Sonos Roam SL User manual

Roam SL

Overview The ultra portable speaker for listening at
home and on the go—
Enjoy up to 10 hours of continuous playback 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 on a compatible Qi wireless charger.
Place Sonos Roam SL on its custom wireless
charger (sold separately).
Lightweight, durable, waterproof design is ideal for the
beach, pool parties, and more.
Stream content over WiFi or Bluetooth®.
Control your Sonos system with the Sonos S2 app (for
Android and iOS).
See Setup when you're ready to add Sonos Roam SL to
your system.

Controls and lights
Volume control Press and hold to quickly
change the volume.
Note: You can also use
the Sonos app to adjust
volume.
Playback control
Note: You can’t skip
forward or go back when
listening to a radio station.
Volume up (+)
Volume down (-)
Press once to play or
pause audio.
Double press for next
track.
Triple press for
previous track.

Status light
Displays the product's
connection to WiFi or
Bluetooth, indicates when
the volume is muted, and
signals errors:
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.
Learn more

Battery light
Indicates the battery
status:
Battery Saver: To save
battery life, you can set
Sonos Roam SL to power
off automatically instead of
going to sleep. Go to >
System, and select Sonos
Roam SL. It won't appear
in the Sonos app until it’s
powered back on.
Note: Sonos Roam SL's
remaining battery life is
always visible in the
Sonos app.
Blinking orange
indicates low battery.
Solid orange when it
starts 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. Learn more

Connector panel

1Power/Bluetooth button Power on/sleep/wake: Short press
(less than 1 second)
When you put Roam to sleep, you’ll
hear a quick tone and the status light
will turn off. Press again to wake. If
you put Roam to sleep, it will stay
asleep for 10 minutes before
powering off.
Bluetooth: To pair with a device,
press and hold until you hear the
second tone and the status light
blinks blue, then select Roam from
your device’s Bluetooth pairing list.
To pair with a different device, wait
until Roam connects to the current
device, then press and hold again to
restart the pairing process.
Power off: Long press (about 5
seconds)
Press and hold until you hear the third
tone. The status light blinks blue, then
turns off.
2USB-C port Use the included cable to connect a
compatible 7.5W minimum (10W
recommended) USB-A power source.
(Sonos 10W USB Power Adapter
sold separately.)

Select a location
You can use your speaker just about anywhere. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Bluetooth pairing
1. Turn on Bluetooth in your device settings.
2. Press and hold the power button on the speaker for 2 seconds until you hear the second
pairing tone, then release. The status light blinks blue when the speaker is ready to pair.
3. Choose Sonos Roam SL from the list of available devices in your Bluetooth settings. Your
mobile device will automatically connect next time.
You can place the speaker next to a wall or on a shelf—for best performance, leave at
least 1" (2.5cm) space around the back of the speaker.
The speaker’s durable design includes silicone end caps to protect from drops or bumps.
Avoid placing the speaker in direct sunlight.
You can place Sonos Roam SL horizontally or vertically. When vertical, the speaker takes
up barely any room. Position it horizontally for added stability on uneven surfaces.

Charging
USB-C to USB-A
Use the included cable to
connect a compatible
7.5W minimum (10W
recommended) USB-A
power source. (Sonos
10W USB Power Adapter
sold separately.)
Note: Battery life is visible
in the Sonos app.
Sonos Wireless Charger
(sold separately)
Place the speaker on the
smooth, magnetized side
of the charger for easy
recharging—no extra
wires or cables needed.
Qi charger
Place the speaker on a
compatible Qi-certified
wireless charger.

