Jung MR-SONOS-REG User manual

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Product Manual
KNX Sonos-Gateway
MR-SONOS-REG
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KNX Sonos GatewayProduct Manual
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Table of contents
1About this documentation................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Target group ............................................................................................................................................7
1.2 S ymbols and other typographical conventions ......................................................................................7
2About KNX Sonos Gateway..............................................................................................................................8
2.1 Proper us e................................................................................................................................................8
2.1.1 Compatibility with Sonos and ETS .....................................................................................................9
2.2 S ys tem .....................................................................................................................................................9
2.3 Functions ...............................................................................................................................................10
2.3.1 Functional enhancements from updates .........................................................................................11
2.3.2 KNX Secure Ready ............................................................................................................................11
2.3.3 S cenarios...........................................................................................................................................11
2.3.4 Application scenarios – Comfort solutions in the living environment ...........................................15
2.3.5 Commercial application scenarios ..................................................................................................17
2.4 General safety instructions ...................................................................................................................19
2.5 Storage and transport ...........................................................................................................................19
3Basic information ...........................................................................................................................................20
3.1 Room/zone ............................................................................................................................................20
3.2 Play music in rooms synchronously .....................................................................................................20
3.2.1 Stereo pair: Connect Sonos devices permanently...........................................................................22
3.2.2 Case example: Handling stereo pairsin the ETS.............................................................................23
3.3 Master and slaves .................................................................................................................................25
3.4 Master-slave groups..............................................................................................................................28
3.4.1 Both a master and slave in the configuration..................................................................................30
3.4.2 Running time error in alternating master-slave relationships .........................................................33
3.4.3 Enable master-slave groups in the ETS...........................................................................................34
3.4.4 Dynamic group creation (example: party mode).............................................................................34
4Technical data ................................................................................................................................................37
5Device design..................................................................................................................................................38
5.1 Front (in the installation position) ........................................................................................................38
5.2 Underside (network connections) ........................................................................................................39
5.3 Top .........................................................................................................................................................40
5.4 Side of device ........................................................................................................................................40

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6Device website................................................................................................................................................41
6.1 Getting to know the interface of the device website ...........................................................................42
7Ins tallation ......................................................................................................................................................43
7.1 Unpacking (s cope of s upply) ................................................................................................................43
7.2 Checking the ins tallation conditions ....................................................................................................44
7.3 Mounting the device ..............................................................................................................................45
8Commis sioning and configuration ................................................................................................................48
8.1 Reading off the device status using the LEDs .....................................................................................48
8.1.1 LEDs when the device starts up .......................................................................................................50
8.1.2 LEDs in operation..............................................................................................................................51
8.2 Configuration.........................................................................................................................................52
8.2.1 Overview of configuration ................................................................................................................52
8.2.2 Creating the device in the ETS. ........................................................................................................53
8.2.3 S etting the IP addres s , IP s ubnet mas k and s tandard gateway addres s .......................................54
8.2.4 Programming a physical address ....................................................................................................56
8.2.5 Resetting to factory s ettings ............................................................................................................56
8.2.6 Trans ferring application programs and configuration data............................................................57
8.3 Extending the s cope of functions (updating firmware) .......................................................................58
8.3.1 Updating the firmware via the device website.................................................................................58
8.3.2 Determining compatibility between the product database entry and firmware version................59
9Configure playlists on the device website.....................................................................................................61
9.1 Configure playlists .................................................................................................................................61
9.1.1 Announcement mode .......................................................................................................................66
9.1.2 Random playback .............................................................................................................................66
9.2 Configure new playlists fas ter ..............................................................................................................67
9.3 Reproduction from microSD card.........................................................................................................67
10 Configuring parameters .................................................................................................................................69
10.1.1 <<General>> tab (general settings) .............................................................................................69
10.1.2 <<G roup <n>>> ta b ( de f ine m a s ter-slave groups).......................................................................71
10.1.3 Determine IP addresses of the Sonos devices in the data network ..........................................73
11 Communication objects .................................................................................................................................75
11.1 Connecting group addresses to group objects ....................................................................................75
11.2 KNX group objects for dynamic group creation...................................................................................90
12 Cleaning and maintenance...........................................................................................................................100

