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- Page 1 P O R TA B L E H O M E S P E A K E R...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
I M P ORTA N T SA F ET Y I N STR UCT IO NS 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. - Page 3 • 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 4 The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices. DON’T attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery from this product. Contact your local Bose retailer or other qualified professional for removal.
- Page 5 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 6 This product is capable of receiving automatic security updates from Bose. To receive automatic security updates, you must complete the product setup process in the Bose Music app and connect the product to the Internet. If you do not complete the setup process, you will be responsible for installing security updates that Bose makes available.
- Page 7 2. Connect a USB-C cable to the USB-C connector on the bottom of the speaker. NOTE: If you are using the Bose Portable Home Speaker Charging Cradle to charge the speaker, make sure that the cable is connected to the USB-C port on the back of the speaker and not charging cradle.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Not connected to Wi-Fi ....................12 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Recommendations......................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 network ..............15 Reconnect to a Wi-Fi network ................... - Page 9 Stream audio from the Control Center ..............30 Stream audio from an app ..................30 BATTERY Charge the speaker ......................31 Charge the speaker using the Bose Portable Home Speaker Charging Cradle ..............31 Check the battery level ....................32 E N G...
- Page 10 CON TE NTS SPEAKER STATUS Wi-Fi status ........................33 Bluetooth connection status ..................34 Voice assistant status ....................35 Your Google Assistant status ................35 Amazon Alexa status .................... 36 Microphone off light ....................37 Power status ........................38 Update and error status ....................39 ADVANCED FEATURES Update the speaker ......................
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Page 11: Contents
* May ship with multiple AC power adapters. Use the power adapter for your region. NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, don’t use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/PHS E N G... -
Page 12: Ways To Use
CONNECTED TO WI-FI When connected to a Wi-Fi network, the speaker has access to all of the features including voice control, Bose Music app connectivity and music browsing, and synchronization with other speakers. To learn more about the Bose Music app, see page 14. -
Page 13: Speaker Placement
SP EA KER P L ACE M E 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 14: Bose Music App Setup
BOSE M U SI C A P P SET UP The Bose Music app lets you set up and control the speaker from any mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. Using the app, you can stream music, set and change presets, add music services, explore internet radio stations, configure your Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, and manage speaker settings. -
Page 15: Existing Bose Music App Users
4. Open the Bose Music app, and follow the app instructions. NOTES: • If the app doesn’t prompt you to set up the speaker, tap the My Bose icon Z in the top-left corner. Tap H to add your product. -
Page 16: Power
P OW E R POWER ON Press the Power button I. A voice prompt announces the battery level. E N G... -
Page 17: Power Off
• If the speaker isn’t connected to a Wi-Fi network, streaming audio with Bluetooth technology, or charging, it powers off automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity. • If Wi-Fi hasn’t been set up using the Bose Music app, press the Power button once to power off the speaker. NETWORK STANDBY The speaker transitions to network standby when audio has stopped and you have not pressed any buttons or accessed your voice assistant for 20 minutes. -
Page 18: Speaker Controls
SP EA KER CO N T R O L S Power button Bluetooth button (see page 27) Volume down Volume up Play/Pause Microphone Action button off button (see page 20) (see page 20) E N G... -
Page 19: Speaker Functions
SP EA KER CO NT RO L S SPEAKER FUNCTIONS Speaker controls are located on the top of the speaker. TIP: You can also control the speaker using the Bose Music app. Media playback and volume Decrease the volume Increase the volume... -
Page 20: Voice Assistant Controls
SP EA KER CO NT RO L S You can use the Action button b and Microphone off button n to control VOICE ASSISTANT CONTROLS your Google Assistant (see page 22) or Amazon Alexa (see page 25). Microphone off button Action button E N G... -
Page 21: Voice Assistant
Before you begin, make sure your mobile device and the 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 22: Access Your Google Assistant
VOI CE ASSI STA N T ACCESS YOUR GOOGLE ASSISTANT Get hands-free help from your Bose Portable Home Speaker, 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 STA N T You can use the Action button b and Microphone off button n to control your Use the speaker controls Google Assistant. They are located on the top of the speaker. Microphone off button THINGS TO TRY WHAT TO DO Press b then say your request. -
Page 24: Play Music With Your Google Assistant
During initial setup for your Google Assistant, the 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: Access Alexa
