Why is Sonos Move flashing blue?

Answered by Randy McIntyre

The Sonos Move flashing blue indicates that the speaker is in Bluetooth pairing mode. This means that it is actively searching for a Bluetooth device to connect to.

There are a few reasons why you might see the Sonos Move flashing blue. One possibility is that you have initiated Bluetooth pairing mode on the speaker. This can be done by pressing and holding the power button on the back of the Move until the LED light starts flashing blue. This is useful if you want to connect a Bluetooth device to the speaker, such as a smartphone or tablet. Once the Move is in pairing mode, you can simply open the Bluetooth settings on your device and select the Move from the list of available devices.

Another reason why the Sonos Move might be flashing blue is if it is already connected to a Bluetooth device. When the Move is connected to a Bluetooth device, the LED light will be solid blue. However, if you disconnect the device or move out of range, the Move will automatically go back into Bluetooth pairing mode and start flashing blue again. This is a helpful feature as it allows you to easily reconnect to the speaker if you’ve moved away from it or if the connection was interrupted.

If you are not actively using the Sonos Move with a Bluetooth device and you see it flashing blue, it could indicate that there is another device attempting to connect to the speaker. In this case, you may need to take steps to prevent unwanted pairings. One option is to disable Bluetooth on any nearby devices that you do not want to connect to the Move. This can usually be done through the settings menu on your device.

Alternatively, you can also try moving the Move further away from other Bluetooth devices to reduce the chance of accidental pairings. Bluetooth signals can sometimes interfere with each other if devices are too close together, so creating some distance between the Move and other devices may help.

If your Sonos Move is flashing blue, it is in Bluetooth pairing mode and actively searching for a device to connect to. This could be because you have initiated pairing mode, it is reconnecting to a previously connected device, or there is another device attempting to connect to it. Taking steps to prevent unwanted pairings, such as disabling Bluetooth on nearby devices or creating distance between the Move and other devices, can help resolve the issue.