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H O M E S P E A K E R 3 0 0

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and keep all safety, security, and use instructions.

Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

This symbol on the product means there is uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may present a risk of electrical shock.

This symbol on the product means there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide.

Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.

This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might affect your implantable medical device.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do NOT expose this product to rain, liquids or moisture.

• Do NOT expose this product to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with 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 unauthorized alterations to this product.

• Do NOT use in vehicles or boats.

• Use this product only with the power supply provided.

• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

• Due to ventilation requirements, Bose does not recommend placing the product in a confined space such as in a wall cavity or in an enclosed cabinet.

仅适用于

2000m

以下地区安全使用

Use at altitude less than 2000 meters only.

• Do not place or install the bracket or product near any heat sources, such as fireplaces, radiators, heat registers or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• The product label is located on the bottom of the product.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

NOTE: 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with ISED Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this 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 radiator and your body.

This device for operation in the band 5150 – 5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to other co-channel systems.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

The product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008, as amended by Regulation

(EU) No. 801/2013.

Required Power State Information

Standby

Power Modes

Networked Standby

Power consumption in specified power mode, at 230V/50Hz input

0.5 W Wi-Fi®,

Bluetooth

®

2.0 W

Time after which equipment is automatically switched into mode < 2.5 hours ≤ 20 minutes

2.0 W Power consumption in networked standby if all wired network ports are connected and all wireless network ports are activated, at 230V/50Hz input

N/A

Network port deactivation/activation procedures. Deactivating all networks will enable standby mode.

Wi-Fi

®: Deactivate by pressing and holding the Play/Pause and

Bluetooth

buttons simultaneously for at least 5 seconds.

Repeat to activate.

Bluetooth

®: Deactivate by clearing the pairing list by pressing and holding the

Bluetooth

® button for 10 seconds.

Activate by pairing with a

Bluetooth

source.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

External Power Supply Technical Information

The external power supply provided with the product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy

Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC, is in compliance with the following norms(s) or documents(s): Commission

Regulation (EU) 2019/1782.

Manufacturer

Commercial registration number

Address

Model identifier

Input voltage

Input AC frequency

Output voltage

Output current

Output power

Average active efficiency

Efficiency at low load (10%)

No-load power consumption

Bose Products B.V.

36037901

Gorslaan 60

1441 RG Purmerend

The Netherlands

F24V-0.9C-DC-WW

100V-240V

50Hz/60Hz

24V DC

0.9A

21.6W

87.4%

83.2%

0.09W

For Europe

:

Frequency bands of operation 2400 to 2483.5 MHz, 5150 to 5350 MHz, and 5470 to 5725 MHz.

Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP.

Maximum transmit power is below regulatory limits such that SAR testing is not necessary and exempt per applicable regulations.

This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range in all EU Member

States listed in the table.

BE

BG

CZ

DK

DE

EE

IE

PT

FI

UK

EL

ES

FR

HR

IT

CY

LV

RO

SK

LT

LU

HU

MT

NL

AT

PL

SI

SE

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health and the environment. For more 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 Devices

Article XII

According to “Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices” without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio-frequency devices.

Article XIV

The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications means radio communications operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act.

The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices.

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Part Name

Lead

(Pb)

X

X

O

Mercury

(Hg)

O

O

O

Cadmium

(Cd)

O

O

O

Hexavalent

(CR(VI))

O

O

O

Polybrominated

Biphenyl

(PBB)

O PCBs

Metal Parts

Plastic Parts

Speakers

Cables

X

X

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.

O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous 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 above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

Polybrominated diphenylether

(PBDE)

O

O

O

O

O

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Equipment name: Powered Speaker, Type designation: 427374

Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

Unit

PCBs

Metal Parts

Plastic Parts

Speakers

Lead

(Pb)

-

-

-

Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd)

Hexavalent

chromium (Cr+6)

Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)

Polybrominated

diphenyl ethers

(PBDE)

Cables

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Note 1:

” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.

