Sonos PLAY1US1BLK Compact Wireless Smart Speaker

INTRODUCTION

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Sonos PLAY:1

The PLAY:1® is the newest, most compact Sonos wireless speaker that lets you use any Sonos controller to control and enjoy all the music you want all over your home (see The Sonos App for more information).

• Two custom-designed drivers, 3.5 in / 9 cm mid-woofer and tweeter, each with a dedicated amplifier.
• Play/Pause functionality remembers the last thing you were listening to. You can even skip to the next track with a double press.
• Pair two PLAY:1s for amazing stereo sound or use two PLAY:1s as rear speakers for your Sonos PLAYBAR® home theater system.
• Works seamlessly with the complete range of Sonos products.

New to Sonos?
It takes just a few steps to get your Sonos system up and running—simply follow the setup instructions packaged with your PLAY:1. Once you’ve got it set up, you can add additional Sonos products any time.

Adding to an existing Sonos system?
Sonos can be easily expanded room by room. If you are adding a PLAY:1 to an existing Sonos system, see Adding to an Existing Sonos System for more information

Your Home Network

To access Internet music services, Internet radio, and any digital music stored on your computer or Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device, your home network must meet the following requirements:

Home network requirements

• High-speed DSL/Cable modem, or fiber-to-the-home broadband connection for proper playback of Internet-based music services. (If your Internet service provider only offers Satellite Internet access, you may experience playback issues due to fluctuating download rates.)
• If your modem is not a modem/router combination and you want to take advantage of Sonos’ automatic online updates, or stream music from an Internet-based music service, you must install a router in your home network. If you do not have a router, purchase and install one before proceeding. If you are going to use the Sonos app on an Android™ or iOS device, or you are setting up Sonos wirelessly, you will need a wireless router.
• Connect a Sonos BRIDGE, BOOST™ or player to your router if:
• You have a larger home where the WiFi performance isn’t reliable and you want to strengthen the wireless performance of your Sonos system.
• Your WiFi network is already in high demand with streaming video and web surfing and you want to create a separate wireless network exclusively for your Sonos speakers.
• Your home network is 5GHz only (not switchable to 2.4GHz).
• For best results, you should connect the computer or NAS drive that contains your personal music library collection to your home network router using an Ethernet cable.

The Sonos App

You can use the free Sonos app with any compatible device, including:

• Sonos app (Android)—Android 2.2 and higher; certain features require later versions. (Standard wireless setup is only supported on Android 2.3 or 4.0 and higher.)
• Touch the Play Store or Market button on your Android device to download the free Sonos app from Google Play.
• Sonos app (iOS)—iPhone, iPad and iPod touch running iOS 7.0 or later; certain features may require later versions.
• Touch the App Store button on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to download the free Sonos app, or download the application from iTunes®. (If you download from iTunes, you will need to sync before you see the Sonos logo display on your device.)
• Sonos app (PC)—Windows® XP SP3 and higher; certain features require later versions. (Standard wireless setup is only supported on Windows 7 and higher.)
• Download from our website at www.sonos.com/support/downloads.
• Sonos app (Mac)—Macintosh® OS X 10.7 or later Download from our website at www.sonos.com/support/downloads.

PLAY:1 Top / Back

• On/Off: Your Sonos system is designed to be always on; the system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not playing music. To quickly stop streaming audio in all rooms, select Pause All from the Rooms menu. To stop streaming audio in one room, press the Play/Pause button on the player.
• Play/Pause button: Toggles between playing and pausing the audio in this room (defaults to restarting the same music source when pressed unless a different source is selected).
  • Press once to start or stop streaming audio
  • Press twice to skip to the next track (if applicable to the selected music source)
• Status indicator: Indicates the current status. During normal operation the white light is dimly lit. If desired, you can turn off the white light from Room Settings. See Player Status Indicators for a complete list of status indications
• Volume up (+) Volume down (-) :Press these buttons to adjust the volume up and down.
• Threaded mounting hole 1/4 inch / 20-thread: The PLAY:1 has an integrated mounting hole on the back of the unit so it can be wall-mounted if desired (mounting bracket not included.) See Wall Mounting for more information.
• Ethernet port: You can use an Ethernet cable (supplied) to connect the PLAY:1 to a router, computer, or additional network device such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device.
• AC power (mains) input (100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz): Use only the supplied power cord to connect to a power outlet (using a third-party power cord will void your warranty). Insert the power cord firmly into the PLAY:1 until it is flush with the bottom of the unit.

