Sonos One - Smart Speaker Manual

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Manual (28 pages)

Product manual (16 pages)

User manual (5 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Overview
2 Control and lights
3 Connector panel
4 Select a location
5 Set up stereo pair
6 Set up surrounds
7 Voice services
8 Microphone on/off
9 Trueplay
10 Product settings
11 Accessories
12 Sonos One Stand
13 Sonos One Shelf
14 Sonos One Mount
15 Specifications
16 Documents / Resources
- 16.1 References
- 16.2 Download manual

Sonos One - Smart Speaker Manual

Overview

The smart speaker for music lovers -

Perfect fit for shelves, counters, and snug spaces or mounted to a wall, ceiling, or speaker stand.
Freedom of control using the Sonos S2 or Sonos S1 app, the touch controls on the speaker, or your voice.
Pair two Sonos Ones for left-right stereo sound, or use two Sonos Ones as rear surrounds for your home theater.
See Setup when you're ready to add a Sonos One to your system.

Control and lights

	Volume Control	Volume up (right) Volume down (left) Touch and hold to quickly change the volume. Note: You can also use the Sonos app and voice control to adjust volume.
	Play/Pause	Press once to play or pause audio. Press and hold to add the music that's playing in another room.
	Next/Previous	Swipe right to skip to the 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.
	Microphone	Tap to turn the microphone on or off: When the microphone light is on, voice control is on and your voice service is ready to respond. When the light is off, voice control is off. Note: If you've installed a voice service and the microphone is off, you can still use voice commands. Just press and hold - no need to start with a wake word. When you release the microphone button, voice control turns off again.
	Status light	Displays the product's connection to WiFi, indicates when the volume is muted, and signals errors.
Note: If you don't want to allow playback or volume adjustments using the speaker touch controls, you can disable them in the room's settings.

Connector panel

1	Join button	Press to connect to your Sonos system during setup.
2	Ethernet port	Use an Ethernet cable if you want to connect to a router, computer, or network-attached storage (NAS) device (optional).
3	AC power (mains) input	Use only the supplied power cord (using a third-party power cord will void your warranty). Note: Insert the power cord firmly until it is flush with the bottom of the speaker.

Select a location

You can put your speaker just about anywhere. For maximum performance, here are 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" (2.5cm) space around the back of the speaker.
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.

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.

Place the speakers 8 to 10 feet apart. Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the paired speakers—less distance increases bass, more distance improves stereo imaging.
Go to > System.
Select one of the speakers you want to use in the stereo pair, then choose Set Up Stereo Pair to get started.

Set up surrounds

It's easy to turn two Sonos speakers (same model), or a Sonos Amp and your favorite nonSonos speakers, into separate right and left channels for your home theater.

Place each surround speaker about 10 ft from your favorite listening position, angling them toward the seating area.
Go to > System.
Select a room with a soundbar and choose Add Surrounds to get started.

Note: If you group the rooms or create a stereo pair instead, you won't have surround sound.

Surround audio settings
During setup, surround sound is optimized for your room. These settings are adjustable:

Surrounds	Turn surround sound On or Off.
TV Level	Adjust surround volume for TV audio.
Music Level	Adjust surround volume for music.
Music Playback	Ambient (subtle) or Full (louder, full range). Doesn't apply to Dolby Atmos Music playback.

Voice services

Use your voice to control your Sonos system with any voice-enabled Sonos product—play and control content, turn the volume up or down, and more.

Sonos Voice Control: control your whole Sonos system with hands-free ease and unmatched privacy. Sonos Voice Control comes ready to use—it only takes a few seconds to add when you set up your speakers.
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.
Google Assistant: you'll need the Sonos app and the Google Assistant app. You'll make some changes in both apps during setup.
Siri: you'll need the Apple Home app. Add your AirPlay2-compatible Sonos speakers to the Apple Home app and then use an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV to ask Siri to play music (currently limited to Apple Music).

Note: Voice control isn't supported in every country yet—this feature will be available as soon as Sonos and a voice service launch together in your region.

Microphone on/off

The microphone is used for voice control and for microphone-dependent features like Trueplay tuning. Press to turn the microphone on or off—the microphone LED light will let you know when your voice assistant is listening.

