Bose Portable Smart Speaker
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
CONTENTS
Confirm that the following parts are included:
- The power supply and AC power adapters provided may vary. Use the power adapter for your region. 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
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 app connectivity, and music browsing, and
synchronization with other speakers. To learn more about the Bose app, see page 17.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
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.
- Do NOT place any objects on top of the speaker or in front of the speaker.
- To avoid interference, keep other wireless equipment 1 – 3 ft (0.3 – 0.9 m) away from the speaker.
- Place the speaker outside of and away from metal cabinets and direct heat sources.
- Place the speaker so that the rubber base is on a stable and level surface.
- When using Bluetooth technology, place your mobile device within 30 ft (9 m) of the speaker, and make sure there is a clear line of sight between you and the
speaker. Moving your device farther away, or not having a clear line of sight may impact sound quality, and your device may disconnect from the speaker.
BOSE APP SETUP
- The Bose 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. - NOTE: If you have already created a Bose account in the Bose app for another product, see “Add the speaker to an existing account” on page 18.
DOWNLOAD THE BOSE APP
- On your mobile device, download the Bose app.
- Follow the app instructions
EXISTING BOSE APP USERS
ADD THE SPEAKER TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT
- To add your Bose Portable Smart Speaker, open the Bose 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.
- On the speaker, press and hold the Volume down button and the Play/Pause button F until the light ring glows amber on the top and bottom.
- On your mobile device, open your Wi-Fi settings.
- Select Bose Portable Smart Speaker.
- Open the Bose app and follow the app instructions
POWER
POWER ON
- Press the Power button
- A voice prompt announces the battery level.
POWER OFF
- Press and hold the Power button until the power light turns off.
- NOTES:
- 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.
SPEAKER CONTROLS
Media playback and volume
| FUNCTION | WHAT TO DO |
| Play/Pause | Press F. When audio is paused, two lights on the top and two lights on the bottom of the light ring glow white. |
| Skip forward | Double-press F. |
| Skip backward | Triple-press F. |
Voice Assistant
Use the speaker controls
- You can use the Action button b and the Microphone off button n to control Google Assistant. They are located on the top of the speaker.
THINGS TO TRY WHAT TO DO Talk to Google Assistant
Press b then say your request. For a list of things to try, visit: Stop alarms and timers Press b. Stop Google Assistant Press b. Turn the microphone on/off
Press n.
When the microphone is off, the light above the Microphone off button n glows solid red, and you can’t access Google Assistant.
ACCESS ALEXA
- The speaker has Amazon Alexa Built-in. With Alexa, you can ask to play music, hear the news, check the weather, control smart home devices, and more. Using Alexa on your speaker is as simple as asking. Just ask or use the Action button, and Alexa will respond instantly.
- For more information about what Alexa can do, visit: https://www.amazon.com/usealexa
Use your voice
| THINGS TO TRY | EXAMPLE OF WHAT TO SAY |
| Talk to Alexa | Alexa, what’s the weather? |
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Play audio | Alexa, play Beethoven. NOTE: Amazon Music is set as the default music service. To change the default music service, use the Alexa app. |
| Control volume | Alexa, turn the volume up. |
| Play from a specific audio service | Alexa, play NPR on TuneIn. NOTE: Amazon Alexa doesn’t support all audio services. |
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Play on a specific speaker | Alexa, play funk in the living room. NOTE: Make sure you say the name of the speaker you assigned in the Bose app. If multiple speakers have the same name, use the name assigned in the Alexa app or change the name in the Bose app. |
| Skip to the next song | Alexa, next song. |
| Set a timer | Alexa, set a timer for 5 minutes. |
| Discover more skills | Alexa, what new skills do you have? |
| Stop Alexa | Alexa, stop. |
Use the speaker controls
- The Action button b and the Microphone off button n are used to control Alexa. They are located on the top of the speaker.
| THINGS TO TRY | WHAT TO DO |
| Talk to Alexa | Press b then say your request. For a list of things to try, visit: |
| Stop alarms and timers | Press b. |
| Stop Alexa | Press b. |
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Turn the microphone on/off | Press n. NOTE: When the microphone is off, and the light above the Microphone off button n glowing solid red, you can’t access Alexa. |
BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS
USING BLUETOOTH ONLY (NO WI-FI)
- When your speaker is disconnected from Wi-Fi, you only have access to the 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 app.
CONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE
- Press and hold the Bluetooth button
- On your device, turn on the Bluetooth feature.
TIP: The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the settings menu on your mobile device
RECONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE
- Press the Bluetooth button
- NOTE: Make sure the Bluetooth feature is enabled on your mobile device.
- Play audio on the connected mobile device.
CONNECT AN ADDITIONAL MOBILE DEVICE
You can store up to eight devices in the speaker device list.
NOTE: You can play audio from only one device at a time.
- Press and hold l until the light bar pulses blue.
- On your mobile device, select the speaker from the device list.
- NOTE: Make sure the Bluetooth feature is enabled on your mobile device.
BATTERY
CHARGE THE SPEAKER
- Connect the power cord to the power port on the speaker
- Connect the power cord to the power supply.
- Plug the power supply into an AC (mains) power outlet
Battery
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 when the speaker is on and not playing audio
Speaker Status
WI-FI STATUS
- Shows the Wi-Fi connection status of the speaker.
LIGHT RING ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Pulsing white on top and bottom
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Solid white then fades to black on top and bottom
Connected to Wi-Fi
Amazon Alexa status
| LIGHT RING ACTIVITY | VOICE ASSISTANT STATE |
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Off |
Idle |
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White light slides to the top and bottom |
Listening |
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Solid white light glows on top and bottom |
Thinking |
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Pulsing white (full) |
Speaking |
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Pulsing yellow on top and bottom |
Notification |
Microphone off light
ADVANCED FEATURES
UPDATE THE SPEAKER
- The speaker updates automatically when connected to the Bose app and to your Wi-Fi network.
DISABLE/ENABLE WI-FI
- Press and hold Play/Pause F and the Bluetooth button l for 5 seconds until the light ring fills with white light.
CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS
Compatible products
- You can connect most Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speakers and select Bose headphones to your Bose Portable Smart Speaker.
Popular compatible products include:
- Bose SoundLink Revolve+ Bluetooth speaker
- Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker
- Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker
- Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
- Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones
- New products are added periodically. For a complete list and more information, visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groups
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