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13 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................101
13.1 Checking the device s tatus .................................................................................................................105
13.2 Generating log files .............................................................................................................................106
13.3 FAQs .....................................................................................................................................................106
13.3.1 IP addres s es ...............................................................................................................................106
13.3.2 Mus ic s treaming s ervices and s ources ....................................................................................107
13.3.3 Behaviour in comparis on to the S onos s oftware......................................................................107
13.3.4 Updates .......................................................................................................................................107
14 Disassembly and disposal ...........................................................................................................................108
15 Glossary........................................................................................................................................................110
16 KNX Sonos Gateway Software licence agreement .....................................................................................113
16.1 Definitions ............................................................................................................................................113
16.2 Object of the agreement .....................................................................................................................113
16.3 Rights of use of the KNX Sonos-Gateway software ..........................................................................113
16.4 Res triction of rights of us e..................................................................................................................113
16.4.1 Copying, modification and transmission ..................................................................................113
16.4.2 Reverse engineering and conversion technologies ..................................................................113
16.4.3 Firmware and hardware .............................................................................................................114
16.4.4 Trans fer to a third party .............................................................................................................114
16.4.5 R enting out, leas ing out and s ub-licens ing ...............................................................................114
16.4.6 S oftware creation.......................................................................................................................114
16.4.7 T he mechanis ms of licens e management and copy protection..............................................114
16.5 Owners hip, confidentiality...................................................................................................................114
16.5.1 Documentation...........................................................................................................................114
16.5.2 Trans fer to a third party .............................................................................................................114
16.6 Changes , additional deliveries ............................................................................................................114
16.7 Warranty...............................................................................................................................................115
16.7.1 S oftware and documentation ....................................................................................................115
16.7.2 Limitation of warranty................................................................................................................115
16.8 Liability.................................................................................................................................................115
16.9 Termination .........................................................................................................................................115
16.10 Subsidiary agreements and changes to the agreement....................................................................116
16.11 Exception .............................................................................................................................................116
17 Open Source Software..................................................................................................................................117

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1
About this documentation
This documentation will accompany you through all phases of the product life cycle of KNX Sonos Gateway.
You will learn for example how to assemble, install, commission and configure the device.
All descriptions in this documentation relating to configuration in the ETS refer to the variant "ETS Professio n-
al" in the 5 version.
Explanations for the concepts of KNX do not form part of this documentation. Specialist knowledge of KNX is
a prerequisite.
1.1
Target group
This documentation is aimed at qualified electricians and KNX processors.
KNX Sonos Gatewaymay only be assembled and installed by qualified electricians. Specialist
knowledge of KNX is a prerequisite.
KNX Sonos Gatewaymay be configured by anyone.
We recommend having the project planning done by a system integrator with firm specialist
knowledge of KNX and using the ETS.
1.2
Symbols and other typographical conventions
Table 1: Safety notes symbols
Symbol / label
Meaning
Warning of possible material damage
General warning
Warning of electrical voltage
Table 2: Special symbols and typographical conventions
Symbol / label
Meaning
F1
PC button
<<Inscription>>
Text on software interface
Tip
Important additional information
Troubleshooting, error correction and tips on causes
End device: Sonosloudspeaker – referred to as "Sonos device" in
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About KNX Sonos Gateway
2.1
Proper use
Sonos master devices can be connected via IP using dynamic group creation. Each mas ter device can then be
networked with slave devices again. During this proces s, a s eparate music program is either ass igned to each
master device or a master device operates the entire device landscape.
KNX Sonos Gateway is a device of the KNX system and complies with the KNX guidelines.
Sonos goes KNX
Crys tal-clear hi-fi sound and virtually unlimited s ound s c enarios : T he S onos s ound s ys tem gives digital mus ic
a divers e landscape, comprising different wireless loudspeakers and audio s ys tems. This acous tic marvel has
jus t one catch: Until now, the s ys tem was operated inconveniently us ing a special S onos software, especially
when us ed with Sonos zones.
The KNX Sonos Gateway opens up the world of K NX to the family of s ound, making it even eas ier to handle. At
last, Sonos can be operated with KNX operating devices, either in party mode or by room. Up to ten Sonos
master devices can be connected via IP with dynamic group creation. Each of thes e master devices, in turn,
can be networked with up to five slave devices. During this process , a s eparate music program is either as-
s igned to each master device or a master device operates the entire device landscape.
Connecting KNX and S onos opens up new pos s ibilities :
•Door contacts enable dynamic group creation.
•Selecting the "Fireside music" playlist lowers s hutters and adjusts the lighting s uitably.
Thes e and other application examples can be found in more detail in the following chapters:
•Scenarios, p. 11.
•►Application scenarios – Comfort solutions in the living environment, p. 15.
•►Announcements in s ales and event rooms , p. 17.
Albrecht J ung GmbH & Co. KG s hall not be liable for damages arising due to improper or unsuit-
able use.
KNX Secure Ready
KNX Sonos Gateway is compatible with KNX Secure. The required FDSK (factory default set-up
key) can be found on a sticker on the side of the device and is also enclosed with the device. De-
vices which do not feature this s ticker are not "Secure Ready".

