Setting up your product

This guide will show you how to add your speaker to the Bose app on a smartphone or tablet. For pairing your speaker with other devices, scroll down.

Before you begin

1. Download the Bose app from your smartphone or tablet's app store
2. Connect one end of the USB-C cable to the speaker's USB-C port.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to a USB-C power supply or computer.
4. Press the Power button. The Power light will blink white, and you'll hear "Ready to connect." The Bluetooth light will blink blue.
5. On your mobile device, turn on Bluetooth®.
6. Open the Bose app to sign in or create an account. For help, see Signing in and out of a Bose account or Creating a Bose account.
7. Allow any prompts for Location Services, Local Access Network, or Bluetooth permissions. These are needed for the app to find and control your speaker.

The Setup

Note: The image may show a different product, but the process is the same.

 

1. In the app, tap "+ Setup new product."
2. Select "Headphones, Earbuds, Portable Speakers & Frames."
3. The app will begin searching for your speaker. Once it locates the speaker, tap 'Connect.
4. When prompted, press "Pair" to start Bluetooth pairing.
5. Once the speaker is paired, tap 'All Set' on the following screen.
6. Setup is complete. Tap "Get Started" to begin using your speaker.

For more information on how to set up your product features, click on the links below:

Feature	Description
Connecting a Bluetooth® device	Easily pair your speaker with Bluetooth devices for wireless audio playback.
Using the Shortcut Button	Enable linking multiple speakers, accessing Spotify playlists, or activating voice assistants with the customizable Shortcut button.
Linking Multiple Speakers	Connect multiple Shortcut-enabled speakers for party or stereo modes.
Snapdragon Sound technology	Experience high-resolution Bluetooth audio with Snapdragon Sound for crystal-clear music playback and low-latency calls.
Updating the software or firmware of your product	Ensure your speaker is running the latest firmware for improved performance and access to new features.
Software and firmware versions	Check the current software and firmware versions on your device to confirm you have the latest updates.