Wake for network access issue?

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idenizen Author

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Wake for network access issue?

Hello,

I have a new SSD Mac mini, and under system settings, there are limited settings for sleep. I have toggled on:

prevent auto sleeping when the display is off

wake for network access

I also have set, turn display off when inactive after 20 minutes.

However, my Sonos Music Library from my iPhone disappears after I've been away from my Mac mini, and it seems to have gone to sleep. Does anybody have any suggestions on what is happening with the SSD, as Sonos seems to be set up correctly? I have spent a few hours with Sonos support on tis already.

Thanks

Mac mini

Posted on Oct 24, 2024 7:06 AM

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Answer 1

hcsitas

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Oct 24, 2024 9:04 PM in response to idenizen

Sleep is unnecessary and should be disabled. Shut for long absences/idle overnights (i.e. do not manual-sleep), and for regular operation, use the settings exactly as shown below (reboot after changes) should fix.

Additionally, avoid manual sleeping your Mac and use the Lock Screen settings to switch the display off on timer:

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Answer 2

idenizen Author

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Oct 24, 2024 10:06 AM in response to BDAqua

Sequoia 15.0.1. I have three fewer options on my energy menu than you.

I’ve been doing some more internet searches and it seems to be a known issue. No solutions yet though. Could have to do with the M2 chip, or Sonos is steering me in the wrong direction.

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Answer 3

idenizen Author

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Nov 2, 2024 1:05 PM in response to hcsitas

On the Mac mini, I only have the top and bottom two energy saver options you show. Of course I want the wake for network access on in this case, and it seems not to be working.

The Lock Screen settings I have are after 5 minutes activate screen saver, after 30 turn display off, and require password after 1. Not sure if you're indicating that would be a problem, as none of that is "manual."

I spent some more time on a few support calls with Sonos and they ran a bunch of tests. I've never heard back from them. The representative did see that everything looked ok on my computer, So, I'm back to thinking it's a Sonos problem weith M2 architecture.

Thanks for your assistance.

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Answer 4

hcsitas

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Nov 2, 2024 1:25 PM in response to idenizen

If Sleep is not working, perfect. Ditto for Lock Screen. With the settings as shown, the network should be always on and the display should switch off on timer to save power. Where’s the problem? Please post a snapshot of your settings if you think there is one.

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BDAqua

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Oct 24, 2024 9:56 AM in response to idenizen

Hmmm, what OS version, here I;m on 15.1 & have it booted from SSD, tjough the iMac does have a Fusiondrive I rarely use...

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lanstrad1

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Oct 24, 2024 7:42 AM in response to idenizen

Are you putting disks to sleep or just displays?

There is no reason to put system to sleep, but displays only should be ok and should not create such issues.

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Answer 7

idenizen Author

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Oct 24, 2024 7:56 AM in response to lanstrad1

Just display. There does not appear to be a disk sleep option with the SSD version of the OS.

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Answer 8

idenizen Author

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Nov 2, 2024 1:33 PM in response to hcsitas

The problem seems to somewhere with SMB - SSD - M2 and Sonos. There does not seem to by anything I can do further on Mac OS settings to fix it.

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Answer 9

hcsitas

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Nov 2, 2024 1:41 PM in response to idenizen

There is no problem - your Mac doesn’t need waking by anyone/anything. Leave your Mac on and just have the display switched off on timer (and shut it manually for long absences).

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idenizen Author

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Nov 2, 2024 1:47 PM in response to hcsitas

Ok, thanks for the note. I see an update to Sonos desktop app, and Sequoia, so I'll take them both and start over.

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Answer 11

hcsitas

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Nov 2, 2024 1:52 PM in response to idenizen

You’re welcome. Good luck!

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