Installation Instructions

Sonos Setup
6
Setting Up a New Sonos System
Step 1: (OPTIONAL) If you purchased a Sonos product to connect to your
router, connect it now with an Ethernet cable. Otherwise, skip this step.
Why would I connect a Sonos product to my router?
• If you have a larger home where the WiFi performance isn’t reliable and you want to strengthen the wireless
performance of your Sonos system.
• If your WiFi network is already in high demand with streaming video and web surfing and you want to create a separate
wireless network exclusively for your Sonos speakers.
• If you want to wirelessly connect a SUB and/or a pair of PLAY:1 or PLAY:3 speakers to your Sonos PLAYBAR® home
theater setup.
• If you have a 5GHz only home network (Sonos operates on 2.4GHz).
Which Sonos product should I connect to my router?
• If you don’t plan to listen to audio in this room, connect a Sonos BRIDGE or BOOST to your router.
• If you want to listen to audio in this room, choose the product that works best for your home:
• Connect an all-in-one Sonos PLAY:1, PLAY:3 or PLAY:5® speaker
• Connect a Sonos CONNECT:AMP™ and your choice of speakers
• Connect a Sonos CONNECT™ and an external amplifier or powered speakers
• Connect a Sonos PLAYBAR if you plan to watch TV in the room where the router is located
Do not connect the Sonos product directly to your cable or DSL modem unless your modem has a built-in router.