Connecting a Sonos soundbar to your phone giving you easy control over sound settings and the ability to play your favorite music through the Sonos app. You can connect the Sonos soundbar to a phone wirelessly via Bluetooth and WiFi connections. This guide explains about two techniques to set up a Sonos soundbar with your smartphone.
Connect Sonos Soundbar to Phone via WiFi Using the Sonos App
The Sonos app offers the most reliable and feature-rich way to connect your soundbar to your phone. Here’s how to get set up:
1. Enable Wi-Fi Pairing Mode on the Soundbar: Turn on your Sonos Soundbar and set it to Wi-Fi pairing mode. Refer to your soundbar’s manual if you’re unsure how to activate this mode.
2. Install the Sonos App: Download the Sonos app from the App Store or Play Store.
3. Login or Set Up Your Sonos Account: Open the Sonos app, log in, or create an account if you’re a new user.
4. Add Your Sonos Soundbar to the App: Go to the Settings menu, find the Add New Device/Add Product option, and select your Sonos soundbar from the list.
5. Continue the device scan: Hit the Continue button until the Ready to Scan message appears on the app.
6. Place the Phone: Once come, tap the soundbar’s touch-sensitive area with your smartphone. Thus, the app will pair with the soundbar.
7. Name Your Device: Once paired, assign a unique name to your Sonos Soundbar (like “Living Room Soundbar”) for easy recognition in your app.
8. Start Streaming: With pairing complete, play audio directly from your phone, and it will stream seamlessly through your Sonos Soundbar.
Steps to Connect Sonos Soundbar to Phone via Bluetooth
A kind note that, many Sonos soundbars do not have built-in Bluetooth. However, you can use a Bluetooth adapter to establish the Bluetooth function on the soundbar. If you don’t have it, you can buy a Bluetooth adapter from Amazon.
1. Complete the initial setup: Plug the adapter into your soundbar’s USB port.
2. Ensure the devices are turned on: Power on your Sonos Soundbar and the Bluetooth adapter.
3. Pair: Enable Bluetooth on your phone and find the adapter’s name in the device list.
4. Select: Choose the adapter to pair it with your Sonos Soundbar.
Thus, the soundbar is connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
FAQ
Yes, you can play songs on the Sonos soundbar from your phone using AirPlay.
No, connecting the soundbar to the phone is impossible using the Digital In port.
