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No, they now work off just your home's WiFi. You may need a bridge or boost if your WiFi isn't strong enough. To initially setup the speaker you may have to use the provided Ethernet cord to plug into your router. After it's setup you can disconnect and place the speaker anywhere in your house (with an electrical outlet).

No. Sonos can connect to your router without a bridge, however for some configuartions, i.e. a 5:1 Surround setup using multiple speakers you will need a bridge. The Bridge also sets up its own wifi network in effect which means that if you have issues with bandwidth on your network, it can keep songs from dropping etc... The Sonos FAQ page has a deeper discussion on the topic but in most cases you don't "need" a Bridge but it does improve performance.

No the new software from Sonos lets you hook to your wi-fi system directly.

No, it simply extends the range between other sonos products in your home when wifi range is limited, and creates a more solid connection between them but is not required for use with a Sonos 1 http://www.sonos.com/shop/products/bridge

Its not necessary to have a bridge to use sonos speaker. Sonos will setup its own network using your home network. That's how i have mine setup. I dont have any experience using the bridge, but guessing the experience might be better.

No. The new sonos are capable of being linked without a bridge

No you don't need a bridge. You just need to download Sonos App on your Smart Phone (Iphone / Android) and configure it to work with your WIFI or Wired internet.

The old sonos speakers needed a bridge. the new speakers do not

No. You used to. But now, the speakers connect to your router via wifi. Just plug into a power outlet and start enjoying. Simple setup.

No, you don't (with the Play 1 at least). It connects to your home wireless network. I have two streaming with no problems and no bridge.

No, you just need the Sonos Connect ($99) so the speakers can communicate with each other. The Sonos Bridge is necessary if you already have some type of sound system and want to link Sonos to it. But if you're like me (pure Sonos), he Connect is all you'll need.

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No, they now work off just your home's WiFi. You may need a bridge or boost if your WiFi isn't strong enough. To initially setup the speaker you may have to use the provided Ethernet cord to plug into your router. After it's setup you can disconnect and place the speaker anywhere in your house (with an electrical outlet).
Answered by csnodgr2 10 years ago
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No. Sonos can connect to your router without a bridge, however for some configuartions, i.e. a 5:1 Surround setup using multiple speakers you will need a bridge. The Bridge also sets up its own wifi network in effect which means that if you have issues with bandwidth on your network, it can keep songs from dropping etc... The Sonos FAQ page has a deeper discussion on the topic but in most cases you don't "need" a Bridge but it does improve performance.
Answered by ExcitedforVG 10 years ago
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No the new software from Sonos lets you hook to your wi-fi system directly.
Answered by Geo51 10 years ago
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No, it simply extends the range between other sonos products in your home when wifi range is limited, and creates a more solid connection between them but is not required for use with a Sonos 1 http://www.sonos.com/shop/products/bridge
Answered by Avid83 10 years ago
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Its not necessary to have a bridge to use sonos speaker. Sonos will setup its own network using your home network. That's how i have mine setup. I dont have any experience using the bridge, but guessing the experience might be better.
Answered by Samir 10 years ago
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No. The new sonos are capable of being linked without a bridge
Answered by mjosefowicz 10 years ago
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No you don't need a bridge. You just need to download Sonos App on your Smart Phone (Iphone / Android) and configure it to work with your WIFI or Wired internet.
Answered by bestbuyer 10 years ago
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The old sonos speakers needed a bridge. the new speakers do not
Answered by Consumer2015 10 years ago
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No. You used to. But now, the speakers connect to your router via wifi. Just plug into a power outlet and start enjoying. Simple setup.
Answered by CraiginVancouver 10 years ago
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No, you don't (with the Play 1 at least). It connects to your home wireless network. I have two streaming with no problems and no bridge.
Answered by PeteB 10 years ago
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