Note 2:

The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Please complete and retain for your records

The serial and model numbers are located on the bottom of the speaker.

Serial number: ____________________________________________________________________

Model number: ____________________________________________________________________

Please keep your receipt with your owner’s guide. Now is a good time to register your Bose product.

You can easily do this by going to global.Bose.com/register

Date of Manufacture

: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “0” is 2010 or 2020.

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 East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan

Phone Number: +886-2-2514 7676

Mexico Importer

: Bose de México, S. de R.L. de C.V., Paseo de las Palmas 405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec,

11000 México, D.F. Phone Number: +5255 (5202) 3545

Electrical Ratings

:

Power supply: 100 - 240V 50/60Hz; 0.5A

Speaker: 24Vdc p

, 0.9A

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LEGAL INFORMATION

Security Information

This product is capable of receiving automatic security updates from Bose. To receive automatic security updates, you must complete the product setup process in the Bose Music app and connect the product to the Internet.

If you do not complete the setup process, you will be responsible for installing security updates that Bose makes available.

License Disclosures

To view the license disclosures that apply to the third-party software packages included as components of your Bose

Home Speaker 300 product:

1. On the speaker, tap and hold the Volume up button

H

and the Volume down button z

for 5 seconds.

2. Connect a micro-USB cable to the micro-USB connector on the bottom of the speaker.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to a computer.

4. On the computer, enter

http://203.0.113.1/opensource

in a browser window to display the EULA and license disclosure.

Amazon, Alexa, Amazon Music, and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon, Inc. or its affiliates.

Apple, the Apple logo, and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with the

technology identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

The

Bluetooth

® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bose Corporation is under license.

Google and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.

This product contains the iHeartRadio service. iHeartRadio is a registered trademark of iHeartMedia, Inc.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.

Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media,

Inc. used with permission.

This product incorporates Spotify software which is subject to 3rd party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses

Spotify is a registered trademark of Spotify AB.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

Bose, Bose Home Speaker, Bose Music, Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones, QuietComfort, SimpleSync, SoundLink, and SoundLink Revolve are trademarks of Bose Corporation.

Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639

©2020 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written permission.

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CONTENTS

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Contents ............................................................................................................................. 13

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Recommendations.......................................................................................................... 14

POWER

Connect the speaker to power .................................................................................. 15

Network standby ............................................................................................................. 15

Manually set the speaker to network standby ............................................ 15

BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP

Download the Bose Music app .................................................................................. 16

EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS

Add the speaker to an existing account ................................................................ 17

Connect to a different Wi-Fi® network ................................................................... 17

SPEAKER CONTROLS

Speaker functions ........................................................................................................... 19

Media playback and volume ............................................................................... 19

Voice assistant controls ................................................................................................ 20

Presets ................................................................................................................................. 20

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VOICE ASSISTANT

Voice assistant options ................................................................................................. 21

Set up your voice assistant ......................................................................................... 21

Access Alexa ..................................................................................................................... 22

Use your voice ......................................................................................................... 22

Use the speaker controls ..................................................................................... 23

Access Google Assistant .............................................................................................. 24

Use your voice ......................................................................................................... 24

Use the speaker controls ..................................................................................... 25

Play Music with Google Assistant ............................................................................ 26

Choose a default audio service ......................................................................... 26

PRESET PERSONALIZATION

Set a Preset ....................................................................................................................... 27

Play a Preset ..................................................................................................................... 27

BLUETOOTH

® CONNECTIONS

Connect a mobile device ............................................................................................ 28

Disconnect a mobile device ........................................................................................ 29

Reconnect a mobile device ......................................................................................... 29

Connect an additional mobile device ..................................................................... 29

Clear the speaker device list....................................................................................... 29

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STREAM AUDIO WITH AIRPLAY

Stream audio from the Control Center ................................................................... 30

Stream audio from an app .......................................................................................... 30

WIRED CONNECTIONS

Connect an audio cable ................................................................................................ 31

SPEAKER STATUS

Wi-Fi status ....................................................................................................................... 32

