Sonos PLAY:1 User manual

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Sonos PLAY:1
The PLAY:1®is the most compact Sonos wireless speaker that lets you use the Sonos app to control and
enjoy all the music you want all over your home (see The Sonos app for more information).
• Two custom-designed drivers, 3.5 in / 9 cm mid-woofer and tweeter, each with a dedicated amplifier.
• Play/Pause functionality remembers the last thing you were listening to. You can even skip to the next
track with a double press.
• Pair two PLAY:1s for amazing stereo sound or use two PLAY:1s as rear speakers for your Sonos home
theater product.
• Works seamlessly with the complete range of Sonos products.
New to Sonos?
It takes just a few steps to get Sonos up and running—simply follow the setup instructions packaged with
your PLAY:1. Once you’ve got it set up, you can add more speakers any time.
Adding to an existing Sonos system?
Sonos can be easily expanded room by room. If you are adding a PLAY:1 to an existing Sonos system, see
Adding to an existing Sonos system for more information.
Your home network
To use the Sonos app, your device must be on the same network as Sonos. If you need help, please go to
http://faq.sonos.com/notfound.

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Requirements
To access music services, Internet radio, and music stored on your computer or Network-Attached Storage
(NAS) device, make sure your network meets these requirements.
• High-speed DSL/cable modem, or fiber-to-the-home broadband connection for proper playback of
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 isn’t a modem/router combination and you want to take advantage of Sonos’ automatic
online updates or use a streaming music service, you’ll need to install a wireless router before setting up
Sonos.
• Connect a Sonos BOOST or speaker to your router if:
• You have a larger home where the Wi-Fi performance isn’t reliable and you want to strengthen the
wireless performance of your Sonos system.
• Your Wi-Fi network is already in high demand with streaming video and web surfing and you want to
create a separate wireless network exclusively for your Sonos speakers.
• Your network is 5GHz only (not switchable to 2.4GHz).
• You have configured your router to support only 802.11n and can’t change the settings to support
802.11 b/g/n.
• For best results, you should connect the computer or NAS drive that contains your personal music library
collection to your network router using an Ethernet cable.
The Sonos app
Download the free Sonos app to any compatible device:
•Sonos app (iOS)—iPhone, iPad and iPod touch running iOS 9.0 or later
•Sonos app (Android)—Android 4.3 and higher
•Sonos app (PC)—Windows® 7 and higher
•Sonos app (Mac)—Macintosh® OS X 10.10 or later
Get the app for your computer at www.sonos.com/support/downloads.
For the latest system requirements and compatible audio formats, go to http://faq.sonos.com/specs.
Note: Make sure your network has a high-speed Internet connection because
Sonos is designed to provide you with free, 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: Sonos communicates over a 2.4GHz home network supporting
802.11 b/g/n wireless technology. 802.11n only network configurations are not
supported—you can either change the router settings to 802.11 b/g/n or connect a
Sonos product to your router.

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PLAY:1 top / back
On/Off Sonos is designed to be always on; the system uses minimal electricity
whenever it is not playing music. To stop streaming audio in one room,
press the Play/Pause button on the speaker.
Play/Pause Toggles between playing and pausing audio (restarts the same music
source unless a different source is selected).
• Press once to start or stop streaming audio
• Press twice to skip to the next track (if applicable to the selected
music source)
• Press three times to skip to the previous track (if applicable to the
selected music source)
• Press and hold to add the music playing in another room.
Status indicator Indicates the current status. During normal operation the white light is
dimly lit. You can turn off the white light from More -> Settings ->
Room Settings.
See Status indicators for a complete list.
Volume up (+)
Volume down (-)
Press to adjust the volume up and down.
Threaded mounting hole
1/4 inch /
20-thread
The PLAY:1 has an integrated mounting hole on the back of the unit so
it can be wall-mounted if desired (mounting bracket not included.) See
Wall mounting for more information.

