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...the cable to a computer. 4. On the computer, enter http://203.0.113.1/opensource in the Bose Music app and connect the product to the micro-USB connector on the bottom of the speaker. 3. Connect the other countries. To receive automatic security updates, you will be reproduced, modified,... must complete the product setup process in a browser window to the third-party software packages included as components of your Bose Home Speaker 300 product: 1. On the speaker, tap and hold the Volume up button H and the Volume down button z for installing security updates that apply to...
...the cable to a computer. 4. On the computer, enter http://203.0.113.1/opensource in the Bose Music app and connect the product to the micro-USB connector on the bottom of the speaker. 3. Connect the other countries. To receive automatic security updates, you will be reproduced, modified,... must complete the product setup process in a browser window to the third-party software packages included as components of your Bose Home Speaker 300 product: 1. On the speaker, tap and hold the Volume up button H and the Volume down button z for installing security updates that apply to...
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CONTENTS WHAT'S IN THE BOX Contents...13 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Recommendations...14 POWER Connect the speaker to power 15 Network standby...15 Manually set the speaker to network standby 15 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 16 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the speaker to an existing account 17 Connect to a different Wi-Fi® network 17 SPEAKER CONTROLS Speaker functions...19 Media playback and volume 19 Voice assistant controls 20 Presets...20 | 9 E N G
CONTENTS WHAT'S IN THE BOX Contents...13 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Recommendations...14 POWER Connect the speaker to power 15 Network standby...15 Manually set the speaker to network standby 15 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 16 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the speaker to an existing account 17 Connect to a different Wi-Fi® network 17 SPEAKER CONTROLS Speaker functions...19 Media playback and volume 19 Voice assistant controls 20 Presets...20 | 9 E N G
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... STREAM AUDIO WITH AIRPLAY Stream audio from the Control Center 30 Stream audio from an app 30 WIRED CONNECTIONS Connect an audio cable 31 SPEAKER STATUS Wi-Fi status...32 Bluetooth connection status 33 AUX status...33 Voice Assistant status......35 Update and error status 35 ADVANCED FEATURES Update the speaker...36 Disable/enable Wi-Fi...36 CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS Connect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones........ 37 Benefits...37 Compatible products 37 Connect using the Bose Music app 38 Reconnect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones.... 38 | 1 1 E N G
... STREAM AUDIO WITH AIRPLAY Stream audio from the Control Center 30 Stream audio from an app 30 WIRED CONNECTIONS Connect an audio cable 31 SPEAKER STATUS Wi-Fi status...32 Bluetooth connection status 33 AUX status...33 Voice Assistant status......35 Update and error status 35 ADVANCED FEATURES Update the speaker...36 Disable/enable Wi-Fi...36 CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS Connect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones........ 37 Benefits...37 Compatible products 37 Connect using the Bose Music app 38 Reconnect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones.... 38 | 1 1 E N G
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...To access your voice assistant in network standby, make sure the speaker is set the speaker to network standby Tap and hold the Play/Pause button F until the light bar fades to your mobile device or using the Bose Music app. • Talk to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Manually ... have not tapped any button on and the light bar glows solid amber. The speaker powers on the speaker. • Play or resume audio using the Bose Music app and the microphone is on the back of the speaker. 2. To wake the speaker from network standby: • Tap any buttons or talked to black. | 1 5 ...
...To access your voice assistant in network standby, make sure the speaker is set the speaker to network standby Tap and hold the Play/Pause button F until the light bar fades to your mobile device or using the Bose Music app. • Talk to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Manually ... have not tapped any button on and the light bar glows solid amber. The speaker powers on the speaker. • Play or resume audio using the Bose Music app and the microphone is on the back of the speaker. 2. To wake the speaker from network standby: • Tap any buttons or talked to black. | 1 5 ...
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... an existing account" on page 17. NOTE: If you can stream music, set up and control the speaker from any mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP The Bose Music app lets you set and change presets, add music services, explore internet radio stations, configure Amazon Alexa or Google...
... an existing account" on page 17. NOTE: If you can stream music, set up and control the speaker from any mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP The Bose Music app lets you set and change presets, add music services, explore internet radio stations, configure Amazon Alexa or Google...
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... bar glows amber. 2. Open the Bose Music app and follow the app instructions. NOTE: If the app doesn't prompt you want to a different network if your Wi-Fi settings. 3. EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS ADD THE SPEAKER TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT In the Bose Music app, go to the My Products screen and add your Bose Home Speaker 300. CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT WI...
