Sonos S19 User manual

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Getting started
Here’s what you’ll need:
•Wi-Fi—have your network name and password ready. See Sonos requirements.
•Mobile device—connected to the same Wi-Fi. You’ll use this for setup.
•The Sonos app—you’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system (install it on the mobile device
you’re using for setup).
•A Sonos account—If you don’t have an account, you’ll create one during setup. See Sonos accounts
for more information.
New to Sonos?
Download the app from the app store on your mobile device. Open the app and we’ll guide you through
setup.
Once your Sonos system is set up, you can use your computer to control the music too. Get the app for PC or
Mac at www.sonos.com/support/downloads.
Get more information about the latest system requirements and compatible audio formats.
Setup options
Setting up Sonos on your home WiFi is the answer for most homes.
If your WiFi is slow, doesn’t reach all the rooms where you want to use Sonos, or is already in high demand
you can connect a Sonos product to your router with an Ethernet cable to create a separate wireless network
just for your Sonos system.
Note: Your Sonos products and the mobile device with the Sonos app need to be on the same WiFi network.
You can switch between wired and wireless setup if something changes in your home. Learn more about
setting up your Sonos products.
Already have Sonos?
You can easily add a new Sonos product anytime—just plug in the speaker, open the Sonos app on your
mobile device, and tap > System>Add Product.
Add a different Sonos system
Sonos allows quick and easy access to any Sonos system. When you add another Sonos system in the app,
it will automatically connect as you move from one place to another so you can enjoy Sonos at home, at a
friend’s, or at your vacation house without missing a beat.
Learn more about connecting to an existing Sonos system in a different location.
Learn more about setting up a new Sonos system in a new location.

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Supported formats
Audio formats
Support for compressed MP3, AAC (without DRM), WMA without DRM (including purchased Windows Media
downloads), AAC (MPEG4), AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, Flac (lossless) music files, as well as
uncompressed WAV and AIFF files.
Native support for 44.1 kHz sample rates. Additional support for 48 kHz, 32 kHz, 24 kHz, 22 kHz, 16 kHz, 11
kHz, and 8 kHz sample rates. MP3 supports all rates except 11 kHz and 8 kHz.
Note: Apple “FairPlay,” WMA DRM and WMA Lossless formats not currently supported. Previously
purchased Apple “FairPlay” DRM-protected songs may be upgraded.
Streaming services
Sonos works seamlessly with most music and content services, as well as downloads from any service
offering DRM-free tracks. Service availability varies by region. For a complete list, see https://
www.sonos.com/music.
Internet radio
• Streaming MP3
• HLS/AAC
•WMA
Album art
•JPEG
•PNG
•BMP
•GIF
Playlists
•Rhapsody
• iTunes
•WinAmp
• Windows Media Player (.m3u, .pls, .wpl)
Turn off Sonos
To stop the music in a room or group, pause or stop the music in the app or on the speaker.
Sonos uses minimal electricity when it is not playing music.

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Explore our other products
Sonos products work together seamlessly. It’s easy to add speakers and expand your system as your home
changes.
Speakers for your music
The perfect wireless speaker for any room in your home. You can even stereo pair two speakers (same model)
in a room—turn each one into separate left and right channels for wider, bigger, and deeper sound.
•Move: durable smart speaker for indoor and outdoor listening.
•Sonos One: smart speaker with built-in voice control.
•Sonos One SL: compact speaker to use as a stereo pair or as surrounds for your home theater.
•Play:1: mini home speaker with mighty sound.
•Play:3: mid-size speaker with stereo sound.
•Play:5: biggest home speaker with boldest sound.
Speakers for your TV
Sonos products for your TV provide full-theater sound and play music too. Enhance your home theater
experience by adding a Sub, a pair of surrounds, or both.
•Beam: compact soundbar with Amazon Alexa voice control, perfect for small to medium-sized rooms.
Place on furniture or wall mount.
•Playbase: widescreen sound and music streaming, created especially for TVs on stands or furniture. Low
profile design practically disappears under your TV.
•Playbar: powerful soundbar, perfect for use above or below wall-mounted TVs, or lay it flat on a table or
console.
•Sub: add dramatically deeper bass to any Sonos speaker, for home theater and music.
Stereo upgrades
Convert existing speakers, stereos, and home theater into music streaming systems with an amplifier.
•Amp: versatile amplifier for powering all your entertainment.
•Port: flexible streaming component for your stereo or receiver.
•Connect: external amplifier provides instant music streaming for existing stereo or receiver.
•Connect:Amp: digital amplifier is a music streaming upgrade for your favorite speakers.
Sonos app
Control your Sonos system using The Sonos app. Choose what to play, where to play it, and how loud. In one
room or all over your home. Search across all of your music services and files simultaneously to find what you
love. Create playlists in an instant. The Sonos app does it all.

