How to Set Up Your Bose Smart Speaker 500

Beginner 10-15 minutes

What You'll Need

  • Bose Smart Speaker 500
  • Bose Music app (iOS or Android)
  • Wi-Fi network
  • Bose account

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. Download Bose Music app and create account
  2. Plug in speaker
  3. Open Bose Music app:
    • Tap "Add Product"
    • Select Smart Speaker 500
  4. Connect to Wi-Fi:
    • Join speaker's temporary network
    • Enter home Wi-Fi credentials
  5. Set up voice assistant (Alexa built-in, Google available)
  6. Name and customize presets

Key Features

  • Wall-to-wall stereo sound from single speaker
  • Built-in Alexa and Google Assistant
  • 8 microphones for far-field voice pickup
  • 6 programmable presets
  • AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect
  • Touch controls and display
  • Multi-room with other Bose speakers

Troubleshooting

  • Not finding speaker: Ensure Bluetooth enabled on phone; restart speaker
  • Voice not responding: Check microphone isn't muted (light bar indicates)
  • Wi-Fi issues: Try 2.4GHz network if 5GHz fails
  • Factory reset: Hold Power + Volume Down for 10 seconds