Selecting a Location

• The PLAY:1 is designed to work well even when placed next to a wall or other surface. For optimum performance, maintaining more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) clearance around the back of the unit is recommended.
• Care should be taken if placing the PLAY:1 close to an older CRT (cathode ray tube) television. If you notice any discoloration or distortion of your picture quality, simply move the PLAY:1 further from the television.
• The PLAY:1 is humidity-resistant so you can use it in the bathroom; however it is not water-resistant so don’t position it near water or leave it outside during a rain storm.

Wall Mounting

The Sonos PLAY:1 has a standard 1/4”-20 threaded mounting socket. If desired, you can easily wall mount your PLAY:1 using a suitable mounting bracket (not included). Simply choose a location that’s close to an electrical outlet (power cord length is 2m), taking care to avoid heat, steam, dripping water or hidden wiring, and follow the instructions included with the wall mount kit. You can hang it right side up (control buttons on top) or upside down (control buttons on the bottom).

Adding to an Existing Sonos System

• Select a location for your PLAY:1 (see Selecting a Location above for optimal placement guidelines.)
• Attach the power cord to the PLAY:1 and apply power. Be sure to push the power cord firmly into the bottom of the PLAY:1 until it is flush with the bottom of the unit
  Thick walls, 2.4 GHz cordless telephones, or the presence of other wireless devices can interfere with or block the wireless network signals from your Sonos system. If you
• experience difficulty after positioning a Sonos product, try one or more of the following resolutions—relocate the Sonos product; change the wireless channel your music system is operating on; connect a Sonos product to your router if your setup is currently wireless.

Tune Your Room with Trueplay™
While you can locate Sonos speakers just about anywhere, the size and shape of your room and the objects in it can distort your speaker’s sound. To ensure a speaker sounds right no matter where you place it, Sonos speakers include Trueplay. If you have an iPhone (4S or later), iPad, or iPod Touch running iOS7 or later, you can use Trueplay tuning to make every Sonos speaker sound right for the room and true to the music. Sonos uses your iOS device’s microphone to measure acoustic distortion in the room and then Trueplay adapts your Sonos speaker’s sound for its position in the room.

Creating a Stereo Pair

The stereo pair setting allows you to group two PLAY:1s, PLAY:3s or PLAY:5®s 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 products in the stereo pair must be the same.

Optimum placement information

• When creating a stereo pair, it is best to place the two Sonos products 8 to 10 feet away from each other.
• Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the paired Sonos products. Less distance will increase bass, more distance will improve stereo imaging.

Using the Sonos app on a mobile device

• Select Settings -> Room Settings.
• Select a PLAY:1 to pair.
• Select Create Stereo Pair, and follow the prompts to set up the stereo pair.

To separate a stereo pair:

• Select Settings -> Room Settings.
• Select the stereo pair you wish to separate (the stereo pair appears with L + R in the room name.)
• Select Separate Stereo Pair.

Using the Sonos app on a Mac or PC

• 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.
• Select a PLAY:1 you want to pair from the Room Settings for drop-down list.
• Click Create Stereo Pair and follow the prompts to set up the stereo pair.

To separate a stereo pair:

• 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.
• 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).
• On the Basic tab, click Separate Stereo Pair.

Adding Surround Speakers

You can easily pair two PLAY:1, PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 (gen2) speakers with a PLAYBAR to function as left and right surround channels in your Sonos surround sound experience. You can either configure surround speakers during the setup process, or follow the steps below to add them.

• Make sure the Sonos products are the same—you cannot combine a PLAY:1 and a PLAY:3 to function as surround speakers.
• Be sure to follow these instructions to set up your surround speakers. Do not create a room group or stereo pair as these will not achieve the left and right surround channel functionality

Using the Sonos app on a mobile device

• From the Settings menu, select Room Settings.
• Select the room the PLAYBAR is located in.
• Select Add Surround Speakers.
• Follow the prompts to add first a left and then a right surround speaker.

Removing surround speakers

• From the Settings menu, select Room Settings.
• Select the room the surround speakers are associated with. The room name appears as Room (+LS+RS) on the Room Settings menu.
• Select Remove Surround Speakers.
• Select Next to drop the surround sound speakers from your surround system. If these were newly purchased PLAY:1s they will appear as Unused on the Rooms menu. If these PLAY:1s existed in your household previously, they revert back to their previous state.
• You can now move them to another room for individual use.

Changing the surround settings

• The default setting is determined by the calibration process. If you wish to make a change, you can follow the steps below.
• From the Settings menu, select Room Settings.
• Select the room the PLAYBAR and surround speakers are located in. It appears as Room (+LS+RS) on the Room Settings menu.
• Select Advanced Audio -> Surround Settings.
• Choose one of the following:
• Surrounds: Choose On or Off to turn the sound from the surround speakers on and off.
• TV Level: Drag your finger across the slider to increase or decrease the volume of the surround speakers for playing TV audio.
• Music Level: Drag your finger across the slider to increase or decrease the volume of the surround speakers for playing music.
• Music Playback: Choose Ambient (default; subtle, ambient sound) or Full (enables louder, full range sound). This setting applies only to music playback, not TV audio.

