APP AND SETUP
As mentioned, the Arc connects to the new Sonos S2
app for Android and iOS. Sonos directly supports
dozens of streaming audio services, including Amazon
Music, Apple Music, Google Play Music, SiriusXM,
Spotify, and Tidal. The soundbar also works with Apple
AirPlay 2, so you can stream music straight from your
iOS device. And you can choose between hands-free
Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice
assistance, but you can use only one at a time.
You need the app to set up the soundbar and toggle
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As with all Sonos products, setting up the Arc is easy.
Simply download the Sonos app, enter your account
information (or create a new account), select the Arc in
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instructions. The app walks you through pressing
the pairing button on the back of the soundbar,
connecting it to your Wi-Fi network if you don’t
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extra step that opens the Amazon Alexa or
Google Assistant app, but it’s also a quick and
easy process.
Of course, you can also pair the Arc with a
Sonos Sub subwoofer and/or with two Sonos
One speakers for dedicated rear satellites.
You’re limited to Sonos speakers for
expansion, though; it has no conventional
subwoofer output for other subs. On the
plus side, the app makes the pairing
process incredibly simple. There’s no
easier way to set up a full home theater
than this.
The Arc features
eight elliptical
woofers and
three angled
silk-dome
tweeters
powered by 11
class-D
amplifiers.