Alexa, 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 26: Use The Speaker Controls
VOI CE ASSI STA N T The Action button b and Microphone off button n are used to control Alexa. Use the speaker controls They are located on the top of the speaker. Microphone off button THINGS TO TRY WHAT TO DO Press b then say your request. -
Page 27: Bluetooth® Connections
Bluetooth functions of the speaker. To connect your mobile device using Bluetooth technology, see page 27. NOTE: When using Bluetooth technology only, you don’t have access to a voice assis- tant or the features in the Bose Music app. CONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button l. -
Page 28: Disconnect A Mobile Device
B LU E TO OT H CO NN E CT I O NS 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 29: Reconnect A Mobile Device
B LU E TO OT H CO NN E CT I O NS RECONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE 1. Press the Bluetooth button l. NOTE: Make sure the Bluetooth feature is enabled on your mobile device. 2. Play audio on the connected mobile device. CONNECT AN ADDITIONAL MOBILE DEVICE You can store up to eight devices in the speaker device list. -
Page 30: Stream Audio With Airplay
STR EA M AUD I O W I TH A IR P 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: ... -
Page 31: Battery
The speaker powers on and the power light starts to blink white. Charge the speaker using the Bose Portable Home Speaker Charging Cradle You can charge the speaker on the Bose Portable Home Speaker Charging Cradle. To purchase the charging cradle, contact your authorized Bose dealer. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/PHS... -
Page 32: Check The Battery Level
CHECK THE BATTERY LEVEL Press the Power button I when the speaker is on and not playing audio. A voice prompt announces the battery level. TIP: You can also check the battery level using the Bose Music app. E N G... -
Page 33: Speaker Status
SP EA KE R STAT US The LED light ring located on the top of the speaker shows the speaker status. Light ring WI-FI STATUS Shows the Wi-Fi connection status of the speaker. LIGHT RING ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Pulsing white on top Connecting to Wi-Fi and bottom Solid white then... -
Page 34: Bluetooth Connection Status
SP EA KE R STATU S BLUETOOTH CONNECTION STATUS Shows the Bluetooth connection status for mobile devices. LIGHT RING ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Pulsing blue on top Ready to connect and bottom to mobile device Blinks blue on top Connecting to and bottom mobile device Solid blue then... -
Page 35: Voice Assistant Status
SP EA KE R STATU S VOICE ASSISTANT STATUS Shows the status of your Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. Your Google Assistant status VOICE ASSISTANT LIGHT RING ACTIVITY STATE Idle White light on top, Listening bottom, left, and right White light rotates Thinking clockwise Pulsing white (full) -
Page 36: Amazon Alexa Status
SP EA KE R STATU S Amazon Alexa status VOICE ASSISTANT LIGHT RING ACTIVITY STATE Idle White light slides to Listening the top and bottom Solid white light glows on top and Thinking bottom Pulsing white (full) Speaking Pulsing yellow on top Notification and bottom E N G... -
Page 37: Microphone Off Light
SP EA KE R STATU S Microphone off light Microphone off light LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Solid red Microphone is off E N G... -
Page 38: Power Status
SP EA KE R STATU S POWER STATUS Power light LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Solid white NOTE: When the speaker is connected to the charging cable solid whites means full charge. Blinking white Charging Network standby Dim white NOTE: The speaker only shows dim white light when it isn’t charging. -
Page 39: Update And Error Status
Updating speaker until full, then repeats Blinks amber on Error - refer to the the top and bottom Bose Music app four times Solid red on the top Error - contact Bose and bottom customer service E N G... -
Page 40: Advanced Features
Press and hold Play/Pause F and the Bluetooth button l for 5 seconds until the light ring fills with white light. NOTE: When Wi-Fi is disabled, you can’t use the Bose Music app or your voice assistant to control the speaker. -
Page 41: 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/PHS 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 42: Troubleshooting
Unplug the power cord, wait 30 seconds, and firmly plug it back in to the AC (mains) outlet. If Wi-Fi has been set up using the Bose Music app, press and hold the Power button until the power light has turned off. - Page 43 Uninstall the Bose Music app on your mobile device then reinstall the app (see page 14). In the Bose Music app, select the correct network name and enter the network password. Make sure you connect the speaker to the same Wi-Fi network your mobile device is connected to.
- Page 44 Music app. Then, add your Google Assistant again. Choose Pandora or Spotify as your default audio service (see page 24). Make sure you use the same audio service account on the Bose Music app and Google Assistant app. Your Google Assistant may not support your request. New features are added periodically.
- Page 45 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 46: Reset The Speaker
The speaker reboots. When the reset is complete, the light ring 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 47 ©2019 Bose Corporation, 100 The Mountain Road, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM837954-0010 Rev. 01...
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