... bar glows amber. 2. Open the Bose Music app and follow the app instructions. NOTE: If the app doesn't prompt you want to a different network if your Wi-Fi settings. 3. EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS ADD THE SPEAKER TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT In the Bose Music app, go to the My Products screen and add your Bose Home Speaker 300. CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT WI...
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SpP EeAakKeErR cCoOnNtTrRoOlLsS SPEAKER FUNCTIONS Speaker controls are located on the top of the light bar glow solid white until audio resumes. The sides of the speaker. NOTE: To quickly decrease the volume, tap and hold H. | 1 9 E N G Media playback and volume Play/Pause Volume down Volume up FUNCTION Play/Pause Skip forward Skip backward Volume down Volume up WHAT TO DO Tap F. Triple-tap F. NOTE: To quickly increase the volume, tap and hold z. Double-tap F. Tap H. Tap z. NOTE: You can also control your speaker using the Bose Music app.
SpP EeAakKeErR cCoOnNtTrRoOlLsS SPEAKER FUNCTIONS Speaker controls are located on the top of the light bar glow solid white until audio resumes. The sides of the speaker. NOTE: To quickly decrease the volume, tap and hold H. | 1 9 E N G Media playback and volume Play/Pause Volume down Volume up FUNCTION Play/Pause Skip forward Skip backward Volume down Volume up WHAT TO DO Tap F. Triple-tap F. NOTE: To quickly increase the volume, tap and hold z. Double-tap F. Tap H. Tap z. NOTE: You can also control your speaker using the Bose Music app.
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Once set, you can access your favorite music services. Preset buttons For more information about setting and using the Bose Music app. Speaker Controls VOICE ASSISTANT CONTROLS The Action button b and Microphone off button PRESETS The speaker includes six presets that you can set to control Amazon Alexa (see page 23) or Google Assistant (see "Preset Personalization" on page 27. | 2 0 E N G Action button Microphone off button n are used to play audio from your music at any time, with a simple touch of a button or by using presets, see page 25).
Once set, you can access your favorite music services. Preset buttons For more information about setting and using the Bose Music app. Speaker Controls VOICE ASSISTANT CONTROLS The Action button b and Microphone off button PRESETS The speaker includes six presets that you can set to control Amazon Alexa (see page 23) or Google Assistant (see "Preset Personalization" on page 27. | 2 0 E N G Action button Microphone off button n are used to play audio from your music at any time, with a simple touch of a button or by using presets, see page 25).
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...173;easily access Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. NOTE: You cannot set up your voice assistant, make sure your mobile device and speaker are connected to access Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant at the same time. You can program your voice and/or the Action button b ...your voice and/or the Action button b (see page 25). NOTE: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant aren't available in the Bose Music app. | 2 1 E N G To set the speaker to the same Wi-Fi network. SET UP YOUR VOICE ASSISTANT Before you used in certain languages and countries. OPTIONS Amazon Alexa ...
...173;easily access Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. NOTE: You cannot set up your voice assistant, make sure your mobile device and speaker are connected to access Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant at the same time. You can program your voice and/or the Action button b ...your voice and/or the Action button b (see page 25). NOTE: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant aren't available in the Bose Music app. | 2 1 E N G To set the speaker to the same Wi-Fi network. SET UP YOUR VOICE ASSISTANT Before you used in certain languages and countries. OPTIONS Amazon Alexa ...
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...audio service Play NPR on a specific speaker Play funk in the Bose Music app. Set a timer Set a timer for 5 minutes. Control volume Turn the volume up. If multiple speakers have ? Skip to play music, hear the news, check the weather, control smart home devices, and more skills What new ...skills do , visit: https://www.amazon.com/usealexa NOTE: Alexa isn't available in the Bose Music app. Play audio Play Beethoven....
...audio service Play NPR on a specific speaker Play funk in the Bose Music app. Set a timer Set a timer for 5 minutes. Control volume Turn the volume up. If multiple speakers have ? Skip to play music, hear the news, check the weather, control smart home devices, and more skills What new ...skills do , visit: https://www.amazon.com/usealexa NOTE: Alexa isn't available in the Bose Music app. Play audio Play Beethoven....
