How to connect Sonos Beam to TV

[@katzmark]

Very helpful. Thank you. Have a safe trip back to your home planet.

[@joelew]

😂😂😂😂

[@BrendaB7070]

I liked your video and we're having a heck of a time getting this sound bar hooked up! We're not tech savy at all, we're too old. 😄 Now I need to go watch the new tv videos to make sure we're choosing the correct settings in the tv. It seems it should be easier than this.

[@zodidikusi-appiah1933]

Thank you , now I have the courage to buy Sonos sound bar because of your thorough explanation

[@HowToPM]

Ahah. Thank you for your comment I'm glad you enjoy. Feel free to order it here : geni.us/Sonosbeam It's the same price for you but I make a comission out of it. I'm sure you will love it. Enjoy! 😉

[@leongomez4047]

Oct 2023 and your video help me a lot! Thank you so much!

[@HowToPM]

You're welcome! :) Thanks

[@KeithFine10]

Great video, just what I was looking for

[@WlLKO]

Can I use any HDMi cable for ARC?

[@HowToPM]

Yes. Any HDMI will do the work. If you have trouble, try one that is above 2.0, but seriously, any HDMI should do the job.

[@nigelsmith721]

Did I understand you correctly - if you have a multi-component Sonos system one of the units has to be connected by cable to my network?

[@HowToPM]

Officialy no, but I highly recomend it. Please see that video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJu1ooxnndxjmtU

[@nigelsmith721]

@@HowToPM Thank you

[@cawhittles]

Have Sonos play base and LG Oled TV and LG magic remote! Using optical and have sound through Sonos but can not adjust volume on TV using remote? Have the volume icon on TV screen but when pressing plus or minus nothing happens to volume? Would using optical to HDMI adaptor and using ARC solve the problem ?

[@HowToPM]

Unfortunately your remote seam to be incompatible with the Base. The thing is that your sound bar need to receive the IR signal from the remote but your probably comunicating over bluetooth. On neewer model, HDMI can send that info, but since you receive it in a optical input, that won't work. I think the cheepest and best solution for you would be tu use a regular IR remote for your LG TV. Something like that should do the job : geni.us/yCseWBA

[@WlLKO]

My new TV has eARC. Can I connect that to the gen 1 Sonos Beam?

[@HowToPM]

Yes of course.

[@jeffwess7717]

Hi. Do you know where I can purchase an Optical-to-HDMI Adapter that you showed in the video and that came with the product? I just searched Amazon and Google and could not find anyone selling this particular cable, which I need. Thanks very much.

[@HowToPM]

Sure right here : geni.us/OpticalCable

[@daviddebar1417]

Thank you for explaining why The Best Buy geek who will be installing my ordered two very expensive HDMI cables. ($296.76) Now that you have explained that a HDMI to fiber optic converter comes with the Sonos ARC sound bar and I already have several unused fiber optic cables I don't think I will need to buy the expensive HDMI cables. I suspect the second cable was to hook up to Router but the router is on a different floor than my TV is located. I will be using my LAN to wirelessly make connection to the Internet. Thanks again for saving me almost $300!

[@HowToPM]

Ahah. Hi David. About HDMI cable, you never need to pay big $ for this kind of cable. The reason is that it's digital. So you will never see any difference between a 5$ cable, and a 500$ cable. Unless there is big interference around the cable like big electricity cable. Otherwise the image with any cable will be exactly the same. The image reach the other side of the cable, or not. But if it does reach the other side, image will be identical.

[@mdwitt714]

is the HDMI cable that comes in the box 2.0?

[@HowToPM]

Probably. But I would not guess my hand in fire.

[@frazier2420able]

I lost the analog device that came with the Sonos what do I do in this situation?

[@HowToPM]

There is no analog device that come with the Beam. But if you are talking about the optical adapter, you can get a new one here : geni.us/SonosOpticalAdapter

[@frazier2420able]

@@HowToPM that’s exactly what I needed thank for your help

[@jp6951]

Very helpful video - thanks! Thinking of getting a Sonos Beam 2 with my LG C2 and computers and based on your video I have a better idea how it will all connect.

[@TheGodZon]

Thanks. I have some issues to connect all group of my Sonos to tv . All group connected to wifi properly. For example , then I run Spotify on tv it will be sound only from bar , if I will run it via my phone app it will play surround include all speakers.

[@HowToPM]

Well definitly, if you want to run spotify, you better run it from the app. It will be more stable and probably sound better.

[@oliver5705]

Hello. Can someone please help me. I wonder if the optical adapter also can be use in the different way? So can I connect the optical cable on the Sonos Ray and the HDMI connect to my monitor?

[@HowToPM]

I'm not sure to understand the question. But yes the optical adapter is made to go in your TV and finish in HDMI in your Ray.

[@andystout3551]

How do we get out TV's remote to control the sound bar's sound? Or is this even POSSIBLE?