Bluetooth

connection status ...................................................................................... 33

AUX status ......................................................................................................................... 33

Voice Assistant status ................................................................................................... 34

Microphone off light .............................................................................................. 34

Media playback and volume ....................................................................................... 35

Update and error status ............................................................................................... 35

ADVANCED FEATURES

Update the speaker ........................................................................................................ 36

Disable/enable Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................... 36

CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS

Connect a Bose SoundLink

Bluetooth

speaker or Bose headphones........ 37

Benefits ....................................................................................................................... 37

Compatible products ............................................................................................ 37

Connect using the Bose Music app ................................................................. 38

Reconnect a Bose SoundLink

Bluetooth

speaker or Bose headphones ... 38

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Clean the speaker ........................................................................................................... 39

Replacement parts and accessories ........................................................................ 39

Limited warranty ............................................................................................................. 39

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try these solutions first ................................................................................................ 40

Other solutions ................................................................................................................ 40

Reset the speaker ........................................................................................................... 45

Restore the speaker network and audio settings ...................................... 45

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

CONTENTS

Confirm that the following parts are included:

Bose Home Speaker 300 Power supply

AC power adapters*

* May ship with multiple AC power adapters. Use the power adapter for your region.

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/HS300

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SPEAKER PLACEMENT

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Do NOT place the speaker on top of audio/video equipment (receivers, TVs, etc.), or any other object that may generate heat. Heat generated by these items may result in poor speaker performance.

• Do NOT place any objects on top of the speaker or in front of your speaker.

• To avoid interference, keep other wireless equipment 1 – 3 ft. (0.3 – 0.9 m) away from the speaker.

• Place the speaker outside of and away from metal cabinets and direct heat sources.

• Place the speaker so that the rubber feet are on a stable and level surface.

• Make sure there is an AC (mains) outlet nearby.

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POWER

CONNECT THE SPEAKER TO POWER

1. Connect the power cord into the power port on the back of the speaker.

2. Plug the power adapter into an AC (mains) power outlet.

The speaker powers on and the light bar glows solid amber.

NETWORK STANDBY

The speaker transitions to network standby when audio has stopped and you have not tapped any buttons or talked to your voice assistant for 20 or more minutes. To wake the speaker from network standby:

• Tap any button on the speaker.

• Play or resume audio using your mobile device or using the Bose Music app.

• Talk to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

NOTE: 

To access your voice assistant in network standby, make sure the speaker is set

up using the Bose Music app and the microphone is on (see page 21).

Manually set the speaker to network standby

Tap and hold the Play/Pause button F until the light bar fades to black.

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BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP

The Bose Music app lets you set up and control the speaker from any mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet.

From the app, you can stream music, set and change presets, add music services,

explore internet radio stations, configure Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, and manage speaker settings.

NOTE: 

If you have already created a Bose Music account in the Bose Music app for

another product, see “Add the speaker to an existing account” on page 17.

DOWNLOAD THE BOSE MUSIC APP

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

2. Follow the app instructions.

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EXISTING BOSE MUSIC APP USERS

ADD THE SPEAKER TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT

In the Bose Music app, go to the My Products screen and add your

Bose Home Speaker 300.

CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT WI-FI NETWORK

Connect to a different network if your network name or password has changed, or if you want to change or add another network.

1. On the speaker, press and hold the AUX button and the Play/Pause button F until the light bar glows amber.

2. On your mobile device, open your Wi-Fi settings.

3. Select Bose Home Speaker 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 speaker.

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Action button

(see page 22)

Microphone off button

(see page 22)

SPEAKER CONTROLS

Volume down

Play/Pause

Volume up

Preset buttons

(see page 27)

AUX button

(see page 31)

Bluetooth

button

(see page 28)

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SPEAKER FUNCTIONS

Speaker controls are located on the top of the speaker.

NOTE: 

You can also control your speaker using the Bose Music app.

