Sonos BRIDGE Wireless HiFi System User manual

SONOS BRIDGE
Product Guide

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SONOS BRIDGE
• Use a SONOS BRIDGE to connect the Sonos system to your home network— just connect a BRIDGE to your router using
a standard Ethernet cable and then you can add additional Sonos components to your music system wirelessly.
• Use a SONOS BRIDGE to extend the wireless range of your Sonos system — stream music wirelessly to a remote
location by placing a BRIDGE in between a Sonos component in a remote location and the rest of your Sonos system.
New to Sonos?
It takes just a few steps to get your Sonos system up and running (the steps below are fully explained in the QuickStart Guide
packaged with your BRIDGE) —
• Connect a Sonos component to your broadband router using an Ethernet cable (supplied).
• Place other Sonos component(s) in the room(s) of your choice.
• Install the software and follow the prompts to add the Sonos component(s) and set up access to your music files.
• Add a Sonos controller to your music system.
Once you’ve set up your music system, you can add additional Sonos components any time.
Adding to an existing Sonos system?
Sonos can be easily expanded room by room. If you are adding this BRIDGE to an existing Sonos music system, you can turn
directly to "Adding to an Existing Sonos System" on page 2.

Product Guide
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Your Home Network
To access Internet music services, Internet radio, and any digital music stored on your computer or Network-Attached
Storage (NAS) device, your home network must meet the following requirements:
Network requirements
• High-speed DSL/Cable modem, or fiber-to-the-home broadband connection for proper playback of Internet-based
music services. (If your Internet service provider only offers Satellite Internet access, you may experience playback
issues due to fluctuating download rates.)
• If your modem is not a modem/router combination and you want to take advantage of Sonos' automatic online
updates, or stream music from an Internet-based music service, you must install a router in your home network.If
you do not have a router, purchase and install one before proceeding.
• If you are going to use a Sonos application on an Android™ smartphone, iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad® or other tablet,
you may need a wireless router in your home network. Please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/apps for
more information.
• Connect at least one Sonos component to your home network router using an Ethernet cable, and then you can add
other Sonos components wirelessly.
• For best results, you should connect the computer or NAS drive that contains your personal music library collection to
your home network router using an Ethernet cable.
Compatible operating systems
• Windows® XP SP3 and higher
• Macintosh® OS X 10.6 and higher
Adding to an Existing Sonos System
Once you’ve got a Sonos system set up, you can easily add more Sonos components any time (up to 32 rooms).
If your house has structured (built-in) wiring, you can make a wired connection to the additional Sonos components. If you
don’t have structured wiring, our built-in wireless technology is ideal for you.
Note: Your network must have a high-speed Internet connection, as the Sonos system is
designed to provide you with online software updates. Your Sonos system must be registered
to receive these updates, so be sure to register during the setup process. We do not share
your e-mail address with other companies.
Note: Please visit our Web site at http://faq.sonos.com/specs for the latest system
requirements, including supported operating system versions.
Note: If you are replacing the Sonos component that is currently attached to your router,
first add the new SONOS BRIDGE to your music system (steps below.) You can then unplug the
wired component from your router, replace it with the BRIDGE, and move the original Sonos
component to a new location.

SONOS BRIDGE 3
1. Attach the power adapter and plug in the SONOS BRIDGE. Be sure it is the proper power adapter for your country.
2. Select Add a Sonos Component from the Manage menu.
• During the setup process, you will be prompted to press and release the Join button on top of the SONOS BRIDGE. The
indicator lights flash green and white while the BRIDGE is connecting.
• You may be prompted to update your Sonos system during this process.
Now that you have added the SONOS BRIDGE to your music system—
• If you are replacing the Sonos component that is currently attached to your router, you can unplug the wired Sonos
component, replace it with the BRIDGE, and move the original Sonos component to a new location.
• If you are using the SONOS BRIDGE to extend the wireless network in your house, locate the BRIDGE wherever you want
additional wireless coverage. If desired, you can also move any of your existing Sonos component(s) to other locations.
A SONOS BRIDGE will not display on your ROOMS pane after it is set up. If you wish to change the settings for this component,
choose one of the following:
• Using the Sonos Controller for PC: Select Manage -> Settings -> BRIDGE Settings.
• Using the Sonos Controller for Mac: Select Sonos -> Preferences -> BRIDGE Settings.
Playing Music
You can use any Sonos controller to make a music selection — simply touch to select from the Music menu on a handheld
controller, or click to select from the MUSIC pane within the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC.
Radio
Sonos includes a radio guide that provides immediate access to thousands of free Internet radio stations and broadcast
programs. You can easily find radio from all over the world—music, news, and variety programming, including archived
shows and podcasts.
To select an Internet radio station, simply select Radio and choose a station.
Music services
A music service is an online music store or online service that sells audio on a per-song, per audiobook, or subscription basis.
Sonos is compatible with several music services - you can visit our Website at www.sonos.com/howitworks/music/partners
for the latest list. (Some music services may not be available in your country. Please check the individual music service’s Web
site for more information.)
If you are currently subscribed to a music service that’s compatible with Sonos, simply add your music service user id and
password information to Sonos and you’ll have instant access to the music service from your Sonos system.
1. To add a music service, touch More Music on your handheld controller.
2. Select the Sonos-compatible music service you would like to add.
3. Select I already have an account.Type your music service user name and password, and then touch Done. Your user
name and password will be verified with the music service.