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Accessories
Find the perfect accessory for your Sonos system on our website.
• If your existing WiFi isn't reliable enough for streaming music, you can purchase a Sonos Boost.
• Wall mount kits or stands tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products.
• Turntables to bring vinyl to your Sonos system.
• Cables and more.

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The Sonos app
Download the app on your mobile device. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system.
Once your system is set up, you can also use your computer to control the music. Get the app at
www.sonos.com/support/downloads.
For the latest system requirements and compatible audio formats, go to https://faq.sonos.com/specs.
Things you can do:
• Discover and Play music—explore internet radio, browse and search for music.
• Add music and voice services—keep your music together and add voice for touch-free play.
• Save your favorite music to My Sonos—easily find the music that you love.
•Sonos playlists—save songs to a playlist so you can listen to them anytime.
• Play music anywhere—group rooms to send the same music everywhere, or listen to different music in
each room.
Controls
Note: You can skip through content by tapping or (available only with certain services).
Info & Options
See additional information
and options, like crossfade
Playback controls
Play/Pause, forward, back
Queue
View and manage songs in
the queue
Room name
See what’s playing or group
rooms to play the same
music in more than one room
Now Playing screen
Shows album art
Room selector
Choose where you want the
music to play

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Tap an icon to find and play music.
Info & Options
Shows more information and options for the music. Appears on Now Playing and also as an option
throughout the app when searching for music.
Tap (iOS) or (Android) for options, including:
•Add to Sonos Playlist or Add to My Sonos—personalize your music.
•Share this Song (or station)—send this song or station to friends through social media.
•Crossfade—create a smooth transition between songs.
Queue
Tap or Show Queue (tablets) for options, including:
•Shuffle—change the song order.
•Repeat—repeat all songs, or tap again to repeat the song that’s playing.
•Save—save the queue to a playlist in My Sonos.
Customize the queue
When you play a song, it’s automatically added to your music queue. You can also add songs to the queue
while browsing. Change, delete, or save the queue as a Sonos Playlist so you can easily listen to it again later.
Add a song to the queue
Find a song and tap (iOS) or (Android).
My Sonos A space to save and play your favorite music and collections so you always know
where to find the music you love.
Browse Browse through music services, your music library, and music on your mobile device.
When you find music you like, start playing it in any room.
Rooms See what’s playing in your rooms. Group rooms to play the same music in different
rooms or everywhere.
Search Search your music sources.
More Add music and voice services, set alarms, go to Help & Tips, and Settings.

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Edit the queue
From Now Playing, open the queue and tap Edit.
• Delete a song—tap (iOS) or (Android).
• Move a song—touch and hold and drag the song to a new location.
Save a queue as a Sonos playlist
From Now Playing, open the queue and tap Save (doesn’t include songs on your mobile device).
See Sonos playlists to learn how to save your queue.

