Bose SoundLink Revolve II - Bluetooth Speaker Manual

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

CONTENTS
Confirm that the following parts are included:

NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, don't use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service.
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BOSE CONNECT APP SETUP

The Bose Connect app lets you set up and control the speaker from any mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
Using the app, you can manage Bluetooth connections, choose your voice prompt language, manage speaker settings, and get new features.

DOWNLOAD THE BOSE CONNECT APP

1. On your mobile device, download the Bose Connect app.
   
   
   
2. Follow the app instructions.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

PLACEMENT GUIDELINES

• For best Bluetooth performance, place your mobile device within 30 ft (9 m) of your speaker, and make sure there is a clear line of sight between you and your s peaker. Moving your device farther away, or not having a clear line of sight may impact sound quality, and your device may disconnect from your speaker.
• Keep other wireless equipment at least 3 ft (1 m) away from your speaker.
• Place your speaker and your device outside of and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video components, and direct heat sources.

• Stand your speaker on its base. Standing your speaker on any other side may cause damage to your speaker and affect sound quality.
• Avoid placing your speaker on wet or dirty surfaces.

POWER

CONNECT TO POWER
Your speaker ships with a partial charge. Before using your speaker for the first time, connect it to an AC (mains) outlet. Your speaker does not need to be fully charged, but it does require the initial connection to activate the battery.
NOTE: Use a 1500mA (1.5A) USB power supply for the best speaker charging experience. Using a power supply with less than 1500mA (1.5A) may result in a slower charging time or your speaker may not be able to charge while playing audio.

1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the micro-B USB connector on your speaker.
   
2. Plug the other end into a USB power supply (not provided).
   The battery light blinks amber, and your speaker emits a tone. When fully charged, glows green.

POWER ON/OFF YOUR SPEAKER
On the button pad, press the Power button .

• The first time you power on your speaker, the Bluetooth light glows blue, and you hear a voice prompt to select a language.
• If you have already powered on your speaker and paired at least one mobile device, the Bluetooth light blinks white and connects to the last two paired mobile devices. You hear "Battery <number> percent. Connected to <mobile device name>." The Bluetooth light glows solid white.

BATTERY PROTECTION MODE
When your speaker is unplugged and unused for more than three days with a r emaining charge of less than 10 percent, it enters battery protection mode to preserve battery power. To reactivate your speaker, connect it to AC (mains) power.
When not in use, store your speaker in a cool place.

Do not store your speaker for extended periods when fully charged or when the battery light blinks red.

AUTO-OFF
Your speaker powers off after 20 minutes of inactivity (no sound coming from your speaker) while using the following connections and power sources:

• AUX connection operating on battery or AC (mains) power.
• Bluetooth connection operating on battery power.

Disable auto-off

1. Press and hold and the Input mode button simultaneously. You hear "Auto-off disabled."
2. Repeat to re-enable the auto-off feature.

SPEAKER CONTROLS

The button pad enables you to power on your speaker and control your speaker's playback, volume, and speakerphone.

NOTE: Certain mobile devices may not support these functions.

The Multi-function button controls music sources and speakerphone calls on your mobile device from your speaker.

MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME FUNCTION WHAT TO DO

Play/Pause	Press . NOTE: In Input mode, pressing mutes the audio.
Skip forward to the next track	Double-press .
Skip backward to the previous track	Triple-press .
Volume up	Press .
Volume down	Press .

PHONE CALLS

FUNCTION	WHAT TO DO
Make a call	Press and hold the Multi-function button V to activate voice control on your mobile device. See "Access voice control" below.
Switch a call from speakerphone to your mobile device, while on a call	Press and hold .
Answer/End a call	Press .
Decline an incoming call	Press and hold .
Answer a second incoming call and put the c urrent call on hold	While on a call, press to answer a second call.
Decline a second incoming call and stay on current call	While on a call, press and hold for one s econd.
Switch between two calls	With two active calls, double-press .
Mute/unmute a call	While on a call, press and simultaneously.

Access voice control
The microphone in the speaker acts as an extension of the microphone in your smartphone. Using on the speaker, you can access voice control on your mobile device to make/take calls, play music, tell you the weather, give you the score of a game, and more.
Press and hold to access voice control on your device. You hear a tone that indicates voice control is active.

Voice alerts
Your speaker identifies incoming callers (when applicable).

VOICE PROMPTS

Voice prompts guide you through the Bluetooth pairing and connecting processes.