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2.1.1
Compatibility with Sonos and ETS
All Sonos wireless loudspeakers are hereinafter referred to as a Sonos device.
Compatible with the following Sonos devices:
We support the following Sonos devices in their current vers ions as a minimum (on the print date of this doc-
umentation). However, newer and older versions of Sonos devices and Sonos devices not listed may also
function.
•Sonos One
•Sonos Play:1, Sonos Play:3, Sonos Play:5
•Sonos Playbar
•Sonos Connect
•Sonos Connect:Amp
•Sonos SUB and Sonos BRIDGE
(These devices are never addressed directly via the KNX Sonos Gateway, but are directly linked with
other Sonos devices via the Sonos application ins tead.)
Configuration: Compatible ETS versions
Simple integration into KNX (can be completely configured via ETS):
•ETS4, ETS5 or higher.
•Product database entry: Download the product database free of charge from our website at
www.jung.de or from the ETS online catalogue.
2.2
System
KNX Sonos Gateway is connected to the KNX ins tallation via KNX/TP. The device us es the IP to integrate into
the network where the Sonos devices (2) are already located.
The S onos devices can then be controlled within the KNX ins tallation us ing buttons (1) or s ens ors (3) (as per
the configuration).

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2.3
Functions
Below you will find the mos t important functions at a glance.
Scope
•Control music reproduced s eparately in up to ten rooms/zones (ten mas ters s upported).
•One Sonos device (master) can specify the sound for all the devices in the hous e us ing the "Party
mode" function.
•Trigger dynamic group creation of Sonos devices via KNX: Dynamic group creation for up to ten
groups, each with one master and up to five slave devices.
•Number of Sonos devices:
oControl up to 60 Sonos devices control divided into ten mas ter-slave groups.
oControl up to 51 Sonos devices as one master-s lave group (►Figure 7: A mas ter controls
max. 51 S onos devices , including its elf, p. 29).
As of the date this documentation was printed, Sonos supports a total of up to
32 Sonos products and controllers in a s ingle hous ehold. T he maximum num-
ber of 60 different Sonos devices or 51 Sonos devices in one Sonos group
us ing ten master-slave groups with the same master can therefore only be
attained theoretically.
Play
•Control of playlist Start, Pause and Stop for each master-s lave group.
•Change of playlist (forward/back and direct s election).
•Navigation between tracks (forward/back).
•Random playback of tracks (shuffle).
•Direct s election of the first track in Sonos Playlists.
•Repeat of a Sonos playlist (any number of times).
•Interrupt playback or unmute for announcements s uch as bells , calling for lunch or wake-up alarm.
•Option for direct playback of announcements and playlists directly from the device (microSD card).
Volume control
•Complete volume control of masters, slaves and the entire master-s lave group.
•Switch the s ound on and off (muting).
•Volume pre-selection and unmuting during s ource s election.
•Increase/lower volume: To absolute or relative value.
Information about the current playback
•Title, artist and album in s crolling text on KNX text objects .

