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  • Page 1 S M A R T S O U N D B A R 6 0 0...
  • Page 2 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. Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance...
  • Page 3 TV or monitor and install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. • 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 Deactivating all networks will enable standby mode. selecting the soundbar in your mobile device Bluetooth list or by using the Bose Music app. Deactivate by clearing the pairing list by pressing and holding the Bluetooth button on the remote for 10 seconds.
  • Page 6 EU Importer: Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands Mexico Importer: Bose de México S. de R.L. de C.V., Avenida Prado Sur #150, Piso 2, Interior 222 y 223, Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec V Sección, Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de México, C.P. 11000 Phone Number: +5255 (5202) 3545 Taiwan Importer: Bose Limited Taiwan Branch (H.K.), 9F., No.10, Sec.
  • Page 7 The serial and model numbers are located on the back of the soundbar. Serial number: ____________________________________________________________________ Model number: 439269 Please keep your receipt with your owner’s guide. Now is a good time to register your Bose product. You can easily do this by going to worldwide.Bose.com/ProductRegistration worldwide.Bose.com/ProductRegistration Security Information This product is capable of receiving automatic security updates from Bose.
  • Page 8 To view the license disclosures that apply to the third-party software packages included as components of your Bose Smart Soundbar 600 product: 1. On the remote, press and hold the Play/Pause button F and Volume up button H for 5 seconds.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Connect the soundbar to power ................18 Network standby ......................18 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app .................. 19 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the soundbar to an existing account ............. 20 Connect to a different Wi-Fi® network ..............20 SOUNDBAR CONTROLS Remote functions ......................
  • Page 10 Set up Alexa Calling and Messaging ............... 28 Use your voice ......................28 Set up Do Not Disturb ....................29 Use your voice ......................29 Control audio with Bose Voice4Video™ ..............30 Set up Voice4Video™ .................... 30 Use your voice ......................30 WORKS WITH GOOGLE ASSISTANT Access Google Assistant ....................
  • Page 11 Benefits ........................41 Compatible products .................... 41 Connect using the Bose Music app ..............42 Reconnect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones ... 42 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Update the soundbar ....................43 Replace the remote battery ..................43 Clean the soundbar ......................
  • Page 12 CON TE NTS TROUBLESHOOTING Try these solutions first ....................46 Other solutions ........................ 46 Restore the soundbar ....................53 APPENDIX: SETUP REFERENCE Connection options ......................54 Connect the soundbar to your TV ................55 Option 1 (preferred): HDMI eARC or ARC............. 55 Option 2: Optical .....................

  • Page 13: What's In The Box Contents

    Optical cable * May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord 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: support.Bose.com/SB600 support.Bose.com/SB600 E N G...

  • Page 14: Dolby Atmos® Technology

    D OLBY ATM OS® TE C H NO LO GY The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 supports Dolby Atmos® technology. The soundbar uses up-firing and side-firing speakers to deliver high-quality sound from all directions, achieving a superb, immersive, and fully-encompassing surround-sound experience.

  • Page 15: Soundbar Placement

    SOU N D BA R P L ACE M E NT RECOMMENDATIONS • Place the soundbar below and in front of the TV (preferred) or above your TV with the front of the soundbar facing into the room. • For best sound quality, make sure the up-firing speakers on the top of the soundbar and the side-firing speakers on the side of the soundbar aren’t blocked.

  • Page 16: Wall Mount The Soundbar

    SOU N D BA R P L ACE M E NT WALL MOUNT THE SOUNDBAR You can mount the soundbar on a wall. To purchase the Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket, contact your authorized Bose dealer. Visit: support.Bose.com/SB600 support.Bose.com/SB600 NOTE: Make sure the top of the soundbar is at least 4 in (10 cm) away from the TV.

  • Page 17: Adjust Audio For Wall Mounting

    NOTE: If you remove the soundbar from the wall, repeat to return the soundbar to default audio settings. TIP: You can also adjust audio for wall mounting using the Bose Music app. E N G...

  • Page 18: Set Up The Soundbar

    NOTES:  • To access Amazon Alexa in network standby, make sure the soundbar has been set up using the Bose Music app (see page 19) and the microphone is on (see page 38). • You can disable the standby timer using the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the Settings menu.

  • Page 19: 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 soundbar from any mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet. Using the app, you can stream music, add music services, explore internet radio stations, configure Amazon Alexa, enable Chromecast built-in, choose your voice prompt language, manage soundbar settings, and get new features.

  • Page 20: Existing Bose Music App Users

    Connect to a different network if your network name or password has changed, or if you want to change or add another network. 1. On the remote, press and hold the Mute button A and Bose Music app button m until the light bar glows amber.

  • Page 21: Soundbar Controls

    SOU N D BA R CO N T R OL S The soundbar controls are located on the top of the soundbar and on the remote. TIP: You can also control your soundbar using the Bose Music app. REMOTE FUNCTIONS Use the remote to control the soundbar, select the source, and manage Bluetooth connections.

