SONOS Boost or not
Discussion
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?
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.
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 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 checkThis happened to me.
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.
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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
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.
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