ISE Sonos User manual

ise smart connect KNX Sonos
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Status of the documentation:
12/12/2014
Printing date: 22.12.2014
Product Manual
ise smart connect KNX Sonos
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Valid for application software version 2.1

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Table of contents
1Product description ...............................................................................................................4
1.1 Functions .................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Sonos goes KNX......................................................................................................................5
1.3 Definitions and explanation of terms.........................................................................................5
2Application scenarios –Comfort solutions in the living environment...............................7
2.1 Door contact enables dynamic group creation..........................................................................7
2.2 Sonos as a smart door gong ....................................................................................................8
ise smart connect KNX Sonos makes operation more convenient.....................................9
The ise smart connect KNX Sonos controls home technology.........................................10
The ise smart connect KNX Sonos increases security.....................................................10
Increase energy efficiency with ise smart connect KNX Sonos........................................11
3Commercial application scenarios .....................................................................................13
3.1 Announcements in sales and event rooms.............................................................................13
4Dynamic group creation ......................................................................................................15
4.1 Living and dining rooms with Sonos stereo loudspeakers.......................................................15
4.2 Dynamic group creation (general) ..........................................................................................18
4.3 Combining two rooms into a group.........................................................................................19
4.4 Party mode.............................................................................................................................20
5Installation, electrical connection and operation...............................................................21
5.1 Device design.........................................................................................................................21
5.2 Safety notes...........................................................................................................................22
5.3 Mounting and electrical connection ........................................................................................22
6Configuration........................................................................................................................24
6.1 Configuration step 1 − Create ise smart connect KNX Sonos as device in the ETS ...............25
6.2 Configuration step 2 –Assigning a physical address..............................................................25
6.3 Configuration step 3 –Setting the IP address, subnet mask and address of the standard
gateway..................................................................................................................................25
6.4 Setting general parameters....................................................................................................27
Parameter page General.................................................................................................27
Master-Slave Group parameter tab .................................................................................29
Determining the IP addresses of the Sonos devices on the data network........................30
6.5 Connect group addresses to group objects. ...........................................................................31
6.6 KNX group objects for dynamic group creation.......................................................................42
7Commissioning....................................................................................................................52
7.1 Operation...............................................................................................................................52
7.2 LED status displays................................................................................................................53
LED status display upon device start-up..........................................................................53
LED status display in operation .......................................................................................54
7.3 Accelerate transfer: Select transfer path KNX-TP or IP..........................................................55

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7.4 Programming the physical address of the device ...................................................................55
7.5 Transferring application programs and configuration data......................................................56
7.6 Factory reset..........................................................................................................................56
Using the programming button on the device...................................................................56
Using the website of the device.......................................................................................56
7.7 Configuration of playlists using the website............................................................................57
Initial display....................................................................................................................58
Saving the configuration..................................................................................................58
Deleting and creating a separate list................................................................................58
Loading a different configuration......................................................................................59
Possible problems...........................................................................................................59
7.8 Using the microSD card for music playback ...........................................................................60
8Technical data......................................................................................................................61
9Frequently asked questions (FAQ) .....................................................................................62
10 Troubleshooting and support..............................................................................................65
10.1 Downloading log files if a problem occurs...............................................................................65
10.2 Status page of the ise smart connect KNX Sonos ..................................................................65
10.3 The ise smart connect KNX Sonos does not work..................................................................66
11 License agreement ise smart connect KNX Sonos software............................................67
11.1 Definitions..............................................................................................................................67
11.2 Object of the agreement.........................................................................................................67
11.3 Rights of use of the ise smart connect KNX Sonos software..................................................67
11.4 Restriction of rights of use......................................................................................................67
Copying, modification and transmission.........................................................................67
Reverse engineering and conversion technologies........................................................67
Firmware and hardware.................................................................................................67
Transfer to a third party .................................................................................................67
Renting out, leasing out and sub-licensing ....................................................................67
Software creation...........................................................................................................68
The mechanisms of license management and copy protection......................................68
11.5 Ownership, confidentiality.......................................................................................................68
Documentation..............................................................................................................68
Transfer to a third party .................................................................................................68
11.6 Changes, additional deliveries................................................................................................68
11.7 Warranty ................................................................................................................................68
Software and documentation.........................................................................................68
Limitation of warranty ....................................................................................................68
11.8 Liability...................................................................................................................................68
11.9 Applicable law........................................................................................................................69
11.10Termination............................................................................................................................69
11.11Subsidiary agreements and changes to the agreement..........................................................69
11.12Exception...............................................................................................................................69
12 Open Source Software.........................................................................................................70
13 GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE ......................................................................................72

