Can this soundbar be connected to AV Receiver 7.2 in the center channel as a passive speaker, and be used as a hub to connect additional Sonos One speakers throughout the home that play simultaneously? Or, is the Sonos Connect required? null

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jcg432 · Accepted Answer

The only two input this has is optical and hdmi and no output so I don’t think this will work for you.

ogabar · Answer

This is a two answer question:
1) Can it be used as a center channel attached to a receiver? The answer is NO. The only connection to this speaker is HDMI and is meant to connect to the ARC HDMI port on your TV.

2) All Sonos speakers need to be connected to your home network via wired or wireless. You do not need a Sonos Connect unless you want to keep your devices off your network. You can add additional Sonos One speaker any time by just adding them to your network. The Sonos app also allows you to pair speakers together to create a surround setup and it all happens on your network.

Hope this helps.

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Sonos arc 1. Does offer a optical out put. Can you use this as a center channel threw av receiver

Markag123 · Answer

Not sure why you would want to do that...awfully expensive center channel speaker

NYJHWK · Answer

Not designed to be a Separate channel in 7.1 system. If that’s what you want to do you need a speaker only. The Beam is designed to be a stand alone AV amplifier and speaker. You can add additional Sonos speakers and Sub if you want individual channels (all within the Sonos ecosystem).

Answered by NYJHWK 6 years ago

JDee · Answer

Get the connect for the amp. This speaker is self powered. Inputs are optical or hdmi. And the Plays can be used however you want, with or without the Beam.

“Can this soundbar be connected to AV Receiver 7.2 in the center channel as a passive speaker, and be used as a hub to connect additional Sonos One speakers throughout the home that play simultaneously? Or, is the Sonos Connect required?”

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