When the microphone light is on:

If you set up a voice service, voice control is on and ready to respond.
Microphone-dependent features like Trueplay are available.

When the microphone light is off:

If you set up a voice service, voice control is off.
Microphone-dependent features like Trueplay are unavailable.

Trueplay

Every room is different. 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've placed it.

Trueplay works on iOS mobile devices running iOS 8 or later. During tuning, you'll move around the room holding your mobile device.

Select > System, and pick the room you want to tune.
Choose Trueplay Tuning to get started.

Auto Trueplay
Portable Sonos products like Sonos Roam and Move can tune themselves automatically. Auto Trueplay uses your speaker's microphone to detect the environment and make periodic tuning adjustments so you get great sound wherever your speaker is and whatever you're listening to.
Go to > System, and select your portable speaker to turn on auto Trueplay.

Product settings

You can customize Sonos products for your surroundings. Go to > System and select a product.

Room Name	If you move your speaker to a new room, you can change its name in Settings.
Turn off WiFi (not available for Sonos Era 100, Era 300, or portable products)	You can turn off your speaker's WiFi when it's connected to your network with an Ethernet cable. This reduces power consumption and can improve connectivity for wired speakers. For products like Amp and Port, turning off WiFi can reduce the internal temperature when they're placed in a rack or stacked. Note: WiFi is turned off for Era 100 and Era 300 when you connect a Sonos Combo Adapter using the Ethernet cable.
EQ	Sonos products ship with preset equalization settings. You can change the sound settings (bass, treble, or loudness) to suit your personal preferences.
Trueplay	Trueplay adapts the sound for your surroundings and content. Portable products can tune themselves automatically.
Volume Limit	You can set a maximum volume for each room.
Status Light	Displays the speaker's connection to WiFi, indicates when the volume is muted, and signals errors. Note: If the light is distracting, you can turn it off in Settings.
Touch Controls	You can disable the touch control on your speaker. You may want to do this to prevent a child or curious pet from accidentally adjusting playback or volume.
Battery Saver (portable products only)	To save battery life, you can set your portable speaker to power off automatically instead of going to sleep. It won't appear in the Sonos app until it's powered back on.
Line-In (Sonos products with line-in capability)	When a projector, turntable, stereo, or other audio device is connected to a Sonos product, you can adjust these linein settings: Source name: Choose a name for the line-in device. Source level: Adjust the line-in source level if you find the default volume setting is too quiet or distorted. Audio Delay: Add a delay between the line-in source and Sonos to reduce the chance of audio issues occurring when you're playing line-in audio on grouped speakers. Autoplay: Choose a room if you want line-in audio to start playing automatically when Sonos detects a signal on the line-in port. (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.

Sonos One Stand

A set of custom-designed stands for Sonos One, One SL and Play: 1 speakers provides an elegant solution for placing your home theater surrounds.

Indentation in the stem hides the speaker's power cable for simple cable management.
Solid construction. The base has increased structural stability to eliminate wobbling, and bumpers secure your speakers in place.
Perfect height for home theater surrounds.
Dimensions (H x W x D): 32.98 x 11.81 x 11.81in. (837.8 x 300 x 300mm)
Weight: 12.3lbs (5.58kg) for the pair; 6.15lbs (2.8kg) each

Note: For the full selection of Sonos-compatible stands, wall mounts, and cables, see Accessories on our website.

What's in the box

The kit contains a pair of Sonos stands. Each stand assembly includes:

Base
Stem
Speaker platform
Speaker platform bottom cover
Stem top cap
Mounting kit with 4 screws (2 silver, 2 black)

Note: Sonos speakers sold separately.

What you'll need

Phillips-head screwdriver

Set it up

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.
Insert the stem snugly into the base, using the alignment pins to position the power cord channel either in the front or back. Use the 2 black screws and a Phillips-head screwdriver to attach the base.
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 the stem.
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.
Press the power cord into the stem, working from top to bottom. Pull the excess cable down from the base.
Tilt the Stand forward slightly to wrap the excess cord around the bottom of the base. Plug the speaker's power cable into the wall and enjoy the music!