Media playback and volume

Volume down

Play/Pause

Volume up

FUNCTION

Play/Pause

Skip forward

Skip backward

Volume down

Volume up

WHAT TO DO

Tap

F

.

The sides of the light bar glow solid white until audio resumes.

Double-tap F .

Triple-tap F .

Tap z .

NOTE:

To quickly decrease the volume, tap and hold z

.

Tap H .

NOTE:

To quickly increase the volume, tap and hold H .

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SPEAKER CONTROLS

VOICE ASSISTANT CONTROLS

The Action button b and Microphone off button n

are used to control

Amazon Alexa (see page 23) or Google Assistant (see page 25).

Action button

Microphone off button

PRESETS

The speaker includes six presets that you can set to play audio from your favorite

music services. Once set, you can access your music at any time, with a simple touch of a button or by using the Bose Music app.

Preset buttons

For more information about setting and using presets, see “Preset Personalization” on page 27.

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VOICE ASSISTANT

VOICE ASSISTANT OPTIONS

You can program your speaker to quickly and easily access Amazon Alexa or

Google Assistant.

NOTE: 

Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant aren’t available in certain languages and countries.

OPTIONS

Amazon Alexa

HOW TO USE

Use your voice and/or the Action button b

(see page 23).

Google Assistant

Use your voice and/or the Action button b

(see page 25).

NOTE: 

You cannot set the speaker to access Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant at the same time.

SET UP YOUR VOICE ASSISTANT

Before you begin, make sure your mobile device and speaker 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.

NOTE: 

When setting up your voice assistant, make sure you use the same audio

service account that you used in the Bose Music app.

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VOICE ASSISTANT

ACCESS ALEXA

This speaker is Amazon Alexa enabled. With Alexa, you can ask to play music, hear the news, check the weather, control smart home devices, and more. Using Alexa on your speaker is as simple as asking. Just ask or use the Action button b and Alexa responds instantly.

For more information about what Alexa can do, visit: https://www.amazon.com/usealexa

NOTE: 

Alexa isn’t available in certain languages and countries.

Use your voice

Start with “Alexa,” then say:

THINGS TO TRY

Talk to Alexa

EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY

What’s the weather?

Play audio

Play Beethoven.

NOTE:

Amazon Music is set as the default music service. To change the default music service, use the Alexa app.

Control volume

Play from a specific audio service

Turn the volume up.

Play on a specific speaker

Play NPR on TuneIn.

Play funk in the living room.

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.

Skip to the next song

Set a timer

Discover more skills

Stop Alexa

Alexa, next song.

Set a timer for 5 minutes.

What new skills do you have?

Stop.

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VOICE ASSISTANT

Use the speaker controls

The Action button b and Microphone off button n

are used to control Alexa.

They’re located on the top of the speaker.

Microphone off button

THINGS TO TRY

Talk to Alexa

Stop alarms and timers

Stop Alexa

Turn the microphone on/off

WHAT TO DO

Tap b

then say your request.

For a list of things to try, visit: https://www.amazon.com/usealexa

Tap b .

Tap b .

Tap n

.

NOTE:

When the microphone is off, n

glows solid red, and you can’t access Alexa.

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VOICE ASSISTANT

ACCESS GOOGLE ASSISTANT

With your Bose Home Speaker 300, talk to Google to 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.

For more information about what Google Assistant can do, visit: https://support.google.com/assistant

NOTES: 

• Google Assistant isn’t available in certain languages and countries.

• For more information about playing audio with Google Assistant, see page 26.

Use your voice

Start with “Hey Google,” then say:

THINGS TO TRY

Enjoy entertainment

Plan your day

Manage tasks

Control your home

Get answers

Get things done

Try fun things

EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY

Play some music

What’s on my calendar today?

Set an alarm for 7am tomorrow

Turn on the lights

What’s the latest news?

Remind me to buy milk tonight

Tell me a fun fact

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Use the speaker controls

The Action button b is used to control Google Assistant.