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S19
The premium smart soundbar for TV, movies, music, gaming, and more—
• Listen in 3D. S19’s processing creates five separate array channels that deliver sound to your ears from
all directions, even above.
• Elegant design discreetly mounts to the wall or sits on a credenza beneath the TV.
•Microphone on/off so you can use it hands-free.
• Quick and easy setup, with only one cable to connect to your TV.
• Expandable. Add a Sub and two Sonos speakers, like Play:1s, for 5.1 surround sound. For more
information, see Sonos home theater.
•SeeGetting started when you’re ready to add a S19 to your Sonos system.
Controls and lights
Swipe, touch, tap, or ask—with S19 you’ve got choices on how to control sound.
• Use the touch controls—touch or swipe across the controls.
• Voice control—set it up and use your voice to turn the TV on or off, adjust the volume, or play music.
• Use the app.
• Use your TV remote control.
Volume down
Volume up
Play/Pause

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Volume control Touch for small adjustments or touch and hold to
quickly change the volume:
• Volume up (right)
• Volume down (left)
Note: You can also use the app, Alexa, or remote
control.
Play/Pause Touch to play or pause sound.
Next/Previous
(Music only)
• Swipe right across the touch controls to skip to the
next song.
• Swipe left to go to the previous song.
Note: You can’t skip forward or go back when listening
to a radio station.
Microphone
indicator
• Tap the microphone light to turn the microphone on
or off.
• When the light is on, voice control is on and you can
use voice commands.
• When the light is off, voice control is off.
Note: If the light is off, press and hold the Microphone
indicator to talk to Alexa. Release the button to
turn voice control off again.
Status light Indicates the status. For more information, see
https://faq.sonos.com/led.

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Connector panel
Select a location
You can mount S19 to a wall above or below your TV or place it on a credenza.
Place on a credenza
• Place horizontally on a stable and level surface at least 2" (50mm) away from the TV.
• Leave 4" of open space around the sides and above S19.
• Don’t place vertically or on its side.
• Make sure the touch controls are facing up.
Wall mount
To put S19 on a wall, see Wall mount.
AC power (mains) input Use only the supplied power cord (using a third-party
power cord will void your warranty).
Note: Insert the power cord firmly until it is flush with
the speaker.
Join button Press to connect during setup.
Ethernet port Use an Ethernet cable if you want to connect to a router,
computer, or network-attached storage (NAS) device
(optional).
HDMI port Use to connect the soundbar to your TV.
AC power (mains) input
HDMI port
Join button
Ethernet port

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Connect the cables
Before you start
1. Disconnect existing home theater or surround sound equipment from your TV.
2. Connect any external devices, like a cable box or DVD player, directly to your TV.
Connect the power cord
1. Insert the power cord firmly into S19’s power port until it’s fully connected.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC (mains) power source.
Caution: Use only the supplied power cord (using a third-party power cord will void your warranty).
Connect S19 to your TV
Use the HDMI cable to connect the soundbar to your TV. If your TV doesn’t have an ARC port, you’ll need to
use the optical adapter too (the app guides you through it).
1. Fully insert the HDMI cable into S19’s HDMI port.
2. Connect the HDMI cable to your TV:
Power port
HDMI cable
HDMI ARC port

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• If your TV has an HDMI ARC port, plug the HDMI cable directly into the TV’s HDMI ARC port.
• If your TV doesn’t have an HDMI ARC port, you’ll need to connect the optical audio adapter (included) to
your TV’s Digital audio out.
HDMI ARC
HDMI ARC is a special port that looks like a standard HDMI port—it may be on the back or side of your TV.
The ports look similar, but the HDMI ARC port will be labeled "ARC". If you connect S19 to a standard HDMI
port instead, you won’t hear any sound.
Note: For TVs that don’t have an ARC port, use the optical audio adapter (included) to connect S19 to your
TV’s Digital audio out.
Digital audio out
If your TV doesn’t have an HDMI ARC port, you’ll use the optical audio adapter (included) to connect to your
TV’s digital audio out port.
1. Remove the protective cap from the adapter.
2. Attach the optical adapter to the HDMI cable.
3. Connect the optical adapter to the TV’s optical digital OUT port.
ARC HDMI
Optical adapter
HDMI cable
Remove the protective cap

