S O U N D L I N K F L E X
Страница 1: ...SOUNDLINK FLEX ...
Страница 2: ...ll instructions 5 Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 6 Refer all servicing to qualified personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus does not operate normally or has been physically damaged 7 If the speaker is exposed to salt or chlorinated water gently rinse with fresh water following the expos...
Страница 3: ...ice This device complies with FCC and ISED Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for general population This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Meets IMDA Requirements The product in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009 125 EC and the Ecodesign for Energy Related Products and Ene...
Страница 4: ...ommunications or ISM radio wave radiated devices DON T attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium ion battery from this product Contact your local Bose retailer or other qualified professional for recycling and disposal Please dispose of used batteries properly following local regulations Do not incinerate Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements Toxic or Hazardous Substance...
Страница 5: ... exemption Date of Manufacture The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture 1 is 2011 or 2021 China Importer Bose Electronics Shanghai Company Limited Part C Plant 9 No 353 North Riying Road China Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone EU Importer Bose Products B V Gorslaan 60 1441 RG Purmerend The Netherlands Taiwan Importer Bose Taiwan Branch 9F A1 No 10 Section 3 Minsheng Eas...
Страница 6: ...ct setup process in the Bose Connect app If you do not complete the setup process you will be responsible for installing security updates that Bose makes available via btu Bose com btu Bose com Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by B...
Страница 7: ...and dust resistance 12 SPEAKER CONTROLS Power on off 14 Auto off timer 14 Disable the auto off timer 14 Speaker functions 15 Media playback and volume functions 15 Call functions 16 Access voice control 17 BATTERY Charge the speaker 18 Charging time 18 Hear the battery level 19 Battery protection mode 19 STATUS LIGHTS Bluetooth light 20 Battery light 21 ...
Страница 8: ...TOOTH CONNECTIONS Connect an additional mobile device 26 Identify connected mobile devices 26 Switch between two connected mobile devices 26 Reconnect a previously connected device 27 Clear the speaker pairing list 27 CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS Pair Two Bose Bluetooth Speakers 28 Compatible products 28 Pair Two Bose Bluetooth Speakers using the Bose Connect app recommended 28 Pair Two Bose Bluetooth Sp...
Страница 9: ...y 32 Compatible products 32 Pair using the Bose Music app 32 Reconnect a Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar using SimpleSync technology 33 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Clean the speaker 34 Replacement parts and accessories 34 Limited warranty 34 TROUBLESHOOTING Common solutions 35 Reset your speaker 37 ...
Страница 10: ...g parts are included Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker USB Type C cable 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 Flex worldwide Bose com Support Flex ...
Страница 11: ...y mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet Using the app you can manage Bluetooth connections choose your voice prompt language manage speaker settings and get new features DOWNLOAD THE BOSE CONNECT APP 1 On your mobile device download the Bose Connect app BOSE CONNECT 2 Follow the app instructions ...
Страница 12: ...aker in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of up to 3 3 ft 1 m It can also be used while showering and in the rain or snow CAUTIONS Do NOT submerge this speaker in any pool of water deeper than 3 3 ft 1 m If the speaker is exposed to salt or chlorinated water gently rinse with fresh water following the exposure to remove residue Make sure the connector port is fully dried out before charging Ne...
Страница 13: ...1 3 E N G SPEAKER CONTROLS Controls are located on the top of the speaker Power button Volume down Volume up Bluetooth button Multi function button ...
Страница 14: ...r switches off when audio has stopped and buttons have not been pressed for 20 minutes NOTE To adjust the time it takes for your speaker to automatically power off use the Bose Connect app Disable the auto off timer Press and hold H and the Multi function button V simultaneously You hear Auto off disabled Repeat to re enable the auto off timer TIP You can also disable the auto off timer using the ...
Страница 15: ...playback and volume functions Volume down Volume up Multi function button FUNCTION WHAT TO DO Play Pause Press the Multi function button V Skip forward Press V twice quickly Skip backward Press V three times quickly Volume up Press H Volume down Press z ...
Страница 16: ... call on hold While on a call press V Decline a second incoming call and stay on current call While on a call press and hold V for 1 second Switch between two calls With two active calls press V twice quickly Access voice control to make a call While not on a call press and hold V for 1 second Your mobile device may not support voice control Refer to your device owner s guide for more information ...
Страница 17: ...S VOICE CONTROL The speaker microphone acts as an extension of the microphone in your mobile device Using the Multi function button V on the speaker you can access the voice control capabilities on your device to make take calls or access your voice assistant to play music tell you the weather give you the score of a game and more Press and hold V to access voice control on your device You hear a ...
Страница 18: ...n the battery is fully charged the battery light glows solid white CAUTION Do NOT attempt to charge the speaker while it is wet Doing so may cause damage to the speaker Charging time Allow up to 4 hours to fully charge the battery With typical usage the battery lasts up to 12 hours Battery performance varies with the content played and volume at which it s played ...
Страница 19: ...ar a voice prompt NOTE To visually check the battery press and hold I while viewing the battery light see page 21 BATTERY PROTECTION MODE When your speaker battery is depleted 0 or your speaker is unplugged and unused for more than three days with a remaining charge of less than 10 it enters battery protection mode To reactivate your speaker connect it to a wall charger or computer that is powered...
Страница 20: ...nd battery lights are located on the top of the speaker BLUETOOTH LIGHT Shows the connection status of a mobile device Bluetooth light LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Blinking blue Ready to connect Blinking white Connecting Solid white Connected ...
Страница 21: ...Status lights 2 1 E N G BATTERY LIGHT Shows the battery charge level Battery light LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Solid white Full charge Blinking white Charging ...
