Sonos Controller for Android User manual

Sonos Controller for Android
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Contents
Sonos Controller for Android
Chapter 1 Overview
Sonos Controller for Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Adding an Android Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Chapter 2 Sonos Controller for Android
At a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Turning Off the Music System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Online Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
System Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Renaming a Sonos Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Turning Off the Status Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Equalization (Sound Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Creating a Stereo Pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Chapter 3 Managing Zones
What Are Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Grouping Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Ungrouping Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Chapter 4 Managing and Playing Music
Available Music Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Selecting from a Music Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Power Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Music Library Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Managing the Music Queue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Music Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Windows Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Sonos Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Docked iPods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Line-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Line-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

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Appendix A Tips and Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Support Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Can’t Find What You’re Looking For? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Index

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Regulation Information
Europe
SONOS declares that this product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC and the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC when installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. A copy of
the full Declaration of Conformance may be obtained at www.sonos.com/support/policies.
Attention In France, operation is limited to indoor use within the band 2.454-2.4835 GHz. 
(Attention. En France, l’utilisation en intérieur est limitée à la bande de fréquences 2,454-2,4835 GHz.)
Europa
SONOS erklärt hiermit, dass dieses Produkt den Anforderungen der EMV-Richtlinie 2004/108/EC, der Niederspannungsrichtlinie 2006/
95/EC und der R&TTE-Richtlinie 1999/5/EC entspricht, sofern es den Anweisungen des Herstellers gemäß installiert und verwendet wird.
Die vollständige Konformitätserklärung finden Sie unter www.sonos.com/support/policies.
Europe
SONOS certifie que ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la directive CEM 2004/108/EC, de la directive basse tension 2006/95/EC et
de la directive 1999/5/EC sur les équipements hertziens et les équipements terminaux de télécommunications, sous réserve d'une
installation et d'une utilisation conformes aux instructions en vigueur du fabricant. Une copie complète de la Déclaration de conformité
est disponible sur le site www.sonos.com/support/policies.
Attention In France, operation is limited to indoor use within the band 2.454-2.4835 GHz. 
(Attention. En France, l’utilisation en intérieur est limitée à la bande de fréquences 2,454-2,4835 GHz.)
USA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• All SONOS devices have in-product antennas. Users cannot reorient or relocate the receiving antenna without modifying the prod-
uct.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Caution: Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC
rules.
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Canada
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes ICES-003 et RSS-210 en vigueur au Canada. Son fonctionnement est
soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) Cet appareil ne doit pas créer d'interférences nuisibles. (2) Cet appareil doit tolérer toutes les
interférences reçues, y compris les interférences pouvant entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable.

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Industry Canada
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the product is located such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health
Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-
eng.php. As mentioned before, the installer cannot control the antenna orientation. However, they could place the complete product in a
way that causes the problem mentioned above.
Industrie Canada
L'installateur du présent matériel radio doit veiller à ce que le produit soit placé ou orienté de manière à n'émettre aucun champ
radioélectrique supérieur aux limites fixées pour le grand public par le ministère fédéral Santé Canada ; consultez le Code de sécurité 6
sur le site Web de Santé Canada à l'adresse : www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Comme indiqué auparavant, l'installateur ne peut pas contrôler
l'orientation de l'antenne. Il peut néanmoins placer le produit tout entier de manière à provoquer le problème décrit ci-dessus.
RF Exposure Requirements
To comply with FCC and Industry Canada exposure essential requirements, a minimum separation distance of 20cm (8 inches) is required
between the equipment and the body of the user or nearby persons.
Recycling Information
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead please
deliver it to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By recycling this product
correctly, you will help conserve natural resources and prevent potential negative environmental consequences. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.

Overview
Sonos Controller for Android
• Turns almost any Android phone into a full-fledged Sonos controller
• Easy way to wirelessly find and play all your music and all the music on the Internet, all around your house, and control
it all with your Android phone
• Fits in seamlessly with the rest of your Sonos Wireless HiFi System — use it as your only controller, or use it with other
Sonos controllers for the perfect mix.
Already have Sonos?
If you are adding an Android smartphone to an existing Sonos system, see "Adding an Android Smartphone" on page 1-2.
(The Sonos Controller for Android application requires an Android smartphone, at least one PLAY:3, PLAY:5, CONNECT, or
CONNECT:AMP, and a wireless router to operate. Android smartphones and Sonos components are sold separately.)
New to Sonos?
It takes just a few steps to get your Sonos system up and running. Unpack your Sonos components, and then turn to the
Quickstart Guide included in the box. For additional information, go to www.sonos.com/support/guides.
Chapter 1

