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  • Page 1 Sonos 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 for your PC or Mac at www.sonos.com/support.

  • Page 5: Sonos Accounts

    SONOS USER GUIDE Sonos accounts During setup you’ll create a Sonos account that you’ll use to manage and expand your Sonos system—both in the app and on www.sonos.com. If you need to verify your user ID, change a password, or transfer your account to a different email address, open the app on your mobile device and tap >...
  • Page 6 SONOS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 7: Explore Our Products

    Sonos app Control your Sonos system using the sonos app. Choose what to play, where to play it, and how loud. In one room or all over your home. Search across all of your music services and files simultaneously to find what you love.
  • Page 8 SONOS USER GUIDE • Wall mount kits or stands tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products. • Turntables to bring vinyl to your Sonos system. • Cables and more.

  • Page 9: Things You Can Do

    Sonos S2 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 download the app on your computer to control the music.
  • Page 10 • Crossfade - fades out the current song while fading in the next song to create a smooth transition between songs. • Save—save the queue as a Sonos playlist so you can listen to it again later. When you add songs to the queue while browsing, you can choose: •...
  • Page 11 Queue controls sources Play / Pause Toggles between playing and pausing. Sonos speakers are designed to be always on; they use minimal power when there’s no audio playing. Next / Fast Forward Jumps to the next song. Click and hold to fast forward through the current song.
  • Page 12 SONOS USER GUIDE Previous / Rewind Jumps to the beginning of the current song; click twice to play the previous song. Click and hold to rewind the current song. Fast Forward 30 seconds Jumps forward 30 seconds (available only with certain services).
  • Page 13 Sonos S1 Controller 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 download the app on your computer to control the music.
  • Page 14 • Crossfade - fades out the current song while fading in the next song to create a smooth transition between songs. • Save—save the queue as a Sonos playlist so you can listen to it again later. When you add songs to the queue while browsing, you can choose: •...
  • Page 15 Music sources Play / Pause Toggles between playing and pausing. Sonos speakers are designed to be always on; they use minimal power when there’s no audio playing. Next / Fast Forward Jumps to the next song. Click and hold to fast forward through the current song.
  • Page 16 SONOS USER GUIDE Previous / Rewind Jumps to the beginning of the current song; click twice to play the previous song. Click and hold to rewind the current song. Fast Forward 30 seconds Jumps forward 30 seconds (available only with certain services).
  • Page 17 SONOS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 18 • Easy voice control with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant built right in. • Compatible with all your other Sonos speakers for multi-room listening. • Works with either • See Getting started when you’re ready to add Move to your Sonos system. Status light Microphone light...

  • Page 19: Controls And Lights

    Note: If you don’t want anyone (like a child) to control playback or change the volume using the speaker touch controls, you can disable them in the room’s settings. Back panel Join button Press to connect to your Sonos system during setup. USB-C port Use a compatible USB-C charger for charging on the •...

  • Page 20: Select A Location

    If you don’t want the microphone on all the time, be sure to turn it on whenever you move the speaker. Your Sonos Move starts retuning when you pick it up, and continues to adjust the sound for a few minutes after you place it in a new location.
  • Page 21 SONOS USER GUIDE Microphone on/off The microphone is used for voice control, and for auto Trueplay tuning. Touch to turn the microphone on or off. When the microphone light is on, • If you have a voice assistant, voice control is on and your voice assistant is ready to respond.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    USB port: USB type C PD power with 45W, 20V/2.25A. Battery pack Capacity: 2420-2500maH Replacement: Visit our website www.sonos.com for more information. Disposal: Check with your local waste or recycling company to determine the proper disposal method in your area.

