Sonos Ray cannot be detected by Chromecast 4K

[edvelal]

Hi I bought the new Chromecast 4K with Google TV but cannot make the remote work with my soundbar Sonos Ray. When I go to Remote & Accesories >> Add Device >> Soundbar, nothing happens even though the soundbar has been added to Google Home devices. What can I do here, is annoying not having control over volumen with the remote.

[Kimy]

Hi edvelal,

Thanks for posting here in the Google Nest Community. We’re sorry for the trouble, and this is not the experience that we wanted you to have. I searched online for details about Sonos Ray and found this Sonos Ray Soundbar Review. Then I checked for user feedback and found this thread: is Sonos ray worth it on Reddit.

As per review and user feedback, it seems it doesn’t have its own remote and doesn’t have built-in IR (infrared) feeds for controls. It doesn’t have an HDMI port, which is what the CEC means for communication. Both of these (IR and HDMI-CEC) are the means for the Chromecast Voice Remote to control a device (TV, soundbar, and/or receiver). It’s like asking a nonswimmer, flightless creature to go to an island. The soundbar seems to be a great addition to a TV to not rely on its built-in speakers, but the participation of the Chromecast device would focus on its control on the TV as it won’t be able to control this soundbar.

I hope this sheds some light on the situation. Let us know if you have other questions.

Thanks,

Kimy