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Bose Music APP seTuP

The Bose Music app lets you set up and control the soundbar 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 Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, choose 

your voice prompt language, manage soundbar settings, and get new features.

NOTE: 

If you have already created a Bose Music account for another Bose product, 

add the soundbar to your existing account (see page 20).

DOWNLOAD THE BOSE MUSIC APP

1.  On your mobile device, download the Bose Music app.

BOSE MUSIC

2.  Follow the app instructions.

Summary of Contents for Lifestyle 900

Page 1: ...SMART SOUNDBAR 900...

Page 2: ...ith the essential requirements per Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and all other applicable UK regulations The complete declaration of conformity can be found at www Bose com compliance www Bose com...

Page 3: ...ith liquids such as vases on or near the product Keep the product away from fire and heat sources Do NOT place naked flame sources such as lighted candles on or near the product Do NOT make unauthoriz...

Page 4: ...is device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between radia...

Page 5: ...re information on disposal and recycling of this product contact your local municipality disposal service or the shop where you bought this product Management Regulation for Low power Radio frequency...

Page 6: ...s materials for this part is below the limit requirement of GB T 26572 X Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is a...

Page 7: ...m Kent ME4 4QZ United Kingdom Input Rating 100 240V 50 60Hz 65W The CMIIT ID is located on the product label on the back of the soundbar Please complete and retain for your records The serial and mode...

Page 8: ...rademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator Inc This product contains the iHeartRadio service iHeartRadio is a registered trademark of iHeartMedia Inc This product is protected by certain intellectual p...

Page 9: ...product 1 On the remote press and hold the Bluetooth button l and Skip backward button J for 5 seconds 2 Connect a USB cable to the SERVICE connector on the back of the soundbar 3 Connect the other en...

Page 10: ...work standby 18 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app 19 EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS Add the soundbar to an existing account 20 Connect to a different Wi Fi network 20 ADAPTIQ AUDIO CALIB...

Page 11: ...e the soundbar controls 33 Calling and Messaging with Amazon Alexa 34 Set up Alexa Calling and Messaging 34 Use your voice 34 Set up Do Not Disturb 35 Use your voice 35 Control audio with Voice4Video...

Page 12: ...D FEATURES Disable enable Wi Fi capability 46 CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS Connect accessories optional 47 Connect a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones using SimpleSync technology 47 Benefit...

Page 13: ...NG Try these solutions first 51 Other solutions 51 Reset the soundbar 59 APPENDIX SETUP REFERENCE Connection options 60 Connect the soundbar to your TV 61 Option 1 preferred HDMI eARC or ARC 61 Option...

Page 14: ...r cord HDMI cable Optical cable ADAPTiQ headset May ship with multiple power cords Use the power cord for your region NOTE If any part of the product is damaged or if the glass on the soundbar is brok...

Page 15: ...uperb immersive and fully encompassing surround sound experience NOTE To deliver the Dolby Atmos surround sound experience you must connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI eARC port on your TV If your TV d...

Page 16: ...bber feet on a stable and level surface For proper support both feet must be resting on the surface Vibration can cause the soundbar to move particularly on smooth surfaces like marble glass or highly...

Page 17: ...orldwide Bose com Support SB900 worldwide Bose com Support SB900 NOTE Make sure the top of the soundbar is at least 4 in 10 cm away from the TV 4 10 cm 4 10 cm CAUTION Do NOT use any other hardware to...

Page 18: ...voice assistant for 20 minutes To wake the soundbar from network standby On the remote press the Power button I a source button see page 24 or the Bose Music button m then a preset button see page 25...

Page 19: ...d music services explore internet radio stations configure Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa choose your voice prompt language manage soundbar settings and get new features NOTE If you have already cre...

Page 20: ...word has changed or if you want to change or add another network 1 On the remote press and hold the TV button O and Skip backward button J until the light bar glows amber 2 On your mobile device open...

Page 21: ...audio calibration you need 10 minutes when the room is quiet During ADAPTiQ audio calibration a microphone on the top of the ADAPTiQ headset provided with the soundbar measures the sound characteristi...

