SONOS S27 Room Portable Bluetooth Speaker User Guide

SONOS S27 Room Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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Getting started

Here’s what you’ll need:

• WiFi—have your network name and password ready.
• Mobile device—connected to the same WiFi. You’ll use this for setup.
• Sonos S2 app—you’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system—choose what to play, where to play it, and how loud. Install the app on the mobile device you’re using for setup. (If you’re upgrading from the Sonos S1 app, you can remove S1 from your device after you upgrade.)
• A Sonos account—If you don’t have an account, you’ll create one during setup. Learn more about Sonos accounts.

Note: Get more information about the latest Sonos system requirements.

New to Sonos?
Download the app from the app store on your mobile device. Open the app and we’ll guide you through setup.
Once your Sonos system is set up, you can use your computer to control the music, too. Get the app for your PC or Mac at www.sonos.com/support.
Get more information about the latest system requirements and compatible audio formats.

Setup options
Setting up Sonos on your home WiFi is the answer for most homes.
If your WiFi is slow, doesn’t reach all the rooms where you want to use Sonos, or is already in high demand you can connect a Sonos product to your router with an Ethernet cable to create a separate wireless network just for your Sonos system.

Note: Your Sonos products and the mobile device with the Sonos app need to be on the same WiFi network.
You can switch between wired and wireless setup if something changes in your home. Learn more about setting up your Sonos products.

Already have Sonos?
You can easily add a new Sonos product anytime—just plug it in, open the Sonos app on your mobile device,and tap > System > Add Product.

Add a different Sonos system
Sonos allows quick and easy access to any Sonos system. When you add another Sonos system in the app, it will automatically connect as you move from one place to another so you can enjoy Sonos at home, at a friend’s, or at your vacation house without missing a beat.
Learn more about connecting to an existing Sonos system in a different location.
Learn more about setting up a new Sonos system in a new location.

S27
S27 is the portable, battery-powered smart speaker for indoor and outdoor listening.

• Easily recharge by connecting the included cable to a USB power source, or just set S27 on its wireless charger (sold separately)—no plugs or extra wires required.
• Weatherproof design is ideal for the beach, pool parties, and more.
• Stream over WiFi at home—switch to Bluetooth anywhere else.
• Easy voice control with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant built right in.
• Compatible with all your other Sonos speakers for multi-room listening.
• Works with the S2 app.
• See Getting started when you’re ready to add S27 to your Sonos system.

Controls and lights

Back panel

Select a location

You can use your speaker just about anywhere. Here are a few guidelines:

• S27 is made to give you great sound anywhere—auto Trueplay tuning periodically balances the soundfor wherever you are and whatever you’re listening to. The microphone has to be on for Trueplay tuning.
• S27 sounds great even when placed 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.
• It’s ultra durable. With a tough outer shell and IP57 rating, Sonos S27 is built to withstand falls, bumps, moisture, dust, UV rays, and extreme temperatures.
• S27 can be placed horizontally or vertically.

Automatic Trueplay™
You can use Sonos S27 just about anywhere. Auto Trueplay tuning optimizes the sound for wherever you are and whatever you’re listening to. Your speaker’s microphone is used to detect the environment so auto
Trueplay can make periodic tuning adjustments to deliver the best sound.

Microphone on/off
The microphone is used for voice control, and for auto Trueplay tuning. Press to turn the microphone on or off.
When the microphone light is on,

• If you have a voice assistant, voice control is on and your voice assistant is ready to respond.

• Auto Trueplay tuning is enabled so S27 can automatically adjust its sound for your surroundings.
  When the microphone light is off,

• If you have a voice assistant, voice control is off.

• Auto Trueplay tuning is disabled.

Accessories
For add-ons tailored to perfectly fit your S27, see Accessories on our website.

Specifications

Sonos S27

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Important safety information

Please read these instructions and heed all warnings. Keep them in a convenient location and make sure everyone in the household is aware of them.

Important: Do not connect the USB cable to S27 while using the NFC tag.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean only with dry soft cloth. Household cleaners or solvents can damage the finish on your Sonos products.
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. S27 meets IP57 water resistance levels.

Explore our products

Sonos products work together seamlessly. It’s easy to add speakers and expand your system as your home changes.

Speakers for your music
The perfect wireless speaker for any room in your home. You can even stereo pair two speakers (same model) in a room—turn each one into separate left and right channels for wider, bigger, and deeper sound.