  • Page 23: Important Safety Information

    Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos products.  If the charging base leaves a mark on wood furniture, remove with wood polish.
  • Page 24 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to Sonos qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cable or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
  • Page 25 SONOS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 26 SONOS USER GUIDE 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 27: Connector Panel

    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 28: Speaker Mounts And Stands

    • It’s humidity-resistant so you can use it in the bathroom. • It’s not water-resistant so don’t put it near water or leave it in the rain. Speaker mounts and stands For wall mount kits or stands, tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products, see on our website. Accessories...
  • Page 29 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, and Quickstart Guide. * Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 30 4.Follow all instructions. 5.Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components. 7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 31 SONOS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 32 • Compact design fits just about any space. • Touch controls let you adjust volume, play and pause, or skip through songs. • Pair with a Sonos One or another One SL for left-right stereo sound, or use a pair as rear surrounds for your home theater.
  • Page 33 You can put your speaker just about anywhere. Here’s a few guidelines: • Sonos One SL 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 34 Wireless Connectivity Connects to your home WiFi 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 WiFi is unstable.
  • Page 35 4.Follow all instructions. 5.Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components. 7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 36 • Three woofers provide deep bass within a sealed architecture that eliminates reverb and echo. Two side tweeters create an ultra wide soundstage while a center tweeter optimizes vocal playback. • Use the line-in port to connect your turntable or another device—simple control with the Sonos S2 app or Apple AirPlay 2.
  • Page 37 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 38 Speaker mounts and stands For wall mount kits or stands, tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products, see Accessories on our website. Follow the instructions in the kit.
  • Page 39 Networking* Wireless Connectivity Connects to your home WiFi network with any 802.11b/g router. You can either change the router settings to 802.11b/g or connect a Sonos product to your router. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Temporarily connects to your mobile device for first-time set up.
  • Page 40 4.Follow all instructions. 5.Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components. 7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 41 SONOS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 42 • Quick and easy setup, with only one cable to connect to your TV. Elegant design discreetly mounts to the wall or sits on a credenza beneath the TV. • Expandable. Add a Sub and a pair of Sonos speakers (Sonos One or Sonos Five), for 5.1 surround sound. For more information, see Sonos home theater.
  • Page 43 SONOS USER GUIDE Volume control Touch for small adjustments or touch and hold to quickly change the volume: • Volume up (right) • Volume down (left) Note: You can also use the app, a voice assistant, or your TV remote control.
  • Page 44 Use to connect Sonos Arc to your TV. Select a location You can wall mount Sonos Arc under your TV or place it on a credenza. Place on a credenza • Place horizontally on a stable and level surface at least 2" (50mm) away from the TV.

  • Page 45: Connect The Cables

    SONOS USER GUIDE Connect the cables Before you start Disconnect existing home theater or surround sound equipment from your TV. Connect any external devices, like a cable box or DVD player, directly to your TV. Turn your TV on. Connect the power cord Insert the power cord firmly into Arc’s power port until it’s fully connected.
  • Page 46 HDMI ARC is a special port that looks like a standard HDMI port—it may be on the back or side of your TV. The ports look similar, but the ARC port will be labeled ARC, eARC, or ARC/eARC. If you connect Sonos Arc...
  • Page 47 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 free Sonos app, download it from the app store. You’ll need it to set up and control your Sonos system. See Getting started.

  • Page 48: Microphone On/Off

    Wall mount Guidelines • Use the Sonos Arc wall mount kit. You can buy it on www.sonos.com. Follow the instructions in the kit. • Keep 5.5" (140mm) space (minimum) between Sonos Arc and your TV. • Make sure the touch controls are facing up.
  • Page 49 SONOS USER GUIDE If your TV is wall-mounted, place the positioning guide against the wall, aligning the top edge with the bottom of your TV. There should be 5.5" (140mm) between the top of the guide and the TV. Mark the screw locations and remove the guide. Refer to Wall mounting information for placement help.
  • Page 50 SONOS USER GUIDE Position the wall mount bracket over the marked screw locations, using a level to confirm accuracy. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver or a power drill to screw the bracket to the wall, making sure the arrows in the center are pointing up.
  • Page 51 SONOS USER GUIDE Connect the power and HDMI cables to the back of the soundbar. Note: If you’re connecting the cables to the TV at this time, be sure to plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI ARC or eARC port on your TV.