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Adding an Android Smartphone
The Sonos Controller for Android application turns your Android smartphone into a full-fledged Sonos controller. You simply
need to have an Android smartphone connected to your wireless router, and have already set up at least one Sonos
component (PLAY:3, PLAY:5, CONNECT, or CONNECT:AMP). Android smartphones and Sonos components are sold separately.
For help setting up your Sonos system, refer to the documentation included with your Sonos components.
For information on when to use a wireless router with your Sonos system, please visit our Web site at 
http://faq.sonos.com/apps.
For a complete list of the latest product documentation, please visit our Web site at www.sonos.com/support/guides.
1. Touch the Market button on your smartphone to download the free Sonos controller application from the Android
Market™.
2. Touch the Sonos icon, and then follow the prompts to add the Sonos Controller for Android application to your
Sonos system.
• If you have a BRIDGE (formerly ZoneBridge), you will be prompted to press and release the Connect button on top of
the BRIDGE. The indicator lights flash green and white while the Android smartphone is connecting.
• If you have a DOCK, you will be prompted to press and release the Connect button on the back of the DOCK. The indi-
cator lights flash green and white while the Android smartphone is connecting.
• If you have another Sonos component, you will be prompted to press the Mute and Volume Up buttons on the compo-
nent simultaneously and then release them as soon as they start to blink (approximately 1 second). The Mute and sta-
tus indicator lights flash green and white while the Android smartphone is connecting.
If you need assistance while setting up your Sonos system using an Android smartphone, please go to our Web site at
http://faq.sonos.com/acr.
For additional information about the use of your Sonos controller, see "Sonos Controller for Android" on page 2-1.
Usage data
To help us improve our products and services, Sonos would like to collect usage data about how you use your Sonos system.
We will never provide any of this information to third parties. To learn more, go to our Web site at 
www.sonos.com/legal/usage-data.
During setup, you will be asked to allow Sonos to collect usage data. You can change your mind anytime by following these
steps:
Note: To use the Sonos Controller for Android application, your Android smartphone must be
connected to your wireless network and the Wi-Fi setting must be turned on. To make
changes to your wireless connection, from the Home screen on your Android smartphone, go
to the Settings menu and select the wireless settings options. For additional help with this
step, refer to the manual that accompanied your Android smartphone.

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1. From the Settings menu, touch Advanced Settings -> Usage Data.
2. Select On or Off.
Start the music
Simply touch Music on the Sonos controller and make a selection. For more information about your music choices, see
"Managing and Playing Music" on page 4-1.

Sonos Controller for Android
Now you can use your Android smartphone with Sonos to enjoy the music you love all around your home. Sonos Controller for
Android is a free application that turns your Android smartphone into a full-fledged Sonos controller — simply pick a room,
pick a song, and touch Play Now.
At a Glance
Chapter 2

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Navigation
Android smartphone controls
Zones Touch to select a room to play music in, to view the music
selections playing in each room, or to create or modify zone groups
to share the same music throughout your house.
Music Touch Music to browse or select music, and access playlists.
Queue Touch to view the tracks in the current queue.
You can also touch on your Android smartphone to display the
View Queue option.
Scrolling/Browsing • Selecting: Touch an item to make a selection. For example, touch
a track in the queue to start playing it immediately.
• Dragging: Drag to move an item. For example, drag to move
a track while editing the queue.
• Scrolling: Drag your finger up or down to scroll through a
displayed list. Flick to scroll quickly. For example, drag or flick
your finger in the queue list to see all of the tracks in the list.
Touch anywhere on the screen to stop scrolling immediately.
Touching to stop scrolling won’t activate anything on the screen.
Information Touch to view additional choices or view more information for
a music selection.
Menu Touch on your Android smartphone to access additional menu
items, including options for displaying the Music Menu, Settings
menu, Now Playing screen, and the queue. The options that are
available depend on the screen that is currently displayed on your
Android smartphone.
Home Touch on your Android smartphone to close the Sonos
controller application.
Back Touch on your Android smartphone to return to the previous
screen.