  • Page 22: Power On/Off

    To toggle between auto-wake and default power settings, press and hold I for 5 seconds until you hear a tone and the light bar pulses white twice. TIP: You can also control auto-wake using the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the Settings menu.

  • Page 23: Sources

    SOU N D BA R CO N T R OL S Sources On the remote, press the appropriate button (TV O, Bluetooth l, or Bose Music app m) to select the source. TIPS:  • You can also use Bose Voice4Video™ along with Amazon Alexa to select your Bluetooth source (see page 30).

  • Page 24: Media Playback And Volume

    Mute/Unmute solid white until audio resumes. TIP: You can also press H to unmute audio. TIP: You can also use Bose Voice4Video™ along with Amazon Alexa to control media playback and volume for certain sources (see page 30). E N G...

  • Page 25: Voice Assistant Controls

    TIP: You can also use your voice to control Amazon Alexa (see page 26). ADJUST THE AUDIO To adjust the bass, treble, center channel, height channel, and surround channels, use the Bose Music app. You can access these options from the Settings menu. E N G...

  • Page 26: Amazon Alexa

    For more information about what Alexa can do, visit: https://www.amazon.com/usealexa https://www.amazon.com/usealexa To set up Amazon Alexa on the soundbar, use the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the Settings menu. NOTES:  • Alexa isn’t available in all languages and countries. Alexa features and functionality may vary by location.

  • Page 27: Use The Soundbar Controls

    EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY Play jazz in the “Kitchen.” 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 28: Calling And Messaging With Amazon Alexa

    THINGS TO TRY EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY Drop in on “Kitchen.” NOTE: If the device is a Bose product, make sure you say the speaker name you assigned in Drop in on a device in your home the Bose Music app. If multiple speakers have...

  • Page 29: Set Up Do Not Disturb

    Drop in on “Mom’s Kitchen.” Drop in on a family member or NOTE: Make sure you say the speaker name assigned friend outside your home in the owner’s Bose Music app and/or Alexa app. Make a call Call Mom. Answer a call Answer.

  • Page 30: Control Audio With Bose Voice4Video

    NOTE: Voice4Video™ is only available for TV, cable, and satellite boxes. Set up Voice4Video™ To set up Voice4Video™, use the Bose Music app. NOTE: Before setting up Voice4Video™, you must set up Alexa in the Bose Music app (see page 26). Use your voice Start with “Alexa,”...
  • Page 31 A M A ZON AL E xA THINGS TO TRY EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY Watch a specific network Watch NFL Network. Watch a specific channel number Watch channel 802. Skip to the next channel Next channel. Skip backward to the Previous channel.

  • Page 32: Works With Google Assistant

    Family Room”. NOTES:  • Make sure you say the soundbar name you assigned in the Bose Music app. If multiple soundbars have the same name, use the name assigned in the Google Assistant app or change the name in the Bose Music app.

  • Page 33: Stream Audio With Airplay

    STR EA M AUD I O W I TH A IR P L AY The soundbar is capable of playing AirPlay 2 audio, which allows you to quickly stream audio from your Apple device to the soundbar or multiple speakers. NOTES: ...

  • Page 34: Bluetooth® Connections

    NOTE: The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the Settings menu. 3. Select your soundbar from the device list. NOTE: Look for the name you entered for your soundbar in the Bose Music app. If you didn’t name your soundbar, the default name appears.

  • Page 35: Disconnect A Mobile Device

    B LU E TO OT H CO NN E CT I O NS DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE Use the Bose Music app to disconnect your mobile device. TIP: You can also use Bluetooth settings on your mobile device. Disabling the Bluetooth feature disconnects all other devices.

  • Page 36: Soundbar Status

    SOU N D BA R STAT US The LED light bar located on the front of the soundbar shows the soundbar status. Light bar NOTE: The light bar displays one status at a time of the selected source. WI-FI STATUS Shows the Wi-Fi connection status of the soundbar. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Pulsing white...

  • Page 37: Amazon Alexa Status

    SOU N D BA R STAT US AMAZON ALEXA STATUS Shows the status of Amazon Alexa. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Amazon Alexa is idle White light slides to the Amazon Alexa center then glows solid is listening White light slides to Amazon Alexa the sides is thinking...

  • Page 38: Microphone Off Light

    SOU N D BA R STAT US Microphone off light Microphone off light LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Solid red The microphone is off MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME STATUS Shows the soundbar status when controlling media playback and volume. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Two center lights glow Pause...

  • Page 39: Update And Error Status

    White light slides from Updating soundbar left to right Source error - refer to Pulses amber 4 times the Bose Music app Request is temporarily Pulses red 4 times unavailable - try again later Error - contact Bose...

  • Page 40: Advanced Features

    A DVA N CED F E ATU R E S DISABLE/ENABLE WI-FI CAPABILITY On the remote, press and hold the Mute button A and Bluetooth button l until the light bar pulses white twice then fades to black. E N G...