Sonos One Shelf

The easy-to-install shelf for Sonos One, One SL 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 8lbs (3.6kg).
Dimensions (H x W x D): 0.89 x 10.23 x 6.29in.(22.7 x 260 x 160mm)
Weight: 1lb (0.45kg)

Note: For the full selection of Sonos-compatible stands, wall mounts, and cables, see Accessories on our website.

What's in the box

Top shelf
Wall bracket
Bottom cover
Mounting

Note: Sonos speakers sold separately.

What you'll need

Pencil
Phillips-head screwdriver
Power drill (if needed for install)

Wall material	Pre-drill	Use wall anchors	Use screws
Wood stud	1/8" / 3 mm bit	No	Yes
Drywall (no stud)	5/16" / 8 mm bit	Yes	Yes
Wall material	Pre-drill	Use wall anchors	Use screws
Hard wallboard or double board	5/16" / 8 mm bit	Yes	Yes
Plaster	5/16" / 8 mm bit	Yes	Yes
Concrete or brick	5/16" / 8 mm bit	Yes	Yes

Set it up

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. Otherwise skip this step.
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).
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.)
Carefully align the pins, then press the bottom cover firmly onto the shelf until it snaps into place. Plug the power cord into the speaker and place it on top of the Shelf.
Wrap the excess power cord around the bottom of the Shelf.
Your Shelf assembly is complete— time to play some music!

Sonos One Mount

The easy-to-install mount for Sonos One, One SL and Play: 1.
Holds speaker normally, upside-down, or even horizontally.
Speaker can pivot up to 45 degrees.
Allows access to ports, buttons, and touch controls.
Cleanly routes your speaker's cables.

This mount is intended for use only with Sonos One, One SL, and Play: 1.

What's in the box

Mount
Wall bracket
Top cap
Mounting kit

Note: Sonos speakers sold separately.

What you'll need

Pencil
Level
Phillips-head screwdriver
Power drill (if needed for installation location)

Wall mount	Pre-drill	Use wall anchors	Use screws
Wood stud	1/8" / 3mm bit	No	Yes
Drywall (no stud)	5/16" / 8mm bit	Yes	Yes
Wall mount	Pre-drill	Use wall anchors	Use screws
Hard wallboard or double board	5/16" / 8mm bit	Yes	Yes
Plaster	5/16" / 8mm bit	Yes	Yes
Concrete or brick	5/16" / 8mm bit	Yes	Yes

Set it up

Place the wall mount bracket against the wall using a level to make sure it is vertical and mark the screw holes.
If you're using wall anchors, use a 5/16" drill bit to drill 2 pilot holes and then insert the wall anchors.
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver or power drill to screw in the wall mount bracket.
Feed the speaker's power cord through the Mount opening and plug it into the speaker. Place it down onto the Mount.
Press the top band down firmly onto the speaker and use a Phillips-head screwdriver to screw in the top band fastener on the back.
Slide the Mount down onto the wall bracket.
Twist the speaker to position it in place, then turn it right to lock it in securely. Turn left to unlock.
Route the power cable into the side hook and plug the speaker into power.

Specifications

Feature	Description
AUDIO
Amplifier	Two Class-D digital amplifiers.
Tweeter	One tweeter creates a crisp and accurate high frequency response.
Mid-woofer	One mid-woofer ensures the faithful playback of mid-range vocal frequencies plus deep, rich bass.
Stereo pair	Turn two speakers into separate left and right channel speakers to create wider, deeper sound.
Home theater	Add two speakers as surrounds for a true surround sound experience.
Microphones	Far-field microphone array. Microphone LED, hard-wired to the voice microphones for extra privacy control so you're always aware when the microphone is active.
Voice	Integrated voice control.
NETWORKING*
Wireless connectivity	Using Sonos S2: Connects to WiFi network with any 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4 or 5GHz broadcast-capable router. Using Sonos S1: Connects to WiFi network with any 802.11b/g 2.4GHz broadcast-capable 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.
GENERAL
Power supply	Auto-switching 100 - 240V ~ 50-60Hz 1A AC universal input
Dimensions (H x W x D)	6.36 x 4.69 x 4.69in. (161.45 x 119.7 X 119.7mm)
Weight	4.08lb (1.85 kg)
Operating temperature	32° to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage temperature	-4° to 158°F (-20° to 70°C)
Humidity resistant	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