PRE-INSTALLED LANGUAGES

• English
• Spanish
• French

• German
• Mandarin
• Japanese

• Korean
• Italian
• Portuguese

• Swedish
• Dutch
• Russian

SELECT A LANGUAGE

1. Press or to scroll through available languages.
2. When you hear your language preference, press and hold the Multi-function button to select it.
   You hear a beep and "Ready to pair."

CHANGE THE LANGUAGE

1. Press and hold and the Input mode button simultaneously until you hear the voice prompt for the first language option.
2. Press or to scroll through available languages.
3. When you hear your language preference, press and hold until you hear a beep, and "Connected to <mobile device name>."

DISABLE VOICE PROMPTS
Press and hold and simultaneously until you hear "Voice prompts off."
NOTE: Repeat to re-enable voice prompts.

BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream music from mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. Before you can stream music from a device, you must pair the device with your speaker.

CHOOSE YOUR PAIRING METHOD
You can pair your device with your speaker using Bluetooth wireless technology or Near Field Communication (NFC).
You can also use the Bose Connect app to pair your device.

What is NFC?
NFC is a technology that enables mobile devices to establish wireless communication with each other by simply tapping the devices together. Refer to your device owner's guide to see if your model supports NFC.

NOTE: If your device supports Bluetooth pairing via NFC, you can use either pairing method.

PAIR YOUR MOBILE DEVICE
When you power on your speaker for the first time, the speaker automatically searches for your mobile device.

1. On your device, turn on the Bluetooth feature.
   TIP: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Settings menu.
2. Select your Bose Revolve II SoundLink speaker from the device list.
   Once paired, you hear "Connected to <mobile device name>," and the Bluetooth light glows solid white.
   NOTE: To pair an additional device.
   

PAIR A MOBILE DEVICE WITH NFC
NOTE: When you power on your speaker for the first time, make sure a language is selected before you pair your mobile device with NFC.

1. Unlock your mobile device, and turn on the Bluetooth and NFC features.
   Refer to your device owner's guide to learn more about these features.
2. Tap and hold the NFC touchpoint on your device to the top center of your speaker. The target area is the Bose logo.
   Your device may prompt you to accept pairing.
   Once paired, you hear "Connected to <mobile device name>," and the Bluetooth light glows solid white.
   

PAIR AN ADDITIONAL MOBILE DEVICE
You can store up to eight paired mobile devices in the speaker pairing list.

• Press and hold the Bluetooth button until the Bluetooth light blinks blue, and you hear, "Ready to pair another device." Pair your device to the speaker.
• If your device supports pairing via NFC.

DISCONNECT A DEVICE

• Turn off the Bluetooth feature on your device.
• If your device supports pairing via NFC, tap and hold the NFC touchpoint on your device to the top center of your speaker. The target area is the Bose logo.

RECONNECT A DEVICE
When powered on, your speaker tries to reconnect with the two most recently-connected devices.
NOTE: The devices must be within range and powered on.
If your device supports pairing via NFC, tap and hold the NFC touchpoint on your device to the top of your speaker. The target area is the Bose logo.

MULTIPLE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

You can store up to eight paired mobile devices in the speaker pairing list, and your speaker can be actively connected to two mobile devices at a time.
NOTE: You can only play audio from one device at a time.

IDENTIFY CONNECTED MOBILE DEVICES
Press the Bluetooth button l to hear which devices are currently connected.

SWITCH BETWEEN TWO CONNECTED DEVICES

1. Pause audio on your first device.
2. Play audio on your second device.

CONNECT A PREVIOUSLY PAIRED DEVICE

1. Press to hear which device is currently connected.
2. Press within two seconds to connect to the next device in your speaker's pairing list.
3. Repeat until you hear the desired device name.
   You hear a tone that indicates the device is connecting.
4. Play audio on the connected device.

CLEAR THE SPEAKER PAIRING LIST

1. Press and hold for 10 seconds, until you hear "Bluetooth device list cleared.
   Ready to pair."
   All devices are cleared and your speaker is ready to pair a new device.
2. Delete your speaker from the Bluetooth list on your device.

USE THE BOSE CONNECT APP
You can also easily manage multiple connected devices using the Bose Connect app.

WIRED CONNECTIONS

You can connect the audio output of a smartphone, tablet, computer or other type of mobile device to the AUX connector or micro-B USB connector.

CONNECT THE 3.5 MM STEREO CABLE
The AUX connector accepts a 3.5 mm stereo cable plug (not provided).