• Move: durable smart speaker for indoor and outdoor listening.
• One: smart speaker with built-in voice control.
• One SL: compact speaker to use as a stereo pair or as surrounds for your home theater.
• Five: biggest home speaker with boldest sound.
• S27 : portable smart speaker to take on the go.

Speakers for your TV
Sonos products for your TV provide full-theater sound and play music too. Enhance your home theater experience by adding a Sub, a pair of surrounds, or both.

• Arc: premium smart soundbar for TV, movies, music, gaming, and more. Place on furniture or wall mount.
• Beam: smart compact soundbar, perfect for small to medium-sized rooms. Place on furniture or wall mount.
• Playbase: widescreen sound and music streaming, created especially for TVs on stands or furniture. Low profile design practically disappears under your TV.
• Playbar: powerful soundbar, perfect for use above or below wall-mounted TVs, or lay it flat on a table or console.
• Sub: add dramatically deeper bass to any Sonos speaker, for home theater and music.

Stereo upgrades
Convert existing speakers, stereos, and home theater into music streaming systems with an amplifier.

• Amp: versatile amplifier for powering all your entertainment.
• Port: flexible streaming component for your stereo or receiver.

Accessories

Find the perfect accessory for your Sonos system on our website.

• If your existing WiFi isn’t reliable enough for streaming music, you can purchase a Sonos Boost
• Wall mount kits or stands tailored to perfectly fit your Sonos products.
• Turntables to bring vinyl to your Sonos system.
• Cables and more.

The Sonos app
Download the app on your mobile device. You’ll use it to set up and control your Sonos system. Once your system is set up, you can also download the app on your computer to control the music.

Things you can do:

• Discover and play music—explore internet radio, browse and search for music.
• Add music and voice services—keep your music together and add voice for touch-free play.
• Sonos playlists—save songs to a playlist so you can listen to them anytime.
• Play music anywhere—group rooms to send the same music everywhere, or listen to different music in each room.

Mobile app controls

Note: You can skip through content by tapping (available only with certain services).

Tap an icon to find and play music.

My Sonos
A space to save and play your favorite music and collections so you always know where to find the music you love.
Browse
Browse through music services, your music library, and music on your mobile device. When you find music you like, start playing it in any room.
Rooms
See what’s playing in your rooms. Group rooms to play the same music in different rooms or everywhere.
Search
Search your music sources.
Settings
Add music and voice services, set alarms, go to Help & Tips, and System Settings.

Queue controls
When you play a song, it’s automatically added to your music queue. You can control how the music plays in the queue.

• Shuffle—change the song order.
•  Repeat—repeat all songs, or tap again to repeat the song that’s playing.
• Crossfade – fades out the current song while fading in the next song to create a smooth transition between songs.
• Save—save the queue as a Sonos playlist so you can listen to it again later.

When you add songs to the queue while browsing, you can choose:

• Play Now
• Play Next
• Add to End of Queue
• Replace Queue
  Learn more about using the queue.

Mac/PC controls

Play / Pause
Toggles between playing and pausing.
Sonos speakers are designed to be always on; they use minimal power when there’s no audio playing.
Next / Fast Forward
Jumps to the next song.
Click and hold to fast forward through the current song.

Previous / Rewind
Jumps to the beginning of the current song; click twice to play the previous song.
Click and hold to rewind the current song.
Fast Forward 30 seconds
Jumps forward 30 seconds (available only with certain services).
Rewind 30 seconds
Jumps backward 30 seconds (available only with certain services).
Repeat
Repeats songs in the queue.
The indicator brightens when the control is activated.
Shuffle
Changes the order of the songs in the queue.
Turn it off to return the songs to their original playback order. If you turn it on again you get a different mix.
The indicator brightens when the control is activated.
Crossfade
Fades out the current song while fading in the next song to create a smooth transition between songs.
The indicator brightens when the control is activated.

Rooms
Everyone in the house can listen to something different, or you can group Sonos products together to play the same music. If you have a home theater speaker, you can send the TV sound to other rooms, too.

Tap on a mobile device to see what’s playing in each room. To change what’s playing, tap a room, and choose different content from Browse, Search, or My Sonos.

Select to play the same music in more than one room.

If you’re near a speaker, press and hold the button to easily add the music from another room. If different content is playing in different rooms, just press and hold until you hear the sound you want.

Room settings

You can customize Sonos products for your surroundings.

Stereo pairs
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.

Get more information about stereo pairs.

Sonos home theater

Sonos products for your TV provide full-theater sound and play music too. Create a home theater system by adding a pair of rear surrounds and a Sub.