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Technology
•Support for analogue and optical inputs on the Sonos Playbar and
Sonos Connect/Sonos Connect:Amp.
•Control with the usual KNX operating devices regardless of the Sonos s oftware.
•Changes made using the Sonos software are reported on the KNX/TP bus (playlist selection, volume,
muting and s o on).
•An integrated data network s witch (two RJ 45 connections ) makes it eas ier to connect multiple IP de-
vices. This enables multiple KNX Sonos Gateways or other IP devices in the arrangement to be con-
nected without the need for other active components .
•Support for accelerated transmiss ion from the ETS to the KNX Sonos Gateway via a direct IP connec-
tion.
2.3.1
Functional enhancements from updates
Functional enhancements for KNX Sonos Gateway are available via a newer version of the firmware. Simply
download the latest firmware and the relevant product manual from our web site www.jung.de.
►Updating the firmware via the device website, p. 58
2.3.2
KNX Secure Ready
KNX Sonos Gateway is prepared for KNX Secure. The required FDSK (factory default s et-up key) can be found
on a sticker on the side of the device and is also enclosed with the device. Devices which do not feature this
sticker are not "Secure Ready".
For maximum s ecurity, we recommend removing the stickers from the device.
You cannot restore the FDSK yourself.
•Keep the FDSK in a safe place.
•Please contact our S upport Department if you los e the FDS K des pite utmost care.
2.3.3
Scenarios
Below, you will find a few poss ible s cenarios into which you can integrate the KNX Sonos Gateway. Alternative
devices such as logic modules may be required depending on the specific use case.

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2.3.3.1
Operating convenience
Controlling music with a push button
Combining Sonos and KNX Sonos Gateway allows you to control your mus ic s ys tem comfortably as you walk
past. It's quick, and there no need to look for a remote control. No more annoying flat batteries in your
s martphone or tablet P C.
•Playlis t s election and volume control are given a permanent pos ition in the KNX pus h button.
•You can even operate Sonos without glasses – after taking a s hower, for example.
•KNX buttons with a dis play can also show you the track and artis t if des ired.
Naturally, that's not all you can do with the button. A Sonos device can also be controlled from all KNX-
compatible visualisation panels at the same time.
The music goes where you go
Combining Sonos and KNX Sonos Gateway allows you to have mus ic accompany you as you walk through
your home thanks to 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: T he Sonos hi-fi loudspeakers in each of the rooms are grouped into a s ingle zone. The S onos
hi-fi loudspeakers are muted in rooms once you have left them.
Party at the push of button
With dynamic group creation, the KNX Sonos Gateway can switch to party mode triggered by a signal from the
building bus . Pres s ing the "P arty" button links all the S onos devices together, and the hous e becomes a con-
tinuous party zone with the s ame mus ic playing in all the rooms. The volume can still be regulated individually
in each room here.
2.3.3.2
Sleeping comfort
Wake up your loved ones with the music of your choice at an increasing volume
The Wake up scene preselects your favourite music and gently increases the volume.
Put children to sleep with an audio book which decreases in volume
The Go to sleep scene does the opposite: Select an audio book and lower the volume gradually.
You can trigger scenes such as these at the press of a button, using the house visualisation, wirelessly from a
smartphone or automatically using a time program.
If you wish, you can even link scenes to the sunrise and sunset!

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2.3.3.3
Peace in the household
Ring the dinner bell with Sonos
Who has n't been in this s ituation? Loud mus ic is blaring from a child's room. T he only way to get the children
to the table is by s houting louder and louder throughout the whole hous e.
Not s o with the KNX Sonos Gateway. 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, stress-free
way us ing an unobtrus ive audible s ignal or recorded announcement heard in every room. Announcement
function: s ee S ection ►Announcement mode, p. 66.
2.3.3.4
Home technology
The opposite also holds true: Controlling home technology using the Sonos app
Do you operate your Sonos s ys tem us ing the s martphone app? How would you like it if, when you opened the
"Fireside music" playlist, the shutters were lowered, wall lamps were suitably dimmed, heating was regulated
to the comfort temperature and the front doorbell was switched off at the same time? The "House party"
playlist can provide bright lighting and a changeover to cooling mode.
S elec t s cenes which operate your home technology us ing the KNX Sonos Gateway.
2.3.3.5
Security
T he S onos s ys tem and KNX Sonos Gateway make your home more s ecure: Automated s ound output offers a
wide variety of pos sibilities .
1)
On holiday (occupied-home simulation):
Music in the house keeps uninvited guests away
Why jus t s witch lights on and off and move s hutters to s imulate an occupied hous e? Integrate your world of
audio into the occupied-home s imulation. What burglar would pick a hous e where loud music is regularly
played?
Scaring off uninvited guests with sound scenarios
Loud dog barking, siren s ounds and even voice announcements from the microSD card triggered by outdoor
motion detectors and played in different rooms will make criminals change their plans.
Simulating conversations
Put an audio book in MP3 format on the microSD card or network hard disk, and S onos can s imulate a lively
dialogue inside your hous e while you're on holiday. Why not move it around as well? With multiple Sonos de-
vices in the hous e, the dialogue can "move" around your home.