Microphone off button

THINGS TO TRY

Talk to Google Assistant

Stop alarms and timers

Stop Google Assistant

Turn the microphone on/off

WHAT TO DO

Tap b then say your request.

For examples of questions and things you can do, visit: https://support.google.com/assistant

Tap b .

Tap b .

Tap n

.

When the microphone is off, n

glows solid red, and you can’t access Google Assistant.

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VOICE ASSISTANT

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

Play music

Control your speaker

Play from a specific audio service

Play on a specific speaker

EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY

Play some music.

NOTE:

Google Assistant uses your default audio service. If you hear an error message, you may need to change your default audio

service. To change this setting, use the

Google Assistant app.

Turn up the volume.

Play NPR on TuneIn.

NOTE:

Google Assistant doesn’t support all audio services.

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 audio.

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PRESET PERSONALIZATION

You can control presets using the Bose Music app or the buttons on the top of the speaker.

NOTES: 

• You can’t set presets in

Bluetooth

mode or AUX mode.

• Your voice assistant can’t play or set a preset.

SET A PRESET

1. Stream music using the Bose Music app.

2. While the music is playing, tap and hold a preset button on the speaker until you hear a tone.

PLAY A PRESET

Once you personalize presets, tap a preset button to play music.

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BLUETOOTH

CONNECTIONS

Bluetooth

wireless technology lets you stream music from mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptop computers. Before you can stream music from a

device, you must connect your device to the speaker.

CONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE

1. Tap the

Bluetooth

button l

.

The light bar pulses blue.

NOTE: 

You can also tap and hold the

Bluetooth

button l until the light bar pulses blue to connect another device.

2. On your device, turn on the

Bluetooth

feature.

TIP: 

The

Bluetooth

menu is usually found in the settings menu.

3. Select your speaker from the device list.

TIP: 

Look for the name you entered for your speaker in the Bose Music app.

If you didn’t name your speaker, the default name appears.

Once connected, you hear a tone and the light bar glows solid white then fades to black. Your speaker’s name appears in the mobile device list.

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DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE

Use the Bose Music app to disconnect your mobile device.

TIP: 

You can also use

Bluetooth

settings to disconnect your device. Disabling the

Bluetooth

feature disconnects all other devices.

RECONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE

1. Tap the

Bluetooth

button l .

NOTE: 

Make sure the

Bluetooth

feature is enabled on your mobile device.

Once connected, you hear a tone and the light bar glows solid white then fades to black.

2. Play audio on the connected mobile device.

CONNECT AN ADDITIONAL MOBILE DEVICE

You can store up to eight devices in the speaker device list.

NOTE: 

You can play audio from only one device at a time.

1. Touch and hold l

until the light bar pulses blue.

2. On your mobile device, select the speaker from the device list.

NOTE: 

Make sure the

Bluetooth

feature is enabled on your mobile device.

CLEAR THE SPEAKER DEVICE LIST

1. Touch and hold l

for 10 seconds until the light bar fills to the center, pulses white twice then fades to black.

The light bar pulses blue.

2. Delete the speaker from the

Bluetooth

list on your mobile device.

All devices are cleared, and the speaker is ready to connect (see page 28).

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STREAM AUDIO WITH AIRPLAY

The speaker is capable of playing AirPlay 2 audio, which allows you to quickly stream audio from your Apple device to the speaker or multiple speakers.

NOTES: 

• To use AirPlay 2, you need an Apple device running iOS 11.4 or later.

• Your Apple device and speaker must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

• For more information about AirPlay, visit: https://www.apple.com/airplay

STREAM AUDIO FROM THE CONTROL CENTER

1. On your Apple device, open the Control Center.

2. Touch and hold the audio card in the top-right corner of the screen, then tap the AirPlay icon A .

3. Select your speaker or speakers.

STREAM AUDIO FROM AN APP

1. Open a music app (like Apple Music), and select a track to play.

2. Tap

A

.

