Bose Smart Soundbar 900 User manual

SMART SOUNDBAR 900

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CONTENTS
Confirm that the following parts are included:
Bose Smart Soundbar 900
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Remote AAA Battery (2)
Power 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 broken,
don’t use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service.
Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB900worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB900

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The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 supports Dolby Atmos® technology. The soundbar
uses additional up-firing speakers to deliver high-quality sound from all directions,
achieving a superb, immersive, and fully-encompassing surround-sound experience.
DoLBY ATMos® TecHnoLoGY

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RECOMMENDATIONS
• Place the soundbar below and in front of the TV (preferred) or above your TV with
the front of the soundbar facing into the room.
• For best sound quality, make sure the speakers on top of the soundbar (up-firing
speakers) aren’t blocked.
• When the soundbar is mounted to the wall, make sure the top of the soundbar is at
least 4 in (10 cm) away from the TV.
• 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.
• Place the soundbar outside of and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video
components, and direct heat sources.
• 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.
• 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.
• To avoid wireless interference, some Wi-Fi access points may need to be placed
up to 8 – 10 ft (2.4 – 3.0 m) away from the soundbar, optional bass module, and
optional surround speakers.
• 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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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/SB900worldwide.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
CAUTION: Do NOT use any other hardware to mount the soundbar.
Adjust audio for wall mounting
After you mount the soundbar, you must run ADAPTiQ (see page 21).
NOTE: If you remove the soundbar from the wall, run ADAPTiQ again.

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CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO POWER
1. Connect the power cord to the bport on the back of the soundbar.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet.
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 or talked to your 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 mthen a preset button (see page 25).
• 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 19) and the microphone is on
(see page 44).
• 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 20).
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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ADD THE SOUNDBAR TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT
To add your Bose Smart Soundbar 900, open the Bose Music app and add
your soundbar.
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 TV button Oand Skip backward button Juntil
the light bar glows amber.
2. On your mobile device, open your Wi-Fi settings.
3. Select Bose Smart Soundbar 900.
4. Open the Bose Music app and follow the app instructions.
NOTE: If the app doesn’t prompt you for setup, go to the main screen and add
the soundbar.
eXisTinG Bose Music APP users

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ADAPTiQ AuDio cALiBrATion
After you set up the soundbar using the Bose Music app, the app prompts you to
run ADAPTiQ audio calibration for best sound quality. ADAPTiQ audio calibration
customizes the sound of the system to the acoustics of your listening area by taking
audio measurements at multiple locations in the room. To run an 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 characteristics of your room to
determine optimal sound quality.
RUN ADAPTIQ AUDIO CALIBRATION
If you later connect an optional bass module or surround speakers, move the
soundbar, or move any furniture, run ADAPTiQ audio calibration again to ensure
optimal sound quality.
To run ADAPTiQ audio calibration, use the Bose Music app. You can access this option
from the Settings menu.

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The soundbar controls are located on the top of the soundbar and on the remote.
TIP: You can also control your 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 (see page 23)
Preset buttons (see page 25)
Source buttons (see page 24)
Media playback buttons (see page 26)
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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.
• 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 35).
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, press and hold Ifor 10
seconds until you hear a tone and the light bar pulses white twice.
TIP: You can also control auto-wake using the Bose Music app. You can access this
option from the Settings menu.

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Sources
You can control your TV, Bluetooth connections, 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 Bluetooth source (see page 35).
• You can also use the Bose Music app to select a source.

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Presets
The soundbar includes 6 presets 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 information about presets, see “Preset Personalization” on page 37.
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Media playback and volume
FUNCTION WHAT TO DO
Play/Pause
Press F.
NOTES:
• When audio is paused, two lights in the center of the
light bar glow solid white until audio resumes.
• You can only play/pause audio when the Bose Music
app or a Bluetooth 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, press and hold z.
Mute/Unmute
Press A.
When audio is muted, the left end 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 35).
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VOICE ASSISTANT CONTROLS
You can use the Action button band Microphone o button nto control Google
Assistant (see page 29) or Amazon Alexa (see page 32).
Action button
Microphone o button
ADJUST THE AUDIO
To adjust the bass, treble, center channel, and height channel, use the Bose Music app.
You can access these options from the Settings menu.

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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 29).
Amazon Alexa Use your voice and/or the Action 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 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 as-
sistant 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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ACCESS GOOGLE ASSISTANT
With the soundbar, you can easily enjoy music at home just with your voice. 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 say “Hey Google” or tap the
Action button bto talk to Google.
For more information on 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 31.
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 What’s on my calendar today?
Manage tasks Set an alarm for 7am tomorrow
Control your smart home Turn on the lights
Get answers What’s the weather this weekend?

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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
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.
When the microphone is o, the Microphone o
light glows solid red, and you can’t access
Google Assistant.

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PLAY MUSIC WITH GOOGLE ASSISTANT
Ask Google 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 asking Google to play music on 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.

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ACCESS AMAZON ALEXA
With Alexa on your soundbar, you can simplify your life and use your voice to control
your music and much more. Using Alexa is as easy as asking a question. Just ask and
Alexa can play your favorite song, skip to the next track, change the volume, read you
the news and more. Alexa on your soundbar makes it easier then ever to control your
smart home, just by using your voice.
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 Turn the 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 15 minutes.