Products you have added in the Bose app can be unlinked from your account. This helps organize the app if you no longer own or use a particular product.
You can simultaneously play from two compatible speakers by using either Party mode (both speakers play in unison) or Stereo mode (both speakers play as a stereo pair: one as the left speaker; one as the right). These modes are useful, for example, to cover a larger listening area or to hear greater left and right audio separation.
Learn how to set up your product, connect components and enjoy the benefits of all its features.
Your product remembers the last several Bluetooth devices it was connected to so that it can quickly and automatically reconnect to them. Removing this device memory forgets all remembered devices and allows you to start a new list of devices by connecting the ones you want remembered.
You can select or enter a different name for your product. This is helpful, for example, if you have multiple systems. You can give them the name of the room they are in to help differentiate between them in the app.
You can give your Bose product a different name. This can be helpful, for example, to identify your product when multiple Bluetooth® products are listed in an app or device menu.
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If you have an Apple iOS device, you can close your My Bose account from the Bose app (this option is not available for Android devices). Closing your account will delete your entire My Bose account. You will not be able to access any Bose services or applications where you sign in with that account. This includes the SoundTouch app, the Bose Connect app, and the Bose app for smart soundbars and speakers. You may also lose some features of your Bose products that require these services or applications.
If you have a Bose account, you can link compatible Bose headphones and smart speakers to your account. This lets you control products settings and features conveniently from your mobile device.
Find out how to log in or log out of an account using the Bose app.
If you have two or more speakers, you can create groups of speakers. This is useful if you want multiple speakers to play the same sound together.
The free Bose app lets you set up your product, configure its settings, control streaming music, and more, all from your mobile device. Find out which Bose products work with the app and how to get it.
The Bose app widget allows you to quickly view product information like battery level and software version as well as change settings like modes.
If you have two Bose app-compatible Bluetooth speakers, you can link them together to play in party mode or stereo mode.
The Shortcut button lets you quickly and easily link two Bose app-compatible Bluetooth speakers and more.
A reset can reboot your product or it can clear locally-stored product settings, such as paired device lists. Find out which option is available to reset your product.
Serial numbers contain important information about your product, including model number and DOM (Date of Manufacture). The serial number can be found on your product, product packaging or app (if applicable).
Software and firmware updates improve product features and stability. Install any available updates to keep your product working at its best.
Installing the latest product and/or app updates ensures you experience the latest features and stability enhancements. Find out how to check the version of your product.
The Soundlink Max speaker features a user replaceable handle. To change it, follow these instructions:
A computer remembers Bluetooth devices that were previously connected so it can quickly and easily reconnect to them. Removing this device memory forgets all currently stored devices and allows you to start a new list by connecting only the devices you want remembered.
Computers have their own volume control. Learn how to set the volume level of a computer for use with your Bose system.
You can simultaneously play from two compatible speakers by using either Party mode (both speakers play in unison) or Stereo mode (both speakers play as a stereo pair: one as the left speaker; one as the right). These modes are useful, for example, to cover a larger listening area or to hear greater left and right audio separation.
Your product remembers the last several Bluetooth devices it was paired to so that it can quickly and automatically reconnect to them. This is useful if your product connects to a different device when you turn it on, or if you just want to switch to a different device.
Multi-point is a feature that allows your product to connect to more than one Bluetooth device. This is useful to switch between two smartphones without disconnecting and reconnecting each time.
Find out how to wirelessly pair your product to a Bluetooth device, like a smartphone or computer. This lets you control the sound you hear from your product.
Computers let you select where you want sound play from, like a Bluetooth® speaker, headphones, internal computer speakers, or another connected audio device. Find out how to select the audio output device you want to hear.
A computer can show a list of Bluetooth devices that were previously paired and stored to memory. This memory helps the computer quickly reconnect to remembered devices.
If you own more than one Bose Bluetooth speaker or headphones, find information about connecting them together.
Find out how to use the Bose app to wirelessly pair your product to a Bluetooth device, like a smartphone or computer. This lets you control the sound you hear from your product.
If you have two Bose app-compatible Bluetooth speakers, you can link them together to play in party mode or stereo mode.
The Shortcut button lets you quickly and easily link two Bose app-compatible Bluetooth speakers and more.
Find out how to check the battery level of your product using the product lights or the Bose app, if applicable.
Find out how to charge the battery in your product so you can use it on the go.
Your product offers multiple different voice prompt language selections so you can hear audible messages from your product in your preferred language.
Your product remembers the last several Bluetooth devices it was connected to so that it can quickly and automatically reconnect to them. Removing this device memory forgets all remembered devices and allows you to start a new list of devices by connecting the ones you want remembered.
The audible voice prompts that your system announce (e.g. battery status and connection prompts) can be turned on or off, depending on your preference.
The Bose app widget allows you to quickly view product information like battery level and software version as well as change settings like modes.
The Shortcut button lets you quickly and easily link two Bose app-compatible Bluetooth speakers and more.
You can use the audio equalization controls of your product to adjust the sound quality to your liking. Learn how to access the available EQ settings.
Fine tune your sound with the equalizer settings in the Bose app.
Additional sound features exclusively for Android devices.
This article outlines software and firmware release dates. It includes release features and bug fixes.
The SimpleSync feature is available for any product compatible with the Bose App. It lets you connect a single pair of Bluetooth® headphones or a single speaker (or soundbar) to play along with your Bose speaker. While many Bluetooth speakers and headphones can connect via SimpleSync, certain Bose products are optimized to play sound in sync with your Bose speaker.
You can use the Bose product update at btu.Bose.com to update compatible Bose products. This web-based updater is an easy way to keep your product up-to-date with the latest features and improvements. Find out which computers and web browsers are compatible with the updater.
Find out what the LED indicator light on your product tells you about the status of your product.
The automatic power off setting lets your product automatically turn off and enter standby if it is not in use for a period of time. This is useful, for example, to conserve power in case your product is accidentally left powered on.