[@HowToPM]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/faimdGZspt58rsk

[@bobcowen]

I installed the Sonos Beam to my Samsung TV and installed the Sonos App and everything worked great. However, on the second day, the Samsung TV reverted to using its own internal speakers. I disconnected the Sonos Beam, then reconnected it and the TV was again using the Sonos sound bar. Is there an audio setting in the Samsung that will tell it to permanently forget its internal speakers and use the Sonos? If so, can you point me to a KZbin video or somewhere it's explained?

[@HowToPM]

Hi Bob. If you use the Arc, it should automatically detect it thrue the HDMI cable. So there is no setting you can do in the menu. However if you use the optical output, you can just lower the volume of the TV. The optical output is enable all the time.

[@bobcowen]

@@HowToPM Unfortunately I've tried everything I can think of. Powered off, unplugged and reconnected but the setting of using "reverse" does not "stick." I must power off the Sonos and turn it on again for the Samsung TV to recognize it. When it does, the Sonos becomes the default speaker without my doing anything. However, the next time I turn on the TV, it does not even have the option of "reverse" in the settings menu on the TV. Using the optical output I'm told that control of the volume is only available via the Sonos app. This is not acceptable either. The Samsung TV has an HDMI-ARC connector, not an eARC connector. I've posted this same question in the Sonos users forum but would greatly appreciate any/all suggestions.

[@HowToPM]

Hi bob. Your beam have and IR receiver and can learn the IR code of your remote. So there is no problem with the volume control. See that video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/faimdGZspt58rsk About the Arc, maybe your HDMI cable is defective. Or maybe just try to inverse it.

[@bobcowen]

@@HowToPM Thank you for the suggestion. Unfortunately the problem is not in the remote control. When connecting via the optical output, the Samsung menu tells me that the volume can only be controlled by the app. I want to control the volume by the remote control. The video you linked to is from 2018 and the app no longer has the options for any type of room control. Finally, the HDMI-ARC connection (which is the way it should work) does not remember the settings after the TV has been turned off for an hour or more. The only way to "reawaken" the Sonos & Samsung connection is to unplug the Sonos, reconnect it and wait about 30 seconds. At that point, the Sonos automatically becomes the default speakers. Prior to that point, the Samsung menu doesn't even give me the option of selecting "reverse" on the speaker settings menu. The HDMI cable was the one that came with the Sonos but I reversed it and didn't make any difference. I have another Samsung TV that also has an ARC connection (not an eARC) and I'll see if the Sonos bar behaves the same way.

[@frigginlunatics]

I have a windows 10 laptop displayed to 27 inch 4k monitor. Now how do I connect to the Beam? Of course they don't have ARC and optical output.

[@HowToPM]

I already tried with an HDMI and it was not working. So you would need a optical adapter. But that is just not a great plan. Sonos is not made to be a computer speaker.

[@yourhero36]

Nice video. I am having an issue that I cannot solve. My TV only has an optical output, my TV plays through it but when I switch to my Firestick I get nothing. Any ideas?

[@HowToPM]

Your firestick might play a sound setting that your TV canon output. Go in your firestick sound setting and deactivate most of them like ''dolby''. If you can use ''PCM''.

[@janmikael87]

I have a problem with my LG TV that the HDMI-output change to HDMI 2 (where the ARC is) EVERY TIME I turn on the TV. Is that possible to change? Its very annoying because my cable provider is connected to HDMI 1...

[@HowToPM]

I don't know the name of that fonction on LG as it change from a brand to an other, but you will want to disable the ''HDMI Auto-Sync'' it is 100% sure you have a feature for that in your menu somewhere. It is always on by default, but sometime, you better set it off.

[@01nardo]

Thanks, bud, you’re the best 👍

[@progamersplay4716]

I have invested over 3k on sonos amps and sonance in ceiling speakers just because of their app but the sound is substandard . if you are an audio file get a separate amp and a processor oh and a real subwoofer which is what I have in my main home theater. Sonos, Bose and all those companies are good for simplicity.

[@HowToPM]

There must be something wrong in your installation. The Sonos AMP is a really good amp. I drive my Paradigm Premiere 800F with it and the sound is simply amazing. Make sure you don't have reverse the ''red/black'' connection on one of your speaker. Note that I never tested the Sonance speaker. But for sure the AMP is a great amp.

[@andrewmoran9192]

I’m having trouble getting sound out of my sony tv which only has an arc hdmi input, no arc hdmi output

[@HowToPM]

HDMI ARC are bidirectional. If you see a HDMI arc, that is the right one.

[@andrewmoran9192]

@@HowToPM interesting, I did take your Advice on the Ethernet cable….worked instantly 🤦🏼‍♂️…maybe I’ll try the arc again, so I can control the volume with the remote…great tips!

[@suzysam9063]

alot air play... In a 5 sec question!

[@a.a.p1952]

Excellent presentation ! Now I will go and make it happen …lol Cheers 🇨🇦

[@RahulGupta-zw6mu]

Good video. Can i connect my tv through Bluetooth/wifi to sonos and forego the hdmi/optical cable?

