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Sonos Play:1 Manual

Sonos Play: 1

The Play: 1 is the most compact Sonos wireless speaker that lets you use the Sonos app to control and enjoy all the music you want all over your home (see Explore Play: 1 for more information).

  • Two custom-designed drivers, 3.5 in / 9 cm mid-woofer and tweeter, each with a dedicated amplifier.
  • Play/Pause functionality remembers the last thing you were listening to. You can even skip to the next track with a double press.
  • Pair two Play: 1s for amazing stereo sound or use two Play: 1s as rear speakers for your Sonos home theater product.
  • Works seamlessly with the complete range of Sonos products.

New to Sonos?
Download the app from the app store on your mobile device. Open the app and we'll guide you through setup. If you're using a computer, get the app at www.sonos.com/support/downloads.

For the latest system requirements and compatible audio formats, go to http://faq.sonos.com/specs.

Already have Sonos?
You can easily add new speakers anytime (up to 32).
Just plug in the speaker, open the app and tap > Settings > Add a Player or Sub.
If you're using a computer, go to Manage > Add a Player or Sub.

Select a location

You can put your speaker just about anywhere. For maximum enjoyment, we have a few guidelines:

  • The Play: 1 is designed to work well even when placed next to a wall or other surface. For optimum performance, maintaining more than 1" (2.5 cm) clearance around the back of the unit is recommended.
  • The Play: 1 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.

Explore Play: 1

Play and control your music using the Sonos app or the controls.

Explore Play:1

Controls

Volume Up (+)
Volume Down (-)
Press to adjust the volume.
warning Note: You can also use the app.
Play/Pause
  • Press once to play or pause music.
  • Press twice to skip to the next track (if applicable to the selected music source.
  • Press three times to skip to the previous track.
  • Press and hold to add the music playing in another room.
warning Note: You can't skip or go to the previous track when listening to radio stations.

Status light

Speaker status For more information, see http://faq.sonos.com/led.

Connector panel

Threaded mounting hole 1/4 inch / 20-thread The Play: 1 has an integrated mounting hole so it can be wall-mounted (mounting bracket not included.) See Wall mount for more information.
Ethernet port Use the supplied Ethernet cable if you want to connect to a router, computer, or network-attached storage (NAS) device (optional).
AC power (mains) input Use only the supplied power cord (using a third-party power cord will void your warranty). Insert the power cord firmly until it is flush with the speaker.

Play music

Open the Sonos app and tap to play your music.

  • Radio by Tune In. Select from more than 100,000 free internet radio stations, podcasts, and shows.
  • Music services. Explore and manage your music services—add your own or try something new.
  • Music stored on your mobile device. Play music you've downloaded to your phone or tablet.
  • Music library. Play music stored on your computer or any Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device.

For a full list of the music choices available in your country, go to www.sonos.com/music. For more information about playing music, check out our mobile app product guide at www.sonos.com/guides.

Tune your room with Trueplay

Every room is different. With Trueplay tuning, you can put your speakers wherever you want. Trueplay analyzes room size, layout, décor, speaker placement, and any other acoustic factors that can impact sound quality. Then it adjusts how each woofer and tweeter produces sound in that room (works on mobile devices running iOS 8 or later).

Tap > Settings > Room Settings. Pick a room and tap Trueplay Tuning to get started.

warning Note: Trueplay tuning isn't available if VoiceOver is enabled on your iOS device. If you want to tune your speakers, first turn VoiceOver off in your device settings.

Equalization 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.

  1. On a mobile device, tap > Settings > Room Settings.
  2. Select a room.
  3. Select EQ, and then drag your finger across the sliders to make adjustments.
  4. To change the Loudness setting, touch On or Off. (The loudness setting boosts certain frequencies, including bass, to improve the sound at low volume.)

Stereo pairs

You can pair two Sonos speakers in the same room to create a wider stereo experience. One speaker serves as the left channel and one serves as the right channel.

warning Note: The Sonos speakers in a stereo pair must be the same type.

Placement information

  • 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.
    Stereo pairs - Placement information

Create a stereo pair

On a mobile device:

  1. Tap > Settings > Room Settings.
  2. Choose a speaker and tap Create Stereo Pair.

After you pair your speakers, the room name includes (L + R).