Страница 22: ...lish Japanese Dutch Spanish Korean Russian French Italian Polish German Portuguese Mandarin Swedish CHANGE THE LANGUAGE When you power on the speaker for the first time the voice prompts are in English 1 Press and hold the Multi function button V and z simultaneously until you hear the voice prompt for the first language option 2 Press H or z to move through the list of languages 3 When you hear y...
Страница 23: ...E USING THE BOSE CONNECT APP RECOMMENDED With your speaker powered on download the Bose Connect app and follow the on screen connection instructions BOSE CONNECT Once connected you hear Connected to mobile device name and the Bluetooth light glows solid white ...
Страница 24: ...ct and the Bluetooth light blinks blue 2 On your device enable the Bluetooth feature NOTE The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Settings menu 3 Select your speaker from the device list Bose Flex SoundLink Once connected you hear Connected to mobile device name and the Bluetooth light glows solid white NOTE Look for the name you entered for your speaker in the Bose Connect app ...
Страница 25: ...ooth feature on your device TIP You can also disconnect your device using the Bose Connect app RECONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE When powered on the speaker tries to reconnect with the two most recently connected devices NOTE The devices must be within range 30 ft or 9 m and powered on ...
Страница 26: ...ONAL MOBILE DEVICE You can store up to eight paired devices in the speaker pairing list and your speaker can be actively connected to two devices at a time To connect an additional device download the Bose Connect app see page 11 or use the Bluetooth menu on your mobile device see page 24 NOTE You can play audio from only one device at a time IDENTIFY CONNECTED MOBILE DEVICES Press l to hear which...
Страница 27: ...nds to connect to the next device in the speaker pairing list 3 Repeat until you hear the correct device name 4 Play audio on the connected device CLEAR THE SPEAKER PAIRING LIST 1 Press and hold the Bluetooth button l for 10 seconds until you hear Bluetooth device list cleared and the Bluetooth light blinks blue 2 Delete your speaker from the Bluetooth list on your mobile device All devices are cl...
Страница 28: ... play in unison Stereo mode left speaker and right speaker play separately You can set this up using the Bose Connect app recommended or the speaker control buttons Compatible products You can pair your Bose SoundLink Flex speaker with the following speakers Bose SoundLink Micro Bose SoundLink Flex Bose SoundLink Color II Bose SoundLink Revolve Series I II Bose SoundLink Revolve Series I II PAIR T...
Страница 29: ...are unable to access the Bose Connect app follow the instructions below Party mode 1 Make sure both speakers are powered on 2 Make sure one speaker is connected to your mobile device 3 On the speaker connected to your device press and hold the Bluetooth button l and H simultaneously ...
Страница 30: ...y 6 Release the buttons when the speaker emits a tone After about 10 seconds you hear Party mode from both speakers simultaneously Party mode is enabled and you are now able to play audio in unison using your mobile device 7 For an optimal experience position your speakers In the same room or outdoor area So there are no obstructions between them NOTE Performance may vary based on mobile device di...
Страница 31: ... is enabled and you are now able to play audio in stereo using your mobile device 4 For an optimal experience position your speakers In the same room or outdoor area Within 10 feet of each other free from obstructions So that your distance to each speaker is equal NOTE Performance may vary based on device distance and environmental factors SWITCH BETWEEN PARTY MODE AND STEREO MODE On either speake...
Страница 32: ...700 Bose Smart Speaker 500 Bose Home Speaker 500 Bose Smart Soundbar 300 Bose Home Speaker 300 Bose Portable Smart Speaker Bose Portable Home Speaker New products are added periodically For a complete list and more information visit worldwide Bose com Support Groups worldwide Bose com Support Groups Pair using the Bose Music app 1 On your Bose SoundLink Flex speaker press and hold the Bluetooth bu...
Страница 33: ...ge 14 Your Bose SoundLink Flex speaker tries to connect to the two most recently connected Bluetooth devices including your Bose Smart Speaker or Bose Smart Soundbar NOTES Your Bose Smart Speaker or Bose Smart Soundbar must be within range 30 ft or 9 m and powered on If your Bose SoundLink Flex speaker doesn t connect see Reconnect a previously connected device on page 27 ...
Страница 34: ...e Make sure the connector port is fully dried out before charging REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service Visit worldwide Bose com Support Flex worldwide Bose com Support Flex LIMITED WARRANTY Your speaker is covered by a limited warranty Visit our website at global Bose com warranty global Bose com warranty for details of th...
Страница 35: ...ower battery Battery may be in protection mode or discharged Connect your speaker to a wall charger or computer that is powered on Speaker does not connect with mobile device On your device Disable and then enable the Bluetooth feature Delete your speaker from the Bluetooth list on your device Connect again see page 26 Connect a different device see page 27 Visit worldwide Bose com Support Flex wo...
Страница 36: ...r speaker has been exposed to high or low temperatures let it return to room temperature and then try charging again Reset your speaker see page 37 Microphone is not picking up sound Try another phone call Try another compatible device If the speaker was exposed to water dry it out and try again Try moving closer to the speaker while talking While on a call make sure the speaker is selected as the...
Страница 37: ... within 30 ft 9 m of your Bose Smart Speaker or Bose Smart Soundbar Speaker doesn t reconnect to a previously paired Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar See Reconnect a previously connected device on page 27 Delayed audio when paired with a Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar Download the Bose Connect app see page 11 and run available software updates On a computer check btu Bose com btu Bose com for USB up...
Страница 38: ... 2021 Bose Corporation 100 The Mountain Road Framingham MA 01701 9168 USA AM866666 0010 Rev 01 ...
