Listen to wired audio on Sonos Ace
You can connect Sonos Ace to an external audio source using one of the included USB-C cables.
Sonos Ace's USB-C port allows line-in audio from both digital and analog sources. Use the USB-C cable to listen to wired audio from a USB-C device like a mobile phone or laptop. The USB-C to 3.5 mm aux cable lets you connect your Sonos Ace to analog audio sources such as in-flight entertainment or a laptop’s headphone port.
Cable requirements
Sonos Ace supports the use of both its included USB-C cables for wired audio. Third-party USB-C to 3.5 mm cables are not compatible with Sonos Ace.
Additional cables are available in the Sonos shop:
- For USB-C connections: Sonos Ace Charging Cable
- For 3.5 mm connections: Sonos Ace Aux Cable
Connect Sonos Ace to your wired audio source
Using either of the included cables, connect Sonos Ace to your external audio source. Sonos Ace will automatically start playing audio that it’s receiving through the USB-C port.
When Sonos Ace is connected to a wired analog audio source, its status light changes to solid white.
Note that Sonos Ace’s Bluetooth functionality is disabled when it’s connected to a wired audio source. This means that you can’t adjust Sonos Ace’s settings in the Sonos app while a wired audio source is in use. To access Sonos Ace’s settings in the app, disconnect the USB-C cable from Sonos Ace, then wait for it to reconnect to your mobile device.
Low volume when listening to analog audio
When Sonos Ace is connected to an analog audio source using the USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, you may need to raise the volume levels of both Sonos Ace and your audio source to if your audio is too quiet.
Raise the volume on your analog audio source first, then use the Content Key to raise the volume of Sonos Ace.
If you’re connected to a computer or mobile device, you may also need to raise the volume in the specific apps that are playing audio.