On a computer:

  1. Choose one of the following:
    • On a PC, go to Manage > Settings.
    • On a Mac, go to Sonos > Preferences > Room Settings.
  2. Choose a speaker from the Room Settings drop-down list.
  3. Click Create Stereo Pair.

Separate a stereo pair

On a mobile device:

  1. Tap > Settings > Room Settings.
  2. Choose the stereo pair (room name includes (L + R)) and tap Separate Stereo Pair.

On a computer:

  1. Choose one of the following:
    • On a PC, go to Manage > Settings.
    • On a Mac, go to Sonos > Preferences > Room Settings.
  2. From the Room Settings drop-down list, choose the stereo pair (room name includes (L + R)).
  3. On the Basic tab, click Separate Stereo Pair.

Surround speakers

Turn two Sonos speakers (same model) into separate right and left channels for your home theater.

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

Add surrounds

On a mobile device:

  1. Tap > Settings > Room Settings.
  2. Choose the room with the home theater speaker and tap Add Surrounds.

On a computer:

  1. Select Manage > Settings (PC) or Sonos > Preferences (Mac).
  2. Select Room Settings.
  3. Choose the room with the home theater speaker from the Room Settings drop-down list.
  4. From the Basic tab, select Add Surround Speakers.

Change surround settings

When you add your speakers as surrounds, surround sound is optimized for your room. You can adjust these settings:

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 TV audio.
Balance Surround Speakers (iOS) Manually balance your surround speakers.

On a mobile device:

  1. Tap > Settings > Room Settings.
  2. Choose the room with the surround speakers (name includes (+LS+RS)).
  3. Select Advanced Audio > Surround Settings and change the settings.

On a computer:

  1. Select Manage > Settings (PC) or Sonos > Preferences (Mac).
  2. Select Room Settings.
  3. Choose the room with the surrounds from the Room Settings drop-down list.
  4. Select the Surrounds tab and change the settings.

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.

On a mobile device:

  1. Tap > Settings > Room Settings.
  2. Choose the room with the surround speakers (name includes (+LS+RS)) and tap Remove Surrounds.

On a computer:

  1. Select Manage > Settings (PC) or Sonos > Preferences (Mac).
  2. Select Room Settings.
  3. Choose the room with the surrounds from the Room Settings drop-down list (name includes (+LS+RS)).
  4. From the Basic tab, click Remove Surrounds.

Your home network

Your Sonos speakers and the mobile device with the Sonos app need to be on the same Wi-Fi network.

Wireless network

Setting up Sonos on your home Wi-Fi is the answer for most homes. You just need:

  • High-speed internet connection such as DSL/cable modem or fiber-to-the-home broadband connection
  • High-speed DSL/cable modem (or fiber-to-the-home broadband connection)
  • 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n wireless home network

warning Note: Satellite internet access may cause playback issues.

Wired home network

Connect a Sonos Boost or speaker to your router with an Ethernet cable if:

  • Your Wi-Fi is slow, temperamental, or doesn't reach all the rooms where you want to use Sonos.
  • Your network is already in high demand with streaming video and internet usage and you want a separate wireless network just for your Sonos system.
  • Your network is 5GHz only (not switchable to 2.4GHz).
  • Your router supports only 802.11n (you can't change the settings to support 802.11b/g/n).

warning Note: For uninterrupted playback, use and Ethernet cable to connect the computer or NAS drive that has your music library files to your router.

Got a new router?

If you purchase a new router or change your internet service provider (ISP), you'll need to restart your Sonos products after the router is installed.

warning Note: If you keep a Sonos product connected to your router and an ISP technician connects it to the new router, then you'll only need to restart your other Sonos products.

  1. After the router is set up, disconnect the power cords from your Sonos products for at least 5 seconds.
  2. Reconnect all the power cords—if you keep a Sonos product connected to your router, start with that one.
    The speaker status light turns solid white on each product when the restart is complete.
    If you don't have a Sonos product connected to your router, you'll need to change your network password in the Sonos app.

Change your network password

If you change your network password (and you don't have a Sonos product connected to your router), you'll need to update the password in the Sonos app.

