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- Page 1 H O M E S P E A K E R 3 0 0...
- Page 2 IM PORTANT SAF ET Y I NST RU C T IO N S Please read and keep all safety, security, and use instructions. Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5.
- Page 3 • Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. • Due to ventilation requirements, Bose does not recommend placing the product in a confined space such as in a wall cavity or in an enclosed cabinet.
- Page 4 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
- Page 5 REG U LATO RY I N FORMAT IO N For Europe: Frequency band of operation 2400 to 2483.5 MHz: • Bluetooth/Wi-Fi: Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP. • Bluetooth Low Energy: Maximum power spectral density less than 10 dBm/MHz EIRP. Frequency band of operation 5150 to 5350 MHz and 5470 to 5725 MHz: •...
- Page 6 Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No.10, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan Phone Number: +886-2-2514 7676 Mexico Importer: Bose de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. , Paseo de las Palmas 405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000 México, D.F. Phone Number: +5255 (5202) 3545...
- Page 7 Bose makes available. License Disclosures To view the license disclosures that apply 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 5 seconds.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Network standby ......................13 Manually set the speaker to network standby ..........13 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app .................. 14 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the speaker to an existing account ..............15 Connect to a different Wi-Fi ®... - Page 9 CON T E NTS VOICE ASSISTANT Voice assistant options ....................19 Set up your voice assistant ..................19 Access Alexa ........................20 Use your voice ......................20 Use the speaker controls ..................21 Access your Google Assistant ................... 22 Use your voice ......................22 Use the speaker controls ..................
- Page 10 CON T E NTS SPEAKER STATUS Wi-Fi status ........................30 Bluetooth connection status ..................31 AUX status ......................... 31 Voice Assistant status ....................32 Microphone off light ....................32 Media playback and volume ..................33 Update and error status ....................33 ADVANCED FEATURES Update the speaker ......................
- Page 11 * May ship with multiple AC power adapters. Use the power adapter for your region. NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/HS300 E N G...
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Page 12: Speaker Placement
SPEAK ER P L AC E ME NT RECOMMENDATIONS • Do NOT place the speaker on top of audio/video equipment (receivers, TVs, etc.), or any other object that may generate heat. Heat generated by these items may result in poor speaker performance. •... -
Page 13: Power
• Tap any button on the speaker. • Play or resume audio using your mobile device or using the Bose Music app. • Talk to Amazon Alexa or your Google Assistant. NOTE: To access your voice assistant in network standby, make sure the speaker is set up using the Bose Music app and the microphone is on (see page 19). -
Page 14: Bose Music App Setup
BOSE M USI C A P P S ETU P The Bose Music app lets you set up and control the speaker from any mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. From the app, you can stream music, set and change presets, add music services, explore internet radio stations, configure Amazon Alexa or your Google Assistant, and manage speaker settings. -
Page 15: Existing Bose Music App Users
ADD THE SPEAKER TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT 1. In the Bose Music app, from the My Bose screen, tap H. NOTE: To return to the My Bose screen, tap Z in the top-left corner of the screen. 2. Follow the app instructions. -
Page 16: Speaker Controls
SP EA KER CON T RO L S Play/Pause Volume up Volume down Action button AUX button (see page 20) (see page 29) Microphone Bluetooth off button button (see page 20) (see page 26) Preset buttons (see page 25) E N G... -
Page 17: Speaker Functions
SP EA KER CONT R O L S SP EA KER CON T RO L S SPEAKER FUNCTIONS Speaker controls are located on the top of the speaker. NOTE: You can also control your speaker using the Bose Music app. Media playback and volume Play/Pause Volume down... -
Page 18: Voice Assistant Controls
The speaker includes six presets that you can set to play audio from your favorite music services. Once set, you can access your music at any time, with a simple touch of a button or by using the Bose Music app. Preset buttons For more information about setting and using presets, see “Preset Personalization”... -
Page 19: Voice Assistant
Before you begin, make sure your mobile device and speaker are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. To set up your Voice Assistant, use the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the Settings menu. NOTE: When setting up your voice assistant, make sure you use the same audio service account that you used in the Bose Music app. -
Page 20: Access Alexa
Play NPR on TuneIn. Play funk in the living room. NOTE: Make sure you say the speaker name you assigned in the Bose Music app. If multiple Play on a specific speaker speakers have the same name, use the name assigned in the Alexa app or change the name in the Bose Music app. -
Page 21: Use The Speaker Controls
VOI CE ASSI STANT The Action button b and Microphone off button n are used to control Alexa. Use the speaker controls They’re located on the top of the speaker. Microphone off button THINGS TO TRY WHAT TO DO Tap b then say your request. Talk to Alexa For a list of things to try, visit: https://www.amazon.com/usealexa... -