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2)
At home alone?
Sonos signals unexpected visits
Motion detection verbal warning: When it's dark, Sonos can notify you in good time of movement outdoors
with an audio signal or speech in every room before the doorbell is even pressed.
Sonos will scare them away
Hear suspicious noises outdoors?
Pres sing the light s witch (e.g. in the bedroom) s witches on the lighting ins ide and on the hous e. A s trong male
voice, a recording, calls out from the Sonos outdoor device: "Attention! Leave the property immediately! The
police have been notified!" This can even be followed by unobtrus ive police s irens.
3)
While you're leaving
Prevent fire and water damage
If the exterior doors are equipped with contacts connected to the building bus, the KNX Sonos -Gateway can
provide you with valuable information on the way while you're leaving the house: Brief audible messages such
as "T he cooker is s till on!" and "A s kylight is s till open" can help prevent undes irable things happening.
2.3.3.6
Energy efficiency
T he S onos s ys tem and KNX Sonos Gateway help you to use energy more efficiently without los ing any com-
fort. A few examples:
Don't waste heating energy: "Window opened" announcement
If the outs ide temperature and the position of the windows are known to the KNX sys tem, occupants can be
reminded of energy consumption after a period of time and at regular intervals.
The announcement "T he child's room window has been open for a long time" can work wonders. The volume
can als o be increas ed from announcement to announcement in es pecially s tubborn cas es .
Improve power generator use: Integrate generator s
A solar power system mounted on a roof often supplies more power than is needed in a home. In such cases,
surplus energy is fed back into the energy network for minimal compensation.
In the evening, it's just the oppos ite – Power generated by the PV system decreases while consumption for an
electric cooker and television increases , meaning power must be acquired at a higher cost.
The KNX Sonos-Gateway can help. If the photovoltaic s ys tem s ignals a current energy s urplus via K NX, the
following Sonos announcement may be able to make a valuable contribution to environmental protection and
lower your cos ts as well: "Energy s urplus – It would now be a good time for you to start the dishwasher, wash-
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2.3.4
Application scenarios – Comfort solutions in the living environment
2.3.4.1
Door contact enables dynamic group creation
In this application, a door contact causes a configured master-slave group to actuate via KNX. The Sonos
devices then become a master or slave (as configured).
If the door is opened, the rooms become an acoustic unit: The KNX Sonos Gateway creates a group in which a
Sonos device in the living area functions as the master for Sonos devices in the dining room, thus determining
mus ic playback.
If the door is clos ed, the KNX Sonos Gateway terminates the mas ter-slave group. Both rooms once again have
their original master and can be operated independently.
KNX sens or reports:
Sliding door between
living and dining
areas closed.
KNX Sonos Gateway converts KNX
command into S onos commands
(IP).
The master-s lave group is
terminated Different me-
dia can be us ed in the living
and dining areas .
Situation
Result
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.
The Sonos devices in the dining room are initially muted after
termination. Playback which may have been interrupted by group
creation is not continued. This can be implemented us ing optional
Logic Modules, however.
KNX-TP bus line IP data network, Ethernet
KNX Sonos-Gateway
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2.3.4.2
Sonos as a smart door gong
This application trans forms the Sonos sound system into a s mart door gong.
Two vers ions are possible:
•The volume in one or more (all) groups is reduced, and the s tandard door gong can then be heard in
the hous e.
•Music playback in one or more (all) groups is s topped, and a door signal is heard in thes e groups.
oThe s ignal is a S onos playlist, which has been configured as an announcement in a playlist
entry. The file with the sound may be on the microSD card in your KNX Sonos Gateway or on
another releas e. Create the Sonos playlist with the official S onos s oftware.
oThis loading occurs during the day in the entire hous e. At night, the s ignal is only heard in
