Bose Smart Soundbar 300 User manual

SMART SOUNDBAR 300

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
CONTENTS
Confirm that the following parts are included:
Bose Smart Soundbar 300
Remote (battery included) Power cord*
Optical cable
* May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for your region.
NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, don’t use it. Contact your authorized
Bose dealer or Bose customer service.
Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB300worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB300

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SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Place the soundbar outside of and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video
components, and direct heat sources.
• Place the soundbar directly below (preferred) or above your TV with the grille
facing into the room.
• Place the soundbar on its rubber 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 polished wood.
• If placing the soundbar on a shelf or TV stand, position the front of the soundbar as
close as possible to the front edge of the shelf or stand for best sound quality.
• Keep the back side of the soundbar at least 0.4 in (1 cm) from any other surface.
Blocking the port(s) on this side aects sound quality.
• Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby.
• To avoid wireless interference, keep other wireless equipment at least 1 – 3 ft
(0.3 – 0.9 m) away from the soundbar.
• For best sound quality, don’t place the soundbar in an enclosed cabinet or
diagonally in a corner.
• Don’t place any objects on top of the soundbar.
CAUTION: Do NOT place the soundbar on its front, back, or top when in use.

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SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT
WALL MOUNT THE SOUNDBAR
You can mount the soundbar on a wall. To purchase the Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket,
contact your authorized Bose dealer.
Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB300worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB300
CAUTION: Do NOT use any other hardware to mount the soundbar.
Adjust audio for wall mounting
After you mount the soundbar, you must adjust audio for best sound quality.
On the remote, press and hold the Mute button Afor 5 seconds until you hear a tone
and the light bar pulses white twice.
NOTE: If you remove the soundbar from the wall, repeat to return the soundbar to
default audio settings.
TIP: You can also adjust audio for wall mounting using the Bose Music app.

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POWER
CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO POWER
1. Connect the power cord to the POWER port on the back of the soundbar.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet.
BASS HDMI (ARC)OPTICAL INIR SERVICEPOWER
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The soundbar powers on, and the light bar glows solid amber.
NETWORK STANDBY
The soundbar transitions to network standby when audio has stopped and you have
not pressed any buttons for 20 minutes. To wake the soundbar from network standby:
• On the remote, press the Power button I, a source button (see page 20), or
the Play/Pause button F(see page 18).
• Play or resume audio using your mobile device or using the Bose Music app.
• Talk to Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
NOTES:
• To access your voice assistant in network standby, make sure the soundbar has been
set up using the Bose Music app (see page 16) and the microphone is on
(see page 37).
• You can disable the standby timer using the Bose Music app. You can access this
option from the Settings menu.

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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 17).
DOWNLOAD THE BOSE MUSIC APP
1. On your mobile device, download the Bose Music app.
BOSE MUSIC
2. Follow the app instructions.

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EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS
ADD THE SOUNDBAR TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT
In the Bose Music app, go to the My Products screen and add your
Bose Smart Soundbar 300.
CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT WI-FI NETWORK
Connect to a dierent network if your network name or password has changed or if
you want to change or add another network.
1. On the remote, press and hold the Mute button Aand Bose Music app button m
until the light bar glows amber.
2. On your mobile device, open your Wi-Fi settings.
3. Select Bose Smart Soundbar 300.
4. Open the Bose Music app and follow the app instructions.
NOTE: If the app doesn’t prompt you for setup, go to the My Products screen and
add your soundbar.

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The soundbar controls are located on the top of the soundbar and on the remote.
TIP: You can also control the soundbar using the Bose Music app.
REMOTE FUNCTIONS
Use the remote to control the soundbar, Bluetooth connections, and Bose Music app.
Volume up (see page 21) Bluetooth button (see page 20)
Power button (see page 19)
Play/Pause (see page 21)
TV button (see page 20)
Bose Music app button (see page 20)
Mute (see page 21)
SOUNDBAR CONTROLS
Volume down (see page 21)

SOUNDBAR CONTROLS
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Power on/o
On the remote, press the Power button Ito power the soundbar on/o.
When powered on, the soundbar defaults to the last active source.
NOTES:
• When you plug the soundbar into an AC (mains) outlet, the soundbar
automatically powers on.
• The first time the soundbar is powered on, the soundbar defaults to the
TV gsource.
• You can still access your voice assistant when the soundbar is powered o.
TIP: You can also use Voice4Video to power the soundbar on/o (see page 30).
Auto-wake (optical connection only)
You can set the soundbar to power on whenever a sound signal is received.
To toggle between auto-wake and default power settings, on the remote, press and
hold Ifor 5 seconds until you hear a tone and the light bar pulses white twice.
TIP: You can also enable/disable auto-wake using the Bose Music app. You can access
this option from the Settings menu.