  • Page 52: Wall Mounting Information

    Voice Control Integrated voice control. System Requirements TV with HDMI ARC or optical digital audio output, broadband internet, and the Sonos S2 app. Networking* Wireless Connectivity See Setup options. Ethernet Port One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. You can wire directly to your router if your WiFi is unstable.
  • Page 53 Feature Description Control Use your remote control, voice, touch controls, or the Sonos S2 app. Supported Devices Connects to TV with HDMI cable (with or without an attached optical adapter). Plays sources connected to the TV, including cable boxes and game consoles.

  • Page 54: Important Safety Information

    5.Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components. 7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Leave a recommended space of 4“ (10cm) around the unit. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 55 SONOS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 56: Controls And Lights

    • Microphone on/off so you can use it hands-free. • 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 57: Connector Panel

    SONOS USER GUIDE • Next/Previous Swipe right across the touch controls to skip to the (Music only) next song. • Swipe left to go to the previous song. Note: You can’t skip forward or go back when listening to a radio station.

  • Page 58: Select A Location

    SONOS USER GUIDE Select a location You can mount Beam to a wall above or below your TV or place it on a credenza. Place on a credenza • Place horizontally on a stable and level surface at least 2" (50mm) from the TV.
  • Page 59 SONOS USER GUIDE • If your TV has an HDMI ARC port, connect the HDMI cable directly to the TV’s HDMI ARC port. • If your TV doesn’t have an HDMI ARC port, attach the optical adapter to the HDMI cable and connect it to the TV’s optical digital OUT port.
  • Page 60 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 61: 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 62 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 63 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 64 SONOS USER GUIDE Place Beam on the bracket. Insert and tighten Beam to the bracket using the mounting screws.

  • Page 65: Wall Mounting Information

    SONOS USER GUIDE Wall mounting information Wall Material Pre Drill Use Wall Anchors Use Screws Wood Stud 1/8" / 3 mm bit Drywall (no stud) 5/16" / 8 mm bit Hard wallboard or double board 5/16" / 8 mm bit Plaster 5/16"...
  • Page 66 Networking* Wireless Connectivity See Setup options. Ethernet Port One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. You can plug a Sonos product directly into your router if your WiFi is unstable. General Power Supply Auto-switching 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz 2.5A AC universal input.

  • Page 67: Important Safety Information

    Once wall-mounted, periodically check to ensure screws remain securely tightened. 6.Do not use this apparatus near water. 7.Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components. 8.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 68 SONOS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 69: Controls And Lights

    • Plug in any audio device, like a turntable or a phone, and listen out loud. • Works with either • See Getting started when you’re ready to add Amp to your Sonos system. Controls and lights Swipe, touch, or tap—with Amp you’ve got choices on how to control the sound.
  • Page 70 SONOS USER GUIDE Status light Indicates the status. Learn more If the light is distracting, you can turn it off in your room’s settings. Volume control Touch for small adjustments or touch and hold to quickly change the volume: •...

  • Page 71: Connector Panel

    SONOS USER GUIDE Connector panel HDMI ARC Join button AC power (mains) port Analog audio in Subwoofer output Speaker terminals Ethernet ports HDMI ARC Use an HDMI cable to connect Amp to your TV’s HDMI ARC port. Join button Press to connect during setup.

  • Page 72: 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 73 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 74 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 75 Wireless Connectivity Connects to your home WiFi 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 76 4.Follow all instructions. 5.Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components. 7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 77 • Use line-in to connect your turntable, or play music straight from a friend’s phone on your stereo. • 12 V trigger automatically turns your amplifier on and off. • Works with either • See Getting started when you’re ready to add Port to your Sonos system. Join button Ethernet ports...