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1 Product description
1.1 Functions
Operation of Sonos
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audio devices via KNX.
Control with the usual KNX operating devices, regardless of the SonosApp.
Control up to 30 Sonos devices via KNX.
Dynamic group creation via KNX objects for maximum multi-room
audio fun in up to five groups.
Using the "party mode" function, a Sonos device (master) can specify
the sound for all the devices in the house.
Supports five master-slave groups, each with one master and up to
five slave devices per group.
Volume control for masters, slaves and the entire group.
Controller for playing playlists.
Play music from the microSD card in the device.
Current title, artist and album on the KNX text objects.
Changes made using the SonosApp or PC are reported on the KNX
TP bus (playlist selection, volume, mute/unmute etc.).
An integrated data network switch (two RJ45 connections) simplifies the connection of multiple IP
devices. This enables multiple ise smart connect KNX Sonoss or other IP devices in the distribution
to be connected without the aid of other active components.
Supports accelerated transmission from the ETS to the ise smart connect KNX Sonos via a direct
IP connection.
The ise smart connect KNX Sonos is configured using the ETS, version 4.2 resp. 5.0.2 and up. The
application access ETS functions not supported by earlier ETS versions. This is why previous ver-
sions of ETS cannot be used for configuration.
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Sonos is a registered trademark of Sonos, Inc. in the USA, Canada, Great Britain, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Japan, Mexico,
Germany, Russia and Australia and is a trademark of Sonos, Inc. in other countries.

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1.2 Sonos goes KNX
Crystal-clear hi-fi sound and virtually unlimited sound scenarios: The Sonos sound system gives digital
music a diversified landscape made up of different wireless loudspeakers and audio systems. This
acoustic marvel has just one catch: Up until now, it required laborious operation using a special app,
especially when used with Sonos zones.
The ise smart connect KNX Sonos opens up the world of KNX to the family of sound, making it even
easier to handle. Sonos can finally be operated with KNX operating devices, either in party mode or by
room. Up to five Sonos master devices with dynamic group creation can be connected via IP. Each of
these master devices, in turn, can be networked with up to five slave devices. Here, either a separate
music program is assigned to each master device or a master device operates the entire device land-
scape.
Connecting KNX and Sonos opens up new possibilities:
Door contacts enable dynamic group creation.
If you select the "Relaxation Music" playlist, the shutters will be lowered and the lighting adjusted
accordingly.
These and other application examples can be found in more detail in Chapters 2 Application scenarios
–Comfort solutions in the living environment and 3 Commercial Application Scenarios.
1.3 Definitions and explanation of terms
Sonos device
Each Sonos wireless loudspeaker is referred to as a Sonos device in the following.
The following Sonos devices are currently supported:
oSonos PLAY:1
oSonos PLAY:3
oSonos PLAY:5
oSonos PLAYBAR (the OPTICAL television input cannot be selected at present)
oSonos CONNECT (the OPTICAL and LINE IN inputs cannot be selected at present)
oSonos CONNECT:AMP (the LINE IN input cannot be selected at present)
oSonos SUB and Sonos BRIDGE (These devices are never addressed directly via the ise
smart connect KNX Sonos, but instead directly via the Sonos application linked with other
Sonos devices.)
Room/Zone
A room (zone) is the area in which you listen to music with your Sonos devices. Multiple Sonos de-
vices can also stream the music for a room/zone here. Different music cannot be listened to within
a single room/zone.
Please note that the terms room and zone are used synonymously by Sonos. They are exchangea-
ble.
Group
Rooms can be combined dynamically into a group. Here, the music is played in sync in all the
rooms of the group. If the groups are terminated, different music from different sources can be
played again. When groups are created with KNX, precisely one master must be defined for each
group. This must be taken into account when creating master-slave groups.
If several rooms are part of a group, they behave as one room with regard to control. Thus "group"
in the following always refers to multiple Sonos devices being controlled by a master.
Please note that the common term group addresses in KNX has nothing to do with a group of
Sonos devices.

