Is the Sonos Bridge still supported?

Since Sonos announced that it will be dropping support for its Bridge (among other things), many users have wondered where that leaves them and their setups. Although the Bridge still works — and although it will until May 2020 at least — it is no longer mandatory.

What do I do with my old Sonos Bridge?

Instead of bringing in old products and refurbishing or reselling them, Sonos tells users to bring them to an e-waste center or send it back to Sonos for component recycling. In recent days, however, Sonos quietly removed the recycle mode option from its app, replacing it with a prompt to call customer service.

Do old Sonos still work?

The company will also launch a trade-in program if you want to upgrade your soon-to-be-obsolete Sonos hardware. Technically, they’ve all been supported for the 10-plus-year time frame that Sonos claims its audio products will last. …

Can I still use Sonos Connect?

Smart speaker manufacturer Sonos clarified its stance when it comes to old devices that are no longer supported. If you use a Zone Player, Connect, first-generation Play:5, CR200, Bridge or pre-2015 Connect:Amp, Sonos is still going to drop support for those devices.

How do you check if Sonos Bridge is working?

Launch the Sonos app.
Click Sonos within the menu bar, then click About My Sonos System.
The About My Sonos System screen will display all of the Sonos products currently connected in your household, and whether they are connected to your home’s WiFi (wireless setup) or the dedicated Sonos network (wired setup).

What is the replacement for Sonos Bridge?

Sonos Boost
The Sonos Bridge was replaced by the Sonos Boost and the only time you should consider adding a Sonos Boost is for any of the reasons highlighted above. The Boost is generally not required for a Sonos system if your WiFi works fine at home.

How can I play my Sonos 5 without Wi-Fi?

Newer Sonos speakers, like the Sonos Play 5, can work without Wi-Fi connections, but you will need to first connect to Wi-Fi to set it up. This is made possible by enabling the auto play feature, which allows the speaker to play with or without Wi-Fi connectivity once it detects a line-in signal.

How do I know if my Sonos is 1st or 2nd generation?

How do I know which Sonos One is which? If you’re wondering how to tell the old and new Sonos Ones apart, just look for “Gen 2” text on the product label — both on the box and speaker itself. The original speaker only says Sonos One.

Can you mix old and new Sonos?

You can still cluster legacy speakers together for multiroom audio. It’s when you mix old and new products that things get confusing. First, you can remove the Play:5 from your Sonos setup, upgrade the Sonos One speaker to the S2 OS and new Sonos app, and get all of the latest features on your speaker.

Which Sonos are obsolete?

Here is a list of the legacy products that will no longer receive updates, according to Sonos:

Bridge.
Connect (Manufactured 2011-2015)
Connect:Amp (Manufactured 2011-2015)
CR200.
Play:5 (Gen1)
ZP80, 90, 100, 120.

What can I do with my old Sonos Play 5?

You had a few options when it comes to recycling; you can either take your old Sonos speakers to a certified e-recycling centre or a participating retailer, or printing off a pre-paid shipping label and sending your old speakers back to Sonos.