Set up stereo pair
Pair two Sonos speakers in the same room for an even wider, stereo experience. One
speaker serves as the left channel and one serves as the right channel.
Note: The Sonos speakers in a stereo pair must be the same type.
1. Place the speakers 8 to 10 feet apart. Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12
feet from the paired speakers—less distance increases bass, more distance improves
stereo imaging.
2. Go to > System.
3. Select one of the speakers you want to use in the stereo pair, then choose Set Up Stereo
Pair to get started.
Learn more

Product settings
You can customize Sonos products for your surroundings. Go to > System and select a
product.
Room Name If you move your speaker to a new room,
you can change its name in Settings.
Turn off WiFi
(not available for Sonos Era 100, Era 300, or
portable products)
You can turn off your speaker’s WiFi when
it’s connected to your network with an
Ethernet cable. This reduces power
consumption and can improve
connectivity for wired speakers.
For products like Amp and Port, turning off
WiFi can reduce the internal temperature
when they’re placed in a rack or stacked.
Learn more
Note: WiFi is turned off for Era 100 and
Era 300 when you connect a Sonos
Combo Adapter using the Ethernet cable.
EQ
Sonos products ship with preset
equalization settings. You can change the
sound settings (bass, treble, or loudness)
to suit your personal preferences. Learn
more
Trueplay
Trueplay adapts the sound for your
surroundings and content. Portable
products can tune themselves
automatically. Learn more

Volume Limit You can set a maximum volume for each
room. Learn more
Status Light
Displays the speaker’s connection to WiFi,
indicates when the volume is muted, and
signals errors. Learn more
Note: If the light is distracting, you can
turn it off in Settings.
Touch Controls
You can disable the touch control on your
speaker. You may want to do this to
prevent a child or curious pet from
accidentally adjusting playback or volume.
Learn more
Battery Saver
(portable products only)
To save battery life, you can set your
portable speaker to power off
automatically instead of going to sleep. It
won't appear in the Sonos app until it’s
powered back on.

Line-In
(Sonos products with line-in capability)
When a projector, turntable, stereo, or
other audio device is connected to a
Sonos product, you can adjust these line-
in settings:
Source name: Choose a name for the
line-in device.
Source level: Adjust the line-in source
level if you find the default volume
setting is too quiet or distorted.
Audio Delay: Add a delay between
the line-in source and Sonos to reduce
the chance of audio issues occurring
when you're playing line-in audio on
grouped speakers.
Autoplay: Choose a room if you want
line-in audio to start playing
automatically when Sonos detects a
signal on the line-in port. (Autoplay is
disabled by default.)

Specifications
Feature Description
AUDIO
Amplifier Two Class-H digital amplifiers.
Tweeter One tweeter offers crisp high frequencies.
Mid-woofer One mid-woofer ensures faithful playback
of mid-range vocal frequencies.
Adjustable EQ Use the Sonos app to adjust bass, treble,
and loudness.
SOFTWARE
Sonos S2 Set up and control Sonos Roam SL with
the Sonos app.
Apple AirPlay 2 Works with AirPlay 2 on Apple devices
iOS 11.4 and higher.
DETAILS
IP rating IP67 (speaker can be submerged in 1m of
water for up to 30 minutes).

Feature Description
Dimensions (H x W x D) 6.61 x 2.44 x 2.36in (168 x 62x 60mm)
Weight .95lb. (.43kg)
Memory 1GB SDRAM; 4GB NV
CPU Quad Core; 1.3GHz A-53
Operating temperature 41º to 95ºF (5º to 35ºC)
Storage temperature -4º to 145ºF (-20º to 63ºC)
Package contents Sonos Roam SL, USB cable (3.9ft/ 1.2m),
and Quickstart Guide
POWER & CONNECTIVITY
WiFi
Connects to WiFi network with any
802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 or 5GHz broadcast-
capable router.
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 supports audio streaming
from your mobile devices.
Inputs USB-C for charging

Feature Description
Battery 18Wh 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 charger, or the Sonos Roam
Wireless Charger (sold separately)
Charging time 0% to 50% in 1 hour on USB; 2 hours
wirelessly
Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.

Important safety information
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean only with a dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on
your Sonos products.
Sonos products with rubber rings on the bottom, such as Move, One, and One SL, may
leave a faint ring on some surfaces treated with polyurethane. This ring can be easily
removed by wiping with a damp cloth.
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 receptacles, 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.
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. Sonos Roam and Sonos Roam SL meet IP67 water resistance levels.