Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker 2nd Gen User Manual

Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker 2nd Gen

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

REGULATORY AND LEGAL INFORMATION

• NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
  • Reorient or relocate the product.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
  • Connect the equipment to 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.
• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with ISED Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
  • (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
  • (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
• This device complies with FCC and ISED Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for general population. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter
  

  Required Power State Information	Power Modes
  	Standby	Networked Standby
  Power consumption in specified power mode, at 230V/50Hz input	< 0.5 W	Bluetooth < 2.0 W
  Time after which equipment is automatically switched into mode	≤ 20 minutes	≤ 20 minutes
  Power consumption in networked standby if all wired network ports are connected and all wireless network ports are activated, at 230V/50Hz input	N/A	< 2.0 W
  Network port deactivation/activation procedures. Deactivating all networks will enable standby mode.	Bluetooth: Deactivate by clearing the pairing list by pressing and holding the Bluetooth button for 10 seconds. Activate by pairing with a Bluetooth source.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

CONTENTS

Confirm that the following parts are included:

• Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker(2nd gen)
• USB Type-C® to USB Type A-cable
• NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, do not use it. Visit: support.Bose.com/flex2 for troubleshooting articles, videos, and product repair or replacement.

GETTING STARTED

• The speaker ships with a partial charge. Before using the speaker for the first time, connect it to a power supply. The speaker doesn’t need to be fully charged, but it does require the initial connection to activate the battery.

INITIAL SETUP

1. Connect the USB-C® end of the cable to the USB-C port on the side of the speaker.
2. Press the Power button. The Power light glows solid white. You hear the battery level followed by “Ready to connect.” The Bluetooth light slowly blinks blue.
3. Connect to your device (see page 12).

BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

• You can store up to six devices in the speaker device list, and the speaker can be actively connected to up to two devices at a time. You can play audio from only one device at a time.

CONNECT TO A DEVICE

You can connect the speaker to your device using any of the following:

• Your device’s Bluetooth settings (see “Using your device’s Bluetooth settings”)
• The Bose app (see page 13)
• Fast Pair (Android devices only) (see page 17)

Using your device’s Bluetooth settings

1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button l until you hear “Ready to connect” and the Bluetooth light slowly blinks blue.
2. On your device, access Bluetooth settings.
3. Select the speaker from the list of available products.
   NOTE: Look for the name you entered for the speaker in the Bose app. If you didn’t name the speaker, the default name appears

Using the Bose app

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

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

RECONNECT A DEVICE

Reconnect to the most recently-connected device

• When powered on, the speaker tries to reconnect with the two most recently- connected devices.
• NOTE:
• The devices must be within range (30 ft or 9 m) and powered on.
• Make sure the Bluetooth feature is enabled on your device

Reconnect to a different device

1. Press the Bluetooth button and release it to hear which devices are currently connected.
2. Within 2 seconds, press the Bluetooth button l again to hear the name of the next device in speaker device list.
3. Repeat until you hear the correct device name.
4. Play audio on the connected device.
   • TIP: You can also reconnect a different device using the device’s Bluetooth settings or the Bose app (see page 13).
   • NOTE: If two devices are already connected to the speaker, the newly connected device replaces the older of the two connections.

IDENTIFY CONNECTED DEVICES

• Press Bluetooth 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.

CLEAR THE SPEAKER DEVICE LIST

1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 15 seconds until you hear “Bluetooth device list cleared. Ready to connect” and the Bluetooth light blinks blue.
2. Delete the speaker from the Bluetooth list on your device. All devices are cleared, and the speaker is ready to connect (see page 12).

Connect using Fast Pair

In one tap, the speaker enables quick, effortless Bluetooth pairing with your Android device.

1. Press and hold the Bluetooth button until you hear “Ready to connect” and the Bluetooth light slowly blinks blue
2. Place the speaker next to your Android device. A notification displays on your device prompting you to pair the speaker.
   • NOTE: If you don’t see a notification, check that notifications are enabled for the Google Play Services app on your device.
3. Tap the notification. Once the speaker is connected, a notification appears confirming that the connection is complete.
   • NOTE: You can also tap the button on the notification to download the Bose app and finish setting up the speaker.

Snapdragon Sound technology

• Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen) features Snapdragon Sound technology. Snapdragon Sound optimizes Qualcomm® audio technologies across connected devices to ensure the best sound quality, connection stability, and latency for your streaming audio.

SPEAKER CONTROLS

MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME

• TIP: You can also increase or decrease the volume using the volume controls on your device or in the Bose app. You can access this option on the product  control screen

PHONE CALLS

ACCESS VOICE CONTROL

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

BATTERY

BATTERY PROTECTION MODE

• When your speaker battery is depleted (0%), or your speaker is unplugged and unused for more than three days (with a remaining charge of less than 10%), it enters battery protection mode. To reactivate your speaker, connect it to a wall charger. When not in use, store your speaker in a cool place.
  CAUTION: Do NOT store your speaker for extended periods when fully charged or with a remaining charge of less than 10 percent

Status

BLUETOOTH LIGHT

• Shows the Bluetooth connection status
  

  LIGHT ACTIVITY Slowly blinks blue	SYSTEM STATE Ready to connect
  Quickly blinks blue	Connecting
  Solid white	Connected
  Blinks white 2 times	Device list cleared

VOICE PROMPTS

CHANGE THE LANGUAGE

• Change the voice prompt language using the Bose app. Access this option from the Settings menu.
• DISABLE VOICE PROMPTS
• Press and hold the Shortcut button E and Volume down button z simultaneously until you hear “Voice prompts off.”

PORTABILITY

WATER AND DUST RESISTANCE

• Your speaker is waterproof, splash-resistant, and dust-proof. It is rated IP67 and IP64. You can immerse the speaker in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of up to 3.3 ft (1 m). It can also be used while showering and in the rain or snow.
• CAUTIONS:
• Do NOT submerge this speaker in any pool of water deeper than 3.3 ft (1 m).
• If the speaker is exposed to salt or chlorinated water, gently rinse with fresh water following the exposure to remove residue. Make sure the connector port is fully dried out before charging.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Try connecting to another device (see page 12). If you cannot 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. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/contact

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