Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle English Owners Guide
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- Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 1
SOUNDLINK FLEX - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 2
3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 6. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus does not operate - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 3
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 of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product. |3 E N G - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 4
REGULATORY AND LEGAL INFORMATION Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Article XII According to "Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices" without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 5
REGULATORY AND LEGAL INFORMATION Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Equipment name: Bluetooth Speaker, Type designation: 435910 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols Unit Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent chromium (Cr+6) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 6
speaker. 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 Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 7
CONTENTS WHAT'S IN THE BOX Contents...10 BOSE CONNECT APP SETUP Download the Bose Connect app 11 SPEAKER PORTABILITY Strap configurations...12 Water and dust resistance 12 SPEAKER CONTROLS Power on/off...14 Auto-off timer...14 Disable the auto-off timer 14 Speaker functions...15 Media playback - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 8
two Bose Bluetooth speakers 28 Compatible products 28 Pair two Bose Bluetooth speakers using the Bose Connect app (recommended)...28 Pair two Bose Bluetooth speakers manually 29 Party mode...29 Stereo mode...31 Switch between Party mode and Stereo mode 31 Disable Party mode or Stereo mode 31 - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 9
Reconnect a Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar using SimpleSync™ technology 33 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Clean the speaker ...34 Replacement parts and accessories 34 Limited warranty...34 TROUBLESHOOTING Common solutions...35 Reset your speaker...37 | 9 E N G - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 10
speaker USB Type-C® cable NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Flex | 1 0 E N G - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 11
speaker settings, and get new features. DOWNLOAD THE BOSE CONNECT APP 1. On your mobile device, download the Bose Connect app. BOSE CONNECT 2. Follow the app instructions. | 1 1 E N G - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 12
SPEAKER PORTABILITY STRAP CONFIGURATIONS You can use the strap as a finger loop to easily carry the speaker. You can also attach it to a carabiner or a cord. WATER AND DUST RESISTANCE Your speaker is waterproof, splash resistant, and dustproof. It is rated IP67 and IP64. You can immerse the speaker - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 13
SPEAKER CONTROLS Controls are located on the top of the speaker. Multi-function button Volume down Volume up Power button Bluetooth button | 1 3 E N G - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 14
Speaker Controls POWER ON/OFF Press the Power button I. The battery light glows solid white. AUTO-OFF TIMER The auto-off timer conserves the battery when the speaker is operating on battery power. The speaker switches off when audio has stopped and buttons have not been pressed for 20 minutes. NOTE - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 15
Speaker Controls SPEAKER FUNCTIONS Media playback and volume functions Multi-function button Volume down Volume up FUNCTION Play/Pause Skip forward Skip backward Volume up Volume down WHAT TO DO Press the Multi-function button V. Press V twice quickly. Press V three times quickly. Press H. - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 16
V twice quickly. Access voice control to make a call While not on a call, press and hold V for 1 second. Your mobile device may not support voice control. Refer to your device owner's guide for more information. Mute/Unmute a call While on a call, press H and z simultaneously. | 1 6 E N G - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 17
Speaker Controls Voice prompt notifications Your speaker identifies incoming callers who are saved in your contact list. To disable this feature, see page 22. NOTE: Disabling voice prompt notifications also disables voice prompts. ACCESS VOICE CONTROL The speaker microphone acts as an extension of - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 18
B AT T E R Y CHARGE THE SPEAKER Charge your speaker using the USB-C® charging cable (wall-charger not provided). While charging, the battery light blinks white. When the battery is fully charged, the battery light glows solid white. CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to charge the speaker while it is wet. - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 19
B attery Hear the battery level Each time you power on the speaker, a voice prompt announces the battery level. When the speaker is in use, a voice prompt announces if the battery needs to be charged. Voice prompts must be enabled to hear the battery level (see page 22). To hear the battery charge - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 20
STATUS LIGHTS The Bluetooth and battery lights are located on the top of the speaker. BLUETOOTH LIGHT Shows the connection status of a mobile device. Bluetooth light LIGHT ACTIVITY Blinking blue Blinking white Solid white SYSTEM STATE Ready to connect Connecting Connected | 2 0 E N G - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 21
Status lights BATTERY LIGHT Shows the battery charge level. Battery light LIGHT ACTIVITY Solid white Blinking white SYSTEM STATE Full charge Charging | 2 1 E N G - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 22