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Note: The optical adapter’s port is “D-shaped”—make sure the connector aligns correctly into the port.
Inserting the adapter incorrectly may damage the cable.
If you don’t have the app, download it from the app store. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos
system. See Getting started.
Microphone on/off
Touch to turn the microphone on and off. (If you don’t have a voice service installed, the microphone is
inactive.)
When the microphone light is on, voice control is on and Alexa is ready to respond. When the microphone
light is off, voice control is off.
If you’ve installed a voice service and the microphone is off, you can still use voice commands. Just press and
hold while talking to Alexa—no need to start with a wake word. When you release the microphone button,
voice control turns off again.
Wall mount
Guidelines
• Use the S19 wall mount kit. You can buy it on www.sonos.com. Follow the instructions in the kit.
• Keep 4" (25mm) space (minimum) between S19 and your TV.
• Make sure the touch controls are facing up.
• If you’re mounting above the TV, make sure you can reach the touch controls.
• For best sound quality, keep both ends of S19 at least 1' (30cm) from a wall or other obstruction.
Mount kit contents
• Wall mount bracket
• Positioning guide (don’t discard—it may look like packing material)
•2knobs
• 6 wall anchors
•6screws
Note: Don’t discard the template. It may look like packing material.

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1. If your TV is wall-mounted, place the positioning guide against the wall, aligning the top edge with the
bottom of your TV. There should be 4" between the top of the guide and the TV.

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2. Mark the screw locations and remove the guide. Refer to wall mounting information for placement help.
3. If you’re using the included wall anchors, use a 5/16" drill bit to drill the pilot holes and then insert the wall
anchors. Don’t use the anchors if you’re drilling into wood or plastic.
4. Position the wall mount bracket over the marked screw locations, using a level to confirm accuracy. Use a
Phillips-head screwdriver or a power drill to screw the bracket to the wall, making sure the arrows in the
center are pointing up.

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5. Screw the 2 knobs into the back of the soundbar until they are fully tightened.
6. Connect the power and HDMI cables to the back of the soundbar.
Note: If you’re connecting the cables to the TV at this time, be sure to plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI
ARC port on your TV.

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7. Slide the soundbar down so the knobs fit into the slots on the wall bracket. Make sure the touch controls
are facing up, and the soundbar is fully seated.
Wall mounting information
Specifications
Wall Material Pre Drill Use Wall Anchors Use Screws
Wood Stud 1/8" / 3mm bit No 2
Drywall (no stud) 5/16" / 8mm bit Yes 6
Plaster 5/16" / 8mm bit No, requires toggle bolt 2-4
Concrete or Brick 5/16" / 8mm bit Yes 2-4
Feature Description
Audio
Amplifier Five Class-D digital amplifiers.
Elliptical Woofer Four full-range woofers ensures you’ll hear the faithful playback of mid-
range vocal frequencies plus deep, rich bass.
Tweeter One tweeter creates a crisp and clear high-frequency response.
Microphones • Five far-field microphone array uses for advanced S19 forming and
multichannel echo cancellation.
• LED hard-wired to voice microphones for privacy control so you know
when the microphone is active.

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* Specifications subject to change without notice.
Voice Control Integrated voice control.
System Requirements TV with HDMI ARC or optical digital audio output, broadband internet, and
the Sonos app.
Networking*
Wireless Connectivity See Setup options.
Ethernet Port One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. You can plug a Sonos product directly into
your router if your WiFi is unstable.
General
Power Supply Auto-switching 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz 3.5A AC universal input.
Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.34 x 4.52 x 44.88 in. (85 x 115 x 1140 mm)
Weight 8.25 lb (6.13kg)
Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Control Use your remote control, voice, touch controls or the Sonos app.
Supported Devices Connects to TV with HDMI cable (with or without an attached optical
adapter). Plays sources connected to the TV, including cable boxes and
game consoles.
Package Contents S19, AC power cord, HDMI cable, optical adapter, Quickstart Guide.
Feature Description