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Selecting a location
You can locate a Sonos PLAY:1 just about anywhere. For maximum enjoyment, we have a few guidelines:
• The PLAY:1 is designed to work well even when placed next to a wall or other surface. For optimum
performance, maintaining more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) clearance around the back of the unit is
recommended.
• Care should be taken if placing the PLAY:1 close to an older CRT (cathode ray tube) television. If you
notice any discoloration or distortion of your picture quality, simply move the PLAY:1 further from the
television.
• The PLAY:1 is humidity-resistant so you can use it in the bathroom; however it is not water-resistant so
don’t position it near water or leave it outside during a rain storm.
Wall mounting
The Sonos PLAY:1 has a standard 1/4”-20 threaded mounting socket. If desired, you can easily wall mount
your PLAY:1 using a suitable mounting bracket (not included). Simply choose a location that’s close to an
electrical outlet (power cord length is 2m), taking care to avoid heat, steam, dripping water or hidden wiring,
and follow the instructions included with the wall mount kit. You can hang it right side up (control buttons on
top) or upside down (control buttons on the bottom).
Adding to an existing Sonos system
Once you’ve got your Sonos music system set up, you can easily add more Sonos products any time (up to
32).
1. Select a location for your PLAY:1 (see Selecting a location above for optimal placement guidelines.)
2. Attach the power cord to the PLAY:1 and apply power. Be sure to push the power cord firmly into the
bottom of the PLAY:1 until it is flush with the bottom of the unit.
3. Choose one of the following options:
• On a mobile device, go to More -> Settings -> Add a Player or SUB and follow the prompts.
Ethernet port You can use an Ethernet cable (supplied) to connect the PLAY:1 to a
router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-
attached storage (NAS) device.
AC power (mains) input
(100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz)
Use only the supplied power cord to connect to a power outlet (using a
third-party power cord will void your warranty).
Insert the power cord firmly into the PLAY:1 until it is flush with the
bottom of the unit.
Note: Be sure the wall mount bracket you purchase will support at least 8lbs. (3.6
kgs) and has a 1/4”-20 threaded post.
Note: If you want to make a wired connection, connect a standard Ethernet cable
from your router (or a live network wall plate if you have built-in wiring) to the
Ethernet port on the back of a Sonos product.

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• On a Mac or PC, go to Manage -> Add a Player or SUB and follow the prompts.
Thick walls, 2.4 GHz cordless telephones, or the presence of other wireless devices can interfere with or block
the wireless network signals from Sonos. If you experience difficulty after positioning a Sonos product, try one
or more of the following resolutions—relocate the Sonos product; change the wireless channel your music
system is operating on; connect a Sonos product to your router if your setup is currently wireless.
Tune your room with Trueplay™
Every room is different. With Trueplay tuning, you can put your Sonos speakers wherever you want. Trueplay
analyzes room size, layout, décor, speaker placement, and any other acoustic factors that can impact sound
quality. Then it literally adjusts how each woofer and tweeter produces sound in that room (works on mobile
devices running iOS 8 or later).
Go to More -> Settings -> Room Settings. Pick a room and tap Trueplay Tuning to get started.
Creating a stereo pair
You can group two Sonos speakers, such as two PLAY:5®s, in the same room to create a wider stereo
experience. In this configuration, one speaker serves as the left channel and the other serves as the right
channel.
Note: Trueplay tuning isn’t available if VoiceOver is enabled on your iOS device. If
you want to tune your speakers, first turn VoiceOver off in your device settings.
Note: The Sonos speakers in the stereo pair must be the same model.

