Creating a Stereo Pair

The Stereo Pair setting allows you to group two PLAY:1s, PLAY:3s or PLAY:5s in the same room to create a wider stereo experience. In this configuration, one unit serves as the left channel and the other serves as the right channel. You cannot create a mixed stereo pair—the Sonos components in the stereo pair must be the same.

Optimum placement information

• When creating a stereo pair, it is best to place the two Sonos components 8 to 10 feet away from each other.

• Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the paired Sonos components. Less distance will increase bass, more distance will improve stereo imaging.

  

Using the Sonos app on a mobile device

1. Select Settings -> Room Settings.

2. Select a PLAY:5 to pair.

3. Select Create Stereo Pair, and follow the prompts to set up the stereo pair.

To separate a stereo pair:

1. Select Settings -> Room Settings.

2. Select the stereo pair you wish to separate (the stereo pair appears with L + R in the room name.)

3. Select Separate Stereo Pair.

Using the Sonos app on a Mac or PC

1. Choose one of the following:

• Using your PC, select Settings from the Manage menu.

• Using your Mac, select Preferences -> Room Settings from the Sonos menu.

2. Select a PLAY:5 you want to pair from the Room Settings for drop-down list.

3. Click Create Stereo Pair and follow the prompts to set up the stereo pair.

To separate a stereo pair:

1. Choose one of the following:

• Using your PC, select Settings from the Manage menu.

• Using your Mac, select Preferences -> Room Settings from the Sonos menu.

2. Select the Sonos stereo pair you wish to separate from the Room Settings for drop-down (the stereo pair will appear with L + R in the room name).

3. On the Basic tab, click Separate Stereo Pair.