3. Select your speaker or speakers.

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WIRED CONNECTIONS

CONNECT AN AUDIO CABLE

You can connect a smartphone, tablet, computer, or other type of mobile device to the speaker using a 3.5 mm audio cable (not provided).

1. Using a 3.5 mm audio cable, connect your audio device to the d port on the speaker.

2. On the top of the speaker, tap d .

The light bar glows solid white then fades to black.

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SPEAKER STATUS

The LED light bar located on the front of the speaker shows the speaker status.

Light bar

WI-FI STATUS

Shows the Wi-Fi connection status of the speaker.

LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY

Pulsing white

Solid white then fades to black

SYSTEM STATE

Connecting to Wi-Fi

Connected to Wi-Fi

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BLUETOOTH

CONNECTION STATUS

Shows the

Bluetooth

connection status for mobile devices.

LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY

Pulsing blue

Pulsing white

Solid white then fades to black

White light fills to the center, pulses twice then fades to black

SYSTEM STATE

Ready to connect to mobile device

Connecting to mobile device

Connected to mobile device

Clearing device list

AUX STATUS

Shows the connection status for devices connected using an AUX cable.

LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY

Solid white then fades to black

SYSTEM STATE

Connected to AUX source

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VOICE ASSISTANT STATUS

Shows the status of Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

LIGHT BAR

ACTIVITY

Off

White light slides to the center then glows solid (full)

White light slides to the sides

Pulsing white (full)

Pulsing yellow

Microphone off light

VOICE ASSISTANT

STATE

Idle

Listening

Thinking

Speaking

Notification

Microphone off light

LIGHT ACTIVITY

Solid red

SYSTEM STATE

Microphone is off

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SPEAKER STATUS

MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME

Shows the speaker status when controlling media playback and volume.

LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY

Two center lights glow solid white

Right end of the light bar pulses white

Left end of the light bar pulses white

SYSTEM STATE

Play/Pause

Volume up

Volume down

UPDATE AND ERROR STATUS

Shows the status of the software updates and error alerts.

LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY

Solid amber

White light slides from right to left

White light slides from left to right

Pulses amber four times

Solid red

SYSTEM STATE

Wi-Fi setup in progress

Downloading update

Updating speaker

Error - refer to the

Bose Music app

Error - contact Bose

customer service

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ADVANCED FEATURES

UPDATE THE SPEAKER

The speaker updates automatically when connected to the Bose Music app and to your Wi-Fi network.

DISABLE/ENABLE WI-FI

Tap and hold Play/Pause F and the

Bluetooth

button l until the light bar fills to the center, pulses twice, then fades to black.

NOTE: 

When Wi-Fi is disabled, you can’t use the Bose Music app or your voice

assistant to control the speaker.

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CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS

CONNECT A BOSE SOUNDLINK

BLUETOOTH

SPEAKER

OR BOSE HEADPHONES

With Bose SimpleSync technology, you can connect certain Bose SoundLink

Bluetooth

speakers or Bose headphones to your Bose Home Speaker 300 for a new way to hear your music.

Benefits

Another room of audio

: Listen to the same song in two different rooms at the same time by connecting your Bose SoundLink

Bluetooth

speaker to your Bose Home

Speaker 300.

A personal listening experience

: Hear your music clearly from the next room by connecting your Bose headphones to your Bose Home Speaker 300. Use

independent volume controls on each product to lower or mute your speaker while you listen on your headphones around your home.

NOTE: 

SimpleSync technology has a

Bluetooth

range of 30 ft (9 m). Walls and construction materials can affect reception.

Compatible products

You can connect most Bose SoundLink

Bluetooth

speakers and select Bose

headphones to your Bose Home Speaker 300.

Popular compatible products include:

• Bose SoundLink Revolve+

Bluetooth

speaker

• Bose SoundLink Mini

Bluetooth

speaker

• Bose SoundLink Color

Bluetooth

speaker

• Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

• Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones

New products are added periodically. For a complete list and more information, visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groups

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CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS

Connect using the Bose Music app

Use the Bose Music app to connect your Bose SoundLink

Bluetooth

speaker or

Bose headphones to your Bose Home Speaker 300. For more information, visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groups

NOTES: 

• Make sure that the product you’re connecting to is powered on, within 30 ft (9 m) of your Bose Home Speaker 300, and ready to connect to another device. For more information, refer to your product owner’s guide.

