Products you have added in the Bose app can be unlinked from your account. This helps organize the app if you no longer own or use a particular product.
You can simultaneously play from two compatible speakers by using either Party mode (both speakers play in unison) or Stereo mode (both speakers play as a stereo pair: one as the left speaker; one as the right). These modes are useful, for example, to cover a larger listening area or to hear greater left and right audio separation.
Learn how to set up your product, connect components and enjoy the benefits of all its features.
Your product remembers the last several Bluetooth devices it was connected to so that it can quickly and automatically reconnect to them. Removing this device memory forgets all remembered devices and allows you to start a new list of devices by connecting the ones you want remembered.
You can select or enter a different name for your product. This is helpful, for example, if you have multiple systems. You can give them the name of the room they are in to help differentiate between them in the app.
You can give your Bose product a different name. This can be helpful, for example, to identify your product when multiple Bluetooth® products are listed in an app or device menu.
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If you have an Apple iOS device, you can close your My Bose account from the Bose app (this option is not available for Android devices). Closing your account will delete your entire My Bose account. You will not be able to access any Bose services or applications where you sign in with that account. This includes the SoundTouch app, the Bose Connect app, and the Bose app for smart soundbars and speakers. You may also lose some features of your Bose products that require these services or applications.
If you have a Bose account, you can link compatible Bose headphones and smart speakers to your account. This lets you control products settings and features conveniently from your mobile device.
Find out how to log in or log out of an account using the Bose app.
The free Bose app lets you set up your product, configure its settings, control streaming music, and more, all from your mobile device. Find out which Bose products work with the app and how to get it.
Your Bose ID gives you access to many of your Bose apps, and services such as Bose Smart products, SoundTouch products, Bose Hear products, and My Bose account access on Bose websites.
If you have two Bose app-compatible Bluetooth speakers, you can link them together to play in party mode or stereo mode.
The Bose app widget allows you to quickly view product information like battery level and software version as well as change settings like modes.
The Shortcut button lets you quickly and easily link two Bose app-compatible Bluetooth speakers and more.
A computer remembers Bluetooth devices that were previously connected so it can quickly and easily reconnect to them. Removing this device memory forgets all currently stored devices and allows you to start a new list by connecting only the devices you want remembered.
Computers have their own volume control. Learn how to set the volume level of a computer for use with your Bose system.
You can simultaneously play from two compatible speakers by using either Party mode (both speakers play in unison) or Stereo mode (both speakers play as a stereo pair: one as the left speaker; one as the right). These modes are useful, for example, to cover a larger listening area or to hear greater left and right audio separation.
Your product remembers the last several Bluetooth devices it was paired to so that it can quickly and automatically reconnect to them. This is useful if your product connects to a different device when you turn it on, or if you just want to switch to a different device.
Multi-point is a feature that allows your product to connect to more than one Bluetooth device. This is useful to switch between two smartphones without disconnecting and reconnecting each time.
Find out how to wirelessly pair your product to a Bluetooth device, like a smartphone or computer. This lets you control the sound you hear from your product.
Computers let you select where you want sound play from, like a Bluetooth® speaker, headphones, internal computer speakers, or another connected audio device. Find out how to select the audio output device you want to hear.
A computer can show a list of Bluetooth devices that were previously paired and stored to memory. This memory helps the computer quickly reconnect to remembered devices.
If you own more than one Bose Bluetooth speaker or headphones, find information about connecting them together.
Find out how to use the Bose app to wirelessly pair your product to a Bluetooth device, like a smartphone or computer. This lets you control the sound you hear from your product.
If you have two Bose app-compatible Bluetooth speakers, you can link them together to play in party mode or stereo mode.
The Shortcut button lets you quickly and easily link two Bose app-compatible Bluetooth speakers and more.
Your product offers multiple different voice prompt language selections so you can hear audible messages from your product in your preferred language.
Your product remembers the last several Bluetooth devices it was connected to so that it can quickly and automatically reconnect to them. Removing this device memory forgets all remembered devices and allows you to start a new list of devices by connecting the ones you want remembered.
The audible voice prompts that your system announce (e.g. battery status and connection prompts) can be turned on or off, depending on your preference.
Find out how to select or unsubscribe from communications you receive from Bose, like emails and app notifications.
The Bose app widget allows you to quickly view product information like battery level and software version as well as change settings like modes.
The Shortcut button lets you quickly and easily link two Bose app-compatible Bluetooth speakers and more.
An explanation of the various controls on your product.
A reset can reboot your product or it can clear locally-stored product settings, such as paired device lists. Find out which option is available to reset your product.
Serial numbers contain important information about your product, including model number and DOM (Date of Manufacture). The serial number can be found on your product, product packaging or app (if applicable).
Software and firmware updates improve product features and stability. Install any available updates to keep your product working at its best.
Installing the latest product and/or app updates ensures you experience the latest features and stability enhancements. Find out how to check the version of your product.
Learn how to turn up or turn down the volume control of your product.
You can use the audio equalization controls of your product to adjust the sound quality to your liking. Learn how to access the available EQ settings.
PositionIQ™ is a special EQ feature use on your product. See this article to learn more.
Additional sound features exclusively for Android devices.
Find out how to check the battery level of your product using the product lights or the Bose app, if applicable.
Your product is equppied with battery protection mode which preserves battery power when the system is unplugged and unused for a certain amount of time. We'll show you how it works and how to take it out of battery protection mode.
Find out how to charge the battery in your product so you can use it on the go.
Find out what the LED indicator light on your product tells you about the status of your product.
The automatic power off setting lets your product automatically turn off and enter standby if it is not in use for a period of time. This is useful, for example, to conserve power in case your product is accidentally left powered on.
This article outlines software and firmware release dates. It includes release features and bug fixes.
Some Bose products carry a certified “Ingress Protection” rating which indicates the product will prevent certain levels of liquid from entering the housing if exposed. The following is a guideline on what these ratings mean and how you should use the product when it comes to liquids and dust.
You can use the Bose product update at btu.Bose.com to update compatible Bose products. This web-based updater is an easy way to keep your product up-to-date with the latest features and improvements. Find out which computers and web browsers are compatible with the updater.