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Sonos Era 100: reconnect an intended previously paired Bluetooth source

Sonos Era 100: reconnect an intended previously paired Bluetooth source. Observe the actual response before reporting an outcome.

Manufacturer-documented Reviewed 2026-11-09 · Revision 1

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When this guide applies

Both sources already paired; one intended audio source.

Connection scope: Bluetooth. Symptom: Switching between devices isn’t working.

This is a documented check, not a diagnosis of your equipment. The model name does not confirm the selected input, mode, software or connected partner.

If your exact model or a required setting is unknown, use the “I don’t know” branch below. Do not apply a similarly named model’s instructions.

Checks and possible outcomes

Start at step-0. Follow the link that matches what you actually observe. Alternative branches are not a single sequence of actions.

step-0

Is the destination source already paired to this product?

A saved entry is not a live connection.

Look for: Confirm the stated prerequisite or observation; unknown is not a fault diagnosis.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sonos Era 100 Bluetooth official support ↗Before you start; Pair; Disconnect; Reconnect; Idle Auto-Disconnect — Initial Sonos WiFi setup is required. Holding its Bluetooth button gives blue flashing; connected confirmation is a chime and temporary blue light. Idle Auto-Disconnect optionally disconnects after30 idle minutes.Exact Sonos Era 100. Bluetooth is disabled while configured as surrounds. Saved pairing and live source connection differ. · Source checked 2026-11-09

step-1

Do you accept stopping the current source audio?

The old Bluetooth connection will be disconnected; pairing records are retained.

Look for: Confirm the stated prerequisite or observation; unknown is not a fault diagnosis.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sonos Era 100 Bluetooth official support ↗Before you start; Pair; Disconnect; Reconnect; Idle Auto-Disconnect — Initial Sonos WiFi setup is required. Holding its Bluetooth button gives blue flashing; connected confirmation is a chime and temporary blue light. Idle Auto-Disconnect optionally disconnects after30 idle minutes.Exact Sonos Era 100. Bluetooth is disabled while configured as surrounds. Saved pairing and live source connection differ. · Source checked 2026-11-09

step-2

Disconnect the product from the first source

Use source Bluetooth Disconnect, not Forget/Delete.

Look for: Perform only the stated check, then confirm whether it could be completed.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sonos Era 100 Bluetooth official support ↗Before you start; Pair; Disconnect; Reconnect; Idle Auto-Disconnect — Initial Sonos WiFi setup is required. Holding its Bluetooth button gives blue flashing; connected confirmation is a chime and temporary blue light. Idle Auto-Disconnect optionally disconnects after30 idle minutes.Exact Sonos Era 100. Bluetooth is disabled while configured as surrounds. Saved pairing and live source connection differ. · Source checked 2026-11-09

step-3

Reconnect from the intended source

Select this product in its previously connected-device list.

Look for: Perform only the stated check, then confirm whether it could be completed.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sonos Era 100 Bluetooth official support ↗Before you start; Pair; Disconnect; Reconnect; Idle Auto-Disconnect — Initial Sonos WiFi setup is required. Holding its Bluetooth button gives blue flashing; connected confirmation is a chime and temporary blue light. Idle Auto-Disconnect optionally disconnects after30 idle minutes.Exact Sonos Era 100. Bluetooth is disabled while configured as surrounds. Saved pairing and live source connection differ. · Source checked 2026-11-09

step-4

Is the intended source now connected?

Starting from the product button may instead find the most recent source, so confirm the actual source before playback.

Look for: Confirm the stated prerequisite or observation; unknown is not a fault diagnosis.

  • Manufacturer-documented Sonos Era 100 Bluetooth official support ↗Before you start; Pair; Disconnect; Reconnect; Idle Auto-Disconnect — Initial Sonos WiFi setup is required. Holding its Bluetooth button gives blue flashing; connected confirmation is a chime and temporary blue light. Idle Auto-Disconnect optionally disconnects after30 idle minutes.Exact Sonos Era 100. Bluetooth is disabled while configured as surrounds. Saved pairing and live source connection differ. · Source checked 2026-11-09

Possible result

Checks completed — report your outcome

Completion does not automatically mean solved. Report what actually happened: solved, partly helped, did not help or could not follow. No Audio Review physical test is claimed.

steps completed

Reaching this result does not mean the issue is solved. Only your own feedback can report improvement.

    Possible result

    Keep the observation for manufacturer support

    These steps did not establish a working setup. Keep the exact model, source, software and last observed response for support. No hardware or firmware defect is diagnosed.

    next support

    Reaching this result does not mean the issue is solved. Only your own feedback can report improvement.

      Possible result

      A required observation is unknown

      Confirm the exact model and linked instructions before continuing. Do not guess the state of a control, connection or update.

      insufficient data

      Reaching this result does not mean the issue is solved. Only your own feedback can report improvement.

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