English Owners Guide
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...This product is 2010 or 2020. If you do not complete the setup process, you must complete the product setup process in the serial number indicates the year of presence. China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plant 9, No. 353...9675; ○ ○ ○ Metal Parts - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Plastic Parts ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Speakers - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cables - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Note 1: "○" indicates that the percentage content of the ...
...This product is 2010 or 2020. If you do not complete the setup process, you must complete the product setup process in the serial number indicates the year of presence. China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plant 9, No. 353...9675; ○ ○ ○ Metal Parts - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Plastic Parts ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Speakers - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cables - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Note 1: "○" indicates that the percentage content of the ...
English Owners Guide
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CONTENTS WHAT'S IN THE CARTON Contents...12 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Recommendations...13 POWER Connect the speaker to power 14 Network standby...14 Manually set the speaker to network standby 14 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 15 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the speaker to an existing account 16 Connect to a different Wi-Fi® network 16 SPEAKER CONTROLS Speaker functions...18 Media playback and volume 18 Voice assistant controls 19 Presets...19 | 8 E N G
CONTENTS WHAT'S IN THE CARTON Contents...12 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Recommendations...13 POWER Connect the speaker to power 14 Network standby...14 Manually set the speaker to network standby 14 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 15 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the speaker to an existing account 16 Connect to a different Wi-Fi® network 16 SPEAKER CONTROLS Speaker functions...18 Media playback and volume 18 Voice assistant controls 19 Presets...19 | 8 E N G
English Owners Guide
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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 Assistant, and manage speaker settings. DOWNLOAD THE BOSE MUSIC APP 1. Follow the app instructions. | 1 5 E N G NOTE: If you can stream music, set up and control the speaker from any mobile device such...
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 Assistant, and manage speaker settings. DOWNLOAD THE BOSE MUSIC APP 1. Follow the app instructions. | 1 5 E N G NOTE: If you can stream music, set up and control the speaker from any mobile device such...
English Owners Guide
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... has changed, or if you for setup, go to the My Products screen and add your Wi-Fi settings. 3. NOTE: If the app doesn't prompt you want to the My Products screen and add your speaker. | 1 6 E N G On your mobile device, open your Bose Home Speaker 500. Select Bose Home Speaker 500. 4. Open the Bose Music app and follow the app instructions...
... has changed, or if you for setup, go to the My Products screen and add your Wi-Fi settings. 3. NOTE: If the app doesn't prompt you want to the My Products screen and add your speaker. | 1 6 E N G On your mobile device, open your Bose Home Speaker 500. Select Bose Home Speaker 500. 4. Open the Bose Music app and follow the app instructions...
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...asking Google to play music from your default audio service. For the best experience, choose Pandora or Spotify as available during setup, they are not supported. Although other audio services are listed as your default audio service or from a specific audio service Play... TO SAY Play some jazz on TuneIn. NOTE: Google Assistant uses your speaker Play from a specific audio service. Voice assistant PLAY MUSIC WITH GOOGLE ASSISTANT Ask Google to play music on Bose products, only Pandora and Spotify are supported default services. If you hear...
...asking Google to play music from your default audio service. For the best experience, choose Pandora or Spotify as available during setup, they are not supported. Although other audio services are listed as your default audio service or from a specific audio service Play... TO SAY Play some jazz on TuneIn. NOTE: Google Assistant uses your speaker Play from a specific audio service. Voice assistant PLAY MUSIC WITH GOOGLE ASSISTANT Ask Google to play music on Bose products, only Pandora and Spotify are supported default services. If you hear...
English Owners Guide
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... when controlling media playback and volume. try again later Speaker error - contact Bose customer service | 3 5 E N G LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY Solid amber SYSTEM STATE Wi-Fi setup in progress White light slides from right to left White light slides from left to the Bose Music app Request is temporarily unavailable - LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY Two... the status of the software updates and error alerts. refer to right Pulses amber four times Pulses red four times Solid red Downloading update Updating speaker Source error -
... when controlling media playback and volume. try again later Speaker error - contact Bose customer service | 3 5 E N G LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY Solid amber SYSTEM STATE Wi-Fi setup in progress White light slides from right to left White light slides from left to the Bose Music app Request is temporarily unavailable - LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY Two... the status of the software updates and error alerts. refer to right Pulses amber four times Pulses red four times Solid red Downloading update Updating speaker Source error -
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..., cordless phones, televisions, microwaves, etc.). • Move the speaker within the recommended range of your speaker. NOTE: If the app doesn't prompt you for setup. Bose Music app doesn't work on your mobile device is compatible with the speaker, try these solutions first: • Make sure the speaker is connected to the app store on mobile...
..., cordless phones, televisions, microwaves, etc.). • Move the speaker within the recommended range of your speaker. NOTE: If the app doesn't prompt you for setup. Bose Music app doesn't work on your mobile device is compatible with the speaker, try these solutions first: • Make sure the speaker is connected to the app store on mobile...
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Close other audio or video streaming applications. Intermittent or no audio Increase the volume on your mobile device are using for setup. Play audio from the Bluetooth menu. Unplug the power cord, wait 30 seconds, and firmly plug it into the AC (...to Wi-Fi network In the Bose Music app, select the correct network name, and enter network password. Speaker doesn't connect to a difference source. Remove the speaker from a different application or music service. Remove the speaker from your mobile device. T roubleshooting SYMPTOM SOLUTION Speaker doesn't connect to the same ...
