# Unable to link groups using Kef LS50W

**URL:** <https://community.roonlabs.com/t/unable-to-link-groups-using-kef-ls50w/80145>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [October 10, 2019, 11:47am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/unable-to-link-groups-using-kef-ls50w/80145 "2019-10-10T11:47:24Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 10, 2019, 11:50am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/unable-to-link-groups-using-kef-ls50w/80145/2 "2019-10-10T11:50:43Z")

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LS50W do not use RAAT so are not Roon Ready due to hardware limitations in the LS50W. This means they cannot be grouped. I use a RPi running Ropieee to feed my LS50W and then use it to “group” that zone.  
Also see here:

> [@Roon 1.3 (Build 269) Is Live!](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-1-3-build-269-is-live/32316):
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> Hi all, Another release of Roon is rolling out to all platforms, with bug fixes, performance improvements, and support for KEF’s LS50W loudspeakers! Today’s release also sets the stage for localized versions of Roon in the near future. KEF LS50 Wireless Support We are proud to finally release support for KEF’s fantastic LS50W speakers in Roon! KEF’s speakers were Digital Audio Review’s [Product Of The Year](http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2016/12/kef-ls50-wireless-review-dars-product-of-the-year-2016/) last year, and while it took a bit of effort to get Roon streaming directly to the LS50w…

“Also, note that due to the technical details of KEF streaming these speakers are not Roon Ready, so linking multiple pairs of LS50w is not possible and some RAAT-specific functionality (like convenience switching or advanced Signal Path functionality) is not possible.”

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