Sonos Roam User manual

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Roam
Sonos Roam is the portable smart speaker for listening at home and on the go.
•Enjoyupto10hoursofcontinuousplayback on a single charge—when it’s time to recharge, connect the
included cable to a USB power source (7.5W minimum; 10W recommended), place Roam on a
compatible Qi wireless charger, or magnetically snap Roam to its custom wireless charger (sold
separately).
•Lightweight,durable,waterproofdesignisideal for the beach, pool parties, and more.
•StreamcontentoverWiFiorBluetooth
®.
•EasyvoicecontrolwithAmazonAlexaand Google Assistant built right in.
•SetupandcontrolwiththeSonosapp (for Android and iOS).
•CompatiblewithyourotherS2Sonos speakers for multi-room listening.
•SeeGetting started when you’re ready to add Roam to your Sonos system.
Status light
Microphone light
Battery light
(off when charged)
Volume control Volume control
Play/Pause

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USB-C port
Power/Bluetooth
button

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Controls and lights
Volume control Volume up (+); Volume down (-)
Note: Press and hold to quickly change the volume.
Playback control
and Sound Swap
• Press once to play or pause audio.
• Press and hold to group with other speakers. 
Continue holding the button down to move the
sound to and from your nearest Sonos speaker.
• Double press for next track.
• Triple press for previous track.
Note: You c a n ’ t s k ip for w a rd or go b a c k w h en li s t e n -
ing to a radio station.
Microphone Press the microphone button to turn the microphone
on or off.
If you have a voice assistant, voice control is on when
the light is on—when the light is off, voice control is off.
Status light Indicates the speaker’s status.
• Solid white: on.
• Blinking blue: Bluetooth pairing mode.
• Solid blue: connected with device via Bluetooth.
• Flashing orange: if the product gets too hot, the 
status light flashes orange and the product chirps 3
times. Move the product to a cooler location, away
from direct sunlight.
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Battery light Indicates the battery status.
• Blinking orange: low battery.
• Solid orange: charging. The light may stay on for
several minutes depending on how low the battery
is. The battery will continue to charge when the light
turns off. 
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Note: Roam’s remaining battery life is always visible in
the Sonos app.
Battery Saver: To save battery life, you can set Roam to
power off automatically instead of going to sleep. Go to
> System, and choose Roam. It won't appear in the
Sonos app until it’s powered back on. 
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Charging
Location and usage guidelines
Yo u c a n u s e y o u r s p ea k e r j u s t a b o u t a n yw h ere . H ere a re a fe w t hi n g s t o k e e p i n m i n d :
•Whenthemicrophoneison,Roamtunesitselfwith automatic Trueplay™ for amazing sound no matter
where you are and what you’re listening to.
•YoucanplaceRoamnexttoawalloronashelf—forbest performance, leave at least 1" (2.5 cm) space
around the back of the speaker.
•Roam’sdurabledesignincludessiliconeendcapstoprotect the speaker if it’s dropped or bumped.
•Foroptimalperformance,avoidplacingRoamindirectsunlight.
•Roamcanbeplacedhorizontallyorvertically.Whenvertical, Roam takes up barely any room. Position
it horizontally for added stability on uneven surfaces.
USB-C port Use the included cable to connect a compatible 7.5W
minimum (10W recommended) USB-A power source.
Power/Bluetooth
button
Power on/sleep: Press (less than 1 second). To wak e
Roam up, press any button or start playback from the
app.
Bluetooth: Press and hold for about 2 seconds until you
hear the pairing tone (the second one), then release.
The status light blinks blue and Roam is ready to pair.
Power off: Long press (5 seconds).
USB-C to USB-A Use the included cable to connect a compatible 7.5W
minimum (10W recommended) USB-A power source.
(Optional Sonos 10W USB Power Adapter sold sepa-
rately.)
Note: Roam’s remaining battery life is visible in the
Sonos app.
Sonos Wireless
Charger 
(sold separately)
Just place Roam on the smooth, magnetized side of
the charger for easy recharging—no extra wires or
cables needed.

