<h3 data-start="224" data-end="258">1. <strong data-start="231" data-end="258">Unbox Your Sonos Play:1</h3>
<p data-start="260" data-end="428">Begin by carefully unpacking the Sonos Play:1 speaker and all included accessories. Inside the box, you should find the speaker, a power cable, and a quick start guide. [size= 12pt; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; color: #1155cc]Sonos One[/size]

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<h3 data-start="435" data-end="464">2. <strong data-start="442" data-end="464">Place Your Speaker</h3>
<p data-start="466" data-end="657">Choose an ideal location for your Play:1 speaker. It can be placed on a shelf, table, or mounted on the wall using compatible accessories. Ensure it&rsquo;s near a power outlet for easy connection.

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<h3 data-start="664" data-end="683">3. <strong data-start="671" data-end="683">Power Up</h3>
<p data-start="685" data-end="856">Plug the power cable into the back of the Play:1 speaker, then connect it to an electrical outlet. The speaker will power on automatically, indicated by a white LED light.

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<h3 data-start="863" data-end="896">4. <strong data-start="870" data-end="896">Download the Sonos App</h3>
<p data-start="898" data-end="1064">On your smartphone or tablet, download the Sonos app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. This app is essential for setting up and controlling your speaker.

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<h3 data-start="1071" data-end="1098">5. <strong data-start="1078" data-end="1098">Connect to Wi-Fi</h3>
<p data-start="1100" data-end="1284">Open the Sonos app and create or log in to your Sonos account. Follow the in-app instructions to connect your Play:1 to your home Wi-Fi network. You may need your Wi-Fi password handy.

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<h3 data-start="1291" data-end="1318">6. <strong data-start="1298" data-end="1318">Add Your Speaker</h3>
<p data-start="1320" data-end="1490">In the app, select &ldquo;Add a Speaker or Sub&rdquo; and choose the Play:1 from the list of available devices. The app will guide you through connecting the speaker to your network.

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<h3 data-start="1497" data-end="1523">7. <strong data-start="1504" data-end="1523">Update Firmware</h3>
<p data-start="1525" data-end="1664">If prompted, allow the app to update the speaker&rsquo;s firmware to the latest version to ensure optimal performance and access to new features.

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<h3 data-start="1671" data-end="1701">8. <strong data-start="1678" data-end="1701">Start Playing Music</h3>
<p data-start="1703" data-end="1962">Once setup is complete, you can stream music from various services supported by Sonos, such as Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music, directly from the app. Use the app to control volume, group multiple Sonos speakers, and customize your listening experience.

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<h3 data-start="1969" data-end="1997">Tips for Best Experience</h3>
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<p data-start="2001" data-end="2112">Position your Play:1 away from large metal objects or electronic devices that may interfere with Wi-Fi signals.

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<p data-start="2115" data-end="2217">Use Sonos Trueplay tuning (available on iOS devices) to optimize sound based on your room&rsquo;s acoustics.

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<p data-start="2220" data-end="2298">Create speaker groups in the app to play synchronized music in multiple rooms.

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