“Does the Sonos beam gen 2 turn off and on with the tv or cable remote?”
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You can use nearly ANY remote to adjust the volume on the Beam. Once your input device (TV) is powered off, your Beam will turn off as well. You can also say "hey Sonos, power off/on." You can adjust the volume by saying saying "hey Sonos, volume up/down" or pick a specific volume level from 0-100.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes, the Sonos Beam Gen 2 can be controlled by your TV or cable remote, allowing it to turn on and off with your TV. Here's how this works and what you need to ensure: 1. HDMI ARC/eARC Connection: HDMI ARC/eARC: If your TV has an HDMI ARC or eARC port (Audio Return Channel), connect the Sonos Beam Gen 2 to this port using the HDMI cable that comes with the Beam. ARC/eARC allows the TV to send audio to the soundbar and also allows the TV remote to control the Beam's volume and power states. TV Control: When connected via HDMI ARC/eARC, the Sonos Beam should automatically turn on when the TV is powered on and turn off when the TV is powered off. 2. CEC (Consumer Electronics Control): CEC Enabled: Ensure that CEC is enabled on your TV. CEC allows devices connected via HDMI to control each other. This setting may be listed under different names depending on the TV brand (e.g., Anynet+ for Samsung, Simplink for LG, Bravia Sync for Sony). Check your TV’s settings menu to enable it. 3. IR Remote Control: IR Learning: If your TV or cable box remote uses infrared (IR) signals and you’re not using HDMI ARC/eARC, you can set up the Beam to learn your remote's IR commands. This allows the Beam to respond to the same volume controls and power states as your TV or cable box. Sonos App Setup: Go to the Sonos app and navigate to Settings > System > (Your Beam) > Remote Control Setup. Follow the instructions to program your remote to control the Beam. 4. Auto On/Off Behavior: Auto On: The Sonos Beam will automatically wake up and start playing audio whenever the TV is turned on and audio is sent to the Beam. Auto Off: The Beam doesn't fully "turn off" but rather enters a low-power standby mode when not in use. This happens automatically when you turn off the TV. 5. Voice Control (Optional): If you’ve set up voice control with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant on your Sonos Beam, you can also use voice commands to turn your TV on and off, depending on the compatibility of your TV with these voice assistants. By ensuring these settings and connections, your Sonos Beam Gen 2 should seamlessly turn on and off with your TV or cable remote.
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