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Playback controls
Use the playback controls to control basic playback tasks such as playing, pausing, rewinding, and fast forwarding.
Power/Lock Press the Power/Lock button on your Android smartphone to turn
the phone on and off, and to wake it if it has gone to sleep.The
Android smartphone locks automatically if you do not touch the
screen for a minute or two. You can continue to listen to music when
the Android smartphone is asleep or locked.
To awaken your Android smartphone, press the Power/Lock button
and then unlock the phone.
If your Android smartphone locks with the Sonos controller open, it
redisplays the same screen it was on when it locked.
Note: Sonos Controller for Android includes options for searching. The Search key on the
Android smartphone is not designed for use with the Sonos Controller for Android.
Play / Pause Toggles between playing and pausing the current track.
Next / Fast Forward Jumps to the start of the next track in the music queue.
Touch and hold to display the track position slider while you move
forward through the current track.
Previous / Rewind Jumps to the start of the current track, if you are more than 3
seconds into the track; jumps to the start of the previous track, if you
are less than 3 seconds into the track. Touch and hold to display the
track position slider while you move backward through the current
track.

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From the Now Playing screen, touch anywhere in the area where the track, artist, and album information appears to display
the repeat, shuffle, and crossfade controls, as well as the track position slider.
•Track position slider — Allows you to move quickly backward or forward through the current track by sliding the po-
sition slider
•Repeat — Repeats the music queue after the last track has finished
•Crossfade — Fades out the current track while fading in the next track to create a smooth transition between tracks
•Shuffle — Plays the tracks in the music queue in a random order

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Volume control
Volume Control Slide the volume controls right to increase volume, or left to
decrease volume. If rooms are grouped, you can adjust the volume
across the group by using the volume slide at the bottom of the
screen, or adjust the volume in one room using the individual slides.
If you don’t hear sound coming from your PLAY:5, check to make sure
there are no headphones plugged into the back of the unit.
Note: You can also control the volume using the volume controls on your Android
smartphone. If rooms are grouped, the volume in all of the rooms is affected.
Mute Temporarily silences the music in a room (within a zone group,
automatically mutes the last room where volume controls were
adjusted). Touch to mute, touch again to unmute.
Note: A headphone indicator appears on the Volume screen when headphones are plugged
in to a PLAY:5. If you adjust group volume, the volume for the PLAY:5 with headphones
attached is unaffected.

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Turning Off the Music System
Your Sonos system is designed to be always on; the system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not playing music. To
quickly stop streaming music in all rooms, you can use the Pause All feature.
•TouchPause All from the Zone Menu.
Your Sonos components remain off until you touch to restart each room or zone group.
Online Updates
Sonos periodically provides you with software updates to improve performance or to add new features. Your music system
must be registered to receive updates. If you have not yet registered, see "System Registration" on page 2-6.
Updating your Sonos components
When there is an update available, the Update Now icon appears on the Music Menu.
• Touch the Update Now icon to begin the update process.
• Your Sonoscomponents will all be updated, as they must carry the same software version number. This process may
take several minutes per device, depending upon your network connection.
• One or more components may need to be updated later if you purchase a new component with a later software ver-
sion, or if you plug in a component that was not in use when you performed your last software update.
• If you have another Sonos controller, you will be prompted to update it the next time you use it.
Updating your Sonos controller
After updating your Sonos components, update the Sonos Controller for Android application on your Android smartphone.
• Touch the Market button on your phone to download the latest Sonos update from the Android Market™.
System Registration
Registering your Sonos system allows you to receive technical support, Sonos software upgrades, and several free music
service trials. At no time is any of your information provided to other companies.
1. From the Settings menu, touch Advanced Settings.
2. Touch System Registration, and then follow the prompts to register your Sonos system.
Caution: Do not disconnect power from your Sonos components, or in any way disable your
Sonos system while this process is running. Contact Sonos Customer Support if an error
occurs.