1. Using a 3.5 mm stereo cable, connect your mobile device to the AUX connector on your speaker.
   
2. Press the Power button on your speaker.
3. Press and release the Input mode button until you hear "AUX audio."

CONNECT THE USB CABLE

1. Using the USB cable, connect your device to the micro-B USB connector on your speaker.
   
2. Press on your speaker.
3. Press and release until you hear "USB audio."

SPEAKER STATUS

The top of the speaker has a series of lights that glow according to system state.

BATTERY STATUS
Shows the battery charge level. Each time you power on your speaker, the battery light displays the battery charge level for two seconds and a voice prompt announces the battery charge level.
To check the battery charge level, press and hold the Power button for three seconds while checking .
NOTE: Battery performance varies with the content played and the volume level at which it is played. In typical use, the speaker battery lasts up to 13 hours.

BLUETOOTH STATUS
Shows the connection status of a mobile device.

INPUT STATUS
Shows the connection status of a device connected with an AUX or micro-B USB cable.

NOTE: For more information on using a cable to connect a device.

PAIR BOSE PRODUCTS

You can pair your SoundLink Revolve II speaker with other Bose speakers to play audio together.

CHOOSE YOUR PAIRING METHOD

The way you pair with another Bose speaker varies depending on the type of speaker you're pairing with. Choose your pairing method from the table below.

PAIR WITH ANOTHER BOSE SOUNDLINK BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
You can pair your Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speakers together to play in the following modes using the Bose Connect app (recommended) or the speaker control buttons:

• Party mode (left and right speakers play in unison)
• Stereo mode (left speaker and right speaker play separately)

You can set this up using the Bose Connect app (recommended) or the speaker control buttons.
Refer to your Bose owner's guide to determine if your secondary speaker supports these modes.

Pair the speakers using the Bose Connect app (recommended)
For more information, download the Bose Connect app.

Pair the speakers manually
If you are unable to access the Bose Connect app, follow the instructions below.

Party mode

1. Make sure both speakers are powered on.
2. Make sure a speaker is connected to your mobile device.
3. On the speaker connected to your device, press and hold the Bluetooth button and simultaneously.
   
4. Release the buttons when you hear "Press the Bluetooth and volume down buttons simultaneously on a second Bose device."
5. On the other speaker, press and hold and simultaneously.
   
6. Release the buttons when the speaker emits a tone.
   After 10 seconds, you hear "Party mode" from both speakers simultaneously. Party mode is enabled. You are now able to play audio in unison using your device.
7. For an optimal experience, position your speakers:
   • In the same room or outdoor area
   • So there are no obstructions between them
     NOTE: Performance may vary based on mobile device, distance and environmental factors.

Stereo mode

1. Configure your speakers for Party mode.
2. On a speaker, press the Bluetooth button and simultaneously.
   
3. Release the buttons when you hear "Stereo mode." You hear "Left" from the left speaker and "Right" from the right speaker.
   Stereo mode is enabled. You are now able to play audio in stereo using your mobile device.
4. For an optimal experience, position your speakers:
   • In the same room or outdoor area
   • Within 10 feet of each other, free from obstructions
   • So that your distance to each speaker is equal
     NOTE: Performance may vary based on mobile device, distance and environmental factors.

Switch between Party mode and Stereo mode
On either speaker, press and simultaneously.

Disable Party mode or Stereo mode
Do one of the following on either speaker:

• Press and hold l until you hear "Bose speakers unlinked."
• Press and hold the Multi-function button and simultaneously until you hear "Bose speakers unlinked."
• Press the Power button to power off the speaker.

PAIR WITH A BOSE SMART SPEAKER OR SOUNDBAR
With Bose SimpleSync™ technology, you can pair your SoundLink Revolve II speaker with a Bose Smart Speaker or Bose Smart Soundbar to listen to the same song in two different rooms at the same time.
NOTE: SimpleSync™ technology has a Bluetooth range of 30 ft (9 m). Walls and construction materials can affect reception.

COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS
You can pair your SoundLink Revolve II speaker with any Bose Smart Speaker or Bose Smart Soundbar.
Popular compatible products include:

• Bose Smart Soundbar 700/Bose Soundbar 700
• Bose Smart Soundbar 300
• Bose Smart Speaker 500/Bose Home Speaker 500
• Bose Home Speaker 300
• Bose Portable Smart Speaker/Bose Portable Home Speaker

New products are added periodically. For a complete list and more information, visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groups

Pair using the Bose Music app

1. On your SoundLink Revolve II speaker, press and hold the Bluetooth button l until the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue, and you hear "Ready to pair another device."
2. Use the Bose Music app to connect your speaker to a compatible Bose product. For more information, visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groups

NOTES:

• Make sure that your SoundLink Revolve II speaker is within 30 ft (9 m) of your Bose Smart Speaker or Bose Smart Soundbar.
• You can pair your SoundLink Revolve II speaker with only one product at a time.

