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The BRIDGE is an accessory that plugs into your home router to create a dedicated wireless network exclusively for your Sonos system—providing you with reliable wireless performance no matter how large your home or how many WiFi devices you use.
It takes just a few steps to get your Sonos system up and running (the steps below are fully explained in the QuickStart Guide packaged with your BRIDGE) —
Once you've set up your music system, you can add additional Sonos products any time.
Sonos can be easily expanded room by room. If you are adding this BRIDGE to an existing Sonos music system, you can turn directly to "Adding to an Existing Sonos System".
To access Internet music services, Internet radio, and any digital music stored on your computer or Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device, your home network must meet the following requirements:
Note: Your network must have a high-speed Internet connection, as the Sonos system is designed to provide you with free, online software updates. Your Sonos system must be registered to receive these updates so be sure to register during the setup process. We do not share your e-mail address with other companies.
Note: Sonos communicates over a 2.4GHz home network supporting 802.11 b/g wireless technology. 5GHz networks are not supported in a completely wireless Sonos setup.
Note: For the latest system requirements, including supported operating system versions, please visit our website at http://faq.sonos.com/specs.
Once you've got a Sonos system set up, you can easily add more Sonos products any time (up to 32 rooms).
Note: If you purchased a Sonos BRIDGE to replace a Sonos product that is currently attached to your router, be sure to add the BRIDGE to your Sonos system (see steps below) before unplugging and moving the originally wired Sonos speaker.
A BRIDGE will not display on your ROOMS pane after it is set up. If you wish to change the settings for this product, choose one of the following:
Thick walls, 2.4 GHz cordless telephones, or the presence of other wireless devices can interfere with or block the wireless network signals from your Sonos system. If you experience difficulty after positioning a Sonos product, try one or more of the following resolutions—relocate the Sonos product; change the wireless channel your music system is operating on; connect a Sonos product to your router if your setup is currently wireless.
You can use any Sonos controller to make music selections—choose a music source from the Sonos music menu on a handheld controller, or from the MUSIC pane if you are using the Sonos Controller App for Mac or PC.
Sonos includes a radio guide that provides immediate access to thousands of free Internet radio stations and broadcast programs. You can easily find radio from all over the world—music, news, and variety programming, including archived shows and podcasts.
To select an Internet radio station, simply select Radio and choose a station.
A music service is an online music store or online service that sells audio on a per-song, per audiobook, or subscription basis. Sonos is compatible with several music services - you can visit our website at www.sonos.com/music for the latest list. (Some music services may not be available in your country. Please check the individual music service's website for more information.)
If you are currently subscribed to a music service that's compatible with Sonos, simply add your music service user name and password information to Sonos as needed and you'll have instant access to the music service from your Sonos system.
Free music service trials are available in some countries. (Please check the individual music service's website for more information.) If there is a music service trial visible on the Music Services menu, simply touch it to select. Touch Add Account -> I'm new to [music service], and then follow the prompts to activate the music trial. After the trial period is up, you will need to subscribe to the music service to keep the music playing.
The Sonos system can play music from any computer or network-attached storage (NAS) device on your home network where you have shared music folders. During the setup process, you are guided through the process of accessing your local music library (such as your iTunes library). Over time, you may wish to add or remove folders from this list.
The Sonos system indexes your music folders so you can view your music collection by categories (such as artists, albums, composers, genres, or tracks.) If you add new music to a folder that is already indexed, simply update your music index to add this music to your Sonos music library.
You can select and play music and podcasts stored on any iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch that's on the same network as your Sonos products. Playback is perfectly synchronized, in any or every room of your home. Simply choose This iPad, This iPhone, or This iPod touch from the Sonos app on your iOS device to make audio selections and then you can use any Sonos controller to control playback.
You can select and play music stored on any Android device that's on the same network as your Sonos products. Playback is perfectly synchronized, in any or every room of your home. Simply choose This Mobile Device from the Sonos app on your Android smartphone or tablet to make audio selections and then you can use any Sonos controller to control playback.
You can play music to your Sonos system directly from the Google Play Music app on any Android device. This feature is available for both Standard and All Access Google Play Music customers.
To play music directly from the Google Play Music app to your Sonos system, you must have both the Google Play Music app and the Sonos Controller App installed on your mobile device.
Simply open the Google Play Music app and connect to a Sonos room or room group to start the music.
Join button | Press the Join button to join the BRIDGE to your Sonos system. |
BRIDGE status indicator | Indicates the current status of the BRIDGE. When the BRIDGE is in normal operation, you can turn the white status indicator light on and off. |
Ethernet switch connectors (2) | Use an Ethernet cable (supplied) to connect to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. |
AC power (mains) input | Use the supplied power adapter to connect to power outlet (using a third-party power cord will void your warranty). Be sure to use the proper power adapter for your country. |
Do not open Sonos products as there is a risk of electric shock. Under no circumstances should Sonos products be repaired by anyone other than an authorized Sonos repair center, as this will invalidate the warranty. Please contact Sonos Customer Support for more information.
