don’t have to do anything when you install a new router (as long as you connect a Sonos product to it) or when you change your password. Your Sonos speakers will continue to work as before.

  • Page 114: Turn Off Sonos

    SONOS USER GUIDE Turn off Sonos To stop the music in a room or group, pause or stop the music in the app or on the speaker. Sonos uses minimal electricity when it is not playing music.

  • Page 115: Important Safety Information

    • Don’t use chemical solvents (e.g. alcohol, benzene, paint thinner) or other flammable cleaning liquids. • Refer all servicing to Sonos qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit or the power cord has been damaged in any way, if liquid or other foreign matter has fallen into the ventilation...
  • Page 116 SONOS USER GUIDE openings, the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture, or the unit has been dropped.  Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, don’t expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

  • Page 117: Product Guide Feedback

    We’d love to hear from you! We’ll read your feedback carefully and use it to help us improve our product guides. Write to us at: docfeedback@sonos.com If you’re having a problem with your Sonos system, please contact Customer Care so they can help. Email them at support@sonos.com. Need more help? •...

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