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Custom Sonos Arc sound-profile controller

One-click and scheduled profiles for volume, EQ and subwoofer settings instead of repeatedly opening the stock app.

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This changes control software, not the soundbar hardware. Reuse an installed Arc and its cables; no additional sensor, display or microcontroller is established.

Quantities are for one build. Unless marked source-specified, they are planning quantities; confirm kit contents and the chosen configuration before ordering.

  1. Qty. 1Plan / confirm
    Required

    Sonos Arc

    Soundbar controlled by the custom app.

    Original Arc; Arc Ultra and Era products are not verified substitutes.

    Sources & quantity basis

    Creator source. Planning quantity for one build; check the selected configuration.

    Hardware reference

    Manufacturer hardware guide

  2. Qty. 1Plan / confirm
    Required

    Computer running the custom controls

    Build, configure or flash the software.

    Needs access to the soundbar on the same trusted home network.

    Sources & quantity basis

    Setup requirement — check against your configuration. Planning quantity for one build; check the selected configuration.

    Use existing equipment or match the specification above. No exact purchase link verified.

  3. Qty. ExistingPlan / confirm
    Required

    Home network

    Connect the host and soundbar.

    Sources & quantity basis

    Setup requirement — check against your configuration. Planning quantity for one build; check the selected configuration.

    Use existing equipment or match the specification above. No exact purchase link verified.

  4. Qty. 1Plan / confirm
    Required

    Device power supply

    Power the device.

    Use the supply specified for this exact device; check whether it is included.

    Sources & quantity basis

    Setup requirement — check against your configuration. Planning quantity for one build; check the selected configuration.

    Use existing equipment or match the specification above. No exact purchase link verified.

  5. Qty. 1Plan / confirm
    Conditional

    TV and HDMI ARC/eARC cable

    For TV-audio use.

    Not an extra requirement merely to test app control; reuse the existing soundbar setup.

    Sources & quantity basis

    Setup requirement — check against your configuration. Planning quantity for one build; check the selected configuration.

    Use existing equipment or match the specification above. No exact purchase link verified.

Source reviewed, not assembled or hands-on tested. A working product page does not confirm stock, firmware compatibility or a complete build.

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