  • Page 78: Rack Mounted

    SONOS USER GUIDE AC power (mains) input Use only the included power supply (using a third-party power supply will void your warranty). Analog audio in Use a standard RCA audio cable (included) to connect Port’s analog audio inputs to the audio outputs from a separate audio component, like a pre-amplified turntable.
  • Page 79 Y-adapter audio cable. If you don’t have the Sonos app, download it from the app store on your mobile device. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system.
  • Page 80 Make sure the line-out level is set to Variable. If it’s not, you’ll need to change it: • Go to settings and choose Variable for the Line-Out Level. Use the Sonos app to adjust the volume so you can hear music on your Sonos system. It may need to be turned up fairly high.
  • Page 81 4.Follow all instructions. 5.Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components. 7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 82 SONOS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 83 • See Getting started when you’re ready to add a Sub to your Sonos system. Note: Sonos Sub is designed for use with most Sonos speakers, except Sonos Connect, Port and Move. Make sure you set up at least one speaker before adding Sub.
  • Page 84 If you place Sub horizontally on the floor, don’t put anything on top of it. • Sub is designed to sit on the floor. You can place it in a corner, against the wall, behind, under, or next to any piece of furniture on any kind of floor surface.
  • Page 85 Attach the other 3 felt feet the same way. Connect the cables Attach the power cord and plug in Sub. Be sure to push the power cord firmly into 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.

  • Page 86: Sub Settings

    Pair Sub with a different speaker You can easily pair Sub with a different Sonos speaker (except the Sonos Connect). If you’re moving Sub to a new room, wait for the status light to stop flashing after you plug it back in.
  • Page 87 It appears as room (+Sub) in your list of rooms. Remove Sub. You can pair Sub with a different Sonos product or choose not to use Sub right now. It will appear on as Sub (unused) until you pair it with another Sonos speaker.
  • Page 88 4.Follow all instructions. 5.Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components. 7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 89 • WiFi 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 90: 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 91 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 mesh network dedicated exclusively for Sonos to reduce WiFi interference Auto-switching 100 - 240 V ~ 50-60 Hz 0.3 A AC universal input.
  • Page 92 4.Follow all instructions. 5.Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components. 7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 93 SONOS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 94 • Pair two Play:5s for left-right stereo sound, or use two Play:5s as rear surrounds for your home theater. • Works with either • See Getting started when you’re ready to add a Play:5 to your Sonos system. Volume down...
  • Page 95 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 96 SONOS USER GUIDE Connector panel AC power (mains) input Ethernet port Join button Stereo audio in Join button Press to connect during setup. Ethernet port Use the supplied Ethernet cable if you want to connect to a router, computer, or network-attached storage (NAS) device (optional).
  • Page 97 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. Follow the instructions in the kit. Line-in Connect an external source like a phono preamp (your turntable may have a built-in phone preamp), or other audio device.
  • Page 98 4.Follow all instructions. 5.Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components. 7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 99 • 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, see Sonos home theater.
  • Page 100 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 101 • 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 TV). • Don’t place in a cabinet or on a shelf.

  • Page 102: Connect The Cables

    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 103: 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 104 SONOS USER GUIDE What you need • Masking tape • Pointed tool (like an awl) • Phillips head screw driver • Power drill with Phillips head attachment Note: There are 2 spare screws (and anchors) included in the kit. Use these to provide additional reinforcement if you’d like.
  • Page 105 SONOS USER GUIDE Drill pilot holes. Wall mounting information Wall Material Pre Drill Use Wall Anchors Use Screws Wood Stud 1/8" (3 mm) bit Drywall (no stud) 3/16" (4.5 mm) bit Hard wallboard or double board 3/16" (4.5 mm) bit Plaster 1/4"...
  • Page 106 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 WiFi network with any 802.11b/g/n router.
  • Page 107 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 108 6.Clean non-fabric portions only with a dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos products. Keep the fabric free from dust, pet hair, and other fine particles. Use a vacuum with a hose or non- moving bristle attachment to clean the fabric.
  • Page 109 SONOS USER GUIDE...
  • Page 110 • 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, see Sonos home theater.
  • Page 111 Use the supplied Ethernet cable if you want to connect to a router, computer, or network-attached storage (NAS) device (optional). You should only use this port to plug in either the Playbase, Sonos Bridge, or Sonos Boost. Digital audio IN (optical) Use an audio optical cable to connect the Playbase to your TV.
  • Page 112 • 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 113 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 114 802.11n 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 WiFi is unstable. General Power Supply Auto-switching 100 - 240V ~ 50-60 Hz 2.3 A AC universal input.
  • Page 115 4.Follow all instructions. 5.Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components. 7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 116 SONOS USER GUIDE...

