Can you connect the Sonos-Connect to a wifi enabled receiver instead of directly into the router using the Ethernet cable?
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When I set up my Sonos Connect it was my only component so an Ethernet cable was required. If you have another Sonos component already connected to the internet then the Connect could be used with WiFi. As far as I know at least one of the Sonos components requires an Ethernet connection.
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You only need the playbar to play sonos through the tv without a receiver. Otherwise, a bridge alone will allow you to play music through the speakers.
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The receiver has only a wired Ethernet port, but there are two ways to not have to run an Ethernet cable all the way to the router. You can easily buy a cheap wifi bridge that would plug into the Ethernet port and provide an antenna to connect to your wireless network with no drivers needed (Many cheap/used wifi routers can also be put into bridge mode to serve the same purpose). I am using powerline networking to carry the network from the router into the nearest power outlet, and then out of the power outlet by the home entertainment cabinet to a switch that serves all components that need Internet.
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I had a problem initially when I was trying to connect to a wireless network. The connection was weak and frequently dropped completely. then I had an electrician run an Ethernet cord from my router upstairs directly to the Yamaha receiver which is located downstairs about 100 feet away from the router. after this direct connection from the router to the receiver I no longer lose Internet connectivity and can listen to net radio 24-7 without any problems.
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I have the exact same problem, did you ever find a way to connect your Sonos. I have tried with and without my bridge.
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Yes, my solution was to return the Adapter and run a Cat6 Ethernet cable from the router down through the cellar to the livingroom and up the wall to my TV. Vierra Link works fine now !! Ended up saving money with a little more work. Plus it's always connected.
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The Network source is a simple RCA input. You can connect anything with a line-level output to the Network Source, you can also connect it from a high-level or speaker output as well, but that is more likely to cause distortion.To connect the Sonos to the Network input, you'll need a cable that will go from the line out (probably a standard 3.5mm) to RCA. If the Sonos has an optical or coax output, you could also connect it directly to the digital inputs on the PM6005.
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Sonos Bridge males things easier, but Connect works fine, I have my speakers working with Connect.
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No, Sonos does NOT use your wifi network at all. It plugs into your wired Internet connection at your router, and creates its own wireless network, which is proprietary and not standard Wifi. In fact, that is the entire job of the Bridge. Sonos wireless network is a mesh, meaning all sonos devices in the network can relay signals. So the more sonos, the better the network, the better the range of coverage.
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Unfortunately, over AirPlay, there's only audio. However, apps such as YouTube have the ability to stream video and audio to the receiver over a wifi network.
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If your stereo has a stereo auxiliary input you can connect it. Sonos has standard RCA output jack
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You wouldn't need to do it like that. Sonos has the app set up to where any sonos player connected to your network (either through setting up through wifi after updating it or Ethernet) can be synced. So if you have a sonos in your living room and one in your patio, you can have them grouped into playing the same music/apps or you can have one play the radio and the other play mp3 playlists for example. If you are talking about daisy chaining for connected more speakers, I believe it would be easier to just get a normal receiver (5.1 or 7.2) and then connect a Sonos Connect to it, that you can have as many speakers as the reciever allows while also utilizing the sonos
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The SONOS has a line-in connector on the back panel. Just connect it to your TV with a cable and use line-in option from software.
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You must connect at least one Sonos component to your network router. It will then set-up its own wireless network to communicate between the various components. If you have only one component near your router then you won't need a bridge. If you can't plug right into your router then you'll need a bridge to serve in that role. I have one bridge plugged into my Apple TimeCapsule and then have Sonos devices in my kitchen, living room, and bed room all communicating with the bridge. Sonos periodically runs specials where they give you a free bridge with purchase of a device.
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Hi Clayton, Yep it does work. I have set it up. Sonos has a section dedicated for this on their FAQ. Below is the link, hopefully this should help you and all the best. https://sonos.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1112
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Apparently you do not need the bridge anymore. Due to the robustness of modern WIFI networks, the newest software update (as of September 2014) allows for WIFI connection, instead of their proprietary network. See: http://blog.sonos.com/news/introducing-an-even-simpler-sonos/
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I asked Sonos support a somewhat similar question regarding using their DAC. If you don't care for the DAC in the Connect, you can always use the digital optical out on it (this bypasses its own internal DAC) and send it to whatever DAC you'd like for the conversion. Basically, as long as you aren't using any analog connection out, it stays digital and you can do whatever you'd like with it.