  1. Connect a Sonos speaker to your router with an Ethernet cable.
  2. Choose an option:
    • On a mobile device, go to > Settings > Advanced Settings > Wireless Setup.
    • On a PC, go to Manage > Settings > Advanced. On the General tab, select Wireless Setup.
    • On a Mac, go to Sonos > Preferences > Advanced. On the General tab, select Wireless Setup.
  3. Enter the new network password.

Once the password is accepted you can unplug the speaker from the router and move it back to its original location.

Wall mount

The Sonos Play: 1 has a standard 1/4"-20 threaded mounting socket. If desired, you can easily wall mount your Play: 1 using a suitable mounting bracket (not included). Simply choose a location that's close to an electrical outlet (power cord length is 2m), taking care to avoid heat, steam, dripping water or hidden wiring, and follow the instructions included with the wall mount kit. You can hang it right side up (control buttons on top) or upside down (control buttons on the bottom).

warning Note: Be sure the wall mount bracket you purchase will support at least 8lbs. (3.6 kgs) and has a 1/4"-20 threaded post.

Turn the speaker on or off

Your Sonos speakers are designed to stay on; they use minimal electricity when not in use.

  • To stop the music on a speaker, touch (you can also use the app).
  • To stop the music everywhere, tap > Pause All in the app.

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 reproduction of mid-range frequencies crucial for accurate playback of vocals and instruments, as well as delivery of deep, rich bass
Stereo Pair setting Turns two Play: 1s into separate left and right channel speakers
5.1 Home Theater Add two Play: 1 speakers to a Sonos home theatre and SUB for a true surround sound experience
Music
Audio Formats Supported

Support for compressed MP3, AAC (without DRM), WMA without DRM

(including purchased Windows Media downloads), AAC (MPEG4), AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, Flac (lossless) music files, as well as uncompressed WAV and AIFF files.

Native support for 44.1kHz sample rates. Additional support for 48kHz, 32kHz, 24kHz, 22kHz, 16kHz, 11kHz, and 8kHz sample rates. MP3 supports all rates except 11kHz and 8kHz.

warning Note: Apple "FairPlay", WMA DRM and WMA Lossless formats not currently supported. Previously purchased Apple "FairPlay" DRM-protected songs may be upgraded.

Music Services Supported Sonos works seamlessly with most music services, including Apple Music™, Deezer, Google Play Music, Pandora, Spotify and Radio by TuneIn, as well as downloads from any service offering DRM-free tracks. Service availability varies by region. For a complete list, see http://www.sonos.com/music.
Internet Radio Supported Streaming MP3, HLS/AAC, WMA
Album Art Supported JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF
Playlists Supported Rhapsody, iTunes, WinAmp, and Windows Media Player (.m3u, .pls, .wpl)
Networking*
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.
SonosNet™ Extender Functions to extend and enhance the power of SonosNet, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network dedicated exclusively for Sonos to reduce Wi-Fi interference.
Ethernet Port One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port allows a connection to your network or to other Sonos speakers.
General
Power Supply 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, auto-switchable
Top Panel Buttons Volume and Play/Pause.
Press Play/Pause button once to start or stop the music; twice to skip to the next track
Top Panel LED Indicates Play: 1 status
Dimensions (H x W x D) 6.36 x 4.69 x 4.69 (in) / 161.45 x 119.7 X 119.7 (mm)
Threaded mount Standard 1/4"-20 threaded mounting socket
Weight 4.08 lb (1.85 kg)
Operating Temperature 32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C)
Storage Temperature 4º to 158º F (-20º to 70º C)
Humidity Resistant Designed to withstand high-humidity, such as in a bathroom with a running shower. (The Play: 1 is not waterproof or water-resistant.)
Product Finish White with light metallic grille; black with graphite grille

* Specifications subject to change without notice.

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 http://www.sonos.com/emailsupport.

Need more help?

  1. Tap > Help & Tips to get some simple tips for getting the most out of your speakers.
  2. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages at www.sonos.com/support.
  3. Ask us a question at http://www.sonos.com/emailsupport.

Important safety information

  1. Read these instructions.
  2. Keep these instructions.
  3. Heed all warnings.
  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.
  8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
  9. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
  10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  12. 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.
  13. The Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment.

  14. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
  15. Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Documents / Resources

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