Page 22: Access Your Google Assistant
VOI CE ASSI STANT ACCESS YOUR GOOGLE ASSISTANT Get hands-free help from your Bose Home Speaker 300, which now works with your Google Assistant so you can pause and play your favorite media using just your voice. For more information about what your Google Assistant can do, visit: https://support.google.com/assistant... -
Page 23: Use The Speaker Controls
VOI CE ASSI STANT VOI CE ASSI STA NT Use the speaker controls The Action button b is used to control your Google Assistant. Microphone off button THINGS TO TRY WHAT TO DO Tap b then say your request. For examples of questions and things you Talk to your Google Assistant can do, visit: https://support.google.com/assistant... -
Page 24: Play Audio With Your Google Assistant
Choose a default audio service During initial setup for your Google Assistant, the Google Assistant app prompts you to select a default audio service. When using your Google Assistant with Bose products, only Pandora and Spotify are supported default services. Although other audio services are listed as available during setup, they are not supported. -
Page 25: Preset Personalization
PRESET PERSON A L IZATI O N You can control presets using the Bose Music app or the buttons on the top of the speaker. NOTES: • You can’t set presets in Bluetooth mode or AUX mode. • Your voice assistant can’t play or set a preset. -
Page 26: Bluetooth ® Connections
TIP: The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the settings menu. 3. Select your speaker from the device list. TIP: Look for the name you entered for your speaker in the Bose Music app. If you didn’t name your speaker, the default name appears. -
Page 27: Disconnect A Mobile Device
B LU ETOOT H CO NN E C TI O NS DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE Use the Bose Music app to disconnect your mobile device. TIP: You can also use Bluetooth settings to disconnect your device. Disabling the Bluetooth feature disconnects all other devices. -
Page 28: Stream Audio With Airplay
STREAM AUDI O W I T H AI RP L AY The speaker is capable of playing AirPlay 2 audio, which allows you to quickly stream audio from your Apple device to the speaker or multiple speakers. NOTES: • To use AirPlay 2, you need an Apple device running iOS 11.4 or later. •... -
Page 29: Wired Connections
WI R ED CON NE C T IO NS CONNECT AN AUDIO CABLE You can connect a smartphone, tablet, computer, or other type of mobile device to the speaker using a 3.5 mm audio cable (not provided). 1. Using a 3.5 mm audio cable, connect your audio device to the d port on the speaker. -
Page 30: Speaker Status
SP EA KE R STAT U S The LED light bar located on the front of the speaker shows the speaker status. Light bar WI-FI STATUS Shows the Wi-Fi connection status of the speaker. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Pulsing white Connecting to Wi-Fi Solid white then fades Connected to Wi-Fi... -
Page 31: Bluetooth Connection Status
SP EA KE R STAT U S SP EA KE R STAT U S BLUETOOTH CONNECTION STATUS Shows the Bluetooth connection status for mobile devices. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Ready to connect Pulsing blue to mobile device Connecting to Pulsing white mobile device Solid white then fades... -
Page 32: Voice Assistant Status
SP EA KE R STAT U S SP EA KE R STAT U S VOICE ASSISTANT STATUS Shows the status of Amazon Alexa or your Google Assistant. LIGHT BAR VOICE ASSISTANT ACTIVITY STATE Idle White light slides to the center then glows Listening solid (full) White light slides to... -
Page 33: Media Playback And Volume
White light slides from Downloading update right to left White light slides from Updating speaker left to right Error - refer to the Bose Pulses amber four times Music app Error - contact Bose Solid red customer service E N G... -
Page 34: Advanced Features
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. NOTE: When Wi-Fi is disabled, you can’t use the Bose Music app or your voice assistant to control the speaker. -
Page 35: Care And Maintenance
• Do NOT allow liquids to spill into any openings. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/HS300 LIMITED WARRANTY The speaker is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at global.Bose.com/warranty for details of the limited warranty. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Make sure you are using the Bose Music app for setup. NOTE: If the app doesn’t prompt you to set up your speaker, tap the My Bose icon in the top-left corner. Tap H to Speaker doesn’t respond during setup add your product. - Page 37 TRO UBL E SH OOT I NG TRO UBL E SH OOT I NG SYMPTOM SOLUTION In the Bose Music app, select the correct network name and enter network password. Make sure the speaker and your mobile device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Page 38 Make sure sharing is enabled on the speaker using the Speaker isn’t visible to Bose Music app. add to a nother Bose Make sure the speaker and your mobile device are connected to account the same Wi-Fi network. E N G...
- Page 39 Make sure you’re in a country where Alexa is available. Alexa doesn’t respond Make sure you say the name you assigned in the Bose Music app. If multiple speakers have the same name, use the name assigned in the Alexa app or change the name in the Bose Music app.
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Page 40: Reset The Speaker
The speaker reboots. When the reset is complete, the light bar glows solid amber. Restore the speaker network and audio settings Set up the speaker using the Bose Music app (see page 14). E N G... - Page 41 ©2019 Bose Corporation, 100 The Mountain Road, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM830857-0010 Rev. 02...