Bose SOUNDLINK FLEX User manual

SOUNDLINK FLEX

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
CONTENTS
Confirm that the following 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/Flexworldwide.Bose.com/Support/Flex

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BOSE CONNECT APP SETUP
The Bose Connect app lets you set up and control the speaker from any 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.

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SPEAKER PORTABILITY
STRAP CONFIGURATIONS
You can use the strap as a finger loop to easily carry the speaker. You can also attach it
to a carabiner or a cord.
WATER AND DUST RESISTANCE
Your speaker is waterproof, splash resistant, and dustproof. It is rated IP67 and IP64.
You can immerse the speaker 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.
• Never attempt to charge the speaker while it is wet. Doing so may cause
damage to the speaker.
> 3.3 ft
(1 m)

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SPEAKER CONTROLS
Controls are located on the top of the speaker.
Power button
Volume down Volume up
Bluetooth button
Multi-function button

SPEAKER CONTROLS
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POWER ON/OFF
Press the Power button I.
The battery light glows solid white.
AUTO-OFF TIMER
The auto-o timer conserves the battery when the speaker is operating on battery
power. The speaker switches o 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 o, use the
Bose Connect app.
Disable the auto-o timer
Press and hold Hand the Multi-function button Vsimultaneously. You hear
“Auto-o disabled.”
Repeat to re-enable the auto-o timer.
TIP: You can also disable the auto-o timer using the Bose Connect app.

SPEAKER CONTROLS
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SPEAKER FUNCTIONS
Media 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 Vtwice quickly.
Skip backward Press Vthree times quickly.
Volume up Press H.
Volume down Press z.

SPEAKER CONTROLS
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Call functions
Volume down Volume up
Multi-function button
FUNCTION WHAT TO DO
Answer/End a call Press the Multi-function button V.
Decline an incoming call Press and hold Vfor 1 second.
Answer a second incoming call and
put the current 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 Vfor 1 second.
Switch between two calls With two active calls, press Vtwice quickly.
Access voice control to make a call
While not on a call, press and hold Vfor
1 second.
Your mobile device may not support voice
control. Refer to your device owner’s guide for
more information.
Mute/Unmute a call While on a call, press Hand zsimultaneously.

SPEAKER CONTROLS
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Voice prompt notifications
Your speaker identifies incoming callers who are saved in your contact list.
To disable this feature, see page 22.
NOTE: Disabling voice prompt notifications also disables voice prompts.
ACCESS VOICE CONTROL
The speaker microphone acts as an extension of the microphone in your mobile
device. Using the Multi-function button Von 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 Vto access voice control on your device. You hear a tone that
indicates voice control is active.

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BATTERY
CHARGE THE SPEAKER
Charge your speaker using the USB-C® charging cable (wall-charger not provided).
While charging, the battery light blinks white. When 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.

BATTERY
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Hear the battery level
Each time you power on the speaker, a voice prompt announces the battery level.
When the speaker is in use, a voice prompt announces if the battery needs to be
charged.
Voice prompts must be enabled to hear the battery level (see page 22).
To hear the battery charge level while using your speaker, press and hold the Power
button Iuntil you hear a voice prompt.
NOTE: To visually check the battery, press and hold Iwhile 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.
When not in use, store your speaker in a cool place.
CAUTION: Do NOT store your speaker for extended periods when fully charged or
with a remaining charge of less than 10 percent.

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STATUS LIGHTS
The Bluetooth and 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

STATUS LIGHTS
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BATTERY LIGHT
Shows the battery charge level.
Battery light
LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE
Solid white Full charge
Blinking white Charging

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VOICE PROMPTS
Voice prompts guide you through the Bluetooth connection process, announce the
battery level and identify connected devices. You can customize voice prompts using
the buttons on your speaker.
TIP: You can also easily manage voice prompts using the Bose Connect app.
PRE-INSTALLED LANGUAGES
The following languages are pre-installed on your speaker:
• English • 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 Vand zsimultaneously until you hear
the voice prompt for the first language option.
2. Press Hor zto move through the list of languages.
3. When you hear your language, press and hold Vto select.
DISABLE VOICE PROMPTS
Press and hold Hand zsimultaneously until you hear “Voice prompts o.”
NOTE: Repeat to re-enable voice prompts.

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BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS
CONNECT YOUR MOBILE DEVICE 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.

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BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS
CONNECT USING THE BLUETOOTH MENU ON YOUR
MOBILE DEVICE
1. With your speaker powered on, press and hold the Bluetooth button luntil you
hear “Ready to connect” 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.

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BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS
DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE
Disable the Bluetooth 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.

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You can pair additional devices to your speaker. These Bluetooth connections are
controlled with the Bluetooth button l. Voice prompts guide you through controlling
multiple connections. Before connecting an additional mobile device, make sure this
feature is enabled.
TIP: You can also easily manage multiple connected devices using the Bose
Connect app.
CONNECT AN ADDITIONAL 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 lto hear which devices are currently connected.
SWITCH BETWEEN TWO CONNECTED MOBILE DEVICES
1. Pause audio on your first device.
2. Play audio on your second device.
MULTIPLE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

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MULTIPLE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS
RECONNECT A PREVIOUSLY CONNECTED DEVICE
NOTE: The device must be within range (30 ft or 9 m) and powered on.
1. Press the Bluetooth button lto hear which device is connected.
2. Press lagain within 3 seconds 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 lfor 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 cleared, and the speaker is ready to connect.

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CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS
PAIR TWO BOSE BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS
For a more immersive music experience, you can pair your Bose SoundLink Flex
speaker with another Bose Bluetooth speaker and play the same song from both
speakers. Two speakers can play together in the following modes:
• Party mode (left and right speakers 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 TWO BOSE BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS USING THE
BOSE CONNECT APP (RECOMMENDED)
For more information, download the Bose Connect app.