SONOS 948480 Roam 2 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Sonos

SONOS 948480 Roam 2 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

Product Information

Specifications

Model: Sonos Roam 2
Features: Lightweight, durable, portable Bluetooth speaker
Sound Quality: Precision-engineered drivers for clarity and bass
Durability: IP67 waterproof and dustproof
Battery Life: Up to 10 hours of playback
Connectivity: WiFi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2
Voice Control: Sonos Voice Control, Alexa compatible

Product Usage Instructions

Volume Control

Press and hold the Volume up (+) or Volume down (-) buttons to quickly change the volume while music is playing.

Playback Controls

Play/Pause: Press once to pause or resume streaming content.
Next: Double press Play/Pause button.
Previous: Triple press Play/Pause button.

Grouping and Sound Swap

To group with another Sonos speaker or swap sound, follow the instructions provided in the manual.

Microphone On/Off & Status Light

Press the Microphone button to turn the microphone on or off. The status light indicates various states like connection status, muted volume, and errors.

Connector Panel

Bluetooth Button: Pair with a device following the steps outlined in the manual.
Power Button: Power on/sleep/wake and power off functions detailed in the manual.
USB-C Port: Charging and connectivity port for Sonos Roam 2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I connect Sonos Roam 2 to my home WiFi?
- A: Use the Sonos app to connect Sonos Roam 2 to your home WiFi network. Follow the app’s instructions to complete the setup process.
Q: Can I use Sonos Roam 2 as a smart speaker?
- A: Yes, Sonos Roam 2 functions as both a portable Bluetooth speaker and a smart speaker. You can use voice controls and enjoy features like Apple AirPlay 2 and Sonos Radio.
Q: How long does the battery of Sonos Roam 2 last?
- A: Sonos Roam 2 offers up to 10 hours of non-stop playback on a single charge. Use the included USB-C to C charging cable for enhanced power management.

Overview

Lightweight, durable, and powerful,Sonos Roam 2 makes it easy to enjoy Sonos sound everywhere life takes you.

Size-defying sound. Precision-engineered drivers produce astonishing clarity and bass that packs a punch. Your eyes won’t believe your ears.
Tough and ready for adventure. Durably constructed, impressively lightweight, and IP67 waterproof and dust proof, Sonos Roam 2 is built to perform outdoors.
A portable Bluetooth speaker and smart speaker all in one. Connect to your home WiFi with the Sonos app to unlock all the features and power of Sonos Roam 2, including Apple AirPlay 2 and free music streaming with Sonos Radio.
Voice control, everywhere. Enjoy hands-free ease and unmatched privacy with Sonos Voice Control, even when you’re on the go. Just ask to skip a song, turn up the volume, and check the battery level. At home, use Alexa to set your routines, control your smart home, and more.
Battery that goes the distance. Get up to 10 hours of non-stop playback and enhanced power management with the included USB-C to C charging cable.

Controls and lights

Volume control

Volume up (+)
Volume down (-)

Note: When music is playing, press and hold + or – to quickly change the volume.

Play/Pause

Playback

Play/Pause: Press once to pause or resume streaming content.
Next: Double press
Previous: Triple press

Group

When another Sonos speaker is streaming audio, press and hold the Play/Pause button (about 1 second) to group it with Sonos Roam 2. You’ll hear the “grouping” tone and your speakers will begin playing the same content.

Sound Swap

When another Sonos speaker is streaming audio, press and hold the Play/Pause button (about 2 seconds) to take the current stream and play it on Sonos Roam 2. You’ll hear the “sound swap” tone and content will stop streaming from the other speaker.

Microphone on/off

Press to turn the microphone on or off— when the microphone light is on, voice control and microphone-related features are available.

Status light

Displays the product’s connection to WiFi or Bluetooth, indicates when the volume is muted, and signals errors:
Solid white On, ready to use.
Blinking blue Bluetooth pairing mode.
Solid blue Connected to a device via Bluetooth.
Flashing orange If the product gets too hot, the status light flashes orange and the product chirps 3 times. Learn more

Connector panel

Bluetooth button

1 To pair with a device:

Press and hold until you hear the Bluetooth tone and the status light blinks blue.
Go to the device’s Bluetooth settings and select Sonos Roam 2.

