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- Page 1 P O R TA B L E S M A R T 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. 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 • 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 R EG U LATORY A N D L E G AL I NFO RM AT I O N 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 The external power supply provided with the product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC, is in compliance with the following norms(s) or documents(s): Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1782. Manufacturer Bose Products B.V. Commercial registration number 36037901 Gorslaan 60...
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Page 6: Security Information
Serial number: ____________________________________________________________________ Model number: ____________________________________________________________________ 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 global.Bose.com/register Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “1” is 2011 or 2021. - Page 7 Bose, Bose Music, Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones, Bose Portable Smart Speaker, QuietComfort, SimpleSync, SoundLink, and SoundLink Revolve are trademarks of Bose Corporation Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639 ©2021 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written permission. E N G...
- Page 8 2. Connect a USB Type-C® to the USB-C® connector on the bottom of the speaker. NOTE: If you are using the Bose Portable Smart 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 9: Table Of Contents
Recommendations......................15 WATER RESISTANCE Recommendations......................16 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app .................. 17 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the speaker to an existing account ..............18 Connect to a different Wi-Fi network ..............18 Reconnect to a Wi-Fi network ................... 18 POWER Power on .......................... - Page 10 CON TE NTS SPEAKER CONTROLS Speaker functions ......................22 Media playback and volume ................22 Voice assistant controls ....................23 VOICE ASSISTANT Voice assistant options ....................24 Set up your voice assistant ..................24 Access Google Assistant ....................25 Use your voice ......................25 Use the speaker controls ..................
- Page 11 CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS Connect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones..46 Benefits ........................46 Compatible products .................... 46 Connect using the Bose Music app ..............47 Reconnect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones ... 47 E N G...
- Page 12 CON TE NTS CARE AND MAINTENANCE Clean the speaker ......................48 Replacement parts and accessories ................ 48 Limited warranty ......................48 TROUBLESHOOTING Try these solutions first ....................49 Other solutions ........................ 49 Reset the speaker ......................54 Restore the speaker network and audio settings ........54 E N G...
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Page 13: What's In The Box
Depending on the region you purchased the product in, your power supply may not be compatible with the power adapters provided for other regions. 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 14: 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 17. -
Page 15: 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 16: Water Resistance
WAT ER R E S ISTA NC E RECOMMENDATIONS The speaker is rated IPX4. It is designed to be splash resistant but isn’t meant to be submerged under water. CAUTIONS: • Do NOT place this speaker in the shower. • Do NOT submerge this speaker in water. •... -
Page 17: 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 Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, and manage speaker settings. -
Page 18: Existing Bose Music App Users
EXI STIN G BOSE M USI C A P P U S E R S ADD THE SPEAKER TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT To add your Bose Portable Smart Speaker, open the Bose Music app and add your speaker. CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT WI-FI NETWORK Connect to a different network if your network name or password has changed, or if you want to change or add another network. -
Page 19: Power
P OW E R POWER ON Press the Power button I. A voice prompt announces the battery level. E N G... -
Page 20: Power Off
• If the speaker isn’t connected to a Wi-Fi network, streaming audio with Bluetooth technology, or charging, it transitions to network standby 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 21: Speaker Controls
SP EA KER CO N T R O L S Power button Bluetooth button (see page 30) Volume down Volume up Play/Pause Microphone Action button off button (see page 23) (see page 23) E N G... -
Page 22: 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 23: Voice Assistant Controls
SP EA KER CO NT RO L S VOICE ASSISTANT CONTROLS You can use the Action button b and Microphone off button n to control Google Assistant (see page 25) or Amazon Alexa (see page 28). Microphone off button Action button E N G... -
Page 24: 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 25: Access Google Assistant