[@HowToPM]

Nope. The beam don't have bluetooth. And nothing is better than a cable. 😉

[@acechareles5536]

Thank you after watching this video I realized that my chord was just broken and it didn't have one of the plugs lol

[@jacklincoln9033]

Bizarre presentation technique but useful info.

[@DJWfromA]

Thx Pep, my sound wasn't working. The 'secret' was to put the HDMI in the ARC input of the tv.. 😅❤

[@tahiyyaht.193]

Thank you so much!!! This video is very detailed and helpful. 😉

[@catherinemurphy8214]

Thankyou so much very helpful and easy to follow 👍👍👍

[@emi_on_koolaid5071]

my mom almost killed me if i did not connect it thank you

[@williampalladino3663]

Thank You so much, You made it easy!!!

[@Simon-pl2zi]

Brilliant tutorial - thank you!!

[@miguelmike2555]

Thanks a lot, I cant plug in my optical in the TV, it just does not fit, I think I am stupid, can you help me

[@HowToPM]

Hi Miguel. Make sure the cap is removed. Then you really have to align the connector on the right side. There is a flat side. Make sure you find it on the TV. And don't force to hard, the conector is a bit fragile.

[@jeffreybass7420]

Good job in a wiseguy kind of manner!

[@victorgzz87]

I need that freaking HDMI / Optical cable D:

[@HowToPM]

You can have one here : geni.us/SonosOpticalHDMI

[@victorgzz87]

@@HowToPM thanks!

[@wesleywhite4782]

My beam won't connect to the HDMI arc

[@HowToPM]

Some HDMI cable have a direction for the ARC. And some are to old to support ARC.

[@matildafaltyn6253]

Thanks for explaining about the cabling issues, lots of techies leave that aspect out.

[@HowToPM]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your comment.

[@labelladominique]

Awesome video!! Thank you!

[@martinepainchaud7583]

Merci!!!! So easy to follow!

[@craig5486]

Solved my issue thanks mate 👍🏻

[@TheOcto09]

Jerry rig everything type vibes

[@Catvr122]

Thanks bud 🙌🏻

[@Paperinjerate]

Very helpfull. Thanx

[@TheGoldleafCreative]

great video thank you. very informativie.

[@maarten1012TTT]

You actually don't need a ethernet cable at all

[@HowToPM]

No you don't. But I highly recomend you use one on at least one device. Here is why : kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJu1ooxnndxjmtU

[@gumiho5313]

He always love to stop in the middle of the sentence. It seems so distracting

[@JoanneTavis]

Tmi

[@mtimm7228]

What a w…..

[@skunkeyebandit]

strange, very strange

[@markmark5269]

Great, a 2 minute video done in just 6 minutes by a wannabe Shakespearean actor ...

[@Je_skat_milaatjen]

Hilarisch 😂

[@C9CB]

Talk to Damn much get to the point

[@HowToPM]

Well in most of my video I get straight to the point. But for this one, I told myself that if somebody need a video to install a simple product such as a Sonos beam, he probably need a bit more of information. That only two wire afterall.

[@Z_3D]

Lol the worst

[@geoffsheddick6106]

He is very clear and for me it was very helpful! I absolutely forgive him for his smart ass grin!

[@victorortiz4874]

Just show too much talking

[@jasonsmith9662]

Waste of time, drawn out for no info, skip!!!

[@HowToPM]

Maybe if you tell me what you need to know I could help you. But if you just want bashing on my work that’s fine too.

[@jasonsmith9662]

Ok this was not a how to video, it’s an unboxing video, you don’t show actualy hooking up, getting the app, pairing device, all you do is show feature, nothing worse than trying to actually hook something up and waste hours with a bunch of video’s mislabeled

[@HowToPM]

Well. Like the title indicate, that video show ''how to connect'' if you are looking for setup, you can loot at the video ''how to setup''... It's just right here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqKufquejrWde80 I would have been even happier if you would have ask nicely.

[@Cdtstevo0824]

I'm returning..worst speaker connectivity ever. You'd think they would make this simple.

[@danteh4947]

I don’t like Sonos and it’s complicated system

[@ramonbuitron3797]

Very complicated. It’s pissing me off right now. I know u know what I mean.

[@skunkeyebandit]

nope sorry, arc allows Dolby atmos, Beam first gen is no good. So get facts right

[@HowToPM]

I don't get the point of why so many people are absolutely amazed by Dolby Atmos.

[@skunkeyebandit]

@@HowToPM I would suggest maybe a different role then mate. I had to laugh at your comment, if you knew your stuff you would understand, obviously not so I won't bother explaining

[@HowToPM]

Ok. Well go on and enjoy your fake surround sound. 😂

[@LuisMartinez-rq7ni]

Save yourself the trouble and dont buy sonos

[@napoleonthe14th48]

THANK YOU.