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Master-slave group (MSG)
A logical grouping of up to six Sonos devices on the ise smart connect KNX Sonos. Precisely one
master and up to five slaves are defined for each master-slave group. An ise smart connect KNX
Sonos enables the management of up to five master-slave groups.
Master
For complete control of a Sonos device with KNX, it must be defined as the master in an ise smart
connect KNX Sonos. You can define any desired Sonos device also seen in the original Sonos ap-
plication as the master. A master allows you to control music playback by sending commands such
as Play, Pause, Stop and Next Track. You can also select the source of the music playback, e.g. a
playlist. You can also set the volume (absolutely or incrementally).
A master specifies the music for the slaves of its master-slave group. The requirement for this is
that the slaves are activated for the respective master-slave group. An example showing the activa-
tion and deactivation of slaves in a master-slave group can be found in Section 4.2 –Dynamic
group creation (general).
Note: It is possible to define the same Sonos devices as the master in multiple groups and thus to
control more than five Sonos devices with one master. It is thus possible to place up to 26 devices
with an ise smart connect KNX Sonos into a group and have the same music played.
Slave
Slaves are Sonos devices which are assigned to a master in the ise smart connect KNX Sonos. Up
to five slaves can be assigned to a master in a master-slave group. With slaves, the control options
are limited (volume). The music is selected by the master. It is possible to define the master of one
master-slave group as a slave in another master-slave group.

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2 Application scenarios –Comfort solutions in the living environment
2.1 Door contact enables dynamic group creation
In this application, a door contact enables Sonos group creation via KNX.
If the door is opened, the rooms become an acoustic unit: The ise smart connect KNX Sonos creates a
group in which a Sonos device in the living area functions as the master for Sonos devices in the dining
room and thus determines music playback.
If the door is closed, the ise smart connect KNX Sonos terminates the group. Both rooms once again
have their original master and can be operated independently.
Is the door open?
The Sonos music in the dining room is the same as the living room (group
creation).
Is the door closed?
Different media can be enjoyed (again) in each room.
Note: The Sonos devices in the dining room are initially muted after termina-
tion. Playback which may have been interrupted by group creation is not
continued. This can be implemented using optional logic modules, however.
KNX-TP bus
line
IP data network
Ethernet
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Sonos
KNX sensor reports: Slid-
ing door between living
and dining areas closed.
The ise smart connect KNX
Sonos converts KNX command
to Sonos commands (IP).
The group is terminated
Different media can be used
in the living and dining areas.
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2.2 Sonos as a smart door gong
This application makes the Sonos sound system a smart door gong.
Two versions are possible:
The volume in one or more (all) groups is reduced, and the standard door gong can then be heard
in the house.
Music playback in one or more (all) groups is stopped, and a door signal is heard in these groups.
oThe signal can be selected as desired and must be saved in a common format (e.g. MP3
file) on the microSD card of your ise smart connect KNX Sonos; alternatively, there is a
playlist for this purpose.
oThis loading occurs during the day in the entire house. With sleeping children in mind, the
signal is only heard in the parent zone at night.
oEven if you're listening to loud music, you'll always know there's a guest at the door be-
cause all music playback is muted for the door gong.
KNX-TP bus
line
IP data network
Ethernet
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KNX sensor reports:
Doorbell pressed.
Time clock (or other sys-
tem device) for querying
the time.
The ise smart connect KNX
Sonos converts KNX command
to Sonos commands (IP).
The Sonos sound systems
plays an audio file with a door-
bell sound from the SD card
over all Sonos devices during
the day and only in the parent
zone at night (group creation).
Doorbell button
at KNX binary
input

