In this guide we will tell you “how to reset Sonos Sub“, Sonos Sub is the wireless subwoofer that adds deep bass to your Sonos speaker setup. It connects wirelessly to your Sonos speakers like the Beam, Arc, One or Five to fill out the low end and add rumbling bass to music and movies.
Resetting your Sonos Sub clears out the settings, Wi-Fi connections, and custom presets to restore it to factory default settings. You will need to reset your Sub if you are selling it, moving it to a new Wi-Fi network, or troubleshooting connectivity issues.
Resetting is quick and straightforward process that takes just a few minutes. Here is a step-by-step guide to successfully reset your Sonos Sub.
Key Takeaways
- Reset the Sonos Sub before selling it or moving it to a new Wi-Fi network.
- Press and hold the Connect button as you plug the power cable back in.
- Keep holding the button until the status light flashes green to confirm the reset.
- Use the app method to reset Sub without using the physical button.
- Reset fixes connectivity issues, prepares for a new owner and deletes all settings.
When To Reset Your Sonos Sub?
There are a few common reasons you may need to reset your Sonos Sub:
Selling or Giving Away – Resetting deletes all personal data and resets to factory settings. This lets the new owner easily setup the Sub themselves.
New Wi-Fi Network – Resetting erases existing Wi-Fi info so the Sub can connect to a new home network during setup.
Troubleshooting – A reset can help resolve connectivity issues, setup problems or other glitches.
Resetting deletes all settings, preferences and Wi-Fi connections on the Sub, so only do a full reset if necessary.
How to Reset the Sonos Sub?
Resetting the Sonos Sub just takes a few minutes if you follow these steps:
Unplug the Power Cable
Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet or the back of the Sub. Wait at least 5 seconds before continuing.
Press and Hold the Connect Button
As you plug the power cable back in, press and hold the round Connect button on the back of the Sub. Keep holding the button as the status light on top of the Sub blinks orange.
Release After Status Light Turns Green
Continue holding the Connect button until the status light blinks green. This indicates the reset is complete. Once the light turns solid green, you can release the Connect button. The Sub will now be restored to original factory settings.
Alternative Reset Method
You can also reset the Sonos Sub using the Sonos app:
- Open the Sonos app.
- Go to Settings > System > Sub.
- Choose Remove Sub.
- Follow setup prompts to add the Sub back. This readds as a new Sub.
This achieves the same reset without having to physically press the Connect button.
Sub Status Light Guide
Here Is what the different status light colors indicate on the Sonos Sub:
- Flashing Green – Sub reset complete and ready for setup
- Solid White – Sub connected and functioning
- Flashing White – Sub booting up
- Orange – Sub resetting to factory settings
- Flashing Orange – Sub disconnected or error
