The app experience has improved over the last couple of years.
Back in 2024, you'd have likely been asking, " Why is the Sonos app so broken?"
If you're setting up your Sonos speaker for the first time, you're going to need the Sonos app for your smartphone or tablet.
Whether you're hooking up an old-school Sonos One speaker or are lucky enough to own a high-end Sonos Era 300, the setup process is broadly the same.
You can then assign your speaker to a new room (at the time of writing, Sonos has 22 different preset names, ranging from "bathroom" all the way through to "TV room" — though you can also set a custom moniker).
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It's worth noting, though, that if you're looking to put together a full-blown Sonos surround sound system, your surround speakers will likely have to be the same model. Ensure your speaker and the Sonos app are on the same Wi-Fi network.
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The app experience has improved over the last couple of years.
Sonos makes some of the best smart speakers in the game, yet pairing the company's products with its app hasn't always been a hassle-free process. Back in 2024, you'd have likely been asking, " Why is the Sonos app so broken?"
Read on for setup tips, how to resolve pairing problems and advice for making your speakers sound better through EQ tweaks and other in-app features.
If you're setting up your Sonos speaker for the first time, you're going to need the Sonos app for your smartphone or tablet. Said software is available on both the App Store and Google Play. Once that's downloaded, create a Sonos account and make sure your speaker and the app are connected to the same network.
Whether you're hooking up an old-school Sonos One speaker or are lucky enough to own a high-end Sonos Era 300, the setup process is broadly the same. After you've hooked up your speaker, open the app and select Start a new Sonos system, press Add your speaker, and the app should quickly find your Sonos hardware before guiding you through connecting it to your Wi-Fi network. You can then assign your speaker to a new room (at the time of writing, Sonos has 22 different preset names, ranging from "bathroom" all the way through to "TV room" — though you can also set a custom moniker).
Ensure your speaker and the Sonos app are on the same Wi-Fi network.
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