If a problem occurs, you can try the troubleshooting suggestions listed below. If one of these doesn't remedy the problem, or you are not sure how to proceed, please contact the Sonos Customer Support team and we'll be happy to help.
If you encounter this message while a Sonos product is connected to your router, you can try the steps below to resolve this issue. If you are still experiencing problems, please contact Sonos Customer Support.
Firewall software installed on the computer may be blocking the ports that Sonos uses to operate. First, disable all your firewalls and try to connect again. If this resolves the problem, you should configure your firewall to work with the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC. Please go to our website at http://faq.sonos.com/firewall for additional information. If this does not resolve the problem, you can try step 2 below.
You can bypass your router's switch to determine whether there are any router configuration issues by connecting a Sonos product as shown below—in this BRIDGE configuration example, note that the BRIDGE and the computer still have Internet access:
Check the indicator lights on both the router and the Sonos product. The link/status lights should be lit solid, and the activity lights on the router should be blinking.
Not all rooms are visible, or Sonos app doesn't work in some rooms, or music stops when I use my 2.4 GHz phone
You are probably experiencing wireless interference. You can change the wireless channel your Sonos system is operating on by following the steps below.
It may take several seconds for the switch to take effect. If you have music playing, a short music dropout may occur during the wireless channel change.
If you purchase a new router or change your ISP (Internet service provider), you will need to restart all your Sonos products after the router is installed.
Note: If the ISP technician connects a Sonos product to the new router, you only need to restart your wireless Sonos products.
Wait for your Sonos products to restart. The status indicator light will change to solid white on each product when the restart is complete.
If your Sonos setup is completely wireless, you will also need to change your wireless network password. Follow the steps below:
If your Sonos system is set up wirelessly and you change your wireless network password, you will also need to change it on your Sonos system.
Do not place any items on top of your Sonos product. This may impede the air flow and cause it to overheat.
Indicator Lights | Player State | Sonos Product | Additional Information |
Solid white | Powered up and associated with a Sonos system | BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT™, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5®, PLAYBAR | If desired, when the product is in normal operation, you can turn the white status indicator light on or off by selecting White Status Light from the Room Settings menu. (The SUB indicator will reflect the same setting as the player it is paired with.) |
Flashing white | Powering up | BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR | |
Flashing green | Powered up, not yet associated with a Sonos system | BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR | For a SUB, this may indicate the SUB is not yet paired with a player. |
Solid green | Volume set to zero or muted | CONNECT, CONNECT:AMP, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR | |
Slowly flashing green | Surround audio is off or SUB audio is off | PLAY:1, PLAY:3, SUB | Applicable for player configured as a PLAYBAR surround speaker, or for a SUB paired with a PLAYBAR |
Solid orange | During wireless setup, this occurs while the Sonos open access point is temporarily active. If you are not setting up your Sonos system, this may indicate warning mode. | CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR | If the orange light is on AND the player's volume level automatically reduces, this indicates the player is in warning mode.
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Rapidly flashing orange | Playback / Next Track failed | CONNECT, CONNECT:AMP, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR | Indicates either playback or next track was not possible |
Flashing orange | During SonosNet setup, this occurs after a button press while the product is searching for a household to join. | BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR | |
Slowly flashing orange and white | Fault mode | CONNECT, CONNECT:AMP, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR, SUB | If the lights are flashing orange and white AND the volume automatically mutes, this indicates the player is experiencing a fault condition.
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Feature | Description |
Ethernet Connection | 2-port switch, 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX |
Network Bridging | 2-port switch allows Ethernet devices to connect through SonosNet™
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Wireless Connectivity | Works on SonosNet™, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network dedicated exclusively for your Sonos system to reduce WiFi interference Also works on your home WiFi network with any 802.11b/g, 2.4GHz broadcast capable router |
Internet Connectivity | Internet connection required for system-wide access to Internet radio stations, online music services and software updates. (DSL, cable modem or LAN-based high-speed Internet connection required.) Internet functionality may require payment of separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long distance telephone charges may apply. |
Join Button | Automatic wired or wireless setup of Sonos system |
Front Panel Lights | BRIDGE status |
Power Supply | Slim external power adapter, Output: DC 5V, 2A |
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.61 x 4.33 x 4.33 in. (41 x 110 x 110 mm) |
Weight | 0.59 lbs (270 gr) |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Finish | Light gray/high quality polycarbonate material |
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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