SONOS FIVE (01) PDF Document

To get started with your SONOS FIVE, you will need the following:

• WiFi: Have your network name and password ready.

• Mobile device: Connected to the same WiFi. You’ll use this for setup.

• Sonos S2 app: You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system. Install the app on the mobile device you’re using for setup.

• A Sonos account: If you don’t have an account, you’ll create one during setup.

Download the app from the app store on your mobile device. Open the app and it will guide you through the setup process. Once your Sonos system is set up, you can also use your computer to control the music by getting the app for your PC or Mac.

Setting up your SONOS FIVE on your home WiFi is the standard for most homes. However, if your WiFi is slow, doesn’t reach all the rooms where you want to use Sonos, or is already in high demand, you can connect a Sonos product to your router with an Ethernet cable to create a separate wireless network just for your Sonos system. Your Sonos products and the mobile device with the Sonos app need to be on the same WiFi network. You can switch between wired and wireless setup if something changes in your home.

You can easily add a new Sonos product anytime. Just plug it in, open the Sonos app on your mobile device, and tap > System > Add Product.

You can restrict access to explicit music. Open the app on your mobile device and tap > System > Parental Controls. Sign into your Sonos account to set filter options. You can also limit the maximum volume for a room.

The SONOS FIVE is a high-fidelity speaker with superior sound, featuring:

• Three woofers that provide deep bass within a sealed architecture that eliminates reverb and echo.

• Two side tweeters that create an ultra-wide soundstage.

• A center tweeter that optimizes vocal playback.

• A line-in port to connect your turntable or another device.

• Versatile design with smart orientation sensing.

The SONOS FIVE features smart orientation sensing. When you pair two speakers horizontally, they automatically separate the left and right channels for impressive stereo sound. When paired vertically, each speaker smartly adjusts to mono for more detailed stereo separation and an even wider soundstage.

Yes, you can pair two SONOS FIVE speakers for left-right stereo sound or use two Fives as rear surrounds for your home theater.

No, the front grille is not removable. Tampering with the grille may result in damage to your SONOS FIVE.

• Volume control: Touch and hold to quickly change the volume. The right icon is for volume up, and the left is for volume down.

• Play/Pause: Press once to play or pause music. Press and hold to add the music that’s playing in another room.

• Next/Previous song: Swipe right across the touch controls to skip to the next song. Swipe left to go to the previous song. Note: You can’t skip forward or go back when listening to a radio station.

Yes. If you don’t want anyone (like a child) to control playback or change the volume using the speaker touch controls, you can disable them in the room’s settings.

• Join button: Press to connect during setup.

• Ethernet port: Use an Ethernet cable if you want to connect to a router, computer, or network-attached storage (NAS) device (optional).

• AC power (mains) input: Use only the supplied power cord.

• Stereo audio in (3.5mm / 1/8″): Use to connect external music players.

For maximum performance, follow these guidelines:

• The SONOS FIVE is a substantial and powerful speaker and should be placed on a flat surface that is robust and durable enough to properly support it. Make sure Five’s rubber feet sit completely on the flat surface.

• Allow at least 2″ perimeter all around Five including its power cord.

• For a single Five speaker we recommend positioning the speaker horizontally to enable stereo sound.

• Place Five across the room from where you’ll be listening (at or close to your ear height for best results).

• The Five is humidity resistant so you can use it in the bathroom; however it is not water resistant so don’t position it near water or leave it outside during a rain storm.

Connect an external source like a phono preamp (your turntable may have a built-in phono preamp), or other audio device to the 3.5mm line-in port on the back of the SONOS FIVE.

* Specifications subject to change without notice.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos components.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

9. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to Sonos qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cable or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

13. The Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment.

14. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

15. Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Everyone in the house can listen to something different, or you can group Sonos products together to play the same music. Tap the rooms icon on a mobile device to see what’s playing in each room. To change what’s playing, tap a room, and choose different content.

Select the group icon to play the same music in more than one room. With the Sonos S2 app, you can also save a group of rooms to easily select it again later.

If you’re near a speaker, press and hold the play/pause button to easily add the music from another room. If different content is playing in different rooms, just press and hold until you hear the sound you want.

You can customize your SONOS FIVE for your surroundings with the following settings:

• Trueplay: Analyzes the surroundings in a room and then adjusts each woofer and tweeter to provide you with the best sound for that room.

• EQ settings: Change the sound settings (bass, treble, balance, or loudness) to suit your personal preferences.

• Room name: If you move your speaker to a new room, you can change its name in your room’s settings.

• Status light: If the light is distracting, you can turn it off in your room’s settings.

• Speaker touch controls: You can disable the touch control buttons on your speaker to prevent accidental adjustments.

• Set max volume: You can set a maximum volume for each room.

Pair two SONOS FIVE speakers in the same room for a wider, stereo experience. One speaker serves as the left channel and one serves as the right channel. The Sonos speakers in a stereo pair must be the same type.

There are several ways to control music playback on your SONOS FIVE:

• The Sonos app: The free Sonos app is the easiest way to play anything and everything on Sonos.

• Voice commands: If you have a voice-enabled Sonos speaker, you can use your voice to control the music on your SONOS FIVE.

• Controls on the speaker: If you’re near the speaker, you can use the touch controls to adjust volume, stop the music, or change the song.

• Another streaming app: Control Sonos directly from a different app (like Spotify, Pandora, or Pocket Casts).

• Airplay 2: Use AirPlay 2 to stream music, movies, podcasts, and more directly from your favorite apps to your Sonos speakers.

You can control the volume on your Sonos system in several ways:

• Speaker touch controls: When you’re near a speaker, adjust the volume using the touch controls on the speaker.

• The app: Slide the volume control up or down. If products are grouped, you can adjust the volume for the whole group or for individual speakers.

• Your voice: If you have a voice-enabled Sonos product, use your voice to adjust the volume.

• The buttons on your mobile device: Turn on hardware volume control in your settings to use the buttons on your mobile device to control the volume on Sonos even when you’re not in the app.

Alarms: Wake to music you love by setting an alarm with a favorite song, station or playlist. You can wake up to different songs on different days, have music playing when you come home from work, or schedule Sonos to play for a few hours every night you’re on vacation.

Sleep timer: If you love to fall asleep to music, your SONOS FIVE can shut off automatically. Tap the song title on the Now Playing screen to set a sleep timer.

Sonos regularly adds new features to improve your listening experience. You can set your SONOS FIVE speaker to update automatically in the background so you always have the latest features without interrupting your listening.

If you have a wireless setup (no Sonos product connected to your router):

After you install a new router or change your network password, update your Sonos system with the new network information. Just open the Sonos app and it will walk you through it.

If you have a wired setup (there’s a Sonos product connected to your router):

You don’t have to do anything when you install a new router (as long as you connect a Sonos product to it) or when you change your password. Your SONOS FIVE and other Sonos products will continue to work as before.