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How do I get sound back on my Sonos Beam?

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Daniel Foster

Published Feb 27, 2026

How do I get sound back on my Sonos Beam?

Please try disconnecting the Beam from your TV, then power cycle the TV and reconnect the Beam to the HDMI ARC port. If that doesn’t do the trick, try removing any other HDMI devices that are plugged into your TV, then test out the Beam. If that works, try reconnecting the HDMI devices one by one.

Why is there no sound coming from my Sonos?

Check the volume Depending on your Line-Out Level setting, you may need to adjust the volume in both the Sonos app and on your receiver. Open the Sonos app for iOS or Android. From the Settings tab, tap System. Tap the room with your Port or Connect, then tap Line-Out Levels.

How do I get my Sonos Beam to work?

Set up a new Sonos system with Beam

  1. Open the Sonos app for iOS or Android.
  2. Tap Set up a new system, then create or sign in to your Sonos account.
  3. Tap Add on the popup showing your Sonos product.
  4. Follow the steps in the app to set up your Beam and add your music services.

How do I get my TV to play sound through Sonos?

Connect the devices to the headphone jack of your TV with an RCA to 3.5mm cable. Next, connect them to your Sonos speakers via WiFi and you’ll be able to listen to the TV sound wirelessly.

How do I unmute my Sonos?

When the speaker has been muted and then the volume up button is used, the Playbar is not automatically unmuted. If I click the physical volume up button on the Playbar device – it will automatically unmute.

How do I reset my Sonos speaker to factory settings?

Here’s how to factory reset them all:

  1. Unplug the speaker.
  2. Press and hold the Play/Pause button located on the top of the speaker.
  3. Continue holding down the Play/Pause button until the speaker’s light starts flashing white and amber.
  4. When the light starts flashing green, the speaker has been reset.

Where is the join button on Sonos beam?

Sub: the Join button on the right side of the speaker. Playbar: the pause button on the right side of the soundbar. Playbase: the Join button on the left side of the speaker. Beam: the join button on the back of the speaker.

What is better HDMI ARC or optical?

To begin with, HDMI ARC is the best choice if you want the absolute best audio quality possible. It supports all the latest audio formats, and lets you use the same remote for all devices. Moreover, it helps you eliminate tangled cables and clutter. On the other hand, optical cables still offer decent sound quality.

Can I play my TV through my Sonos one?

Sonos One is not designed for use with your TV set It only has a power cable and an ethernet port for streaming audio from the internet. It doesn’t even support Bluetooth, so if you’re hoping to connect a Sonos One to your TV with a wireless connection, you’re out of luck unless your TV supports AirPlay 2.

Can you hook Sonos up to TV?

Open the Sonos app for iOS or Android. From the Settings tab, tap System > Add Product. Follow the steps in the app to connect Playbar to your Sonos system.

Why is my Sonos beam not working on my TV?

The Sonos app walk through was pretty simple. I’m connected to my TV through my HDMI/ARC port. The sound was great and then about an hour later when I came back to the TV, I’m not getting any sound from my Beam. I tried hitting the reset at the back of the Beam and the lights flashed but still no sound.

What do I need to set up Sonos beam?

So pick your preference, pair it up with your Beam, and you’re good to go! You’ll need the following equipment to create a surround sound setup with Sonos. The Sonos Beam is compact but provides premium quality sound for small and medium sized rooms. It plugs into any TV with HDMI-ARC and pairs up instantly.

Can you get Dolby Atmos on Sonos beam?

Bitstream is the best option where possible, as this is the compressed version of the audio, which can carry additional metadata required for Dolby Atmos to work. PCM sounds like a good workaround but it has some limitations. Currently, the Sonos Beam only supports stereo PCM, so you’ll get sound but you can’t get surround sound.

Is the Sonos beam compatible with DTS sound?

How to check what audio you are getting If you’ve got a Sonos soundbar, such as the Sonos Beam or Sonos Arc, then you may have run into one of the biggest limitations: no support for DTS sound.

The Sonos app walk through was pretty simple. I’m connected to my TV through my HDMI/ARC port. The sound was great and then about an hour later when I came back to the TV, I’m not getting any sound from my Beam. I tried hitting the reset at the back of the Beam and the lights flashed but still no sound.

Bitstream is the best option where possible, as this is the compressed version of the audio, which can carry additional metadata required for Dolby Atmos to work. PCM sounds like a good workaround but it has some limitations. Currently, the Sonos Beam only supports stereo PCM, so you’ll get sound but you can’t get surround sound.

How to check what audio you are getting If you’ve got a Sonos soundbar, such as the Sonos Beam or Sonos Arc, then you may have run into one of the biggest limitations: no support for DTS sound.

Is there a way to bypass the Sonos arc?

Well, not quite. Buy the HDFury Arcana and this little box bypasses your TV. This box has an HDMI input (you can use it with an HDMI switch for multiple devices), and then two outputs: one runs video to your TV and one runs eARC to the Sonos Arc.