Page 22: ...soundbar using the Bose Music app REMOTE FUNCTIONS Use the remote to control the soundbar Bluetooth connections and presets Volume up see page 26 Volume down see page 26 Mute see page 26 Power button...

Page 23: ...our voice assistant when the soundbar is powered off TIP You can also use Voice4Video to power the soundbar on off see page 35 Auto wake optical connection only You can set the soundbar to power on wh...

Page 24: ...ons and Bose Music app audio using your remote To select a source press the appropriate button Bose Music app m TV O or Bluetooth l on the remote TIPS You can also use Voice4Video to select your Bluet...

Page 25: ...sets that you can set to play audio from your favorite music services Once set you can access your audio at any time with a simple touch of a button on the remote or using the Bose Music app For more...

Page 26: ...h connection is your source Skip forward Press v Skip backward Press J Volume up Press H NOTE To quickly increase the volume press and hold H Volume down Press z NOTE To quickly decrease the volume pr...

Page 27: ...and Microphone off button n to control Google Assistant see page 29 or Amazon Alexa see page 32 Action button Microphone off button ADJUST THE AUDIO To adjust the bass treble center channel and heigh...

Page 28: ...on button b see page 32 SET UP YOUR VOICE ASSISTANT Before you begin make sure your mobile device and the soundbar are connected to the same Wi Fi network To set up your voice assistant use the Bose M...

Page 29: ...on b to talk to Google For more information on what Google Assistant can do visit https support google com assistant https support google com assistant NOTES Google Assistant isn t available in certai...

Page 30: ...rophone off button THINGS TO TRY WHAT TO DO Talk to Google Tap b then say your request For a list of things to try visit https support google com assistant https support google com assistant Stop alar...

Page 31: ...z 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 Google Assistant app or ch...

Page 32: ...e in all languages and countries Use your voice Start with Alexa then say THINGS TO TRY EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY Talk to Alexa Help me get started Play audio Play rock music NOTE Amazon Music is set as...

Page 33: ...ntrol Amazon Alexa They are located on the top of the soundbar Microphone off button THINGS TO TRY WHAT TO DO Talk to Alexa Tap b then say your request For a list of things to try visit https www amaz...

Page 34: ...in the Alexa app Set up Alexa Calling and Messaging To set up Alexa Calling and Messaging use the Alexa app Use your voice Start with Alexa then say THINGS TO TRY EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY Drop in on a...

Page 35: ...EO Bose Voice4Video technology expands your Amazon Alexa voice capabilities like no other soundbar can In addition to controlling your smart soundbar you can control your TV and cable or satellite box...

Page 36: ...use video Pause Resume video Resume Skip video forward Next Skip video backward Previous Switch input to Bluetooth audio Switch to Bluetooth Watch a specific network Watch NFL Network Watch a specific...

Page 37: ...presets using the Bose Music app or the remote NOTE You can t set presets when your source is a Bluetooth connection SET A PRESET 1 Stream music using the Bose Music app 2 On the remote press the Bos...

Page 38: ...Preset Personalization 3 8 E N G PLAY A PRESET Once you personalize presets press a preset button on the remote to play music...

Page 39: ...u is usually found in the Settings menu 3 Select your soundbar from the device list NOTE Look for the name you entered for your soundbar in the Bose Music app If you didn t name your soundbar the defa...

Page 40: ...on CONNECT AN ADDITIONAL MOBILE DEVICE You can store up to eight devices in the soundbar device list NOTE You can play audio from only one device at a time 1 On the remote press and hold the Bluetooth...

Page 41: ...r Apple device and soundbar must be connected to the same Wi Fi network For more information about AirPlay visit https www apple com airplay https www apple com airplay STREAM AUDIO FROM THE CONTROL C...

Page 42: ...oundbar LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Pulsing white Connecting to Wi Fi Solid white then fades to black Connected to Wi Fi BLUETOOTH STATUS Shows the Bluetooth connection status of mobile devices LI...