To pair with a different device, wait until your Sonos Roam 2 connects to the most recent Bluetooth device, then press and hold again to restart the pairing process.

2 Power button

Power on/sleep/wake: Press once (less than 1 second). When you put Sonos Roam 2 to sleep, you’ll hear a tone and the status light will turn off. Press again to wake. If you put Sonos Roam 2 to sleep, it will stay asleep for 10 minutes before powering off.
Power off: Press and hold (about 5 seconds). Press and hold until you hear the third tone. The status light blinks, then turns off.

3 USB-C port

Use the included cable to connect a compatible 7.5 W minimum (10 W recommended) USB-C PD power adapter. (Sonos 10 W USB Power Adapter sold separately).

Select a location

You can use your Sonos Roam 2 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 inch (2.5 cm) space around the back of the speaker.
The speaker’s durable design includes silicone end caps to protect it 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

Sonos Roam 2 can stream content from a Bluetooth device when WiFi is unavailable. Make sure your Sonos Roam 2 and Bluetooth device stay within 30 ft (about 9 m) of each other during Bluetooth playback. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled. Before you start, make sure your Sonos Roam 2 is powered on and Bluetooth is enabled on the device you want to pair your product with.

To pair Sonos Roam 2 with a Bluetooth device:

Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the back of Sonos Roam 2 until you hear the Bluetooth pairing tone and the status light blinks blue.
Go to the device’s Bluetooth settings and select your Sonos Roam 2 from the list of found devices.

Go to the Bluetooth device’s Bluetooth settings and select your Sonos Roam 2 from the paired device list. The most recent device will automatically connect to your Sonos Roam 2 next time you press the Bluetooth button (if it’s available).

Charging

You can check Sonos Roam 2’s battery life in the Sonos app.

Battery Saver

You can enable Battery Saver in the Sonos app to best preserve battery life when your Sonos Roam 2 is inactive. When enabled, your Sonos Roam 2 will power off automatically after 10 minutes in sleep mode. In the Sonos app,

Go to System Settings .
Select your Sonos Roam 2 from the list of products.
Navigate to Battery and toggle on or off Battery Saver.

Note: Sonos Roam 2 won’t appear in the Sonos app until it’s powered back on.

Microphone

The microphone is used for voice control and for microphone-dependent features like Trueplay tuning. Press the microphone button to turn the microphone on or The microphone 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 Trueplay 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. In the Sonos app,

Go to System Settings .
Select your Sonos Roam 2 from the list of products.
Navigate to Voice and select + Add a Voice Assistant to get started.

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.

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.

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.

Trueplay T™

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.

In the Sonos app,

Go to System Settings .
Select your Sonos Roam 2 from the list of products.
Navigate to Sound and select Trueplay to get started.

Auto Trueplay

Sonos Roam 2 and other Sonos portable speakers 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.

Product settings

Use the Sonos app to adjust product settings for Sonos Roam 2:

Go to System Settings .
Select your Sonos Roam 2.

Drying your Sonos Roam 2

Sonos Roam 2 has an IP67 rating-dustproof and water resistant and can be submerged in water up to 3 ft (1 meter) for several minutes.

If your speaker is submerged in any liquid other than tap or rain water (e.g. pool, ocean, beer) flush the speaker with tap water, then give it a quick shake.
Position the speaker vertically until it drains, then place it face down (logo side down) on a dry towel for a few minutes.
Start some music to help drive moisture out of the acoustic drivers.
Let the speaker air-dry to remove any excess water. Make sure Sonos Roam 2 is fully dried off in between uses. Don’t use a hair dryer or other forced hot air to dry your product.
Important: Don’t play audio when the speaker is immersed in water.

Specifications

Power & Connectivity

What’s in the box

Requirements

Documents / Resources

| SONOS 948480 Roam 2 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker [pdf] Instruction Manual
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