Using the Sonos app on a Mac or PC

• Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac).
• Select Room Settings if it is not already highlighted on the left.
• From the Basic tab, select Add Surround Speakers.
• Follow the prompts to add first a left and then a right surround speaker.

Removing surround speakers

• Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac).
• Select Room Settings if it is not already highlighted on the left.
• Choose the room the PLAYBAR is located in from the Room Settings for drop-down list. The room name appears as Room (+LS+RS).
• From the Basic tab, click Remove Surround Speakers. If these were newly purchased PLAY:1s, they will appear as Unused in the Rooms pane. If these PLAY:1s existed in your household previously, they revert back to their previous state.

Changing the surround settings

The default setting is determined by the calibration process. If you wish to make a change, you can follow the steps below.

• Select Manage -> Settings (PC) or Sonos -> Preferences (Mac).
• Select Room Settings if it is not already highlighted on the left.
• Choose the room the PLAYBAR and surround speakers are located in from the Room Settings for drop-down.

Playing Music

Make a selection from the Sonos music menu on your mobile device or from the MUSIC pane on a Mac or PC.

Radio
Sonos includes a radio guide that provides immediate access to thousands of free Internet radio stations and broadcast programs. You can easily find radio stations from all over the world—music, news, and variety programming, including archived shows and podcasts. To select a radio station, simply select Radio and choose a station.

Music services
A music service is an online music store or online service that sells audio on a per-song, per audiobook, or subscription basis. Sonos is compatible with several music services – you can visit our website at www.sonos.com/music for the latest list. (Some music services may not be available in your country. Please check the individual music service’s website for more information.) If you are currently subscribed to a music service that’s compatible with Sonos, simply add your music service user name and password information to Sonos as needed and you’ll have instant access to the music service from your Sonos system.

• To add a music service, touch Add Music Services from the Sonos music menu.
• Select the Sonos-compatible music service you would like to add.
• Select Add Account, and then follow the on-screen prompts.

Your login and password will be verified with the music service. As soon as your credentials have been verified, the music service displays on the Sonos music menu. Free music service trials are available in some countries. (Please check the individual music service’s website for more information.) If there is a music service trial visible on the Music Services menu, simply touch it to select. Touch Add Account -> I’m new to [music service], and then follow the prompts to activate the music trial. After the trial period is up, you will need to subscribe to the music service to keep the music playing.

Local music library
The Sonos system can play music from any computer or network-attached storage (NAS) device on your home network where you have shared music folders. During the setup process, you are guided through the process of accessing your local music library (such as your iTunes library). Over time, you may wish to add or remove folders from this list.

Wireless iTunes playback
You can select and play music and podcasts stored on any iOS device that’s on the same wireless network as your Sonos products. Playback is perfectly synchronized, in any or every room of your home. Simply choose On this iPad, On this iPhone, or On this iPod touch from the Sonos app on your iOS device to make audio selections.

Wireless playback from Android devices
You can select and play music stored on any Android device that’s on the same wireless network as your Sonos products. Playback is perfectly synchronized, in any or every room of your home. Simply choose On this Mobile Device from the Sonos app on your Android smartphone or tablet to make audio selections.

Google Play Music (Android devices)
You can play music to your Sonos system directly from the Google Play Music app on any Android device. This feature is available for both Standard and All Access Google Play Music customers. To play music directly from the Google Play Music app to your Sonos system, you must have both the Google Play Music app and the Sonos app installed on your mobile device. Simply open the Google Play Music app and connect to a Sonos room or room group to start the music.

Equalization Settings

The Sonos PLAY:1 ships with the equalization settings preset to provide the optimal playback experience. If desired, you can change the sound settings (bass, treble, balance, or loudness) to suit your personal preferences.

