SONOS Roam SL Ultra Portable Speaker User Guide

: June 3, 2024
: Sonos

Table of Contents

Overview
Controls and lights
Connector panel
- Select a location
- Bluetooth pairing
Charging
- Set up stereo pair
Product setting
Specifications
Important safety information
References
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SONOS Roam SL Ultra Portable Speaker User Guide

Overview

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

Enjoy up to 10 hours of continuous playback on a single charge. When it’s time to recharge:
Connect the included cable to a USB power source (7.5W minimum; 10W recommended).
Place on a compatible Qi wireless charger
Place Sonos Roam SL 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®.
Control your Sonos system with the Sonos S2 app (for Android and iOS).
See Setup when you’re ready to add Sonos Roam SL 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 to adjust volume.

Playback control

Press once to play or pause audio.
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.

Status light

Displays the products connection to WiFi or Bluetooth, indicates when the volume is muted, and signals errors:

Solid white—on
Blinking blue—Bluetooth pairing mode
Solid blue—connected with device via 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 SL to power off automatically instead of going to sleep. Go to > System, and select Sonos Roam SL. It won’t appear in the Sonos app until it’s powered back on.

Note: Sonos Roam SL’s remaining battery life is always visible in the Sonos app.

Connector panel

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 speaker is ready to pair.
Power off: Long press (5 seconds).
USB-C port
Use the included cable to connect a compatible 7.5W minimum (10W recommended) USB-A power source. (Sonos 10W USB Power Adapter sold separately.)

Select a location

You can use your speaker 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 5cm) 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 Sonos Roam SL horizontally or vertically. When vertical, the speaker takes up barely any room. Position it horizontally for added stability on uneven surfaces.

Bluetooth pairing

Turn on Bluetooth in your device settings.
Press and hold the power button on the speaker for 2 seconds until you hear the second pairing tone. then release. The status light blinks blue when the speaker is ready to pair.
Choose Sonos Roam SL 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 lOW USB Power &Inlet 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.

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

Place the speakers 8 to 10 feet apart. Your favorite listening position should be 8 to 12 feet from the paired speakers—less distance increases bass, more distance improves stereo imaging.
Go to > System.
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 setting

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

Room Name| If you move your speaker to a new room, you can change its name in Settings.
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Turn off WiFi (not on portable products)| You can turn off your speaker’s WiFi when it’s connected to your network with an Ethernet cable this reduces power consumption ans can improve connectivity for some wired speakers. For products like Amp and Port, turning off WiFi can reduce the internal temperature when they’re placed in a rack or stacked.
EQ| Sonos products ship with preset equalization settings. You can change the sound settings (bass, treble, balance, or loudness) to suit your personal preferences.
Trueplay| Trueplay adapts the sound for your surroundings and content. Portable products can tune themselves automatically.
Volume Limit| You can set a maximum volume for each room.
Status Light| Displays the speakers connection to WIFi. indicates when the volume is muted, and signals errors. lean more

Note: If the light is distracting. you can turn it off in Settings.

Touch Controls| You can disable the touch control on your speaker. You may want to do this to prevent a child or curious pet from accidentally adjusting playback or volume.
Battery Saver (portable products)| To save battery life, you can set your portable speaker to power off automatically instead of going to sleep. It won’t appear in the Sonos app until it’s powered back on
Line-In

(products with line-in capability)

| Connect an audio device like a turntable or stereo to an Amp. Port, or Five. Go to Browse > Line-In. and select the source to start playback You can adjust line-in settings like source name, audio level, and autoplay

Specifications

Feature	Description

AUDIO

Amplifier| Two Class-H digital amplifiers.
Tweeter| One tweeter offers crisp high frequencies.
Mid-woofer| One mid-woofer ensures faithful playback of mid-range vocal frequencies.
Adjustable EQ| Use the Sonos app to adjust bass, treble and loudness.

SOFTWARE

Sonos S2| Set up and control Sonos Roam SL with the Sonos app.
Apple AirPlay 2| Works with AirPlay 2 on Apple devices iOS 11.4 and higher.

DETAILS

IP rating| IP67 (speaker can be submerged in 1m of water for up to 30 minutes).
Dimensions (H x W x D)| 6.61 x 2.44 x 2.36in (168 x 62x 60mm)
Weight| 951b. ( 43kg)
Memory| 1GB SDRAM; 4GB NV
CPU| Quad Core; 1 3GHz A-53
Operating temperature| 41° to 95°F (5° to 35°C)
Storage temperature| -4° to 145°F (-20° to 63°C)
Package contents| Sonos Roam St.. USB cable (3.9W 1 2m), and Quickstart Guide

POWER & CONNECTIVITY

VVIFi| Connects to WiFi network with any 802.11b/g/n/ac 2.4 or 5GHz broadcast- capable router.
Bluetooth| Bluetooth 5.0 supports audio streaming from your mobile devices.
Inputs| USB-C for charging
Battery| 18Wh battery provides up to 10 hours of continuous playback on a single charge
Recharging| Recharge with the included USB-C cable connected to a USB power adapter (7.5W (5V/1.5A) minimum, 10W recommended). a wireless Qi charger, or the Sonos Roam Wireless Charger (sold separately)
Charging time| 0% to 50% in 1 hour on USB; 2 hours wirelessly

Note Specifications subject to change without notice.

Important safety information

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
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.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
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 Mains plug should be readily available to disconnect the equipment
Sonos Roam and Sonos Roam SL meet IP67 water resistance levels.