Five
Overview
Overview
The high-fidelity speaker for businesses—
- Versatile design with smart orientation sensing. Place Sonos Five horizontally to separate the left and right channels for impressive stereo sound. In the vertical orientation Five smartly adjusts to mono.
- Use the line-in port to connect a turntable or another device—simple control with the Sonos app or Apple AirPlay 2 (see Global Settings).
- Control your Sonos Pro system using the Sonos app or the dashboard.
- See Sonos Pro system when you’re ready to add a Sonos Five to your Sonos Pro system.
Controls and lights
| Button | Control | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | Status light | Displays the product's connection to WiFi, indicates when the volume is muted, and signal errors. Learn more |
 | Volume control |
Touch and hold to quickly change the volume. Note: You can also use the Sonos app to adjust volume. |
 | Play/Pause |
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 | Next/Previous song |
Note: You can’t skip forward or go back when listening to a radio station. |
Note: If you don’t want to allow playback or volume adjustments using the speaker touch controls, you can disable them in the Sonos app.
Connector panel
1 | Ethernet port | Use an Ethernet cable if you want to connect to a router, computer, or network-attached storage (NAS) device (optional). |
2 | Stereo audio in (3.5 mm / 1/8") | Use to connect an external audio device, like a turntable or CD player. |
3 | Join button | Press to connect to your Sonos system during setup. |
4 | AC power (mains) input | Use only the supplied power cord (using a third-party power cord will void your warranty). Note: Insert the power cord firmly until it is flush with the bottom of the speaker. |
Select a location
You can put Sonos Five just about anywhere. For best performance, here are a few guidelines:
- Sonos Five should be placed on a flat surface either vertically or horizontally (make sure the rubber feet sit completely on the flat surface).
- Leave a 2" (5 cm) perimeter around the speaker, including its power cord.
- If you're using a single Five, we recommend positioning it 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).
- For stereo pair placement information, see Set up stereo pair.
- It’s humidity-resistant, but not water-resistant so don’t put it near water or leave it in the rain.
Set up a stereo pair
Pair two Sonos Fives in the same zone for wider stereo separation. Turn them vertically so enable mono audio from each speaker. One speaker serves as the left channel and one serves as the right channel.
Note: The Sonos speakers in a stereo pair must be the same type (i.e. a pair of Ones or One and One SL).
- Place the speakers 8' to 10' apart (2.4 m to 3.1 m). The listening position should be 8' to 12' (2.4 m to 3.7 m) from the paired speakers—less distance increases bass, more distance improves stereo imaging.
- Go to Settings
. - Select one of the speakers to use in the stereo pair, then select Set Up Stereo Pair to get started.
Line-in
Connect an audio device, like a projector, CD player, or turntable with a built-in phono preamp, to any Sonos product that has a line-in port (some products, like Era 100 and Era 300, require a line-in adapter—sold separately).
Then in the Sonos app, go to 
> Line-In and select the source to start playback. Learn more
Note: Allow Line-In must be enabled in Global Settings[LINK] on the Dashboard. Learn more
Product settings
You can customize Sonos products using the Sonos app.
- Go to Settings .
- Select a product.
| FEATURE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
Product Name | If you move your speaker to a new spot, you can change its name in Settings. |
EQ | Sonos products ship with preset equalization settings. You can change the sound settings (bass, treble, balance, or loudness) to suit your personal preferences. Learn more |
Trueplay | Trueplay adapts the sound for your surroundings and content. Portable products can tune themselves automatically. Learn more |
Volume Limit | You can set a maximum volume for each product or set. Learn more |
Battery Saver (portable products only) | Set your portable speaker to power off automatically instead of going to sleep. It won't appear in the Sonos app until it’s powered back on. |
Line-In (Enable in Global Settings) | When a projector, turntable, stereo, or other audio device is connected to a Sonos product, you can adjust these line-in settings:
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Idle Auto-Disconnect | When enabled, the speaker automatically disconnects from Bluetooth after 30 minutes of inactivity, only when it's also connected to WiFi. |
Status Light | Displays the speaker’s connection to WiFi, indicates when the volume is muted, and signals errors. Learn more |
Touch Controls | You can disable the touch control on your speaker. Do this to prevent accidental playback or volume adjustments (recommended for Sonos Pro users). Learn more Note: This setting also turns off Sonos Roam's controls. |
Turn off WiFi (not available for portable products) | You can turn off your speaker’s WiFi when it’s connected to your network with an Ethernet cable. This reduces power consumption and can improve connectivity for some wired speakers. |
Accessories
Find the perfect accessory for your Sonos system—tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products.
For a full selection of Sonos-compatible stands, wall mounts, chargers and cables, see Accessories on our website.
Set up surrounds
If you have a soundbar in your Sonos system, you can turn two speakers of the same type (i.e. a pair of Ones or a One and a One SL), or a Sonos Amp and two non-Sonos speakers, into separate right and left channels.
- Angle each surrounds towards the listening area (Sonos recommends about 10 feet from a listening position).
- Go to
> System. - Select a zone with a soundbar and choose Add Surrounds to get started.
Note: If you group the rooms or create a stereo pair instead, you won't have surround sound.
Surround audio settings
During setup, surround sound is optimized for your area. These settings are adjustable:
Surrounds | Turn surround sound On or Off. |
TV Level | Adjust surround volume for TV audio. |
Music Level | Adjust surround volume for music. |
Music Playback | Ambient (subtle) or Full (louder, full range). Doesn't apply to Dolby Atmos Music playback. |
Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
AUDIO |
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Amplifier | Six Class-D digital amplifiers perfectly tuned to match the six dedicated speaker drivers and the acoustic architecture. |
Mid-woofer | Three mid-woofers ensure you’ll hear the faithful playback of mid-range vocal frequencies plus deep, rich bass—without distortion, even at high volumes. |
Tweeter | Three tweeters create the crispest and clearest high-frequency response. |
NETWORKING* |
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Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | Temporarily connects to your mobile device for first-time set up. |
Ethernet port | One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. You can plug a Sonos product directly into your router if your WiFi is unstable. |
Wireless connectivity | Connects to WiFi network with any 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 or 5 GHz broadcast-capable router. |
GENERAL |
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Audio line-in | Auto-detecting 3.5 mm audio line-in connection. Use an auxiliary cable to connect an audio device. |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 14.33 x 8.03 x 6.06 in. (364 x 203 x 154 mm) |
Operating temperature | 32° F to 104° F (0° C to 40° C) |
Package contents * Specifications subject to change without notice. | Sonos Five, power cord, and Quickstart Guide. |
Power supply | Auto-switching 100—240 V ~ 50-60 Hz 2.3 A AC universal input. |
Product finish | White matte or black matte exposure, graphite grille |
Storage temperature | -4° to 158°F (-20° to 70°C) |
Weight | 14 lb / 6.36 kg |
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
Important safety information
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos products.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
- Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- This product does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not open or disassemble or attempt to repair it or replace any components. 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.
- The Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment.
- Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
- Do not expose apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.