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SOUNDBAR CONTROLS
Sources
You can control your TV, Bluetooth connections, and Bose Music app using
your remote.
To select a source, press the appropriate button (TV O, Bluetooth l, or Bose Music
app m) on the remote.
TIPS:
• You can also use Voice4Video to select your Bluetooth source (see page 30).
• You can also use the Bose Music app to select a source.

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SOUNDBAR CONTROLS
Media playback and volume
FUNCTION WHAT TO DO
Play/Pause
Press F.
NOTES:
• When audio is paused, the sides of the light bar glow
solid white until audio resumes.
• You can only play/pause audio when the Bose Music
app or Bluetooth is your source.
Skip forward Double-press F.
Skip backward Triple-press F.
Volume up Press H.
NOTE: To quickly increase the volume, press and hold H.
Volume down Press z.
NOTE: To quickly decrease the volume, press and hold z.
Mute/Unmute
Press A.
When audio is muted, the left side of the light bar glows
solid white until audio resumes.
TIP: You can also press Hto unmute audio.
TIP: You can also use Voice4Video to control media playback and volume for certain
sources (see page 30).

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VOICE ASSISTANT CONTROLS
You can use the Action button band Microphone o button nto control Google
Assistant (see page 26) or Amazon Alexa (see page 29).
Action button
Microphone o button
ADJUST THE BASS
To adjust the bass, use the Bose Music app.
DIALOGUE MODE
Dialogue mode improves the clarity of dialogue and vocals in movies, TV programs,
and podcasts by adjusting the audio balance of the soundbar.
To enable Dialogue mode, use the Bose Music app.
NOTE: When you enable Dialogue mode, it stays enabled for your current source
even if you switch to another source or power o the soundbar.
SOUNDBAR CONTROLS

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PROGRAM A THIRD-PARTY REMOTE
You can program a third-party remote, such as your cable/satellite box remote, to
control the soundbar. Refer to your third-party remote owner’s guide or website
for instructions.
Once programmed, the third-party remote controls basic soundbar functions such as
power on/o and volume.
NOTE: Not all third-party remotes are compatible with the soundbar. The remote
must support IR (infrared) signals in order to control the soundbar.
SOUNDBAR CONTROLS

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VOICE ASSISTANT
VOICE ASSISTANT OPTIONS
You can set the soundbar to quickly and easily access Google Assistant or
Amazon Alexa.
NOTE:
• You can’t set the soundbar to access Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa at the
same time.
• Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa aren’t available in certain languages
and countries.
PROGRAMMING OPTIONS HOW TO USE
Google Assistant Use your voice and/or the Action button b
(see page 25).
Amazon Alexa Use your voice and/or the Action button b
(see page 28).
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 Music app. You can access this option
from the Settings menu.
NOTES:
• When setting up your voice assistant, make sure you use the same audio service
account that you used in the Bose Music app.
• If you have multiple Bose Music products in your household, for a seamless voice
assistant experience, Bose recommends one person use their Bose Music account
and voice assistant account to set up the voice assistant for all Bose Music products.

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VOICE ASSISTANT
ACCESS GOOGLE ASSISTANT
Your soundbar with Google Assistant. You can easily enjoy music at home; you can
play your favorite music, control volume, and find information about the song that you
are listening to, hands-free. You can also plan your day, set alarms, and control smart
devices around your home – just by using your voice. Just start by saying
“Hey Google” or tap the Action button bto start a conversation with
Google Assistant.
For more information about what Google Assistant can do, visit:
https://support.google.com/assistanthttps://support.google.com/assistant
NOTES:
• Google Assistant isn’t available in certain languages and countries.
• For more information about playing music with Google Assistant, see page 27.
Use your voice
Start with “Hey Google,” then say:
THINGS TO TRY EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY
Enjoy entertainment Play some music
Plan your day Tell me about my day
Manage tasks Wake me up at 7 a.m. tomorrow
Control your home Dim the lights
Get answers What’s the weather this weekend?

