Bose - Soundbar 500 Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant - Black
- Key Specs
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- General
- Brand: Bose
- Model Number: BOSE SOUNDBAR 500
- Product Name: Soundbar 500 Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Color: Black
- Audio
- Surround Sound Supported: Dolby Digital (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
- Peak Power Handling: 2 watts (The maximum amount of power an electronic device, like a speaker, can handle without damage. This refers to short bursts of power, while root mean square (RMS) power handling indicates the amount of continuous power a device can sustain. Higher levels of distortion can also occur at peak power levels when the device is powered beyond its recommended usage.)
- Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Multi-Room Audio: true (Technology that allows multiple speakers and/or soundbars to be connected wirelessly and play audio in separate rooms.)
- HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): true
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 0
- Number of USB Inputs: 1
- Number of Optical Audio Inputs: 1
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.75 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 31.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 4 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 7 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Remote Control Included: true
- Cable(s) Included: HDMI
- Compatibility
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Other
- UPC: 017817783354
The stylish Bose Soundbar 500 speaker is meant to be heard, not seen. Its thin profile fits discreetly under the TV screen, while its powerful acoustics fill the room with sound. And with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant built in, all your favorite music is just an ask away, or use it as a central hub to control your existing smart home devices.
- Bose Soundbar 500 speaker with built-in Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant: Designed slim and engineered powerful for a better sound experience that won't get in the way. ADAPTiQ audio room calibration fine-tunes the system's sound specifically to your room.
- Entertainment at home: Turn your everyday living room into a home theater. The Bose Soundbar 500 speaker provides premium sound and clarity for all your entertainment. Perfect for streaming shows or movies. Home never sounded so good.
- Bose Music app: Multiple users can personalize their experience and control their content with the easy-to-use Bose Music app.
- Quiet for them. Loud and clear for you: With Bose SimpleSync technology, you can group your Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 with a Bose Soundbar 500 or 700 for a personal TV listening experience.
- Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant built-in: Enjoy millions of songs at the tip of your tongue or control your compatible smart home device with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control built in.
- Say it. Watch it: Bose Voice4Video expands your Alexa voice capabilities like no other soundbar can. In addition to controlling your Bose Soundbar 500 or 700, you can control your TV and cable or satellite box with just your voice. No remote.
- Audio streaming lets you access all the music you love in one place: Get superior sound from your TV or enjoy integrated music services like Spotify and Amazon Music, or your music library wirelessly through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
Whats Included
- Basic remote with 2 AAA battery
- Bose Soundbar 500 Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- External power supply
- HDMI cable
- Owner's manual
Product Manuals
A: 1. Try going into your TV settings and find the setting to turn OFF internal speakers or select external speakers. Some TV's have this setting and if set to "Internal" may cause a delay in the soundbar switching sound output to itself. 2. If your soundbar is not specifically plugged into a port on the back of your TV labeled as "HDMI-ARC", you are just using an older HDMI port without the Optical cable. This might affect the time it takes to kick in. Add an optical cable and use the Bose app to set the setting to turn on the bar when an optical signal is present. 3. If you don't have an optical cable between the TV and soundbar and are using a port labeled HDMI-ARC on the back of your TV try moving the HDMI cable going to the soundbar to a standard HDMI port at the back of the TV and add an optical cable between the TV and soundbar. Again, use the Bose app to set the Soundbar to come on when the optical signal is present. This will reduce the delay in power up. 4. If you are using an HDMI-ARC port without an optical cable. ADD an optical cable between the TV and soundbar and again, use the Bose app to set the setting to turn on the bar when an optical signal is present. 5. It is also possible that the soundbar is coming on but is having trouble establishing a WIFI connection to the rear speakers or Subwoofer accessories. If you have any of these accessories, check to see what your WIFI signal strength is. It may be weak causing what appears to be a delay in turning on. Only way to fix that is to increase the signal strength by moving your router closer to your TV or vice versa, buying a better quality WIFI router or adding a WIFI signal booster in your house.
Q: Are the Soundbar 500 and Bass Module 500 dual voltage 110-240v?
A: Hello, Robert. The Soundbar 500 and Bass Module 500 both feature auto-sensing 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz. We hope this helps! Ashley - Bose Support
A: The 500 is easily more than enough for a 200 sq foot room.
Q: Is the 500 newer than the 300 and can you use with cinematic 15
A: Hello, there. Thank you for your question! Yes, the Soundbar 500 was released on September 20, 2018 and is part of our new Smart Home speaker family. We've also released the Soundbar 700, which is more comparable to the SoundTouch 300 in terms of volume output, bass, and simulated surround sound capability. The Cinemate 15 system was engineered as a standalone product and does not currently pair with additional components. If you are looking for a new soundbar for a different room in your house, the Soundbar 500 is perfect for smaller rooms. The Soundbar 700 is great for medium to large rooms. Both of these new speakers feature built-in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Amazon Alexa. For information, please visit our website: https://bose.life/2N1psFN. We hope this helps. Have a great day! Jesse - Bose Support
A: Unfortunately, you can't change the name that the Bose responds to, only the other devices. So while this is a work-around, it's not ideal that the other devices would have to accommodate this device's problem.
Q: does this have an ethernet port
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