Sonos Roam User manual

Roam
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Roam

Overview The ultra portable smart 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 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®.
Compatible with all your other Sonos speakers for multi-
room listening.
Freedom of control using the Sonos app, the speaker
buttons, or your voice.
See Setup when you're ready to add Sonos Roam to
your system.

Controls and lights
Volume control
Press and hold to quickly
change the volume.
Note: You can also use
the Sonos app and voice
control to adjust volume.
Playback control
Sound Swap
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.
Press and hold to
group with other
speakers. Continue
holding the button
down to move the
sound to and from your
nearest Sonos
speaker.
Double press for next
track.
Triple press for
previous track.

Microphone
Press to turn the
microphone on or off:
Note: If you set up a voice
service and the
microphone is off, you can
still use voice commands.
Just press and hold —
no need to start with a
wake word. When you
release the microphone
button, voice control turns
off again.
When the microphone
light is on, voice
control and
microphone-dependent
features like auto
Trueplay are available.
When the light is off,
voice control and
microphone-dependent
features like auto
Trueplay are
unavailable.

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 to a device
using 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 to power off
automatically instead of
going to sleep. Go to >
System, and choose
Sonos Roam. It won't
appear in the Sonos app
until it’s powered back on.
Note: Sonos Roam’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 location
You can use your Sonos Roam 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 for 2 seconds until you hear two chimes, then release.
The status light blinks blue when the speaker is ready to pair.
3. Choose Sonos Roam from the list of available devices. 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" (2.5 cm) 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 it horizontally or vertically. When vertical, the speaker takes up barely any
room. Position it horizontally for added stability on uneven surfaces.
When the microphone is on, the speaker tunes itself with automatic Trueplay for
amazing sound no matter where you are and what you’re listening to.
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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.

Microphone on/off
The microphone is used for voice control and for microphone-dependent features like
Trueplay tuning. Press to turn the microphone on or off—the microphone LED light will let
you know when your voice assistant is listening.
When the microphone light is on:
When the microphone light is off:
Voice services
Use your voice to control your Sonos system with any voice-enabled Sonos product—play
and control content, turn the volume up or down, and more.
Note: Voice control isn’t supported in every country yet—this feature will be available as soon
as Sonos and a voice service launch together in your region.
If you set up a voice service, voice control is on and ready to respond.
Microphone-dependent features like Trueplay are available.
If you set up a voice service, voice control is off.
Microphone-dependent features like Trueplay are unavailable.
Sonos Voice Control: control your whole Sonos system with hands-free ease and
unmatched privacy. Sonos Voice Control comes ready to use—it only takes a few
seconds to add when you set up your speakers. More information
Amazon Alexa: you’ll need the Sonos app and the Alexa app with the Sonos skill
enabled. You’ll make some changes in both apps during setup. Learn more
Google Assistant: you’ll need the Sonos app and the Google Assistant app. You’ll make
some changes in both apps during setup. Learn more
Siri: you’ll need the Apple Home app. Add your AirPlay2-compatible Sonos speakers to
the Apple Home app and then use an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV to ask Siri to play music
(currently limited to Apple Music). Learn more

Trueplay™
Every room is different. Trueplay tuning measures how sound reflects off walls, furnishings,
and other surfaces in a room, then fine tunes your Sonos speaker to make sure it sounds
great no matter where you've placed it.
Trueplay works on iOS mobile devices running iOS 8 or later. During tuning, you'll move
around the room holding your mobile device.
1. Select > System, and pick the room you want to tune.
2. Choose Trueplay Tuning to get started.
Note: Trueplay tuning isn’t available if VoiceOver is enabled on your iOS device. Turn
VoiceOver off in your device settings before tuning your speakers.
Auto Trueplay
Portable Sonos products like Sonos Roam and Move can tune themselves automatically. Auto
Trueplay uses your speaker’s microphone to detect the environment and make periodic tuning
adjustments so you get great sound wherever your speaker is and whatever you're listening
to.
Go to > System, and select your portable speaker to turn on auto Trueplay.
Set up stereo pair
Pair two Sonos speakers in the same room for a 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 on 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 some 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
EQ
Sonos products ship with preset
equalization settings. You can change the
sound settings (bass, treble, balance, 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)
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
(products with line-in capability)
Connect an audio device like a turntable
or stereo to an Amp, Port, or Five. Go to
Browse > Line-In, and select the source
to start playback.
You can adjust line-in settings like source
name, audio level, and autoplay.

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 S2 app to adjust bass,
treble, and loudness.
Microphone array
Far-field microphone array uses advanced
beam forming and multi-channel echo
cancellation so your voice assistant can
be readily activated.
SOFTWARE
Sonos S2 Set up and control Sonos Roam with the
latest generation of the Sonos app.
Apple AirPlay 2 Works with AirPlay 2 on Apple devices
iOS 11.4 and higher.

Feature Description
Voice
Integrated voice control.
Automatic Trueplay
This tuning technology uses spatial
awareness to smartly adjust the sound for
the speaker’s orientation
(vertical/horizontal), location, and the
content that’s playing. Works on WiFi and
Bluetooth. Microphone must be on.
Sound Swap
To group Sonos Roam with other Sonos
speakers, press and hold the Play/Pause
button for 1 second.
To move the sound to or from Sonos
Roam, continue holding the button down.
DETAILS
IP rating IP67 (speaker can be submerged in 1m of
water for up to 30 minutes)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 6.61 x 2.44 x 2.36in (168 x 62x 60mm)
Weight .95 lb. (.43kg)
Memory 1GB SDRAM; 4GB NV
CPU Quad Core; 1.3 GHz A-53
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Feature Description
Operating temperature 41 to 95 F (5 to 35 C)
Storage temperature -4 to 145 F (-20 to 63 C)
Package contents Sonos Roam, USB cable (3.9 ft/ 1.2m),
and Quickstart Guide
POWER & CONNECTIVITY
WiFi
Connects to WiFi network with any
802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 or 5 GHz broadcast-
capable router.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 supports audio streaming
from your phone and other mobile
devices.
Inputs USB-C for charging
Battery 18Wh battery provides up to 10 hours of
continuous playback on a single charge
Charging
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).
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Feature Description
Charging time 0% to 50% in 1 hour; 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.