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..., choose Pandora or Spotify as available during setup, they are not supported. Start with "Hey Google," then say the speaker name you assigned in the Bose Music app. Play some music. If you hear an error message, you to select a default audio service. NOTE: Google Assistant... Make sure you hear an error message when requesting to change the name in the Bose Music app. To change this setting, use the name assigned in the Google Assistant app or change your speaker Play from a specific audio service. Turn up the volume. Choose a default audio service During...
..., choose Pandora or Spotify as available during setup, they are not supported. Start with "Hey Google," then say the speaker name you assigned in the Bose Music app. Play some music. If you hear an error message, you to select a default audio service. NOTE: Google Assistant... Make sure you hear an error message when requesting to change the name in the Bose Music app. To change this setting, use the name assigned in the Google Assistant app or change your speaker Play from a specific audio service. Turn up the volume. Choose a default audio service During...
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While the music is playing, tap and hold a preset button on the top of the speaker. PLAY A PRESET Once you hear a tone. NOTES: • You can't set presets in Bluetooth mode or AUX mode. • Your voice assistant can control presets using the Bose Music app. 2. Stream music using the Bose Music app or the buttons on the speaker until you personalize presets, tap a preset button to play or set a preset. SET A PRESET 1. PRESET PERSONALIZATION You can 't play music. | 2 7 E N G
While the music is playing, tap and hold a preset button on the top of the speaker. PLAY A PRESET Once you hear a tone. NOTES: • You can't set presets in Bluetooth mode or AUX mode. • Your voice assistant can control presets using the Bose Music app. 2. Stream music using the Bose Music app or the buttons on the speaker until you personalize presets, tap a preset button to play or set a preset. SET A PRESET 1. PRESET PERSONALIZATION You can 't play music. | 2 7 E N G
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... appears in the settings menu. 3. The light bar pulses blue. On your speaker from the device list. TIP: The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the mobile device list. | 2 8 E N G Once connected, you hear a tone and the light bar ... as smartphones, tablets and laptop computers. BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream music from a device, you must connect your device to the speaker. Tap the Bluetooth button l. Before you can also tap and hold the Bluetooth button l until the light bar pulses blue to black. TIP: Look for...
... appears in the settings menu. 3. The light bar pulses blue. On your speaker from the device list. TIP: The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the mobile device list. | 2 8 E N G Once connected, you hear a tone and the light bar ... as smartphones, tablets and laptop computers. BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream music from a device, you must connect your device to the speaker. Tap the Bluetooth button l. Before you can also tap and hold the Bluetooth button l until the light bar pulses blue to black. TIP: Look for...
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...All devices are cleared, and the speaker is enabled on the connected mobile device. BlLUuEeTtOoOotT Hh COonNnNeEcCtTiI OoNnsS DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE Use the Bose Music app to black. 2. NOTE: You can store up to connect (see page 28). | 2 9 E N G CLEAR THE SPEAKER DEVICE LIST 1. NOTE: Make sure ...the Bluetooth feature is enabled on your mobile device. Delete the speaker from the Bluetooth list on your ...
...All devices are cleared, and the speaker is enabled on the connected mobile device. BlLUuEeTtOoOotT Hh COonNnNeEcCtTiI OoNnsS DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE Use the Bose Music app to black. 2. NOTE: You can store up to connect (see page 28). | 2 9 E N G CLEAR THE SPEAKER DEVICE LIST 1. NOTE: Make sure ...the Bluetooth feature is enabled on your mobile device. Delete the speaker from the Bluetooth list on your ...
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On your speaker or speakers. | 3 0 E N G Open a music app (like Apple Music), and select a track to the speaker or multiple speakers. STR EA M AUD I O W I T H A IR P L AY The speaker is capable of the screen, then tap the AirPlay icon A. 3. Touch and hold the audio card in the top-right corner of playing ...AirPlay 2 audio, which allows you need an Apple device running iOS 11.4 or later. • Your Apple device and speaker must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • For more information about AirPlay, visit: https://www.apple.com/airplay STREAM AUDIO FROM...
On your speaker or speakers. | 3 0 E N G Open a music app (like Apple Music), and select a track to the speaker or multiple speakers. STR EA M AUD I O W I T H A IR P L AY The speaker is capable of the screen, then tap the AirPlay icon A. 3. Touch and hold the audio card in the top-right corner of playing ...AirPlay 2 audio, which allows you need an Apple device running iOS 11.4 or later. • Your Apple device and speaker must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • For more information about AirPlay, visit: https://www.apple.com/airplay STREAM AUDIO FROM...
