Sonos One gen 2 setup tips and tricks
All the tips in this section cover off tips and tricks surrounding the setup of your Sonos system, such as finding your account information or making sure you are running the latest software.
Find your Sonos Account information
You'll need your Sonos Account information if you want to control your Sonos system with your voice (more on that further down). It's also useful to know where to find it in case you ever need it. Tap the Settings tab in the bottom right of the app > System > About My System.
Make sure your Sonos system is always running the latest software
Sonos delivers regular software updates, some of which are small, others of which are more significant, like Spotify Connect compatibility and the ability to control your Sonos speakers with your voice using Amazon's Alexa, or control it with your voice through Google Assistant. Running the latest software means you'll get the best experience from your Sonos speakers, so it's a good idea to set your system up to automatically check for updates.
Click on the Settings tab in the bottom right of the app > System > System Updates > Toggle on (iOS) / Tick box (Android) Update Automatically. You can also choose when you want the update to take place. Your options comprise Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Overnight.
Since the launch of the Sonos S2 system software (called just Sonos on app stores), there are two Sonos Controller apps. The older version is now called Sonos S1 and is for people who want to retain some legacy kit as part of their setup. You can find out which kit will not work with Sonos S2 here. The S1 software does not receive new features, but it is patched with security updates if needed. If you don't own any of the legacy devices, it is recommended you update to S2.
To upgrade to Sonos S2, you need to install the app separately, run it, and it will update all of your hardware and transfer your settings automatically. Then you can delete the former app.
How to override audio compression settings on Sonos
Sonos presets the best audio compression for player Line-In and Sonos Dock, but it can be overridden to be uncompressed or compressed. To do this, head to the Settings tab in the bottom right of the app > System > Scroll down to Audio Compression > Select desired setting.
How to turn the LED light off on Sonos speakers
If you have a Sonos speaker on your bedside table, or perhaps a soundbar in your bedroom, you might not want the LED light on.
To turn it off, click on the Settings tab in the bottom right of the app > System > Select the room you want your speaker light off > Scroll down to toggle off Status Light (iOS) / Un-tick Status Light (Android).
How to turn off touch controls on Sonos speakers
If you have a Sonos speaker with touch controls - which is pretty much all the speakers and soundbars launched since the Sonos Five in 20215 - you can turn off their touch controls.
Click on the Settings tab in the bottom right of the app > System > Select the room with the speaker you want to turn the touch controls off for > Toggle off Touch Controls (iOS) / Un-tick Speaker Touch Controls (Android).
How to mute Sonos speakers quickly
A press of the play/pause button will mute the speaker you are pressing it on, as well as any others grouped with it. It's a handy quick way to stop music without you needing to open the Sonos app.
How to disable the swipe functionality on Sonos speakers
For those with the second-generation Play:5, Sonos Five, One, One SL, Move, Playbase, Ray, Beam, Arc, and kids or cats who like to touch it or climb on the controls, you can disable the swipe functionality.
To do this, hold down the pair button for 10 seconds when the speaker is fully booted to disable the swipe interface. You'll then press it once to leave it in that state. It doesn't work for the Era 100, Era 300 or Move 2 as they don't have a pair button.
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