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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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