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Volume Settings
The Volume page controls synchronization direction, safety limits, and how computer volume maps to Sonos volume.
When enabled, confirmed Sonos volume changes can update the computer output. On the first successful connection, Sonos state is applied locally.
When disabled, the bridge runs computer to Sonos only. Sonos observations still confirm connection health, but they do not change the computer output. On the first successful connection, the computer state is sent to Sonos.
The current treatment of computer output volume is being discussed in issue #74.
When enabled, moving computer volume to 0% also mutes the speaker. Raising volume above zero allows it to be unmuted through normal synchronization.
This option does not replace Synchronize mute. Use Synchronize mute when explicit mute-button changes should travel between endpoints.
This is a safety cap for commands sent to Sonos. The default is 55%.
Start conservatively, especially with powerful speakers, amplifiers, or unfamiliar volume mappings. Raising the computer volume to 100% never authorizes the bridge to exceed this cap.
| Choice | Behavior | Good starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Balanced | Gives more control at lower levels and rises more gently | Normal desktop listening |
| Direct | Keeps Sonos volume close to the computer percentage, subject to the cap | Users who want similar numbers on both sides |
| Scaled | Maps the full 0% to 100% computer range across 0% to the selected maximum | Using the full range of keyboard or system controls |
In v1.3.3, the Balanced curve reaches 55% Sonos volume when the computer reaches 100%. The highest-volume setting can lower that result, but raising the cap above 55% does not raise the Balanced curve. Choose Direct or Scaled if you need the selected maximum to be reachable above 55%.
The test reads the speaker's current volume and writes the same value back. It verifies that the selected device accepts a volume command without intentionally making the speaker louder or quieter.
If the test fails, check Diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Documentation for Sonos Volume Bridge v1.3.3, the current generally available release. Prerelease builds are not covered. License and disclaimer