VOICE PROMPTS Voice prompts guide you through the Bluetooth connection process, announce the battery level and identify connected devices. You can customize voice prompts using the buttons on your speaker. - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 23
MOBILE DEVICE USING THE BOSE CONNECT APP (RECOMMENDED) With your speaker powered on, download the Bose Connect app and follow the on-screen connection instructions. BOSE CONNECT Once connected, you hear "Connected to ," and the Bluetooth light glows solid white. | 2 3 E N G - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 24
BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS CONNECT USING THE BLUETOOTH MENU ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE 1. With your speaker powered on, press and hold the Bluetooth button l until you hear "Ready to connect" and the Bluetooth light blinks blue. 2. On your device, enable the Bluetooth feature. NOTE: The Bluetooth feature is - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 25
BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE Disable the Bluetooth feature on your device. TIP: You can also disconnect your device using the Bose Connect app. RECONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE When powered on, the speaker tries to reconnect with the two most recently-connected devices. NOTE: The - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 26
CONNECTIONS You can pair additional devices to your speaker. These Bluetooth connections are controlled with the Bluetooth button l. Voice prompts guide you through controlling multiple connections. Before connecting an additional mobile device, make sure this feature is enabled. TIP: You can - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 27
MULTIPLE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS RECONNECT A PREVIOUSLY CONNECTED DEVICE NOTE: The device must be within range (30 ft or 9 m) and powered on. 1. Press the Bluetooth button l to hear which device is connected. 2. Press l again within 3 seconds to connect to the next device in the speaker pairing list. - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 28
CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS PAIR TWO BOSE BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS For a more immersive music experience, you can pair your Bose SoundLink Flex speaker with another Bose Bluetooth speaker and play the same song from both speakers. Two speakers can play together in the following modes: • Party mode (left and - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 29
Connect bose products PAIR TWO BOSE BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS MANUALLY If you are unable to access the Bose Connect app, follow the instructions below. Party mode 1. Make sure both speakers are powered on. 2. Make sure one speaker is connected to your mobile device. 3. On the speaker connected to - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 30
Connect bose products 4. Release the buttons when you hear "Press the Bluetooth and volume down buttons simultaneously on a second Bose device." 5. On the other speaker, press and hold the Bluetooth button l and z simultaneously. 6. Release the buttons when the speaker emits a tone. After about 10 - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 31
Connect bose products Stereo mode 1. Configure your speakers for Party mode (see page 29). 2. On one speaker, press the Bluetooth button l and H simultaneously. 3. Release the buttons when you hear "Stereo mode." You hear "Left" from the left speaker and "Right" from the right speaker. Stereo mode - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 32
." 2. Use the Bose Music app to connect your Bose SoundLink Flex speaker to a compatible Bose product. For more information, visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groups NOTES: • Make sure that your Bose SoundLink Flex speaker is within 30 ft (9 m) of your Bose Smart Speaker or Bose Smart Soundbar - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 33
CoOnNnNeEcCtT BOosSeE P RroOdDuUcCtTsS RECONNECT A BOSE SMART SPEAKER OR SOUNDBAR USING SIMPLESYNC™ TECHNOLOGY Power on your Bose SoundLink Flex speaker (see page 14). Your Bose SoundLink Flex speaker tries to connect to the two most recently-connected Bluetooth devices, including your Bose Smart - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 34
Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Flex LIMITED WARRANTY Your speaker is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at global.Bose.com/warranty for details of the limited warranty. To register your product, visit global.Bose.com/register for instructions - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 35
TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON SOLUTIONS If you experience problems with your speaker: • Power on the speaker (see page 14). • Check the state of the status lights (see page 20). • Make sure your mobile device supports common problems. If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service. - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 36
T roubleshooting SYMPTOM Poor sound quality SOLUTION Use a different music source. Connect a different device. Disconnect the second device. Disable any audio enhancement features on the device or music app. If the speaker was exposed to water, dry it out and try again. Speaker does not charge - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 37
doesn't pair with a Bose Bluetooth speaker manually SOLUTION Download the Bose Connect app for an additional way to pair your Bose Bluetooth speakers. Your second speaker may not support Stereo or Party mode. Refer to your Bose Bluetooth speaker owner's guide. Speaker doesn't pair with a Bose - Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker Bundle | English Owners Guide - Page 38
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