Page 43: ...oice assistant is speaking Pulsing yellow Notification from voice assistant Solid white then white light slides to the sides Alert from voice assistant Pulsing green Receiving or making call NOTE Amaz...

Page 44: ...f MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME STATUS Shows the soundbar status when controlling media playback and volume LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Two center lights glow solid white Pause Right end of the light...

Page 45: ...TATE Solid amber Wi Fi setup in progress White light slides from right to left Downloading update White light slides from left to right Updating soundbar Pulses amber 4 times Source error refer to the...

Page 46: ...4 6 E N G ADVANCED FEATURES DISABLE ENABLE WI FI CAPABILITY On the remote press and hold the Bose Music button m and Skip forward button v until the light bar pulses white twice then fades to black...

Page 47: ...onnecting your Bose headphones to the soundbar Use independent volume controls on each product to lower or mute the soundbar while keeping your headphones as loud as you like Another room of audio Lis...

Page 48: ...product owner s guide You can connect only one product at a time to the soundbar RECONNECT A BOSE SOUNDLINK BLUETOOTH SPEAKER OR BOSE HEADPHONES Power on your Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose...

Page 49: ...e Music app and your Wi Fi network INSTALL THE REMOTE BATTERIES 1 Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote 2 Insert the two provided AAA IEC LR3 1 5V batteries Match the H an...

Page 50: ...ng solutions containing alcohol ammonia or abrasives Do NOT allow objects to drop into any openings REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose cust...

Page 51: ...below to identify symptoms and solutions to common problems If you are unable to resolve your issue contact Bose customer service Visit worldwide Bose com contact worldwide Bose com contact SYMPTOM S...

Page 52: ...tion or music service If the audio is from a Wi Fi source reset the router Restart your mobile device Make sure you re using a compatible Bluetooth mobile device Make sure that the soundbar s HDMI cab...

Page 53: ...RC port connect to the HDMI ARC port If your TV doesn t have an ARC port connect to the soundbar using the optical cable see page 62 Disconnect the HDMI cable from your TV s HDMI eARC or ARC port and...

Page 54: ...supports both 2 4GHz and 5GHz bands make sure both the device mobile or computer and soundbar are connecting to the same band NOTE Give each band a unique name to make sure you re connecting to the co...

Page 55: ...ntrol Center For additional support visit https www apple com airplay https www apple com airplay Bose Music app doesn t work on mobile device Make sure your mobile device is compatible with the Bose...

Page 56: ...n of the Google Assistant app Make sure the wake word is enabled see page 29 Make sure your mobile device is compatible Remove Google Assistant from the soundbar using the Bose Music app Add Google As...

Page 57: ...e assigned in the Alexa app or change the name in the Bose Music app If using Voice4Video Make sure there are no obstructions between the soundbar your TV and or cable or satellite box Make sure the s...

Page 58: ...nnect using the Bose Music app You can access this option from the Settings menu Delayed audio from a connected Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose headphones Not all Bose SoundLink Bluetooth spe...

Page 59: ...and Skip forward button v for 5 seconds until light bar pulses white twice then fades to black The soundbar reboots When the reset is complete the light bar glows solid amber 2 To restore the soundba...

Page 60: ...e optical cable to the optical port to receive spacious and life like sound see page 62 Using your TV s HDMI eARC port allows you to use your TV remote to control the power volume and mute functions o...

Page 61: ...of the HDMI cable into your TV s HDMI eARC or ARC port NOTE To deliver the Dolby Atmos surround sound experience you must connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI eARC port on your TV If your TV doesn t hav...

Page 62: ...n damage the plug and or the port 2 Insert one end of the optical cable into your TV s Optical OUT port CAUTION Inserting the plug with the wrong orientation can damage the plug and or the port 3 Hold...

Page 63: ...lite box or other secondary source a Power on this source b Select the appropriate TV input 4 Power on the soundbar see page 23 You hear sound coming from the soundbar 5 On the remote press the Mute b...

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