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  • Page 1 Era 100 Guides Era 100...
  • Page 2 Easy control using the Sonos app, your voice, or the intuitive touch controls. Pair two Era 100 speakers for an even wider soundstage, or use two as rear surrounds with the latest Sonos soundbars. See Setup when you’re ready to add a Sonos Era 100 to your system.
  • Page 3 Control and lights Volume up (slide right or tap + ) Volume down (slide left Volume control or tap - ) Note: To quickly change the volume, press and hold + or - . Press once to play or pause audio. Press and hold to add Play/Pause the music that’s...
  • Page 4 Press the microphone icon on top of the speaker to turn voice services on or off. When the indicator light is on, voice control is available (the Voice services on/off microphone switch on the back must also be on). When the indicator light is off, voice control is off.

  • Page 5: Connector Panel

    Connector panel Bluetooth button Press and hold to pair a new device. Press once to reconnect.
  • Page 6 Ethernet: Use the Sonos Combo Adapter and an Ethernet cable to connect Era 100 directly to your router if you want to hardwire your speaker (helpful if your WiFi is unstable). Line-in: Use either the Sonos...

  • Page 7: Select A Location

    When Era 100 is placed next to a wall or on a shelf, leave at least 1" (2.5 cm) of space around the back of the speaker for best performance.

  • Page 8: Bluetooth Pairing

    A universal microphone switch on the back of Era 100 turns all microphones on and off. A voice services button on top of Era 100 turns voice services on and off without affecting the microphones needed for Trueplay and other microphone-dependent features.
  • Page 9 Trueplay™ Trueplay tuning measures how sound reflects off walls, furnishings, and other surfaces in a room, then fine tunes your Sonos speaker to make sure it sounds great no matter where you place it. During setup, choose the Trueplay option that works best for you and your space. To retune later, go to Settings >...

  • Page 10: Set Up Stereo Pair

    Set up stereo pair Pair two Sonos speakers in the same room for an even 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 11 Set up surrounds It’s easy to turn two Sonos speakers (same model), or a Sonos Amp and your favorite non- Sonos speakers, into separate right and left channels for your home theater. 1. Place each surround speaker about 10 ft from your favorite listening position, angling them toward the seating area.
  • Page 12 Line-in Connect an audio device, like a projector, CD player, or turntable (with a built-in phono preamp), to any Sonos product that has a line-in port (Era 300, Era 100, Amp, Port, or Five). Then go to > Line-In to select the source and start playback.

  • Page 13: Product Settings

    Product settings You can customize Sonos products for your surroundings. Go to > System and select a product. If you move your speaker to a new room, Room Name you can change its name in Settings. You can turn off your speaker’s WiFi when it’s connected to your network with an...
  • Page 14 Learn more To save battery life, you can set your portable speaker to power off Battery Saver automatically instead of going to sleep. It (for portable products only) won't appear in the Sonos app until it’s powered back on.
  • Page 15 (Autoplay is disabled by default.) Accessories Find the perfect accessory for your Sonos system—tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products. For a full selection of Sonos-compatible stands, wall mounts, chargers and cables, see Accessories on our website.
  • Page 16 Era 100 Stand Custom designed stand for Sonos Era 100 holds speaker securely in place. Fixed height, optimal for home theater surrounds. Easy assembly. Channel in the pole hides the speaker’s power cable for simple cable management. Note: For the full selection of Sonos-compatible stands, wall mounts, and cables, see Accessories on our website.
  • Page 17 Take everything out of the box and place the base in the packaging slot to stabilize it for the next few steps. Thread the end of the Sonos Era 100 power cord that attaches to the speaker through the opening in the stand base and into the pole channel.
  • Page 18 Use the alignment pins to position the speaker platform on the pole, then attach the speaker platform to the stand pole using the other long screw (included). Bring the power cord up to the speaker and plug it in, then neatly press the power cord into the cable channel on the pole, working from top to bottom.
  • Page 19 Snap the pole cap onto the top of the stand pole to hide the power cord. Plug the speaker into a power outlet, then tuck the excess cord under the base.
  • Page 20 Flexibility to position your speaker for best sound. Important: This mount is intended for use with Sonos Era 100 in a vertical orientation, as the acoustic and wireless performance of the speaker has been optimized for a standard table-top orientation.
  • Page 21 Set it up Place the bracket against the wall using a level to make sure it’s aligned, and mark the screw holes. Remove the bracket. If you’re using wall anchors, use a 5/16" drill bit to drill 2 pilot holes, starting with the hole on the top.
  • Page 22 Thread the power cord through the opening at the back of the mount and plug it into the speaker. Rotate the speaker 180 degrees so the screw hole is facing up. Attach the speaker to the mount using 1 short speaker mount screw (included).
  • Page 23 To adjust for optimal sound, unlock the speaker by rotating the collar on the mount 90° counterclockwise. Reposition the speaker, then rotate the collar 90° clockwise to lock.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Turn two speakers into separate left and Stereo pair right channel speakers to create wider, deeper sound. Add two Era 100 speakers as surrounds Home theater for a true surround sound experience. Far-field microphone array All microphones, including voice...
  • Page 25 Trueplay Quick Tuning are still active. Use the Sonos app to adjust bass, treble, Adjustable EQ and loudness. This software measures the acoustics of the room then fine-tunes the EQ.
  • Page 26 Memory 8GB NV Set up and control with the latest Sonos S2 generation of the Sonos app. With a Sonos Line-In Adapter, you can connect your devices through a 3.5 mm Line-in audio line-in connection (adapter sold separately). Works with AirPlay 2 on Apple devices Apple AirPlay 2 iOS 11.4 and higher.
  • Page 27 (It is not waterproof or water-resistant.) White with white grille; black with black Product finish grille Sonos Era 100, 6 ft (2 m) power cable, Package contents Quickstart Guide Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.

  • Page 28: Important Safety Information

    12. This product does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not open or disassemble or attempt to repair it or replace any components. Refer all servicing to Sonos qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any...
  • Page 29 16. Connections between this device and external equipment must be made using a shielded cable in order to maintain compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits.

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