Close other audio or video streaming applications. Intermittent or no audio Increase the volume on your mobile device are using for setup. Play audio from the Bluetooth menu. Unplug the power cord, wait 30 seconds, and firmly plug it into the AC (...to Wi-Fi network In the Bose Music app, select the correct network name, and enter network password. Speaker doesn't connect to a difference source. Remove the speaker from a different application or music service. Remove the speaker from your mobile device. T roubleshooting SYMPTOM SOLUTION Speaker doesn't connect to the same ...
Multilingual Owners Guide
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...9675; ○ ○ Metal Parts - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Plastic Parts ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Speakers - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cables - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Note 1: "○" indicates that the restricted substance ...corresponds to the Internet. If you do not complete the setup process, you must complete the product setup process in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plant 9, No....
...9675; ○ ○ Metal Parts - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Plastic Parts ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Speakers - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cables - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Note 1: "○" indicates that the restricted substance ...corresponds to the Internet. If you do not complete the setup process, you must complete the product setup process in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plant 9, No....
Multilingual Owners Guide
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CONTENTS WHAT'S IN THE CARTON Contents...12 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Recommendations...13 POWER Connect the speaker to power 14 Network standby...14 Manually set the speaker to network standby 14 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 15 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the speaker to an existing account 16 Connect to a different Wi-Fi® network 16 SPEAKER CONTROLS Speaker functions...18 Media playback and volume 18 Voice assistant controls 19 Presets...19 | 8 E N G
CONTENTS WHAT'S IN THE CARTON Contents...12 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Recommendations...13 POWER Connect the speaker to power 14 Network standby...14 Manually set the speaker to network standby 14 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 15 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the speaker to an existing account 16 Connect to a different Wi-Fi® network 16 SPEAKER CONTROLS Speaker functions...18 Media playback and volume 18 Voice assistant controls 19 Presets...19 | 8 E N G
Multilingual Owners Guide
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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 Assistant, and manage speaker settings. Using the app, you have already created a Bose account in the app for another Bose product, see "Existing Bose Music app users" on page 16. DOWNLOAD...
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 Assistant, and manage speaker settings. Using the app, you have already created a Bose account in the app for another Bose product, see "Existing Bose Music app users" on page 16. DOWNLOAD...
Multilingual Owners Guide
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... another network. 1. 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 500. CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT WI-FI NETWORK Connect to a different network if your network name or password has changed, or if you for setup, go to the...
... another network. 1. 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 500. CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT WI-FI NETWORK Connect to a different network if your network name or password has changed, or if you for setup, go to the...
Multilingual Owners Guide
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..., choose Pandora or Spotify as available during setup, they are not supported. Play NPR on a specific speaker EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY Play some jazz on Bose products, only Pandora and Spotify are listed as your speaker Play from a specific audio service. Choose a default... audio service During initial setup for Google Assistant, the Google Assistant app...
..., choose Pandora or Spotify as available during setup, they are not supported. Play NPR on a specific speaker EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY Play some jazz on Bose products, only Pandora and Spotify are listed as your speaker Play from a specific audio service. Choose a default... audio service During initial setup for Google Assistant, the Google Assistant app...
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... updates and error alerts. contact Bose customer service | 3 5 E N G refer to right Pulses amber four times Pulses red four times Solid red Downloading update Updating speaker Source error - Speaker Status MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME Shows the speaker status when controlling media playback and... volume. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY Solid amber SYSTEM STATE Wi-Fi setup in progress White light slides from right...
... updates and error alerts. contact Bose customer service | 3 5 E N G refer to right Pulses amber four times Pulses red four times Solid red Downloading update Updating speaker Source error - Speaker Status MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME Shows the speaker status when controlling media playback and... volume. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY Solid amber SYSTEM STATE Wi-Fi setup in progress White light slides from right...
Multilingual Owners Guide
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... device away from possible interference (wireless routers, cordless phones, televisions, microwaves, etc.). • Move the speaker within the recommended range of your mobile device. Speaker doesn't respond during setup Make sure you are using the Bose Music app for proper operation. Unplug the power cord, wait 30 seconds, and firmly plug it back...
... device away from possible interference (wireless routers, cordless phones, televisions, microwaves, etc.). • Move the speaker within the recommended range of your mobile device. Speaker doesn't respond during setup Make sure you are using the Bose Music app for proper operation. Unplug the power cord, wait 30 seconds, and firmly plug it back...
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... sure the speaker and your mobile device. NOTE: Give each band a unique name to the same Wi-Fi network. Download the app and restart setup. Switch to the AC (mains) outlet. Unplug the power cord, wait 30 seconds, and firmly plug it into the AC (mains) outlet. Uninstall the Bose Music app on...
... sure the speaker and your mobile device. NOTE: Give each band a unique name to the same Wi-Fi network. Download the app and restart setup. Switch to the AC (mains) outlet. Unplug the power cord, wait 30 seconds, and firmly plug it into the AC (mains) outlet. Uninstall the Bose Music app on...