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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

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

One of the most common questions we hear from clients considering a new sound system is: “Will this help me hear my TV better?” The answer is sometimes, but it depends on the system. Many people assume the solution is simply turning up the volume, but volume doesn’t always improve clarity . In many cases, difficulty hearing TV dialogue is related to how certain sound frequencies are heard. When background music, sound effects, and dialogue all play together, the voices can g

Sonos amplifiers are sleek and attractive enough to be placed on an open shelf or inside a cabinet. However, when we’re upgrading an existing system especially from older Bose systems, the amplifier location is often determined by where the current equipment is installed. Keeping the new Sonos amplifier in the same location allows us to reuse the existing speaker wiring, which simplifies installation and helps control costs. In many homes, older amplifiers are located in a ba

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

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

As more of our clients upgrade to Sonos , we want to be sure everyone is getting the most out of their system. Did you know that in addition to Sonos Radio, Sonos supports over 130 different music services? It’s a great opportunity to explore new music and discover services you may not have used before. Adding music services to the Sonos app is quick and easy and very similar to adding music stored on your computer, which we recently discussed. How to Add a Music Service to

We’re often called out to homes where clients say, “My internet is fast, but my Wi-Fi isn’t reliable.” That’s an important distinction because Wi-Fi performance is affected by much more than just your internet speed. Here are some of the most common factors that can impact how well your Wi-Fi network performs throughout your home: 1. Distance from the Router The farther you are from your router, the weaker the Wi-Fi signal becomes. Speeds are always strongest close to the r

As more clients move from older Bose systems to Sonos , one of the most common questions we hear is whether Sonos can play music that’s already stored on a computer or external hard drive . The good news is yes—it can , and the setup is usually straightforward. Many clients are able to do this on their own, or with a quick virtual service call if they need help. How to Add Music from Your Computer to the Sonos App Open the Sonos app and go to Settings (tap the gear icon in

As we kick off the New Year, we’re hearing from a lot of clients who are new to Sonos and want to explore everything their system can do especially when it comes to music streaming. One of the great strengths of Sonos is the huge number of music services it supports. Sonos currently works with over 130 music services , including popular options like Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM , and many more. If you’d like to see the full list of supported services, you can find

This week’s question came from a client who said, “I love my Sonos system, but how do I make my own playlist in the Sonos app?” It’s a great question—because the Sonos app works a little differently than traditional music apps. Sonos doesn’t create playlists inside the app the way Spotify or Apple Music does. Instead, you can create what Sonos calls a Sonos Playlist, or you can play playlists that already exist in your streaming services. Here are the ways to build your own p

The answer is a two-part “yes and no.” Part 1 – Yes, You Can Stream Music Through Your Lifestyle System Connecting a Sonos Port to your Bose Lifestyle system will let you stream music from the Sonos app through your Lifestyle system just like any other input (such as a CD player or cable box).You’ll enjoy access to Sonos’s easy-to-use app, dozens of streaming services, and modern wireless control — all while using your existing Lifestyle speakers. Part 2 – No, You Can’t Str

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