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Controlling music with a light switch
By combining Sonos and ise smart connect KNX Sonos, you can control your music system
comfortably as you pass by. It's quick, and there no need to look for a remote control. Never
be annoyed again because of a flat battery in your smartphone or tablet PC.
Playlist selection and volume control are given a fixed position in the KNX light switch.
You can even operate Sonos without glasses, after taking a shower, for example.
KNX switches with a display can also show you the track and artist if desired.
Naturally, that's not all you can do with the light switch. At the same time, operation can be
carried out from all KNX-compatible visualisation panels.
Operating convenience
The music goes where you go
By combining Sonos and ise smart connect KNX Sonos, you can have music accompany
you as you go through the house thanks to the use of motion/presence detectors.
After getting up in the morning, the music will follow you to the bathroom and into the living
room, where you can begin your day with a cup of coffee.
Requirement: The Sonos hi-fi loudspeakers of the respective rooms are combined into a
zone. The Sonos hi-fi loudspeakers are muted in rooms which you have left.
Party at the push of button
With dynamic group creation, the ise smart connect KNX Sonos can switch to party mode
through a signal from the building bus. Pressing the "Party" button links all the Sonos devic-
es together and the house becomes a continuous party zone with the same music playing in
all the rooms. The volume can still be regulated individually in each room here.
Wake up your loved ones with the music of your choice at an increasing volume
Put children to sleep with an audio book at decreasing volume
The Wake up scene preselects your favourite music and gently increases the volume.
The Go to sleep scene does the opposite: Select an audio book and lower the volume by
and by.
Scenes like this are called up at the push of the light switch, using the house visualisation,
wirelessly from a smartphone or automatically through a time program.
If you wish, you can even link scenes to the sunrise and sunset!
Sleeping comfort

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Ring the "dinner bell" with Sonos
Who hasn't been in this situation? Loud music is blaring from a child's room. The only way
to get the children to the table is by shouting louder and louder through the whole house.
Not so with the ise smart connect KNX Sonos. Activating the "dinner bell" button function in
the kitchen lowers the media volume in the entire house and brings everyone's attention to
family mealtime in a peaceful and stress-free way using an unobtrusive audible signal or
recorded announcement heard in every room.
Peace in the household
The ise smart connect KNX Sonos controls home technology
The opposite also holds true: Controlling home technology using the SonosApp
Do you operate your Sonos system using the smartphone app? How would you like it if,
when you call up the "Relaxation Music" playlist, the shutters are lowered, wall lamps are
suitably dimmed, heating is regulated to the comfort temperature and the front doorbell is
switched off at the same time? The "House Party" playlist can provide bright lighting and a
changeover to cooling mode.
Select scenes which operate your home technology using the ise smart connect KNX
Sonos.
The Sonos app controls
home technology
The ise smart connect KNX Sonos increases security
The Sonos system and ise smart connect KNX Sonos make your home more secure.
Automated sound output offers a wide variety of possibilities.
Music in the house keeps uninvited guests away
(Occupied-home simulation 1):
Why just switch lights on and off and move shutters to simulate an occupied house? Inte-
grate your world of audio into the occupied-home simulation. What burglar would pick a
house where loud music is regularly played?
On holiday
Scaring off uninvited guests with sound scenarios
(Occupied-home simulation 2):
Loud dog barking, siren sounds and even voice announcements from the microSD card
triggered by outdoor motion detectors and played in different rooms will make criminals
change their plans.