SONOS ROAM1US1 Portable Smart Speaker User Guide

SONOS ROAM1US1 Portable Smart Speaker

Overview

The ultra portable smart speaker for listening at home and on the go-

• Enjoy up to 10 hours of continuous playback on a single charge. Whlen it’s time to recharge:
• Connect the included cable to a USB power source (7.5W minimum; 1 OW recommended).
• Place on a compatible Qi wireless charger.
• Place Sonos Roam on its custom wireless charger (sold separately).
• Lightweight, durable, waterproof design is ideal for the beach, pool parties, and more.
• Stream content over WiFi or Bluetooth®.
• Compatible with all your other Sonos speakers for multi-room listening.
• Freedom of control using the Sonos app, the speaker buttons, or your voice.
• See Setup when you’re ready to add Sonos Roam to your system.

Controls and lights

• Volume control

  • Volume up(+)
  • Volume down (-)
    Press and hold to quickly change the volume.
    Note: You can also use the Sonos app and voice control to adjust volume.

• Playback control Sound Swap

  • Press once to play or pause audio.
  • Press and hold to group with other speakers. Continue holding the button down to move the sound to and from your nearest Sonos speaker.
  • Double press for next track.
  • Triple press for previous track.
    Note: You can’t skip forward or go back when listening to a radio station.

• Microphone
  Press to turn the microphone on or off:

  • When the microphone light is on, voice control and microphone-dependent features like auto Trueplay are available .
  • When the light is off, voice control and microphone ­dependent features like auto Trueplay are unavailable.
    Note: If you set up a voice service and the microphone is off, you can still use voice commands. Just press and hold no need to start with a wake word. When you release the microphone button, voice control turns off again.

• Status light
  Displays the product’s connection to wifi or bluetooth indicate when the volume is muted, and signals errors:

  • Solid white-on
  • Blinking blue-Bluetooth pairing mode
  • Solid blue-connected to a device using Bluetooth
  • Flashing orange-if the product gets too hot, the status light flashes orange and the product chirps 3 times. Move the product to a cooler location, away from direct sunlight. Learn more

• Battery light
  Indicates the battery status:

  • Blinking orange indicates low battery.
  •  Solid orange when it starts charging. The light may stay on for several minutes depending on how low the battery is. The battery will continue to charge when the light turns off. Learn more
  • Battery Saver: To save battery life, you can set Sonos Roam to power off automatically instead of going to sleep. Go to System, and choose Sonos Roam. It won’t appear in the Sonos app until it’s powered back on.
    Note: Sonos Roam’s remaining battery life is always visible iin the Sonos app.

Connector panel

1. Power/Bluetooth button
   • Power on/sleep: Quick press (less than 1 second). To wake, press any button or start playback. from the app.
   • Bluetooth: Press and hold for 2 seconds until you hear the pairing tone (the second one), then release. The status light blinks blue and the speaker is ready to pair.
   • Power off: Long press (5 seconds) .
2. USB-C port
   Use the included cable to connect a compatible 7.5W minimum (10W recommended) USS-A power source. (Sonos 10W USB Power AdaP-ter sold separately.)

Select location

You can use your Sonos Roam just about anywhere. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• You can place the speaker next to a wall or on a shelf-for best performance, leave at least 1″ (2.5 cm) space around the back of the speaker.
• The speaker’s durable design includes silicone end caps to protect from drops or bumps.
• Avoid placing the speaker in direct sunlight.
• You can place it horizontally or vertically. When vertical, the speaker takes up barely any room. Position it horizontally for added stability on uneven surfaces.
• When the microphone is on, the speaker tunes itself with automatic Trueplay. ™ for amazing sound no matter where you are and what you’re listening to.

Bluetooth pairing

1. Turn on Bluetooth on in your device settings.
2. Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds until you hear two chimes, then release. The status light blinks blue when the speaker is ready to pair.
3. Choose Sonos Roam from the list of available devices in your Bluetooth settings. Your mobile device will automatically connect next time.

Charging

• USB-C to USB-A
  Use the included cable to connect a compatible 7.5W minimum (10W recommended) USB-A power source. (Sonos 10W USB Power AdaP-ter sold separately.)
  Note: Battery life is visible in the Sonos app.

• Sonos Wireless Charger (sold separately)
  Place the speaker on the smooth, magnetized side of the charger for easy recharging-no extra wires or cables needed.

• Qi charger
  Place the speaker on a compatible Qi-certified wireless charger.

Microphone on/off

The microphone is used for voice control and for microphone-dependent features like Trueplay tuning. Press -” to turn the microphone on or off-the microphone LED light will let you know when your voice assistant is listening.

• When the microphone light is on:
  • If you set up a voice service, voice control is on and ready to respond.
  • Microphone-dependent features like TrueP.lay are available.
• When the microphone light is off:
  • If you set up a voice service, voice control is off.
  • Microphone-dependent features like Trueplay are unavailable.

Voice services

Use your voice to control your Sonos system with any voice-enabled Sonos product-play and control content, turn the volume up or down, and more.

• Sonos Voice Control: control your whole Sonos system with hands-free ease and unmatched privacy. Sonos Voice Control comes ready to use-it only takes a few seconds to add when you set up your speakers. More information
• Amazon Alexa: you’ll need the Sonos app and the Alexa app with the Sanos skill enabled. You’ll make some changes in both apps during setup. Learn more
• Google Assistant: you’ll need the Sonos app and the Google Assistant app. You’ll make some changes in both apps during setup. Learn more
• Siri: you’ll need the Apple Home app. Add your AirPlay2-cornpatible Sonos speakers to the Apple Horne app and then use an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV to ask Siri to play music (currently limited to Apple Music). Learn more
  Note : Voice control isn’t supported in every country yet-this feature will be available as soon as Sonos and a voice service launch together in your region.

True play™

Every room is different. Trueplay tuning measures how sound reflects off walls, furnishings, and other surfaces in a room, then fine tunes your Sonos speaker to make sure it sounds great no matter where you’ve placed it. Truepl.ay works on iOS mobile devices running iOS 8 or later. During tuning, you’ll move around the room holding your mobile device.

1. Select System, and pick the room you want to tune.
2. Choose irueplay Tuning to get started.
   Note: Trueplay tuning isn’t available if VoiceOver is enabled on your ioS device. Turn VoiceOver off in your device settings before tuning your speakers.

Auto Trueplay

Portable Sonos products like Sonos Roam and Move can tune themselves automatically. Auto Trueplay uses your speaker’s microphone to detect the environment and make periodic tuning adjustments so you get great sound wherever your speaker is and whatever you’re listening to.
Go to system, and select your portable speaker to turn on auto Trueplay.

Set up stereo pair

Pair two Sonos speakers in the same room for a wider, stereo experience. 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.

1. Place the speakers 8 to 10 feet apart. Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the paired speakersless distance increases bass, more distance improves stereo imaging.
2. Go to System.
3. Select one of the speakers you want to use in the stereo pair, then choose Set Up Stereo Pair to get started. Learn more

Product settings

You can customize Sonos products for your surroundings. Go to System and select a product.

Specifications

Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.

Important safety information

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Clean only with a dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos products.
   Sonos products with rubber rings on the bottom, such as Move, One, and One SL, may leave a faint ring on some surfaces treated with polyurethane. This ring can be easily removed by wiping with a damp cloth.

6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

8. Protect the power cable from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer

10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

11. 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.

12.  The Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment.

13. Sonos Roam and Sonos Roam SL meet IP67 water resistance levels.

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