RECONNECT TO A BOSE SMART SPEAKER OR SOUNDBAR
Power on your SoundLink Revolve II speaker.
Your SoundLink Revolve II speaker tries to connect to the two most recently- connected Bluetooth devices, including your Bose Smart Speaker or Bose Smart Soundbar.

NOTES:

• Your Bose Smart Speaker or Bose Smart Soundbar must be within range (30 ft or 9 m) and powered on.
• If your SoundLink Revolve II speaker doesn't connect, see "Connect a previously paired device".

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CLEAN THE SPEAKER

• Clean the surface of the speaker with a soft, damp cloth (water only).
• Do not use any sprays near the speaker. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives.
• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
The speaker is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at global.Bose.com/warranty for details of the limited warranty.
To register your product, visit global.Bose.com/register for instructions. Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Input Voltage:	5V
Input Current:	1.6A

TROUBLESHOOTING

TRY THESE SOLUTIONS FIRST
If you experience problems with the speaker:

• Check the battery light . Charge your speaker if necessary.
• Secure all cables.
• Check the state of status lights.
• Place your speaker according to placement guidelines.
• Make sure your mobile device supports Bluetooth or pairing via NFC technology.

OTHER SOLUTIONS
If you could not resolve your issue, see the table below to identify symptoms and solutions to common problems. If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service.
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SYMPTOM	SOLUTION
No power (battery)	Battery may be in protection mode or discharged. Connect it to AC (mains) power.
Battery does not charge	Connect the USB cable to a different USB power supply. Use a different USB cable. Connect to a different AC (mains) power source.
Speaker does not pair with mobile device	On your mobile device, turn the Bluetooth feature off and then on. Remove your speaker from the Bluetooth list on your device. Pair your device again. Pair a different device. Clear your speaker's pairing list. Pair your device again. Reset your speaker.
Speaker does not pair with NFC	Unlock your device and turn on the Bluetooth and NFC features. Tap and hold the NFC touchpoint on the back of your device to the top of your speaker. Remove your device from the case. Make sure a language is selected. Use Bluetooth to pair your device.
Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speakers do not pair together manually	Download the Bose Connect app for an additional method for pairing your Bose speakers.
No sound	On your mobile device, turn the Bluetooth feature off and then on. Remove your speaker from the Bluetooth list on your device. Pair your device again. Increase the volume on your speaker, your device and music source. Make sure voice prompts are on. Press the Bluetooth button to hear the connected mobile device. Make sure you are using the correct device. Use a different music source. Pair a different device. If two devices are connected, pause your other device.
No sound from a cabled device	Power on the device and play music. Increase the volume on your speaker and device. Press and release the Input mode button until the Input light glows white. Use a different cable. Connect a different device.
Poor sound quality	Use a different music source. Pair a different device. If there are two devices connected, disconnect the second device. Increase the volume on the device. Check device audio settings.
Poor sound quality from a cabled device	Increase the volume on your speaker and device. Use a different cable. Connect a different device. Check device audio settings.
Audio plays from the wrong device (when two devices are connected)	Make sure voice prompts are on. Press the Bluetooth button to hear the connected device(s). Make sure you are using the correct device. Pause or quit the music source on the device playing music. Disconnect the second device.
Speaker powers off	If using a cabled device, increase the volume on your device. Disable auto-off.
Speaker does not pair with a Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar	Press and hold l until the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue, and you hear "Ready to pair another device." Make sure that your SoundLink Revolve II speaker is within 30 ft (9 m) of your Bose Smart Speaker or Bose Smart Soundbar.
Speaker does not reconnect to a previously- paired Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar	See "Connect a previously paired device".
Delayed audio when paired with a Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar	Download the Bose Connect app and run available software updates.

RESET YOUR SPEAKER
Factory reset clears paired mobile devices and language settings from your speaker and returns it to the original factory settings.

1. Power on your speaker.
2. Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds.
   The speaker powers off.
3. Press .
   The Bluetooth light glows blue, and you hear a voice prompt to select a language.