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Optimum placement information
• When creating a stereo pair, it is best to place the two Sonos products 8 to 10 feet away from each other.
• Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the paired Sonos products. Less distance will
increase bass, more distance will improve stereo imaging.
Using the Sonos app on a mobile device
1. Go to More -> Settings -> Room Settings.
2. Select a PLAY:1 to pair.
3. Select Create Stereo Pair, and follow the prompts to set up the stereo pair.
To separate a stereo pair:
1. Go to More -> Settings -> Room Settings.
2. Select the stereo pair you wish to separate (the stereo pair appears with L + R in the room name.)
3. Select Separate Stereo Pair.
Using the Sonos app on a Mac or PC
1. Choose one of the following:
• On a PC, select Settings from the Manage menu.
• On a Mac, select Preferences -> Room Settings from the Sonos menu.
2. Select a PLAY:1 you want to pair from the Room Settings for drop-down list.
3. Click Create Stereo Pair and follow the prompts.

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To separate a stereo pair:
1. Choose one of the following:
• On a PC, select Settings from the Manage menu.
• On a Mac, select Preferences -> Room Settings from the Sonos menu.
2. Select the Sonos stereo pair you wish to separate from the Room Settings for drop-down (the stereo pair
will appear with L + R in the room name).
3. On the Basic tab, click Separate Stereo Pair.
Surround speakers
Adding surround speakers
You can easily pair two speakers, such as two PLAY:5s, with a Sonos home theatre product to function as left
and right surround channels in your Sonos surround sound experience. You can either configure surround
speakers during the setup process, or follow the steps below to add them.
• Make sure the Sonos products are the same—you cannot combine a PLAY:1 and a PLAY:3 to function
as surround speakers.
• Be sure to follow these instructions to set up your surround speakers. Do not create a room group or
stereo pair as these will not achieve the left and right surround channel functionality.
Using the Sonos app on a mobile device
1. Go to More -> Settings -> Room Settings.
2. Select the room the Sonos home theatre product is in.
3. Select Add Surrounds.
4. Follow the prompts to add first a left and then a right surround speaker.
Removing surround speakers
1. Go to More -> Settings -> Room Settings.

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2. Select the room the surround speakers are in. The room name appears as Room (+LS+RS) in Room
Settings.
3. Select Remove Surrounds.
4. Select Next to drop the surround sound speakers from your surround system. If these were newly
purchased PLAY:1s they will appear as Unused on the Rooms tab. If these PLAY:1s existed in your
household previously, they revert back to their previous state.
You can now move them to another room for individual use.
Changing the surround settings
The default setting is determined by the calibration process. If you wish to make a change, you can follow the
steps below.
1. Go to More -> Settings -> Room Settings.
2. Select the room the surround speakers are located in. It appears as Room (+LS+RS)in Room Settings.
3. Select Advanced Audio -> Surround Settings.
4. Choose one of the following:
•Surrounds: Choose On or Off to turn the sound from the surround speakers on and off.
•TV Level: Drag your finger across the slider to increase or decrease the volume of the surround speakers
for playing TV audio.
•Music Level: Drag your finger across the slider to increase or decrease the volume of the surround
speakers for playing music.
•Music Playback: Choose Ambient (default; subtle, ambient sound) or Full (enables louder, full range
sound). This setting applies only to music playback, not TV audio.
•Balance Surround Speakers (iOS): Select Balance Surround Speakers and follow the prompts to
manually balance your surround speaker levels.
Using the Sonos app on a Mac or PC
1. Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac).
2. Select Room Settings if it is not already highlighted on the left.
3. Choose the room the Sonos home theatre product is in from the Room Settings for drop-down list.
4. From the Basic tab, select Add Surround Speakers.
5. Follow the prompts to add first a left and then a right surround speaker.
Removing surround speakers
1. Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac).
2. Select Room Settings if it is not already highlighted on the left.
3. Choose the room the surround speakers are in from the Room Settings for drop-down list. The room
name appears as Room (+LS+RS).
4. From the Basic tab, click Remove Surrounds. If these were newly purchased PLAY:1s, they will appear
as Unused in the Rooms pane. If these PLAY:1s existed in your household previously, they revert back to
their previous state.