VOI CE ASSI STA N T ACCESS GOOGLE ASSISTANT With your Bose Portable Smart Speaker, talk to Google to easily enjoy music at home; you can play your favorite music, control volume and find information about the song that you are listening to, hands-free. You can also plan your day, set alarms and control smart devices around your home -- just by using your voice. -
Page 26: Use The Speaker Controls
VOI CE ASSI STA N T Use the speaker controls You can use the Action button b and Microphone off button n to control 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 27: Play Music With Google Assistant
Choose a default music service During initial setup for Google Assistant, the Google Assistant app prompts you to select a default audio service. When asking Google to play music on 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 28: 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 29: Use The Speaker Controls
VOI CE ASSI STA N T Use the speaker controls The Action button b and Microphone off button n are used to control Alexa. 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 30: Bluetooth® Connections
Bluetooth functions of the speaker. To connect your mobile device using Bluetooth technology, see page 30. NOTE: When using Bluetooth technology only, you don’t have access to a voice assistant or the features in the Bose Music app. CONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button l. -
Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: Charge The Speaker
BATT E RY CHARGE THE SPEAKER NOTE: For best results, make sure to use the power supply and power cord provided with the speaker. Other power supplies and power cords may charge the speaker more slowly or take a long time to power on the speaker when the battery is discharged. -
Page 35: Charge The Speaker Using The Bose Portable Smart Speaker Charging Cradle
BATT E RY Charge the speaker using the Bose Portable Smart Speaker Charging Cradle You can charge the speaker on the Bose Portable Smart Speaker Charging Cradle. To purchase the charging cradle, contact your authorized Bose dealer. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/PHS CHECK THE BATTERY LEVEL Press the Power button I when the speaker is on and not playing audio. -
Page 36: 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 37: Media Playback And Volume Status
SP EA KE R STATU S MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME STATUS LIGHT RING ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Two lights on the top and two lights on the Paused audio bottom glow white White light Increase volume fills clockwise White light fades Decrease volume counter-clockwise E N G... -
Page 38: 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 39: Voice Assistant Status
SP EA KE R STATU S VOICE ASSISTANT STATUS Shows the status of Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: Update And Error Status
Updating speaker 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 44: Power Light
SP EA KE R STATU S Power light Power light LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Slow charging from inappropriate power supply NOTE: For best results, make sure to use the power supply and power cord provided with the speaker. Other power Blinking red and white supplies and power cords may charge the speaker more slowly or take a long time to power on the speaker... -
Page 45: 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 46: Connect Bose Products
CONNECT A BOSE SOUNDLINK BLUETOOTH SPEAKER OR BOSE HEADPHONES With Bose SimpleSync™ technology, you can connect certain Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speakers or Bose headphones to your Bose Portable Smart Speaker for a new way to hear your music. Benefits • Another room of audio: Listen to the same song in two different rooms at the same time by connecting your Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker to your Bose Portable Smart Speaker. -
Page 47: Connect Using The Bose Music App
Bose Portable Smart Speaker, and ready to connect to another device. For more information, refer to your product owner’s guide. • You can connect only one product at a time to your Bose Portable Smart Speaker. RECONNECT A BOSE SOUNDLINK BLUETOOTH SPEAKER OR BOSE HEADPHONES Power on your Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones. -
Page 48: 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 49: 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 50 Uninstall the Bose Music app on your mobile device then reinstall the app (see page 17). 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 51 For additional support, visit: https://www.apple.com/airplay Make sure sharing is enabled on the speaker using the Speaker isn’t visible Bose Music app. to add to a nother Make sure the speaker and your mobile device are connected to Bose account the same Wi-Fi network.
- Page 52 Press n to turn on the microphone. 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.
- Page 53 Speaker doesn’t connect Make sure that your Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or to a Bose SoundLink headphones are powered on, within 30 ft (9 m) of your Bose Bluetooth speaker or Portable Smart Speaker, and ready to connect to another device.
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Page 54: 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 17). E N G... - Page 55 ©2021 Bose Corporation, 100 The Mountain Road, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM868835-0010 Rev. 02...
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