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VOICE ASSISTANT
Use the soundbar controls
You can use the Action button band Microphone o button nto control Google
Assistant. They are located on the top of the soundbar.
Microphone
o button
THINGS TO TRY WHAT TO DO
Talk to Google Assistant
Tap bthen say your request.
For a list of things to try, visit:
https://support.google.com/assistanthttps://support.google.com/assistant
Stop alarms and timers Tap b.
Stop Google Assistant Tap b.
Turn the microphone on/o
Tap n.
NOTE: When the microphone is o, the Microphone
o light glows solid red, and you can’t access
Google Assistant.

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VOICE ASSISTANT
PLAY MUSIC WITH GOOGLE ASSISTANT
You can ask Google Assistant to play music from your default audio service or from a
specific audio service.
Start with “Hey Google,” then say:
THINGS TO TRY EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY
Play music
Play some music.
NOTE: Google Assistant uses your default audio
service. To change the default audio service,
use the Google Assistant app.
Control your speaker Turn up the volume.
Play from a specific audio service
Play NPR on TuneIn.
NOTE: Google Assistant doesn’t support all
audio services.
Play on a specific speaker
Play some jazz 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
change the name in the Bose Music app.
Choose a default audio service
During initial setup for Google Assistant, the Google Assistant app prompts you to
select a default audio service. When using Google Assistant with Bose products, only
Pandora and Spotify are supported default services. Although other audio services are
listed as available during setup, they are not supported.
For the best experience, choose Pandora or Spotify as your default audio service.
If you choose an unsupported audio service, you hear an error message when
requesting to play music.

VOICE ASSISTANT
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ACCESS AMAZON ALEXA
Alexa is the intelligent cloud-based voice service that you can talk to on your
soundbar. All you have to do is ask Alexa to play music, hear the news, set a timer,
control your smart home, and more. Alexa is also designed to protect your privacy –
you can view and delete your voice requests at any time in the Alexa app.
For more information about what Alexa can do, visit:
https://www.amazon.com/usealexahttps://www.amazon.com/usealexa
NOTE: Alexa isn’t available 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 the default music
service. To change the default music service,
use the Alexa app.
Pause audio Pause.
Control volume Volume up.
Skip to the next song Skip.
Play from a specific audio service
Play NPR on Tunein.
NOTE: Amazon Alexa doesn’t support all
audio services.
Play on a specific speaker
Play jazz in the “Kitchen.”
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 Alexa app or change the name
in the Bose Music app.
Set a timer Set a timer for five minutes.
Discover more skills What are your popular skills?
Stop Alexa Stop.

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VOICE ASSISTANT
Use the soundbar controls
The Action button band Microphone o button nare used to control Alexa. They are
located on the top of the soundbar.
Microphone
o button
THINGS TO TRY WHAT TO DO
Talk to Alexa
Tap bthen say your request.
For a list of things to try, visit:
https://www.amazon.com/usealexahttps://www.amazon.com/usealexa
Stop alarms and timers Tap b.
Stop Alexa Tap b.
Turn the microphone on/o
Tap n.
NOTE: When the microphone is o, the Microphone
o light glows solid red, and you can’t
access Alexa.

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CONTROL AUDIO WITH VOICE4VIDEO
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 with just your voice. With one simple ask of Alexa,
you can turn on your TV and smart soundbar, tune to a station by network name or
channel number, and start watching your favorite shows instantly. Say goodbye to
missing remotes and remote tutorials, because Bose Voice4Video will make
everyone feel like experts — even the babysitter or your tech-troubled in-laws.
Set up Voice4Video
To set up Voice4Video, use the Bose Music app.
NOTE: Before setting up Voice4Video, you must set up Alexa in the Bose Music app
(see page 24).