This process is similar across all of Sonos’ products. Still, these specific instructions are intended for the Sonos Beam alone, so if you want to reset a different Sonos speaker, check your device’s user manual.
How to Soft Reset a Sonos Beam
Soft resetting or rebooting Sonos Beam only takes a hair over 10 seconds. After a soft reset, there are no permanent changes to your device, so no further setup will be necessary,
How to Hard Reset Your Sonos Beam
If you’re having connection problems or your Sonos isn’t being detected by the app, and other troubleshooting tips don’t work, a hard reset is often the next best thing to try. Luckily, hard resetting your Sonos, while it will wipe your device and require you to set it up again, is quick and easy, just like a soft reset.
Troubleshooting Problems With Sonos Beam
If you’re having problems with your Sonos Beam, the most common issue is connecting to Sonos. If you ever get hit with the “Unable to connect to Sonos” message, a soft reset is a good first step. However, before you hard reset your device, Sonos has a support page with a list of useful troubleshooting tips and tricks you can try out first to see if they resolve your issue.
