Many people have fallen in love with Sonos multi-room speakers, which can play any media through remote control, voice command, or smartphone. However, as time passes, owners of the device may see that their Sonos device’s LED is flashing green. So the obvious question is: what is the source of it?
It’s typical to see a new Sonos speaker flashing green, suggesting that it’s ready to be set up but hasn’t yet been setup. If your Sonos product is not brand new and the flashing green indicator appears, it implies that the device has been reset and is ready to be set up.
You may also notice that the device produces different patterns and colors at different times. Do you have any ideas about what this may be and what it could mean? Then you’ve come to the correct place. Continue reading to learn more about the operation of a Sonos speaker.
What Does the Sonos Flashing Green Light Mean?
When a Sonos device starts flashing green or indicates it, many of its users get frustrated for not knowing what to do about it.
The good news is that there is nothing wrong with the equipment, however, there is a reason why the Sonos device flashes green or displays a steady green on its LED:
- It’s possible that the device is brand new, fully charged, and ready to use.
- It’s possible that the device was reset and is now waiting to be set up.
- It’s possible that the device is muted, which means no sound is coming from it.
If your Sonos device displays the color, it might be for any of the reasons listed above. If your system is muted, you’ll notice a solid green hue emerging on its soundbar.
You can remedy the situation by pressing the volume increase button on your remote, phone app, or from the soundbar itself to bring the speaker off of mute.
What happens if the Sonos device is not muted?
You may notice that your device displays the green light even when it is muted. In this case, you may discover that no sound is coming from the soundbar but is being heard from your television or any other device to which the Sonos is meant to be synchronized.
Even as you try to increase its volume nothing seems to work on the soundbar. Although this is not a standard scenario, you might find that your device is going through a muted condition due to:
- Poor internet connection– It is possible that your router is too far away after connecting your device to the internet, or that too many devices are linked to the WIFI. You might restart your Sonos beam or turn off some of your Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
- Poor HDMI connection– If you’re using a cable to link your Sonos device to your television set through HDMI, ensure sure the cable is in excellent shape and that both ends are properly placed into their respective ports.
To resolve this situation, switch your Sonos roam on and off to reset the system. If the issue persists, please contact Sonos customer service.
If you would like to learn more about Sonos, check out this article.
Final thought
If your device displays a solid green on its soundbar, it is muted. To unmute it, simply increase the volume, which will return it to its regular function and render the status indicator solid white.
In other cases, the flashing green may signal that your device is experiencing connectivity troubles or that it has been reset and is awaiting configuration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my Sonos flashing green and white light?
Flashing White Light – The speaker is booting up after getting power from the wall. A solid green light indicates that the speaker is muted or set to zero volume.
Flashing Green Light – The speaker is turned on and ready for installation.
What does flashing green light mean on Sonos?
The Sonos product is turned on and ready for setup.
Why is the light on my Sonos speaker blinking?
To prevent harm, the amplifier in a Sonos Amp or Connect: Amp will enter a fault mode if it is overloaded or overheated. The Amp mutes its audio and the status indicator flashes orange and white while in failure mode.
How do you reset a Sonos speaker?
- Unplug the Sonos speaker from the power source.
- While inserting the speaker back into the outlet, hold down the Play/Pause button.
- Keep your finger on the button. It will begin to flash amber and white after a few seconds.
- When the reset is finished, the LED will turn green.
How do I connect my Sonos speaker to Wi-Fi?
Open the Sonos app and select Settings > System > Network > Wireless Set Up. This will walk you through the steps required. Following the entry of your new Wi-Fi password, you should get a notice indicating that your Sonos device is now connected to the new Wi-Fi network.
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