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Renaming a Sonos Component
If you name a PLAY:3, PLAY:5, CONNECT, CONNECT:AMP, or BRIDGE incorrectly, or if you move it to another room, you can
rename it to suit your preference.
1. From the Settings menu, touch ZonePlayer Settings. If you wish to change the name of a BRIDGE, touch BRIDGE
Settings instead.
2. Touch to select the room you wish to change.
3. Touch ZonePlayer Name.
4. Choose one of the following options:
• To select an existing name, go to the drop-down list and drag your finger to scroll through the list of names. Touch OK
or touch Cancel to leave the screen without making the change.
• To create a unique room name, touch the current name field to display the keyboard, touch to erase the current
name and then type a different name. Touch OK or touch Cancel to leave the screen without making the change.
Turning Off the Status Indicator Light
A constant light displays on the front of a Sonos component (PLAY:3, PLAY:5, CONNECT, CONNECT:AMP, or BRIDGE) to indicate
that the unit is functioning in normal operation. If you have a component located in a bedroom, you may want to turn this
light off so that when the unit is in normal operation, it does not display. However, if the status indicator light begins to flash
amber, please go to http://faq.sonos.com/led for additional information.
1. From the Settings menu, touch ZonePlayer Settings. If you wish to turn off a BRIDGE status indicator light, touch BRIDGE
Settings instead.
2. Touch the room you wish to affect.
3. Touch White Status Indicator Light. If the option is set to:
•OFF, the status indicator light remains off during normal operation.
•ON, the status indicator light remains on during normal operation.

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Equalization (Sound Settings)
The SONOS PLAY:3, PLAY:5, CONNECT, and CONNECT:AMP ship with the equalization settings preset to provide the optimal
playback experience. If desired, you can change the sound settings (bass, treble, balance, or loudness) to suit your personal
preferences.
1. From the Settings menu, touch ZonePlayer Settings.
2. Touch to select a room.
3. Select Music Equalization, and drag your finger across the sliders to make adjustments.
• Slide controls to the right to increase, left to decrease.
• To change the Loudness setting, touch On or Off.
• To change the settings for a Sonos component back to the original default values, touch Reset All.
Note: The loudness setting is designed to compensate for normal changes in the ear's
sensitivity at low volumes — you can turn this setting on to boost certain frequencies,
including bass, at low volume.

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Using Headphones
The PLAY:5 has a headphone jack you can use for private listening. The headphone jack is auto detecting — plug in a pair of
headphones and the PLAY:5’s built-in speakers automatically mute. When you unplug the headphones, the speakers
automatically come back on.
When headphones are plugged in, a headphone indicator is visible on the Volume screen of your Sonos controller. If
you adjust group volume, the volume for the PLAY:5 with headphones attached is unaffected.
1. Plug a pair of headphones into the headphone jack. (Sonos automatically drops the volume level down to 25%.)
2. Put on your headphones and increase the volume to a comfortable listening volume.
3. Remove the headphone jack from the back of the PLAY:5 when you are ready to resume listening through the built-in
speakers.
Caution: Long-term exposure to music played at high volume through headphones can
cause permanent hearing damage.
Note: If you don’t hear sound coming from your PLAY:5, check to make sure there are no
headphones plugged into the back of the unit.

User Guide
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Creating a Stereo Pair
The Stereo Pair setting allows you to group two PLAY:5s or two PLAY:3s in the same room to create a wider stereo experience.
In this configuration, component serves as the left channel and the other serves as the right channel.
Optimum placement information
• When creating a stereo pair, it is best to place the two PLAY:5 or PLAY:3 units 8 to 10 feet away from each other, angled
inward to form a triangle with your favorite listening position.
• Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the units. Less distance increases bass, more distance im-
proves stereo imaging.
Note: The Stereo Pair setting is for use with PLAY:3s and PLAY:5s only. You can pair two
PLAY:3s or two PLAY:5s. You cannot pair a PLAY:3 with a PLAY:5.

Chapter 2: Sonos Controller for Android 2-11
1. From the Settings menu, touch ZonePlayer Settings.
2. Select one of the components you wish to create a stereo pair with.
3. Touch Create Stereo Pair, and then touch Next.
4. Touch Select Zone and touch the other component you wish to pair.
5. Touch Next.
6. Press Mute on the component you wish to become the left channel.
The components automatically connect to form a stereo pair.
7. Touch Done.
Separating a stereo pair
1. From the Settings menu, touch ZonePlayer Settings.
2. Select the stereo pair you wish to separate (the stereo pair appears with L + R in the name.)
3. Touch Separate Stereo Pair, and then touch Yes to confirm.
The components appear separately on the ZonePlayer Settings screen.
4. Touch Done.