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With Bose Soundtouch Expansion products discontinued, here are some music zone options for those upgrading their Bose Lifestyle systems.
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How to Group Rooms in the Sonos App?
Clients often want to play the same music in multiple rooms at the same time. With the Sonos app, you can group rooms together easily—and even when rooms are grouped, you can still control the volume in each room independently. To create a temporary group: Tap the box with a small number next to the room that’s currently playing. This opens a screen showing all the rooms in your system. Tap the circle next to each room you want to add. A check mark will appear. Once you’ve se
Craig Whitaker
May 131 min read
Can I Connect an External Source to My Sonos System?
Former Bose system owners often ask if they can connect external devices to a Sonos system. The short answer is yes but it works differently than a traditional Bose Lifestyle system. Unlike Bose, Sonos does not use a central console or receiver. Instead, each Sonos component connects independently, and how you add devices depends on the type of source. For video devices such as a Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, cable/satellite box, or DVD player, these connect directly to your TV. T
Craig Whitaker
Apr 221 min read
Will My Bose SA-1, SA-2, or SA-3 Amplifiers Still Work After the Bose SoundTouch App Ends?
Yes. The Bose SA-1, SA-2, and SA-3 amplifiers will continue to function normally. These older Bose amplifiers are not streaming amplifiers and do not rely on the SoundTouch platform. They are designed to power speakers and play audio from sources connected to your Bose Lifestyle console. What this means: Your amplifiers will still power your speakers as they do today These amplifiers only work with older Bose systems that use BoseLink Important Notes: Bose sold these a
Craig Whitaker
Apr 81 min read
Will My Bose Lifestyle Home Theater System Still Work After SoundTouch Ends?
With the Bose SoundTouch app shutting down on May 6, 2026, many clients are asking whether their Bose Lifestyle home theater system will continue to function. The answer is two-fold: TV Audio – No Change Your Bose Lifestyle system will continue to work normally for TV audio. You’ll still be able to watch TV and enjoy sound just as you do today. Music Streaming – Impacted The end of SoundTouch will directly affect your system’s music streaming capabilities. Once the Sound
Craig Whitaker
Mar 181 min read
Where Should I Place My Sonos Amplifier?
The simple answer? Almost anywhere inside your home. And we emphasize the word inside , Sonos amplifiers must be installed in a dry, indoor location. Beyond that, there are only a couple of basic requirements: The amplifier must be able to connect to your Wi-Fi network. It needs access to a standard electrical outlet. Upgrading from a Bose System? If you’re upgrading from a Bose system, we typically recommend placing the new Sonos amplifier in the same location as your exis
Craig Whitaker
Mar 41 min read
Can My Bose Lifestyle System Still Be Used or Upgraded with Sonos?
As more of our clients upgrade their Bose home music systems , one of the most common questions we hear is whether their existing Bose Lifestyle system can still be used—or even upgraded. The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. How a Bose Lifestyle System Can Work with Sonos In many cases, a Bose Lifestyle system can be integrated into a new Sonos whole-home audio system by adding a Sonos Port . When a Port is added, the system remains a Bose Lifestyle system, but it gains a n
Craig Whitaker
Feb 251 min read
What Can I Do with My Old Bose Lifestyle System?
As more homeowners upgrade to Sonos, one of the most common questions we hear is: “What should I do with my old Bose Lifestyle system?”...
Craig Whitaker
Sep 7, 20251 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Upgrade My Old Bose System to Sonos?
To replace a Bose Lifestyle home theater setup, the average cost for a top-of-the-line Sonos system, including installation and...
Craig Whitaker
Jul 4, 20251 min read
Can My Bose Volume Controls Be Used with 3rd Party Amplifiers?
During a recent in-home consultation, we encountered multiple Bose in-wall volume controls installed as part of an older Bose Lifestyle...
Craig Whitaker
Jun 22, 20251 min read
Why Sonos Home Theater Doesn’t Need a
When upgrading from a Bose Lifestyle Home Theater to a Sonos Home Theater , many clients wonder why there’s no console or receiver like...
Craig Whitaker
Feb 16, 20251 min read
Upgrading to Sonos: Do You Need to Keep Your Bose Lifestyle Console?
Earlier this week, a client asked if upgrading to a Sonos Home Theater meant they could get rid of their Bose Lifestyle console . The...
Craig Whitaker
Feb 9, 20251 min read
Compatibility of Bose Amplifiers
As more people look into upgrading their Bose Lifestyle systems, those with music zones often discover significant differences among Bose...
Craig Whitaker
Oct 19, 20241 min read
My Bose LS-600/650 Stopped Working
After discussing different troubleshooting methods for older Bose Lifestyle systems, some clients asked whether the same approaches apply...
Craig Whitaker
Oct 10, 20241 min read
How Many Smart Devices Can I Install My Sonos App On?
For many of our clients upgrading from older Bose Lifestyle systems to new Sonos systems, this marks their first experience with...
Craig Whitaker
Sep 22, 20241 min read
Sound, No Video on My Bose Lifestyle System
This week, we heard from a longtime client for whom we've completed several projects over the years. He was experiencing an issue where...
Craig Whitaker
Sep 1, 20242 min read
Replacing Bose Lifestyle Stored Music
A client with an older Bose Lifestyle system that included Bose stored music contacted us this week. Unfortunately, their hard drive had...
Craig Whitaker
Aug 11, 20241 min read
Can and When Should I Combine Different Rooms into a Music Zone with a Sonos Amp?
As we continue upgrading clients from older Bose systems to new Sonos systems, a common question arises about combining multiple rooms...
Craig Whitaker
Jun 30, 20241 min read
Bose Recall
We recently received a recall notice for Bose bass modules manufactured before April 1, 2006. For clients that may still have older Bose...
Craig Whitaker
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Can I Switch Bass Modules with Bose Lifestyle System?
Recently, we had an online chat with a client who encountered difficulties trying to connect a Bose 500 bass module to a Lifestyle 600...
Craig Whitaker
Jul 31, 20231 min read
What Should I Considering in Designing a Sonos Home Entertainment System?
When considering the addition of a Sonos Home Entertainment system throughout your home, there are a few important questions to ask...
Craig Whitaker
Jul 2, 20232 min read
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