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Some of our clients enjoy listening to music through their Sonos soundbar while watching TV with the sound turned off. But when they're ready to return to TV audio, they discover that simply stopping the music doesn't automatically switch the soundbar back to the TV. Why does this happen? When we install a Sonos soundbar, we set it up to automatically switch to TV audio when the television is turned on. This means you normally don't need to open the Sonos app to hear your TV.

Yes, in most cases you can. Clients with a Bose Lifestyle system and Bose multi-room music often ask if they can keep their Lifestyle system for TV and surround sound while upgrading the other music rooms in their home to Sonos. Unlike older Bose multi-room systems, each Sonos music room can operate independently. This allows you to upgrade your music rooms to Sonos music streaming and ease of use while continuing to use your existing Bose Lifestyle system for TV audio. You c

Last week, we received a call from a longtime client who couldn't find the rooms in his Sonos system when he tapped "My System" in the Sonos app. Using FaceTime's Screen Share feature, we quickly discovered that he hadn't seen the recent Sonos email explaining the latest app updates. We walked him through the changes, and he was back up and running in just a few minutes. If you haven't explored the latest Sonos app update, you'll notice two new tabs at the bottom of the scree

If you have a new Sonos system, chances are you may have a question or two about using the Sonos app after your installation. Now, getting help is easier than ever. Using FaceTime or another screen-sharing option, we can see exactly what you see on your phone and walk you through the Sonos app together. Instead of trying to explain what’s on your screen—or having us tell you which button we hope you’re looking at—we can guide you step by step. Whether you’re trying to group r

If you own a Sonos system, you're going to start hearing a new name—Sonos 27. Sonos 27 is the name Sonos has given to the operating system that has been working behind the scenes for years, connecting your speakers, rooms, services, and controls into one system. This fall, Sonos is adding several exciting new features that will make your system even smarter and more flexible. One of the most interesting additions is Portable Surrounds. With Sonos 27, a matching pair of Sonos

Sonos has just announced the newest member of its soundbar family—the Sonos Beam Ultra. Designed as a compact, mid-size soundbar, the Beam Ultra features nine custom speaker drivers, including two dedicated up-firing drivers, to deliver true 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos surround sound. It is an excellent option for customers who want an immersive home theater experience but don't need the larger Sonos Arc Ultra. The Beam Ultra is designed for TVs up to 65 inches and connects to your TV

During our consultations, clients often ask about the difference between the Sonos Era 100 and the Sonos Era 100 SL. The answer is simple: when it comes to sound quality, there is no difference. The Era 100 and Era 100 SL use the same acoustic design, including two angled tweeters for stereo separation and one midwoofer for bass. They provide the same sound quality, Wi-Fi streaming, Bluetooth connectivity, Trueplay™ tuning, and integration with other Sonos products. The prima

During our consultations, clients often ask us about the differences between the Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Era 300 and which speaker is the better choice for their room. While both are excellent wireless speakers, they are designed for somewhat different listening experiences. The Sonos Era 100 is a compact, versatile speaker that is a great choice for adding music to a bedroom, kitchen, office, bathroom, or other smaller to medium-sized room. Despite its compact size, the Era

One of the convenient features available with many Sonos products is Sonos Voice Control, which allows you to control your Sonos system simply by saying, “Hey Sonos.” Several Sonos products have built-in microphones and support voice control, including the Sonos Arc Ultra, Beam (Gen 1 and Gen 2), Era 100, Era 300, Move, Move 2, Roam, Roam 2, and Sonos One (Gen 1 and Gen 2). One important exception is the Sonos One SL, which does not have a microphone and is not voice enabled.

Can I Connect My Music Library to My Sonos System? One of the questions we hear from new Sonos clients is whether they can still play the music library they've built over the years on their computer or an external hard drive. The answer is yes. Sonos can access your personal music library, and once it's set up, you can enjoy your music throughout your home. Step 1: Share Your Music Folder For Windows computers: Right-click your music folder and select Properties. Click the Sh

One of the first questions we ask before installing a new Sonos system is whether your home uses Wi-Fi extenders, mesh devices, or wireless access points. It may seem like an odd question, but it's one of the most common causes of Sonos connectivity issues. Many Wi-Fi extenders can be configured in one of two ways: Access Point (AP) or Bridge Mode – The extender becomes part of your existing network, allowing all of your devices to communicate with one another. Router Mode –

One of the most common questions we hear from clients who are new to Sonos is, "Where's the Off button?" The answer is simple—there isn't one. Sonos speakers are designed to stay in a low-power standby mode whenever they're not in use. To stop music from playing, simply tap the Pause button for the room that's playing music. If you've grouped multiple rooms together, tap the Pause button for the entire group. Once paused, the music stops immediately, and the speaker automatic

For many of our clients who have upgraded their older Bose systems to Sonos, there is one simple issue that comes up quite often. A customer tries to group multiple rooms together, but the rooms never join the group. As a result, it may appear that the Sonos system is not working properly. In most cases, the solution is very simple. When grouping rooms in the Sonos app, you must tap the Apply button at the bottom of the screen after selecting the rooms you want to include. If

Recently, several clients who upgraded their primary residence with Sonos asked if they could use the same Sonos app to control a system in their vacation home. The answer is yes. Adding a second Sonos system to your Sonos app is simple. First, make sure your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network at your second home. Next, open the Sonos app and power on your first Sonos product. The app will automatically detect the device and display a message that says "Sonos Product Fou

No. Sonos soundbars do not include or require a separate remote control. In fact, one of the benefits of Sonos is reducing the number of remotes you need to manage. During setup, your Sonos soundbar can be programmed to turn on automatically when you turn on your TV. The volume can then be controlled using your existing TV remote or cable/satellite remote. In most cases, whatever is playing on your TV will automatically play through the Sonos soundbar. When it comes to music,

With the Sonos app, you can set a sleep timer to automatically turn off music in a selected room after a certain amount of time. This is a great feature for a bedroom or even an outdoor area in case you forget to turn off your outside speakers. To set the timer, open the Sonos app and go to the “Your System” dropdown menu. Select the room you would like to control. Once the room is selected, tap the three small dots in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. A pop-up menu

Yes, Sonos allows you to adjust the bass and treble settings separately for each of your music zones. This feature lets you customize the sound in each room based on your listening preferences. For example, you may want more bass outdoors or in a family room, while keeping a more balanced sound in a bedroom or office. To adjust the tone settings, open the Sonos app and tap Settings in the upper right corner of the screen. Next, scroll down and select EQ. From the EQ screen, y

Many of our clients find themselves grouping the same rooms together when enjoying their favorite music. It might be the Kitchen and Great Room, or the Patio and Pool. If you’re creating the same groups over and over, Sonos makes it easy by allowing you to create a permanent group that you can start with a single tap. Here’s how to create a permanent group: Open the Sonos app and go to Settings Scroll down and select Groups Tap Create Group Name your group Select the rooms y

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

Yes—Sonos has announced a new multi-room amplifier that is expected to be available in the fall of 2026. This amplifier will be sold through authorized dealers. The new multi-room amp features 8 assignable channels and is designed to be rack-mountable. “Assignable” is the key feature, it allows you to dedicate multiple channels to a single zone when needed. For example, if your outdoor area has 8 speakers, you can assign 4 channels to properly power that one zone. From an ins