Sonos BOOST User manual

Boost

Overview For when existing WiFi isn’t reliable
enough for streaming music—
When to use a Boost
Note: Portable Sonos products cannot connect to the
dedicated wireless network created by Boost.
Boost broadcasts 360° signals through walls and ceilings
for flawless coverage.
Streams without interference in the most challenging WiFi
environments.
Bypasses your WiFi to create a separate high-
performance wireless network just for Sonos speakers.
Works with either Sonos S2 or Sonos S1 (for Android and
iOS).
Your WiFi is slow or temperamental, or your network is
already in high demand with streaming video, gaming,
and internet usage.
WiFi doesn’t reach all the rooms where you want to use
Sonos. Extend the range of your Sonos system by
placing a Boost in between the Sonos speaker that’s out
of reach and the rest of the Sonos system.
Your network is 5 GHz only (not switchable to 2.4 GHz).
Your router supports only 802.11n (you can’t change the
settings to support 802.11b/g/n).

Controls and lights
Join button Press to connect during
setup.
Status light
Indicates the status. Learn
more
Note: If the light is
distracting, you can turn it
off in your room’s settings.

Connector panel
1AC power (Mains) input Use only the supplied power cord
(using a third-party power cord will
void your warranty).
2Ethernet ports Use an Ethernet cable to connect to a
router, computer, or additional
network device like a network-
attached storage (NAS) device
(optional).
LED indicators:
Flashing Green (network activity)
Yellow (link connection)
Select a location
If you purchased a Boost to replace a Sonos product that’s connected to your router, first add
Boost to your Sonos system, then plug it into your router and move the one that was originally
wired.
If you purchased a Boost to extend the range of your Sonos system, place Boost in between
the Sonos speaker that’s out of reach and the rest of the Sonos system.

Wall mount
1Choose a location that’s close to an
electrical outlet (power cord length is
6 ft. / 1.8m), away from heat sources,
hidden wiring, gas lines, etc.
2Drive an American standard #6 round
head screw (metric, M3.5 round head
screw) into the wall, leaving a gap
between the wall and the screw head
(approximately 0.13 in / 3.3mm).
Note: Pan head screws will also work.
3Place Boost on the wall and slide
straight down, allowing the screw
head to slip behind the smaller end of
the keyhole slot on the back of Boost.

Specifications
Feature Description
Ethernet ports 2-port switch, 10/100 Mbps, auto
MDI/MDIX
Network bridging
2-port switch allows a connection to your
network or to other Sonos speakers
Extend the range of SonosNet—use a
Boost to extend the SonosNet signal to
areas that cannot reach the rest of the
Sonos system
Wireless connectivity
Works on SonosNet™, a secure AES
encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh
network dedicated exclusively for Sonos
to reduce WiFi interference
Power supply
Auto-switching 100 - 240 V ~ 50-60 Hz
0.3 A AC universal input
Output: 5.0 V, 2.0 A, 10.0 W
Average active efficiency: 79.1%
No-load power consumption: 0.03 W
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.3 x 4.5 x 4.5in (33 x 115 x 115mm)
Weight .42lb. (.191kg)
Operating temperature 32°F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C)

Feature Description
Recommended mounting screw American standard #6 round head screw,
Metric M3.5 round head screw
Finish White/high quality polycarbonate material
Package contents Sonos Boost, power cord, Ethernet cable,
and Quickstart Guide.
* Specifications subject to change without notice.