• You can connect only one product at a time to your Bose Home Speaker 300.

RECONNECT A BOSE SOUNDLINK

BLUETOOTH

SPEAKER

OR BOSE HEADPHONES

Power on your Bose SoundLink

Bluetooth

speaker or Bose headphones.

Your speaker or headphones try to connect to the most recently-connected

Bluetooth

device, including your Bose Home Speaker 300.

NOTES: 

• Your Bose Home Speaker 300 must be within range (30 ft or 9 m) and powered on.

• If your speaker or headphones don’t connect, see “Speaker doesn’t reconnect to a

previously-connected Bose SoundLink

Bluetooth

speaker or Bose headphones” on page 44.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CLEAN THE SPEAKER

Clean the surface of the speaker with a soft, dry cloth.

CAUTIONS:

• Do NOT use any sprays near the speaker. Do NOT use any solvents, chemicals, or

cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives.

• Do NOT allow liquids to spill into any openings.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service.

Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/HS300

LIMITED WARRANTY

The speaker is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at global.Bose.com/warranty for details of the limited warranty.

To register your product, visit global.Bose.com/register for instructions.

Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

TRY THESE SOLUTIONS FIRST

If you experience problems with the speaker, try these solutions first:

• Make sure the speaker is connected to a live AC (mains) outlet (see page 15).

• Secure all cables.

• Verify the state of the speaker (see page 32).

• Download the Bose Music app and run available software updates.

• Move the speaker and mobile device away from possible interference (wireless

routers, cordless phones, televisions, microwaves, etc.).

• Move the speaker within the recommended range of your wireless router or mobile device for proper operation.

OTHER SOLUTIONS

If you could not resolve your issue, see the table 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

SYMPTOM

Speaker doesn’t power on

SOLUTION

Plug the power cord into a different AC (mains) outlet.

Unplug the power cord, wait 30 seconds, and firmly plug it back in to the AC (mains) outlet.

Speaker doesn’t respond during setup

Make sure you are using the Bose Music app for setup.

NOTE:

If the app doesn’t prompt you for setup, go to the

My Products screen and add your speaker.

Unplug the power cord, wait 30 seconds, and firmly plug it back in to the AC (mains) outlet.

Bose Music app doesn’t work on mobile device

Make sure your mobile device is compatible with the Bose

Music app and meets minimum system requirements. For more

information, refer to the app store on your mobile device.

Uninstall the Bose Music app on your mobile device then reinstall

the app (see page 16).

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SYMPTOM SOLUTION

Speaker doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi network

In the Bose Music app, select the correct network name and enter network password.

Make sure the speaker and your mobile device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

If your Wi-Fi network information has changed, see page 17.

Enable Wi-Fi on the device you are using for setup .

Close other open applications on your mobile device.

If your router supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, make sure both your mobile device and the speaker are connecting to the same band.

NOTE:

Bose recommends giving each band a unique name to make sure you’re connecting to the correct band.

Reset the router.

Uninstall the Bose Music app on your mobile device. Unplug the power cord, wait 30 seconds, and firmly plug it into the

AC (mains) outlet. Download the Bose Music app and restart setup.

Intermittent or no audio

Increase the volume on the speaker and mobile device.

Stop other audio or video streaming applications.

Switch to a different source.

Play audio from a different application or music service.

Make sure you’re using a compatible

Bluetooth

mobile device.

Restart your mobile device.

Unplug the power cord, wait 30 seconds, and firmly plug it back in to the AC (mains) outlet.

Move your speaker closer to your mobile device.

Move your speaker closer to your router.

Speaker doesn’t connect to a

Bluetooth

device

On your device:

• Turn the

Bluetooth

feature off and then on.