the parent zone, s o as not to dis turb s leeping children.
oEven if you're lis tening to loud mus ic, you'll always know there's a gues t at the door bec aus e
the mus ic playback is interrupted for the door gong. The original music playback is res umed
once the gong has finis hed.
•Announcement function: s ee Section ►Announcement mode, p. 66.
KNX sens or reports:
Doorbell pressed.
Time clock (or other
system device) for query-
ing the time.
KNX Sonos Gatewayconverts
KNX command into Sonos com-
mands (IP).
The Sonos sound systems
plays an audio file with a
doorbell sound, from the
card, for example, over all
Sonos devices during the
day and only in the parent
zone at night (group crea-
tion).
KNX-TP bus line IP data network, Ethernet
Doorbell button at
KNX binary input
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2.3.5
Commercial application scenarios
2.3.5.1
Announcements in sales and event rooms
The KNX Sonos Gateway can pres ent announcements at the pus h of a button or at s et times .
Pres s ing the button
"Announce current offer"
triggers a KNX command.
KNX Sonos Gateway converts
KNX command into Sonos
commands (IP).
Sonos can play selected
audio from a media library
on the network, from the
microSD card in the device,
for example.
Requirements for an-
nouncements can als o be
triggered by time control.
KNX Sonos Gateway converts
KNX command into Sonos
commands (IP).
Sonos can play selected
audio from a media library
on the network, from the
microSD card in the de-
vice, for example.
The KNX Sonos Gateway can provide event-bas ed announcements .
KNX-TP bus line
IP data network
Ethernet
"Valued c us tom-
ers. We are cur-
rently offering..."
KNX-TP bus line IP data network
Ethernet
"Valued c us tomers .
Even the happiest
shopping days come to
an end. We will be
closing shortly..."
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Your announcements will be triggered by events:
Raining? Umbrella department.
High temperatures outs ide? Invitation to the ice cream parlour
...
Requirements for announce-
ments can also be triggered
by events. Example: Weather
sensor reports blue skies .
KNX Sonos Gatewayconverts
KNX command into Sonos
commands (IP).
Sonos can play selected
audio from a media
library on the network,
from the microSD card in
the device, for example.
KNX-TP bus line IP data network
Ethernet
"Valued customers.
The sun is shining. You
will find sunshades and
awnings on the ground
floor." Our staff would
be happy to help you!
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2.4
General safety instructions
WARNING
Danger from incorrect use
Incorrect use can res ult in damage to the device, fire or other dangers.
Only qualified electricians may install and mount electrical devices .
Follow the ins tructions in this product manual.
This product manual is part of the product and must remain with the customer.
IMPORTANT
Damage to the device due to incorrect opening
Never open the hous ing.
If you s us pect that the device is damaged, contact our Support.
We provide a warranty in accordance with statutory requirements . Pleas e s end the device back to us
postage free with a detailed error des cription.
2.5
Storage and transport
Store the device in its original packing. The original packing provides optimum protection during transport.
Store the device in a temperature range of -25 °C to +70 °C.

Bas ic information
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Basic information
3.1
Room/zone
A room, also known as a zone, is the area where you listen to music with your Sonos devices.
Rooms are merely a notional concept. A room may be an actual room or several rooms in a group:
•An actual room, s uch as the kitchen, can be a room for Sonos .
•Several actual rooms, such as the hallway and bathroom, can also comprise a room for Sonos.
Sonos uses the terms "room" and "zone" synonymously.
Room
Dining room
Living room
Sonos device
Mus ic
Figure 1: One Sonos device per room
3.2
Play music in rooms synchr o-
nously
More than one Sonos device may be ins talled in a room. Each individual S onos device could play a different
mus ic source. This would generally be very unpleasant for listeners, even if the devices played the same mu-
s ic s ince playback is us ually not s ynchronis ed.
Room
Dining room
Living room
Sonos device
Mus ic
Figure 2: Two Sonos devices per room which play different music
You can connect the S onos devices in s uch a way that the mus ic from all Sonos devices within a room is
s ynchronis ed when it plays .
Room
Dining room
Living room