Player Status Indicators

Indicator Lights	Player State	Sonos Product	Additional Information
Flashing white	Powering up	BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR
Solid white (dimly lit)	Powered up and associated with a Sonos system (normal operation)	BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR	If desired, when the product is in normal operation, you can turn the white status indicator light on or off from Room Settings. (The SUB and any players set to surround reflect the same setting as the player they are paired with.)
Solid white (brightly lit)	Touch control(s) active	PLAY:5 (gen2)	Brightens when touch controls are activated and remains at full brightness for the duration of contact.
Flashing green	Powered up, not yet associated with a Sonos system   Or, WAC (wireless access configuration) join ready	BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR	For a SUB, this may indicate the SUB is not yet paired with a player.
Slowly flashing green	Surround audio is off or SUB audio is off	PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5 (gen2), SUB	Applicable for player configured as a PLAYBAR surround speaker, or for a SUB paired with a PLAYBAR

Solid green	Volume set to zero or muted	CONNECT, CONNECT:AMP, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR
Flashing orange	During SonosNet setup, this occurs after a button press while the product is searching for a household to join.	BRIDGE, BOOST, CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, DOCK, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR
Rapidly flashing orange	Playback / Next Track failed	CONNECT, CONNECT:AMP, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR	Indicates either playback or next track was not possible
Solid orange	During wireless setup, this occurs while the Sonos open access point is temporarily active.   If you are not setting up your Sonos system, this may indicate warning mode.	CONNECT, SUB, CONNECT:AMP, PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR	If the orange light is on AND the player’s volume level automatically reduces, this indicates the player is in warning mode.   •  Press the Pause button to stop the audio •  For Sonos products with a vent opening (SUB, CONNECT:AMP), check to make sure it’s not blocked •  Check the room temperature to make sure it’s less than 104°F/ 40° C •  If the player is in direct sunlight, provide shade •  Allow the player to cool for several minutes and then press Play to restart the audio •  If the problem does not resolve, please contact Customer Support

Important Safety Information 

• 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 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.
• 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 AC 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.
• If wall mounting your Sonos products, make sure to use proper third-party wall mounting hardware and follow all their instructions.

Specifications

Feature	Description
Audio
Amplifier	Two Class-D digital amplifiers
Tweeter	One tweeter creates a crisp and accurate high frequency response
Mid-Woofer	One mid-woofer ensures the faithful reproduction of mid-range frequencies crucial for accurate playback of vocals and instruments, as well as delivery of deep, rich bass
Stereo Pair setting	Turns two PLAY:1s into separate left and right channel speakers
5.1 Home Theater	Add two PLAY:1 speakers to PLAYBAR and SUB for a true surround sound experience

Audio Formats Supported	Support for compressed MP3, AAC (without DRM), WMA without DRM (including purchased Windows Media downloads), AAC (MPEG4), AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, Apple Lossless, Flac (lossless) music files, as well as uncompressed WAV and AIFF files.   Native support for 44.1kHz sample rates. Additional support for 48kHz, 32kHz, 24kHz, 22kHz, 16kHz, 11kHz, and 8kHz sample rates. MP3 supports all rates except 11kHz and 8kHz. Note: Apple “Fairplay”, WMA DRM and WMA Lossless formats not currently supported. Previously purchased Apple “Fairplay” DRM-protected songs may be upgraded.
Music Services Supported	Sonos works seamlessly with most music services, including Apple Music™, Deezer, Google Play Music, Pandora, Spotify and Radio by TuneIn, as well as downloads from any service offering DRM-free tracks. Service availability varies by region. For a complete list, see http://www.sonos.com/music.
Operating Systems (for stored files)	Windows® XP SP3 and higher; Macintosh OS X 10.6 or later; NAS (network-attached storage) devices supporting CIFS
Internet Radio Supported	Streaming MP3, HLS/AAC, WMA
Album Art Supported	JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF
Playlists Supported	Rhapsody, iTunes, WinAmp, and Windows Media Player (.m3u, .pls, .wpl)
Networking*
Wireless Connectivity	Connects to your home WiFi network with any 802.11 b/g/n, 3×3 MIMO, dual-band (2.4GHz/5GHz) router.
SonosNet™ Extender	Functions to extend and enhance the power of SonosNet, a secure AES encrypted, peer-to-peer wireless mesh network dedicated exclusively for your Sonos system to reduce WiFi interference.
Ethernet Port	One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port
SonosNet Extender	Functions to extend and enhance the power of SonosNet 2.0
General
Power Supply	100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, auto-switchable
Top Panel Buttons	Volume and Play/Pause.   Press Play/Pause button once to start or stop the music; twice to skip to the next track
Top Panel LED	Indicates PLAY:1 status
Dimensions (H x W x D)	6.36 x 4.69 x 4.69 (in) / 161.45 x 119.7 X 119.7 (mm)
Threaded mount	Standard 1/4”-20 threaded mounting socket
Weight	4.08 lb (1.85 kg)

Operating Temperature	32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C)
Storage Temperature	4º to 158º F (-20º to 70º C)
Humidity Resistant	Designed to withstand high-humidity, such as in a bathroom with a running shower. (The PLAY:1 is not waterproof or water-resistant.)
Product Finish	White with light metallic grille; black with graphite grille

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References

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