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    HOME SPEAKER 500
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    Bose.com/compliance Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions 11. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the and maintenance instructions in this guide. Contains small
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could
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    recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product. Biphenyl (PBB) O Metal Parts X O O O O Plastic Parts O O O O O Speakers X O O O O Cables X O O O O This table is prepared in accordance with the
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    Metal Parts - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Plastic Parts ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Speakers - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cables - ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Note 1: "○" indicates updates from Bose. To receive automatic security updates, you must complete the product setup process in the Bose Music app and connect the product to
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    found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses Spotify is a registered trademark of Spotify AB. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639 Bose, Bose Home Speaker, Bose Music, Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones, QuietComfort, SimpleSync
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    license disclosures that apply to the third-party software packages included as components of your Bose Home Speaker 500 product: 1. On the speaker, tap and hold the Volume up button H and the Volume down button z for 5 seconds. 2. Connect a micro-USB cable to the micro-USB port on the bottom of the
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    IN THE CARTON Contents...12 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Recommendations...13 POWER Connect the speaker to power 14 Network standby...14 Manually set the speaker to network standby 14 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 15 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the speaker to an existing account 16
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    voice...21 Use the speaker controls 22 Access Google Assistant 23 Use your voice...23 Use the speaker controls 24 Play Music with Google Assistant 25 Choose a default audio service 25 PRESET PERSONALIZATION Set a Preset...26 Play a Preset...26 BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIONS Connect a mobile device 27
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    assistant status...34 Microphone off indicator 34 Media playback and volume 35 Updates and errors...35 SPEAKER DISPLAY Set the clock...36 Turn the display off...36 ADVANCED FEATURES Update the speaker...37 Disable/Enable Wi-Fi...37 CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS Connect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker
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    CONTENTS CARE AND MAINTENANCE Clean the speaker...40 Replacement parts and accessories 40 Limited warranty...40 TROUBLESHOOTING Try these solutions first 41 Other solutions...41 Reset the speaker...45 Restore the speaker network and audio settings 45 | 1 1 E N G
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    parts are included: Bose Home Speaker 500 Power cord* *May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for your region. 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/HS500
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    best performance, follow these recommendations when placing the speaker: • 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
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    your mobile device or using the Bose Music app. • Talk to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. NOTE: To access your voice assistant in network standby, make sure the speaker is set up using the Bose Music app and the microphone is on (see page 20). Manually set the speaker to network standby Tap and
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    SETUP The Bose Music 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 Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, and manage speaker
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    and the Play/Pause button F until the light bar glows amber. 2. On your mobile device, open your Wi-Fi settings. 3. Select Bose Home Speaker 500. 4. Open the Bose Music app and follow the app instructions. NOTE: If the app doesn't prompt you for setup, go to the My Products screen and add your
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    SPEAKER CONTROLS Play/Pause Volume down Volume up Action button (see page 19) Microphone off button (see page 19) Preset buttons (see page 26) AUX button (see page 31) Bluetooth button (see page 27) | 1 7 E N G
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    controls are located on the top of the speaker. NOTE: You can also control your speaker using the Bose Music app. Media playback and volume Play/Pause Volume down Volume up FUNCTION Play/Pause Skip forward Skip backward Volume down Volume up WHAT TO
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    page 22) or Google Assistant (see page 24). Action button Microphone off button PRESETS The speaker includes six presets that you can set to play audio from your favorite music services. Once set, you can access your music at any time, with a simple touch of a button or by using the Bose Music app
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    NOTE: You can't set the speaker to access Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant at the same time. SET UP YOUR VOICE ASSISTANT Before you begin, make sure your mobile device and the speaker are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. To set up your voice assistant, use the Bose Music app. You can access
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    app. Turn the volume up. Play NPR on TuneIn. NOTE: Amazon Alexa doesn't support all audio services. Play funk in the living room. NOTE: Make sure you say the speaker name you assigned in the Bose Music app. If multiple speakers have the same name, use the name assigned in the Alexa app or change
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    Voice assistant Use the speaker controls The Action button b and Microphone off button n are used to control Alexa. They are located on the top of the speaker. Microphone off button THINGS TO TRY Talk to Alexa Stop alarms and timers Stop Alexa Turn the microphone on/off WHAT TO DO Tap b then
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    Voice assistant ACCESS GOOGLE ASSISTANT With your Bose Home Speaker 500, talk to Google to easily enjoy music at home; you can play your home - just by using your voice. For more information about what Google Assistant can do, visit: https://support.google.com/assistant NOTES: • Google Assistant
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    the top of the speaker. Microphone off button THINGS TO TRY Talk to Google Assistant Stop alarms and timers Stop Google Assistant Turn the microphone on/off WHAT TO DO Tap b then say your request. For a list of things to try, visit: https://support.google.com/assistant Tap b. Tap b. Tap n. When
