Sonos is a popular brand of wireless speakers that lets you stream music from various sources, such as Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and more. You can also connect multiple Sonos speakers together to create a multi-room audio system. To use Sonos speakers, you need to pair them with your devices using either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. In this article, we will explain how to pair Sonos speaker with both methods and answer some frequently asked questions.
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Guide
How to pair Sonos speaker using Bluetooth:
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Some portable Sonos products, such as Move and Roam, can connect to your devices using Bluetooth.
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To pair with a Bluetooth device, you must first put your Sonos product in Bluetooth discovery mode.
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For Move, press and hold the power button until you hear a chime and see the LED light pulse blue.
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For Roam, press and hold the power button until you hear a chime and see the LED light flash blue.
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On your device, go to the Bluetooth settings and look for your Sonos product in the list of available devices.
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Tap on your Sonos product name to pair it with your device.1
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Once paired, you can play music from any app on your device through your Sonos speaker.
How to pair Sonos speaker using Wi-Fi:
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Most Sonos products can connect to your network using Wi-Fi. This allows you to control them with the Sonos app and access more features and services.
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To connect a Sonos speaker to your network using Wi-Fi, you need to download the Sonos app on your smartphone or tablet.
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The Sonos app should connect your speaker automatically, but if it doesn’t, use the “Add Product” menu.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your speaker and add it to your Sonos system.
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Once your new Sonos speaker is connected to your Wi-Fi network, it should sync with the rest of your speakers.
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You can use the Sonos app to control your speakers, group them together, adjust the volume, play music from different sources, and more.
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FAQs
How do I switch between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on my Sonos speaker?
- To switch between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your Sonos speaker, you can use the Sonos app or the buttons on your speaker.
- For Move, press and hold the power button until you hear a chime and see the LED light change color. Blue means Bluetooth mode and white means Wi-Fi mode.
- For Roam, press and hold the power button until you hear a chime and see the LED light change color. Blue means Bluetooth mode and green means Wi-Fi mode.
- You can also use the Sonos app to switch modes. Tap on your speaker name at the bottom of the app screen, then tap “Switch to Bluetooth” or “Switch to Wi-Fi”.
How do I update my Sonos speaker software?
- To update your Sonos speaker software, you need to connect it to your Wi-Fi network and use the Sonos app.
- The Sonos app will notify you when there is a software update available for your speaker.
- Tap “Update Now” to start the update process.
- Do not unplug or move your speaker during the update.
