In a wireless setup, your Sonos products connect to your home's WiFi network, just like other wireless devices in your home (smartphones, tablets, computers, etc.).
How do I connect my Sonos to my Wi-Fi?
Open the Sonos app and select Settings > System > Network > Wireless Set Up. This will guide you through the necessary steps. After entering your new WiFi password, you should then see a message saying your Sonos player is now set up on the new WiFi network.3 Feb 2017
Does Sonos need internet or just Wi-Fi?
Since Sonos speakers need Wi-Fi either for setup purposes or to help you stream tunes across rooms, you will need to connect your Sonos speakers to Wi-Fi to get the fun started. Below is a step-by-step process to help you connect your speaker to the Sonos mobile app to later connect to Wi-Fi.20 Aug 2020
Does Sonos use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi?
Sonos uses your wireless network to allow all of its speakers to communicate with one another and your controller. First, you need to connect a single Sonos speaker to the same Wi-Fi network as your smartphone or computer.30 Sept 2021
Does Sonos use its own Wi-Fi network?
SonosNet is a mesh system, but not an ordinary wireless network, so it will not be intercepted by an ordinary Wi-Fi scanner. Sonos is using its own wireless standard and is being observed as interference to common wireless devices.5 Jun 2019
Does Sonos have to be connected to router?
Thanks to a software update, you no longer need any wired connection to your router. Instead, you can set up and run Sonos speakers on your regular Wi-Fi network, as long as they're within range of the router.2 Sept 2014
Do all Sonos speakers have Wi-Fi?
All Sonos speakers operate via WiFi but there are currently 2 options that support both WiFi & Bluetooth, namely the Sonos Move and Sonos Roam.21 Feb 2019
How do I know if my Sonos has Wi-Fi?
- Open the Sonos app.
- Select Help.
- Select About My Sonos System.
- The About My Sonos System screen will display all of the Sonos products currently connected in your household, and whether they are connected to your home's WiFi (wireless setup) or the dedicated Sonos network (wired setup).
Does Sonos use Bluetooth?
Portable Sonos products can connect to your devices using Bluetooth. To pair with a Bluetooth device, you must first put your Sonos product in Bluetooth discovery mode.9 Mar 2021
Why does Sonos use Wi-Fi instead of Bluetooth?
This is because the Bluetooth audio device constantly requires a signal from your device so it has to be within range to receive it. As the signal is communicated via WiFi and not each device, the Sonos speakers can talk to each other wirelessly.16 Jan 2017