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Sonos Factory Reset – The Missing Manual

Sooner or later, most of us need to factory reset a device to get it working or move it to another system. Sonos devices are straightforward to reset, but the procedure varies slightly depending on the device. Sonos factory reset quick links – skip to the your model...

Sonos Voice Control – the exclusive missing manual

Quick overview of Sonos Voice Control Sonos Voice Control is a 100% local, privacy-focused smart assistant from Sonos. The Sonos Voice Assistant controls all Sonos wireless smart speakers with a built-in microphone. Make music requests, adjust volume, skip songs,...

How to setup Sonos – best way?

The paradox of setup choice Sonos is an easy to use, popular, and arguably the best wireless solution for listening to music throughout your home. Choosing the best way to set up a new system is not so simple. Then again, anything to do with networking and then Wi-Fi...

Sonos diagnostics – secret web menu

Sonos diagnostics are built into every Sonos device has in a tiny web server.. If you know the network IP address of any Sonos device on your local network, it's easy to bring up this secret diagnostic web menu with any browser.Just point your web browser to one of...

Sonos Roam – the missing manual

Sonos Roam is a great battery-powered portable speaker. Operating it can be confusing with the terse instructions provided by Sonos. Here's some tips and summary of all the features not provided in the missing manual! Sonos Roam Quick Links - skip to the section you...

Lutron dimmer – Secret settings convert to a switch

You say Lutron switches, I say Lutron dimmers - no cheating! Previously, I’ve written about the difference between a Lutron dimmer and a Lutron switch used to control lights. I’ve also mentioned secret manufacturer codes that can be used to reset many smart home...