SONOS Boost or not

[Lovey1]

When i updated so SONOS S2 I removed my SONOS bridge as required and connected to my BT Whole Home Mesh Network. However since then I have had the odd occasion when I have not been able to find one or more of the devices on the SONOS network and had to reset and reconnect each device (Yesterday was both SONOS Ones which was odd). Does anybody know if adding a Boost to the system would resolve the issue or its more likely connected to the change to S2?

[Chester draws]

I found using a boost much better than trying to make them work on WiFi.

You could try plugging a speaker in instead of the bridge, if this works for you, a boost will likely be slightly better.

[Freakuk]

I've got my soundbar hardwired into my router, since doing this all of my other Sonos speakers have been rock solid (3 play one's, 2 Play 5's and Sub)

[Lovey1]

Thanks. Yes has been my thinking. I never had an issue when I had the Bridge and the likely cause of the drop outs is interference. A separate SONOS network can only improve things.

[CharlesElliott]

I think SonosNET (ie bridge) if your devices are close enough together for the mesh to work well and that would be my first choice. If you have 'better' WiFi coverage than the mesh can offer, then use WiFi.

It's the same problem with Sky Q, they think they are being clever by creating their own mesh but if the devices have some solid walls in between them, they just don't work. I ended up putting a Wifi bridge on one of mine just so they can use the WiFi (which is good!) - second one is hardwired.

[h0b0]

Do you have the original router and the mesh system running? If so, you may have a double NAT situation due to two devices providing ip addresses. In doing so the sonos components may be on the “same” network but not visible to each other.

This happened to me.

[Lovey1]

h0b0 said:

Do you have the original router and the mesh system running? If so, you may have a double NAT situation due to two devices providing ip addresses. In doing so the sonos components may be on the “same” network but not visible to each other.

This happened to me.

thanks. i'll check

[T1berious]

If you're after a Sonos boost, I'm giving mine away (moved away from Sonos and still haven't got round to getting rid of the kit)

I.M. me if you're interested

[a7x88]

I’ve been debating picking up a boost too - with the increase of video streaming etc at home I’ve noticed the occasional issue as I’ve added more sonos devices.

There’s a great load of information here on the advantages of moving off standard WiFi and utilising SonosNet - either via boost or hardwiring one of the speakers.

link

Edited by a7x88 on Monday 8th March 08:14

[Coolbananas]

Freakuk said:

I've got my soundbar hardwired into my router, since doing this all of my other Sonos speakers have been rock solid (3 play one's, 2 Play 5's and Sub)

This.

Hard-wiring my Soundbar to the router solved all connection issues for me - all satellite speakers have worked flawlessly for the last 3 years. I have a whole new set of Sonos kit and TV for a new house I'm currently renovating and have made sure I can do the same there, hardwire to the router.

[normalbloke]

I thought the boost was all but obsolete now that you can hardwire any of the speakers to create the Sonos network?

[CharlesElliott]

That's true, if all of your devices are close enough together for the mesh to work. If not, you might need a Boost to fill in the dead zone.

[Lovey1]

T1berious said:

If you're after a Sonos boost, I'm giving mine away (moved away from Sonos and still haven't got round to getting rid of the kit)

I.M. me if you're interested

Hi, I have sent an email. thanks

[normalbloke]

CharlesElliott said:

That's true, if all of your devices are close enough together for the mesh to work. If not, you might need a Boost to fill in the dead zone.

Surely that’s just an excuse to fill the dead spot with a juicy 5?

[Chester draws]

normalbloke said:

I thought the boost was all but obsolete now that you can hardwire any of the speakers to create the Sonos network?

Yes, but boost is smaller, cheaper, and sends a stronger signal than a Play:1.

I've wired my playbase, instead of a boost with the same result.