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    app. Turn up the volume. Play NPR on TuneIn. NOTE: Google Assistant doesn't support all audio services. Play some jazz on the living room speakers. NOTE: Make sure you say the speaker name you assigned in the Bose Music app. If multiple speakers have the same name, use the name assigned in the
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    . NOTE: You can't set presets in Bluetooth mode or AUX mode. SET A PRESET 1. Stream music using the Bose Music app. 2. While the music is playing, tap and hold a preset button on the speaker until you hear a tone. Preset buttons The display shows that the preset has been set. PLAY A PRESET Once
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    menu is usually found in the Settings menu. 3. Select your speaker from the device list. TIP: Look for the name you entered for your speaker in the Bose Music app. If you didn't name your speaker, the default name appears. Device Name Once connected, you hear a tone. The light bar glows solid white
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    BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE Use the Bose Music app to disconnect your mobile connected. 2. Play audio on the connected mobile device. CONNECT AN ADDITIONAL MOBILE DEVICE You can store up to eight devices in the speaker device list, and the speaker can b­ e actively connected
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    BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS CLEAR THE SPEAKER DEVICE LIST 1. Tap and hold l for 10 seconds until the light bar fills to the center, pulses white twice then fades to black. The light bar pulses blue. 2. Delete the speaker from the Bluetooth list on your device. All devices are cleared, and the speaker is
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    . NOTES: • To use AirPlay 2, you need an Apple device running iOS 11.4 or later. • Your Apple device and speaker must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. • For more information about AirPlay, visit: https://www.apple.com/airplay STREAM AUDIO FROM THE CONTROL CENTER 1. On your
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    end of the 3.5 mm audio cable (not provided) to the headphone jack on your mobile device. 2. Connect the other end of the 3.5 mm audio cable to the AUX connector on the back of the speaker. 3. On the top of the speaker, tap AUX. The light bar glows solid white then fades to black. | 3 1 E N G
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    SPEAKER STATUS The LED light bar located on the front of the speaker shows the speaker status. Light bar WI-FI STATUS Shows the Wi-Fi connection status of the speaker. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY Pulsing white Solid white then fades to black SYSTEM STATE Connecting to Wi-Fi Connected to Wi-Fi | 3 2 E N G
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    Speaker Status BLUETOOTH CONNECTION STATUS Shows the Bluetooth connection status for mobile devices. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY Pulsing blue Pulsing white Solid white then fades to black White light fills to the center, pulses twice then fades to black SYSTEM STATE Ready to connect a to mobile device
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    Speaker Status VOICE ASSISTANT STATUS Shows the status of your voice assistant. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY Off White light slides to the center then glows solid White light slides to the sides Pulsing white (full) Pulsing yellow Microphone off indicator SYSTEM STATE Voice assistant is idle Voice assistant
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    error alerts. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY Solid amber SYSTEM STATE Wi-Fi setup in progress White light slides from right to left White light slides speaker Source error - refer to the Bose Music app Request is temporarily ­unavailable - try again later Speaker error - contact Bose ­customer service
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    as the streaming service, album and artist currently playing. Display SET THE CLOCK Use the Bose Music app to set the display clock. TURN THE DISPLAY OFF The display is always lit. To turn the display off: 1. Disable the clock using the Bose Music app. 2. Manually set the speaker to network standby
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    A DVA N CED F EATUR ES UPDATE THE SPEAKER The speaker updates automatically when connected to the Bose Music 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
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    You can connect most Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speakers and select Bose ­headphones to your Bose Home Speaker 500. Popular compatible products include: • Bose SoundLink Revolve+ Bluetooth speaker • Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker • Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker • Bose Noise Cancelling
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    /Support/Groups NOTES: • Make sure that the product you're connecting to is powered on, within 30 ft (9 m) of your Bose Home Speaker 500, and ready to connect to another device. For more information, refer to your product owner's guide. • You can connect only one product at a time to your Bose Home
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    through Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/HS500 LIMITED WARRANTY The 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. Failure
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    TROUBLESHOOTING TRY THESE SOLUTIONS FIRST If you experience problems with the speaker, try these solutions first: • Make sure the speaker is connected to a live AC (mains) outlet (see page 14). • Secure all cables. • Verify the state of the light bar (see page 32). • Download the Bose Music app and
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    mobile device. If your router supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, make sure both your mobile device and the speaker are ­connecting to the same band. NOTE: Give each band a unique name to make sure you're ­connecting to the correct band. Reset the router. Uninstall the Bose Music app on your mobile
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    from the Control Center. For additional support, visit: https://www.apple.com/airplay Speaker isn't visible to add to ­a­nother Bose account Make sure sharing is enabled on the speaker using the Bose Music app. Make sure the speaker and your mobile device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network
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    your Bose Home Speaker 500. For ­product-specific instructions, refer to your product owner's guide. NOTE: Certain speakers and headphones, including Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, don't support the ability to cycle through the product device list. To ­reconnect those products, see "Connect
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    RESET THE SPEAKER Factory reset clears all source, volume and network ­settings from the speaker and ­returns it to original factory The speaker reboots. When the reset is complete, the light bar glows solid amber. Restore the speaker network and audio settings Set up the speaker using the Bose Music
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    ©2020 Bose Corporation, 100 The Mountain Road, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM810699-0010 Rev. 07
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