  • Page 41: Connect Bose Products

    SPEAKER OR BOSE HEADPHONES USING SIMPLESYNC™ TECHNOLOGY With Bose SimpleSync™ technology, you can connect certain Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speakers or Bose headphones to the soundbar for a new way to hear your music and movies. Benefits • A personal TV listening experience: Listen to TV without disturbing others by connecting your Bose headphones to the soundbar.

  • Page 42: Connect Using The Bose Music App

    CON N ECT BOS E P R O D UC TS Connect using the Bose Music app To connect your Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones to the soundbar, use the Bose Music app. For more information, visit: support.Bose.com/Groups support.Bose.com/Groups...

  • Page 43: Care And Maintenance

    CA RE A N D M A IN T E N AN CE UPDATE THE SOUNDBAR The soundbar updates automatically when connected to the Bose Music app and your Wi-Fi network. REPLACE THE REMOTE BATTERY 1. Using a coin, turn the battery compartment cover left (counter-clockwise) and remove the cover.
  • Page 44 CA RE A N D M A IN T E N AN CE 2. Insert the new battery flat side up, with the H symbol facing up. NOTE: Use only an agency approved (e.g., UL) CR2032 or DL2032 3-volt lithium battery. 3.

  • Page 45: Clean The Soundbar

    • Do NOT use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. • Do NOT allow objects to drop into any openings. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service. Visit: support.Bose.com/SB600 support.Bose.com/SB600 LIMITED WARRANTY The soundbar is covered by a limited warranty.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    • Secure all cables. • Check the state of the soundbar (see page 36). • Download the Bose Music app and run available software updates. • Place the soundbar according to the placement guidelines (see page 15). • Move the soundbar within the recommended range of your mobile device for proper operation.
  • Page 47 Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and the soundbar. Make sure your mobile device is compatible with the Bose Music app and meets minimum system requirements. For more information, Bose Music app refer to the app store on your mobile device.
  • Page 48 30 seconds, and plug them firmly into a live AC (mains) outlet. Check the Advanced CEC setting in the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the Settings menu. For more information, visit: support.Bose.com/SB600_CEC support.Bose.com/SB600_CEC...
  • Page 49 Make sure the software is current in the Bose Music app. bass module or surround speakers Adjust the bass level using the Bose Music app (see page 25). Switch to a different source (see page 23). Make sure that the soundbar’s HDMI cable is inserted into a port on your TV labeled HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel), not a standard HDMI port.
  • Page 50 TR OUBL ES H O OTI N G SYMPTOM SOLUTION Soundbar doesn’t Check the Advanced CEC setting in the Bose Music app. You can play audio from the access this option from the Settings menu. For more information, correct source or visit: support.Bose.com/SB600_CEC...
  • Page 51 Alexa doesn’t respond Make sure you say the name you assigned in the Bose Music app. If multiple soundbars have the same name, use the name assigned in the Alexa app or change the name in the Bose Music app.
  • Page 52 Bose SoundLink Make sure Sync with Group is enabled in the Bose Music app (see Bluetooth speaker or page 19). You can access this option from the Settings menu. Bose headphones Install any available software updates for your speaker or headphones.

  • Page 53: Restore The Soundbar

    The soundbar reboots. When the reset is complete, the light bar glows solid amber. 2. To restore the soundbar’s network and audio settings, launch the Bose Music app on your mobile device and add the soundbar to your network (see “Add the soundbar to an existing account”...

  • Page 54: Appendix: Setup Reference

    AP P EN D Ix: SET UP R E F E R E NCE CONNECTION OPTIONS Connect the soundbar to your TV using one of the following connection options: • Option 1 (preferred): HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) or ARC •...

  • Page 55: Connect The Soundbar To Your Tv

    AP P EN D Ix: SET UP R E F E R E NCE CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO YOUR TV After choosing an audio cable, connect the soundbar to your TV. Option 1 (preferred): HDMI eARC or ARC 1. Insert one end of the HDMI cable into your TV’s HDMI eARC or ARC port. 2.

  • Page 56: Option 2: Optical

    AP P EN D Ix: SET UP R E F E R E NCE Option 2: Optical If your TV doesn’t have an HDMI eARC (or ARC) port, use the optical cable to connect the soundbar to your TV. 1. Remove the protective cap from both ends of the optical cable. CAUTION: Inserting the plug with the cap attached can damage the plug and/or the port.

  • Page 57: Check For Sound

    AP P EN D Ix: SET UP R E F E R E NCE CHECK FOR SOUND 1. Power on your TV using your TV remote. 2. In the audio section of your TV’s menu, turn off your TV speakers. NOTE: Refer to your TV owner’s guide for more information.
  • Page 58 ©2022 Bose Corporation, 100 The Mountain Road, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM877935-0010 Rev. 00...

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