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Hello, I have a small issue. I own a Bang & Olufsen Theatre and have also acquired a Bang & Olufsen Shape. I would like to connect the Theatre to my TV and add the Shape as an additional speaker, positioned above the sofa. Is this technically possible ? Many thanks for your help!

actually this is technically possible

This is how I have my Horizon setup, with the Shape as part of the surround setup.  I was sent the attached document which explains the behaviour of the Shape when connected and used as a Powerlink speaker.

In your case I'd imagine its as easy to use a Powerlink cable between the Theatre and Shape Amplifier

Thank you very much for your message. I have the Power Link (RJ45). Where exactly should I plug it in on the "Theatre“  and where should I plug it in on the "Shape"? Also, what settings do I need to configure in the app?

From the Theatre manual:

There are different ways to connect external speakers to your Beosound Theatre:

1. Use wired Powerlink (PL) to physically connect your external Bang & Olufsen speakers through the PL1-PL4 connections in the back connection well of your Beosound Theatre.

You can then use your Bang & Olufsen app to select the type of speakers you would like to connect and add them to your Beosound Theatre. When I connected mine, I had settings on the TV to assign the Shape speakers as L/R and which type of speaker.  I was advised to set them as "Beolab 17".  I don't have a Theatre, but would imagine the app will ask you how you'd like to assign them and placement.  There were no settings needed for the Shape.

The amplifier tile of the Shape has a Powerlink connection