• Arc: the premium smart soundbar for TV, movies, music, gaming, and more. Place on furniture or wall mount.
• Beam: compact soundbar with Amazon Alexa voice control, perfect for small to medium-sized rooms. Place on furniture or wall mount.
• Playbase: widescreen sound and music streaming, created especially for TVs on stands or furniture. Low profile design practically disappears under your TV.
• Playbar: powerful soundbar, perfect for use above or below wall-mounted TVs, or lay it flat on a table or console.
• Amp: versatile amplifier for powering all your entertainment.
• Sub: add dramatically deeper bass to any Sonos speaker, for home theater and music.

Surround speakers
It’s easy to turn two Sonos speakers (same model) or two of your favorite non-Sonos speakers (with Amp or Connect:Amp) into separate right and left channels for your home theater. Get more information about surrounds.

Surround settings
When you add your speakers as surrounds, surround sound is optimized for your room. You can adjust these settings:

Home theater settings
Use the Sonos app to adjust sound settings or change the way your home theater speaker works with your TV.

Voice services
You can use your voice to play and control songs, playlists, radio stations, and more.

• Amazon Alexa: you’ll need the Sonos app and the Alexa app with the Sonos skill enabled. You’ll make some changes in both apps during setup. Learn more
• The 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 AirPlay 2-compatible Sonos speakers to the Apple Home app and then use an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV to ask Siri to play music (currently limited to Apple Music). Learn more
  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.

Play music
There are lots of ways to get the music playing on Sonos—choose whichever control works best in the moment.

• The Sonos app. The free Sonos app is the easiest way to play anything and everything on Sonos. Simply open the app, tap and choose from the list of music sources.
• Voice commands. If you have a voice-enabled Sonos speaker, you can use your voice to play and control the music. Ask Alexa to play your favorite radio station or the top hits on Spotify.
• Controls on the speaker. If you’re near a speaker, you can use the speaker controls to adjust volume, stop the music, or change the song.
• Another streaming app. Control Sonos directly from a different app (like Spotify, Pandora, or Pocket Casts). Just open the app and connect to a Sonos room or group to start the music.
• Airplay 2. Use AirPlay 2 to stream music, movies, podcasts, and more directly from your favorite apps to your Sonos speakers. Listen to Apple Music on your Sonos One. Watch a YouTube or Netflix video and enjoy the sound on Sonos.

When you find music you love, add it to My Sonos in the mobile app so it’s easy to play again. You can save, play, and manage your favorite music and playlists all in one place. Learn more.

Music sources
Sonos gives you easy access to all the music you love—play your favorite artist’s newest single from Spotify, your favorite playlist from your Android phone, a local news radio station, and much more.

• Radio: select from more than 100,000 free internet radio stations, podcasts, and shows. Learn more
• Music services: explore and manage your music services—add your own or try something new. Learn more
• Stored on your mobile device: play music you’ve downloaded to your phone or tablet (Android only). Learn more
• Stored on your computer: play music stored on your computer or any Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device. Learn more
• Imported playlists: Sonos is compatible with iTunes playlists, as well as M3U, WPL and PLS playlist files created with third-party software. Learn more
• Other audio devices: play music from a turntable or other external audio device. Learn more

References

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• Intellectual Property | Sonos
• Intellectual Property | Sonos
• Help and Support | Sonos
• Adjust the bass, treble, balance, and loudness | Sonos
• Add favorites to My Sonos | Sonos
• Imported playlists missing from the Sonos music library | Sonos
• Sonos LED lights | Sonos
• Use Line-In on Sonos | Sonos
• Setting a volume limit on Sonos products | Sonos
• Add a music service to Sonos | Sonos
• Play music stored on your Android device | Sonos
• Add your music library to Sonos | Sonos
• Shuffle, repeat, and crossfade songs | Sonos
• Control Sonos home theater with your TV remote | Sonos
• Set up an Amazon Alexa device to control Sonos | Sonos
• Use Siri to control Sonos speakers | Sonos
• Sonos system requirements | Sonos
• Set up a Google Assistant device to control Sonos | Sonos
• Disable or enable WiFi on your Sonos products | Sonos
• Using touch controls on Sonos products | Sonos
• TuneIn on Sonos | Sonos
• Tune your Sonos speakers with Trueplay | Sonos
• TV audio and video are out of sync | Sonos
• Make dialogue easier to hear with Speech Enhancement | Sonos
• Add surround speakers to a Sonos home theater | Sonos
• Listen to your turntable on Sonos | Sonos
• Accessories, Add-Ons, and Extras | Sonos
• Help and Support | Sonos

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