  • Page 117: Sonos Stand

    For the full selection of Sonos-compatible stands, wall mounts, and cables, see 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 118 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 119 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 120 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 121: 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 122 • Pencil • Phillips-head screwdriver • Power drill (if needed for installation location) • Level 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.)
  • Page 123 SONOS USER GUIDE 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. Otherwise skip this step. WALL MATERIAL PRE-DRILL USE WALL ANCHORS...
  • Page 124 SONOS USER GUIDE 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). Route the speaker’s power cord through the shelf opening. (You’ll wrap the cord around the bottom of the...
  • Page 125 SONOS USER GUIDE Press the bottom cover firmly onto the shelf until it snaps into place, carefully aligning the pins. Plug the power cord into the speaker and place the speaker on top of the shelf.

  • Page 126: 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 Arc See Wall mount for more information. Wall Mount for Beam See Wall mount for more information...

  • Page 127: Wall Mount For Playbar

    • Dynamic bass extension • Signal limiting/loudspeaker protection To unlock Sonos audio enhancements After you install your Sonos Architectural speakers and set up Amp, go to the settings for the room associated with these speakers and select Detect Sonos Architectural. Other accessories For a full selection of wall mounts, stands, and cables, tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products, see Accessories on our website.

  • Page 128: Room Settings

    Browse, Search, or My Sonos. Select to play the same music in more than one room. With the Sonos S2 app, you can also save a group of rooms to easily select it again later. If you’re near a speaker, press and hold the button to easily add the music from another room.

  • Page 129: Stereo Pairs

    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.
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  • Page 131: Sonos Home Theater

    • Sub: add dramatically deeper bass to any Sonos speaker, for home theater and music. Surround speakers 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. Get more information about surrounds.
  • Page 132 SONOS USER GUIDE TV autoplay TV Autoplay—if music or other content is playing when you turn on your TV, the audio automatically switches to TV audio (default). If you don’t want this to happen, turn off TV Autoplay in your room’s settings.
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  • Page 134: Play Music

    Sonos. When you find music you love, add it to My Sonos in the mobile app so it’s easy to play again. You can save, play, and manage your favorite music and playlists all in one place. Learn more.

  • Page 135: Volume Control

    • The app: slide the volume control up or down. If products are grouped, you can adjust the volume for the whole group or for individual speakers. • Your voice: if you have a voice-enabled Sonos product, use your voice to turn adjust the volume or stop the music.
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  • Page 137: Voice Services

    You can use your voice to play and control songs, playlists, radio stations, and more. • Amazon Alexa: you’ll need the Sonos app and the Alexa app with the Sonos skill enabled. You’ll make some changes in both apps during setup. Learn more •...
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  • Page 139: Alarms And Sleep Timer

    Want to catch a few more z's? Turn on Snooze Alerts when you set an alarm. Sleep timer Love to fall asleep to music? Sonos can shut off automatically. Tap the song title on the Now Playing screen to set a sleep timer. Learn more.

  • Page 140: Sonos System Updates

    SONOS USER GUIDE Sonos system updates Sonos regularly adds new features so your listening experience is always improving. You can set your Sonos speakers to update automatically in the background so you always have the latest features without interrupting your listening. Learn more.
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  • Page 142 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 products will continue to work as before.
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  • Page 144: 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 at www.sonos.com/ support.

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