How to connect the Sonos Ace to a Sonos soundbar

Introducing the Sonos Ace, the long-awaited noise-canceling headphones from Sonos. Known for their exceptional wireless speakers and soundbars, Sonos has now entered the headphone market with the Sonos Ace. These headphones offer a comfortable fit, impressive performance, and a unique feature called TV Audio Swap.

TV Audio Swap allows you to listen to audio from a Sonos soundbar, such as the Sonos Arc, Sonos Beam (Gen 1 and 2), or Sonos Ray, directly on your Sonos Ace headphones. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to set up this feature and enhance your Sonos audio experience.

How to set up and use TV Audio Swap

TV Audio Swap is the feature that enables you to link and share audio between your Sonos Ace headphones and a Sonos soundbar. Follow these steps to set it up:

Step 1: Open the Sonos app on your phone or tablet and log in to your Sonos account.

Step 2: Tap on the System Settings gear icon at the top-right corner of the screen.

Step 3: Select the Sonos Ace headphones from the list of registered Sonos devices.

Step 4: Scroll to the bottom of the settings panel and tap “Add TV Audio Swap”.

Step 5: Tap the “Set Up” button, then choose your Sonos Arc, Beam, or Ray soundbar from the list. If you only have one of these soundbars, simply tap “Continue”.

Step 6: TV Audio Swap should now be activated. Test it by playing a movie or show. If you hear sound through your Sonos Ace headphones and can control the volume, the setup is successful!

How to send audio back to a Sonos soundbar

If you want to switch audio back to your Sonos soundbar from your headphones, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Press and hold the main Content Key on the right ear cup of your Sonos Ace headphones.

Step 2: Alternatively, you can use the Sonos app to switch back by tapping the “Swap Back” button.

Step 3: Use the Sonos app to enable/disable Spatial Audio and head tracking for the Sonos Ace headphones.

What Sonos soundbars use TV Audio Swap?

TV Audio Swap is available for the Sonos Arc, Sonos Beam (Gen 1 and 2), and Sonos Ray soundbars.

Is Sound Swap the same as TV Audio Swap?

Sound Swap and TV Audio Swap are similar in that they allow wireless audio sharing between Sonos devices. However, Sound Swap is specific to the Sonos Roam speakers, while TV Audio Swap is designed for Sonos Ace headphones and the Arc, Beam, and Ray soundbars.

When using Sound Swap, holding the play/pause button on the Sonos Roam speaker will grab audio from a nearby Sonos speaker or speaker group.

How do I connect the Sonos Ace to a Bluetooth device?

Learn how to pair your Sonos Ace headphones with Bluetooth-enabled devices by following our comprehensive guide here.