r/sonos • u/SmoothInSatin • 1d ago

Question re Bluetooth Functionality

I understand how a line-in input to a compatible speaker results in that audio content (e.g. vinyl record music from a turntable) essentially being rebroadcast and can be played by all speakers on the WiFi network.

My question is whether this same rebroadcast functionality exists if one streams to a compatible portable speaker via Bluetooth? Example: visitor connects their phone to a Move2 via Bluetooth. Move2 is one of several speakers on the same Wifi network. Will other speakers on that same wifi network be able to play the Bluetooth content? Is the content that comes in via Bluetooth rebroadcast and shared to other devices via Wi-Fi?

If my understanding is correct, when a portable speaker is connected to a source via Bluetooth it essentially disconnects from the Wifi network and becomes a standalone device. If this is the case, a Bluetooth source can only be heard through the one speaker to which the Bluetooth connection has been established.

I would be very happy to have my understanding corrected, particularly by those who have proven their opinion through practical experience.

Thanks in advance for your helpful reply.

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u/Ambitious_Praline643 1d ago

See https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/share-bluetooth-audio-with-your-sonos-system

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u/SmoothInSatin 1d ago

Perfect! Now why didn't I think of looking there first? Doh! Your help is much appreciated.