• Delete the speaker from the

Bluetooth

list on your device.

Connect again (see page 28).

Connect a different mobile device (see page 28).

Make sure you’re using a compatible

Bluetooth

mobile device.

Remove the speaker from your mobile device

Bluetooth

list and

connect again (see page 29).

Clear the speaker device list (see page 29).

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SYMPTOM

Speaker doesn’t stream audio using AirPlay

SOLUTION

Make sure your speaker is powered on and in range

(see page 15).

Update your Apple device and speaker.

Make sure your Apple device and your speaker are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

If you can’t find the AirPlay icon

A

in the music app you are streaming from, stream audio from the control center (see

page 30).

For additional support, visit: https://www.apple.com/airplay/

Speaker isn’t visible to add to a nother Bose account

Make sure sharing is enabled on the speaker using the

Bose Music app.

Make sure the speaker and your mobile device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Alexa doesn’t respond

Make sure Alexa has been set up using the Bose Music app

(see page 16).

NOTE:

The speaker must be set up and connected to your Wi-Fi network using the Bose Music app.

Make sure you’re in a country where Alexa is available.

Make sure the Microphone off button n

is not glowing red.

Tap n to turn on the microphone.

Make sure you say the 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.

Remove Alexa from the speaker using the Bose Music app. Add

Alexa again.

For additional support, visit: https://www.amazon.com/usealexa

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

Google Assistant doesn’t respond or play audio

SOLUTION

Make sure Google Assistant has been set up using the

Bose Music app (see page 16).

Connect your mobile device to Wi-Fi.

Make sure you’re in a country where Google Assistant is available.

Make sure you are using the most up-to-date version of the

Google Assistant app.

Make sure your mobile device is compatible.

Remove Google Assistant from the speaker using the Bose Music app. Then, add Google Assistant again.

Choose Pandora or Spotify as your default audio service (see

page 26).

Make sure you use the same audio service account on the Bose

Music app and the Google Assistant app.

Google Assistant may not support your request. New features are added periodically.

For additional support, visit: https://support.google.com/assistant

Change Google Assistant personal result settings

To turn off personal results or change the account for personal results, use the Settings menu in the Google Assistant app.

Speaker doesn’t connect to a Bose SoundLink

Bluetooth

speaker or

Bose headphones

Make sure that your Bose SoundLink

Bluetooth

speaker or

headphones are powered on, within 30 ft (9 m) of your Bose

Home Speaker 300, and ready to connect to another device. For more information, refer to your product owner’s guide.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

Speaker doesn’t

reconnect to a

previously-connected

Bose SoundLink

Bluetooth

speaker or

Bose headphones

Delayed audio from a connected Bose

SoundLink speaker or

Bluetooth

Bose headphone

SOLUTION

On your Bose SoundLink

Bluetooth

speaker or headphones, use the product controls to cycle through the product device list until you hear the name for your Bose Home Speaker 300. For

product-specific instructions, refer to your product owner’s guide.

NOTE:

Certain speakers and headphones, including Bose Noise

Cancelling Headphones 700, don’t support the ability to cycle through the product device list. To reconnect those

products, see “Connect using the Bose Music app” on page 38.

Not all Bose SoundLink

Bluetooth

speakers and headphones can play audio in perfect sync when connected to the speaker.

To check if your product is compatible, visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groups

Install any available software updates for your Bose SoundLink

Bluetooth

speaker or headphones. To check for updates, open the appropriate Bose app for your product on your mobile device or visit btu.Bose.com on your computer.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

RESET THE SPEAKER

Factory reset clears all source, volume, and network settings from the speaker and

returns it to original factory settings.

Tap and hold the Volume down button z and the d button for 10 seconds until the light bar fills to the center, pulses white twice, then fades to black.

The speaker reboots. When the reset is complete, the light bar glows solid amber.

Restore the speaker network and audio settings

Set up the speaker using the Bose Music app (see page 16).

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