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... from right to left White light slides from left to the Bose Music app Error - refer to right Pulses amber four times Solid red SYSTEM STATE Wi-Fi setup in progress Downloading update Updating speaker Error - Speaker Status MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME Shows the speaker status when controlling media playback and volume. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY...
... from right to left White light slides from left to the Bose Music app Error - refer to right Pulses amber four times Solid red SYSTEM STATE Wi-Fi setup in progress Downloading update Updating speaker Error - Speaker Status MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME Shows the speaker status when controlling media playback and volume. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY...
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A DVA N CED F EATUR ES UPDATE THE SPEAKER The speaker updates automatically when connected to the Bose Music app and to control the speaker. | 3 6 E N G NOTE: When Wi-Fi is disabled, you can't use the Bose Music app or your voice assistant to your Wi-Fi network. DISABLE/ENABLE WI-FI Tap and hold Play/Pause F and the Bluetooth button l until the light bar fills to the center, pulses twice, then fades to black.
A DVA N CED F EATUR ES UPDATE THE SPEAKER The speaker updates automatically when connected to the Bose Music app and to control the speaker. | 3 6 E N G NOTE: When Wi-Fi is disabled, you can't use the Bose Music app or your voice assistant to your Wi-Fi network. DISABLE/ENABLE WI-FI Tap and hold Play/Pause F and the Bluetooth button l until the light bar fills to the center, pulses twice, then fades to black.
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... your Bose Home Speaker 300. NOTES: • Your Bose Home Speaker 300 must be within 30 ft (9 m) of your Bose Home Speaker 300. RECONNECT A BOSE SOUNDLINK BLUETOOTH SPEAKER OR BOSE HEADPHONES Power on your speaker or headphones don't connect, see "Speaker doesn't reconnect to a previously-connected Bose SoundLink B luetooth speaker or Bose headphones" on . • If your Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones. Connect Bose P roducts Connect using the Bose Music app...
... your Bose Home Speaker 300. NOTES: • Your Bose Home Speaker 300 must be within 30 ft (9 m) of your Bose Home Speaker 300. RECONNECT A BOSE SOUNDLINK BLUETOOTH SPEAKER OR BOSE HEADPHONES Power on your speaker or headphones don't connect, see "Speaker doesn't reconnect to a previously-connected Bose SoundLink B luetooth speaker or Bose headphones" on . • If your Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones. Connect Bose P roducts Connect using the Bose Music app...
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...you could not resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service. Bose Music app doesn't work on your wireless router or mobile device for setup. Speaker doesn't respond during setup Make sure you are using the Bose Music app for proper operation. Unplug the power cord,...seconds, and firmly plug it back in to resolve your issue, see page 32). • Download the Bose Music app and run available software updates. • Move the speaker and mobile device away from possible interference (wireless routers, cordless phones, televisions, microwaves, etc.). ...
...you could not resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service. Bose Music app doesn't work on your wireless router or mobile device for setup. Speaker doesn't respond during setup Make sure you are using the Bose Music app for proper operation. Unplug the power cord,...seconds, and firmly plug it back in to resolve your issue, see page 32). • Download the Bose Music app and run available software updates. • Move the speaker and mobile device away from possible interference (wireless routers, cordless phones, televisions, microwaves, etc.). ...
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... (mains) outlet. Move your speaker closer to your mobile device. Connect again (see page 17. NOTE: Bose recommends giving each band a unique name to the AC (mains) outlet. Uninstall the Bose Music app on your mobile device and the speaker are using for setup. Unplug ...E N G Close other audio or video streaming applications. Remove the speaker from your Wi-Fi network information has changed, see page 28). Make sure the speaker and your mobile device. Download the Bose Music app and restart setup. Clear the speaker device list (see page 29). Make sure you 're using a...
... (mains) outlet. Move your speaker closer to your mobile device. Connect again (see page 17. NOTE: Bose recommends giving each band a unique name to the AC (mains) outlet. Uninstall the Bose Music app on your mobile device and the speaker are using for setup. Unplug ...E N G Close other audio or video streaming applications. Remove the speaker from your Wi-Fi network information has changed, see page 28). Make sure the speaker and your mobile device. Download the Bose Music app and restart setup. Clear the speaker device list (see page 29). Make sure you 're using a...