The Sonos One is one of the best-sounding smart speakers in the market. Even with all its high-tech features, the setup process for your Sonos One setup is fairly easy and requires little background information, so let’s proceed with the guide.
Sonos One Setup
Position Sonos One in Your Preferred Location
First, place your speaker in your preferred location at home. May it be in the living room, bedroom, or even the bathroom. Just make sure it doesn’t get wet.
Afterward, connect your Sonos speaker to power.
Install Sonos App in Your Device
Download the Sonos app on your phone, or tablet. The app can support both Android and iOS, so you don’t have to worry if your mobile device is compatible.
Add or Install a New System for Sonos One
Once you have downloaded the Sonos App, you can now set up your Sonos by either adding or installing a new system for your Sonos One.
To set up a new Sonos One system, you must first open the Sonos app installed on your mobile device. Then, click on Set up a new system.
Afterward, you have the option of signing in to your Sonos account or creating a Sonos Account if you don’t have an account yet.
After logging in, click on “Add” on the popup displaying your Sonos product. If you are using the Sonos S1 Controller, click on Continue then press Set up products.
Just follow the steps in the app to set up your Sonos system. You can also add your music and voice services when setting up your Sonos system.
On the other hand, if you’re adding your Sonos one to your existing Sonos system, then you should follow these steps:
First, open the Sonos app for iOS or Android. Next, go to the Settings tab, and click System, then proceed to Add Product.
Afterward, follow the steps in the app to connect Sonos One to your Sonos system.
Connect and Test Sonos One
Unfortunately, Sonos One speaker does not support a Bluetooth connection. But don’t worry, there are other options for connecting your Sonos One, and I will guide you through the process.
Streaming Service
To connect to a streaming service, open your Sonos app, and go to the Settings tab then click services. Click on Add a Service under Music & Content.
From there you can just integrate music services such as Pandora or Spotify
Playing Sound From an Android Device
To connect Android devices, open the Sonos app for Android. Go to the Browse tab, and click This Mobile Device. From here, you can now play anything you like from your Android.
Playing Sound From an Apple Device
To play sounds or your favorite tunes from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod you must have Apple AirPlay 2:
- Open “Control Center” on your iPhone or iPad. For iPhone 8 users, simply swipe up from the bottom of your screen to access the “Control Center.”
- Locate the audio card icon on the upper-right corner, then tap the Airplay icon.
- Then, simply tap on the Sonos One option and start listening/streaming any video!
If you don’t have the AirPlay 2 though, it might be best to stick with headphones and other accessories for a while.
Connect to WiFi Wirelessly
First, make sure the Sonos controller (your iPhone, or PC for example) is turned on. Next, connect Sonos to your Wi-Fi router via ethernet cable.
Open the Sonos app and select Settings > System > Network > Wireless Set Up. Afterward, follow the steps on your app.
After following the steps, a message should be displaying that your Sonos One is now set up on the new Wi-Fi network. You can now unplug the ethernet cable and use your speaker without it.
To boost your wifi connections, setting up with Sonos Boost device is a smart move.
Connect with Amazon Alexa
To connect to Alexa, open your Sonos app, and go to the Settings tab then click services. Next, click on Add a Service under Voice.
From there, you can integrate voice services such as Alexa in no time.
FAQ
How do I set up my Sonos one?
To set up your Sonos One, you need to download the Sonos app. Afterwards, you can add or install the Sonos One to your system.
How do I connect my Sonos One to WiFi?
You can connect your Sonos One to the Wi-Fi network in two ways. First is the wireless option through WiFi, with the second option being via a wired connection. You must have your Sonos player wired to your router with an ethernet cable.
After connecting your speaker to the Wi-Fi [1] router using an ethernet cable, unplug and reconnect from the power cord. Once you have a solid white light on your Sonos, the speaker will reappear in your app and you’re done with the setup process.
Conclusion
With everything that’s been outlined in this guide, setup is so easy and anyone can do it in no time. Now you have improved your audio quality and experience with the Sonos One setup.