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Waterproof design
Roam has an IP67 rating—it’s dustproof and waterproof and can be submerged 1 meter for up to 30
minutes. If Roam gets saturated with water, you can dry it off this way:
1. Flush Roam with tap water, then give it a quick shake.
2. Place the speaker vertically for a few seconds until it drains, then place it face down (logo side down) on a
dry towel for a few minutes.
3. Start playing some audio to assist with drainage.
Note: Don’t play audio when Roam is immersed in water.
Automatic Trueplay™
Auto Trueplay tuning optimizes the sound for wherever you are and whatever you’re listening to. Your
speaker’s microphone is used to detect the environment so auto Trueplay can make periodic tuning
adjustments to deliver the best sound.
Microphone on/off
The microphone is used for voice control, and for automatic Trueplay tuning. Press to turn the microphone
on or off—the microphone LED light will let you know when your voice assistant is listening.
When the microphone light is on,
•Ifyouhaveavoiceassistant,voicecontrolison and your voice assistant is ready to respond.
•AutoTrueplaytuningisenabledsoRoamcanautomatically adjust its sound for your surroundings.
When the microphone light is off,
•Ifyouhaveavoiceassistant,voicecontrolis off—your voice assistant is not listening.
•AutomaticTrueplaytuningisdisabled.
Bluetooth pairing
1. Turn Bluetooth on in your device settings.
2. Press and hold the power button on Roam for about 2 seconds until you hear the pairing tone (the second
one), then release.
The status light blinks blue and Roam is ready to pair.
3. Choose Roam from the list of available devices in your Bluetooth settings.
You r de v ic e wi ll a ut om a ti ca ll y connect to Roam next time.
Accessories
For add-ons tailored to perfectly fit your Roam, see Accessories on our website.

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Specifications
Sonos Roam
Feature Description
Audio
Amplifier Two Class-H d i g i t a l a m p l i f i e r s .
Tw e e t e r One tweeter offers crisp high frequencies.
Mid-Woofer One mid-woofer ensures faithful playback of mid-range vocal frequencies.
Adjustable EQ Use the Sonos S2 app to adjust bass, treble, and loudness.
Microphone array Far-field microphone array uses advanced beam forming and multi-channel
echo cancellation so your voice assistant can be readily activated.
Software
Sonos S2 Set up and control Roam with the latest generation of the Sonos app.
Apple AirPlay 2 Works with AirPlay 2 on Apple devices iOS 11.4 and higher.
Voice Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
Automatic Trueplay™ This tuning technology uses spatial awareness to smartly adjust the sound
for the speaker’s orientation (vertical/horizontal), location, and the content
that’s playing. Works on WiFi and Bluetooth. Microphone must be on.
Sound Swap To gro u p R o a m w i t h o ther Son os sp e a k e r s , p ress and ho l d t h e P l a y / P a u s e
button for 1 second. 
To move the soun d t o o r f rom Roam, contin u e h o l d i n g the butto n d o w n .
Details
IP Rating IP67 (speaker can be submerged in 1m of water for up to 30 minutes)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 6.61 x 2.44 x 2.36 in (168 x 62x 60 mm)
Weight .95 lb. (.43 kg)
Memory 1GB SDRAM; 4GB NV
CPU Quad Core; 1.3 GHz A-53
Operating Temperature 41º to 95º F (5º to 35º C)
Storage Temperature -4º to 145º F (-20º to 63º C)
Package Contents Sonos Roam, USB cable (3.9 ft/ 1.2 m), and Quickstart guide

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* Specifications subject to change without notice.
Important safety information
Please read these instructions and heed all warnings. Keep them in a convenient location and make sure
everyone in the household is aware of them.
Important:Do not connect the USB cable to Roam while using the NFC tag.
Power & Connectivity
WiFi Connects to WiFi network with any 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 or 5 GHz broad-
cast-capable router
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 supports audio streaming from your smartphone and other
devices
Inputs USB-C for charging
Battery 18 Wh battery provides up to 10 hours of continuous playback on a single
charge
Recharging Recharge with the included USB-C cable connected to a USB power
adapter (7.5W (5V/1.5A) minimum; 10W recommended), a wireless Qi char-
ger, or the Sonos Roam Wireless Charger..
Charging Time 0% to 50% in 1 hour on USB; 2 hours wirelessly
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean with a damp or dry soft cloth. Do not use household cleaners or solvents as they may damage
the finish on your Sonos products.
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that
produce heat.
8. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience recepta-
cles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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11. Refer all servicing to Sonos qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cable or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
12. The Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment.
13. Roam meets IP67 water resistance levels.