Bose Portable Smart Speaker User Manual

Getting Started

1. Unbox your Bose Portable Smart Speaker and ensure it includes the speaker, charging cable, and user manual.

2. Charge the speaker using the provided charging cable. The battery life lasts up to 12 hours per charge.

Connecting to Wi-Fi

1. Download the Bose Music app on your mobile device.

2. Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to connect your speaker to your Wi-Fi network.

Connecting via Bluetooth

1. Press the Bluetooth button on the speaker to enable pairing mode.

2. On your mobile device, go to the Bluetooth settings and search for available devices.

3. Select the Bose Portable Smart Speaker from the list of devices to pair.

Using Voice Control

1. Within Wi-Fi range, you can control the speaker with your voice using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

2. To use voice control, say the wake word ("Alexa" or "Hey Google") followed by your command.

Playing Music

1. Within Wi-Fi range, you can play music from popular services like Amazon Music, Spotify, and Pandora.

2. Outside Wi-Fi range, you can use Bluetooth to play music from your mobile device.

3. Apple users can also use AirPlay 2 to stream music.

Taking Calls

1. With Alexa only, you can make or take calls from the speaker to Bose smart products, Amazon Echo products, and anyone in your contacts list.

2. Both parties must have this feature set up and be on Wi-Fi to call products.

Multi-Room Listening

1. The Bose Portable Smart Speaker is part of the Bose Smart Home Family and works with other Bose smart speakers and soundbars for a multi-room listening experience.

2. Start with one speaker and add more anytime.

Troubleshooting Tips

- If the speaker is not connecting to Wi-Fi, ensure that your Wi-Fi network is functioning properly and that you have entered the correct password.

- If the speaker is not pairing via Bluetooth, ensure that your mobile device's Bluetooth is enabled and that the speaker is in pairing mode.

- If the speaker's battery life is shorter than expected, try fully charging the speaker before use and ensure that you are not using it at maximum volume for extended periods.

FAQ

What music services can I use with the Bose Portable Smart Speaker?

You can play popular music services like Amazon Music, Spotify, and Pandora anywhere you’ve got Wi-Fi. Everywhere else, you can use Bluetooth to listen to anything your mobile phone or tablet can play. Apple users can also use AirPlay 2.

How does the Bose Portable Smart Speaker compare to the Bose Home Speaker 300 and Bose Home Speaker 500?

The Portable Home Speaker is wireless and water-resistant, while the Home Speaker 300 and 500 aren’t. The Portable Home Speaker and the Home Speaker 300 have comparable acoustic performance, while the Home Speaker 500 has even better sound.

How does the Bose Portable Smart Speaker compare to the Bose SoundLink Revolve+?

Both are Bluetooth speakers, but only the Portable Smart Speaker works via Wi-Fi, too. Only the Portable Home Speaker has built-in voice assistants. The Portable Home Speaker has a shorter battery life, however, but more powerful sound.

Can I make or take calls from the Bose Portable Smart Speaker?

Yes. With Alexa only, you can make or take calls to Bose smart products, Amazon Echo products, and anyone in your contacts list. To call products, both parties must have this feature set up and be on Wi-Fi.

Q: How do I control the Bose Portable Smart Speaker?
A: Within Wi-Fi range, you can control the speaker with your voice (without using your mobile device) or with the Bose Music app. Outside Wi-Fi range, you can control the speaker with your mobile device via Bluetooth.

Q: What music services can I use with the Bose Portable Smart Speaker?
A: You can play popular music services like Amazon Music, Spotify, and Pandora anywhere you’ve got Wi-Fi. Everywhere else, you can use Bluetooth to listen to anything your mobile phone or tablet can play. Apple users can also use AirPlay 2.

Q: Can I make or take calls from the Bose Portable Smart Speaker?
A: Yes. With Alexa only, you can make or take calls to Bose smart products, Amazon Echo products, and anyone in your contacts list. To call products, both parties must have this feature set up and be on Wi-Fi.

Q: How does the Bose Portable Smart Speaker compare to the Bose Home Speaker 300 and Bose Home Speaker 500?
A: The Portable Home Speaker is wireless and water-resistant, while the Home Speaker 300 and 500 aren’t. The Portable Home Speaker and the Home Speaker 300 have comparable acoustic performance, while the Home Speaker 500 has even better sound.

Q: How does the Bose Portable Smart Speaker compare to the Bose SoundLink Revolve+?
A: Both are Bluetooth speakers, but only the Portable Smart Speaker works via Wi-Fi, too. Only the Portable Home Speaker has built-in voice assistants. The Portable Home Speaker has a shorter battery life, however, but more powerful sound.

Q: Can this be used as a mic and speaker for conference calls blue toothed to an iPhone?
A: Yes.

Q: Can this connect to my TV?
A: You can connect the Portable Home Speaker to your TV through Bluetooth (if it is a smart TV). Please be aware the speaker is not designed for this function and you may experience an audio delay with the picture due to Bluetooth processing.

Q: Does it have an FM tuner? if not what speaker does?
A: The Portable Smart Speaker is a wireless home speaker, a portable Bluetooth speaker and a voice-controlled speaker, all in one. It does not have an FM tuner.

Q: Can I just use this as a Bluetooth speaker only without having to connect to Wi-Fi? I don't ever use smart home features like Google Assistant or Alexa.
A: Yes, you can use it only as a Bluetooth speaker.

Q: What's the difference between "Bose Portable Home Speaker" and "Bose Portable Smart Speaker"?
A: The Smart Speaker has Alexa built-in, while the other is just a Bluetooth speaker.

Q: Which has better quality sound? This or the Bose Home Speaker 300? Is having a portable speaker worth the extra money?
A: To our ear, they were the same. The Home Speaker 300 is stationary and not water-resistant, while the Portable Smart Speaker is portable and water-resistant. Whether the extra cost of a portable speaker is worth it depends on your personal needs and preferences.