Why is my Bose 500 offline?

This error generally occurs if a product you are trying to control is not connected to your network or if the Amazon account for the Alexa voice assistant is linked to multiple Bose accounts.

How do I reset my Bose Soundbar 500?

Resetting Bose Soundbar 500

Turn ON the Bose 500 soundbar.
Get remote of the soundbar.
Press and hold the power and skip forward button simultaneously for 5 seconds.
The light will pulses white and then fades black.
System will reboot.
The light bar will glow solid amber indicating the completion of restore.

How do I put my Bose Soundbar 500 in pairing mode?

How do I connect a Bluetooth device with the Bose Soundbar 500? Press and hold the Bluetooth source button on the remote for several seconds. Ensure your mobile device is in pairing mode and select the Bose Soundbar 500 from the list. You also can pair your mobile device to the soundbar using the Bose Music app.

Why does my Bose soundbar keep disconnecting?

Check for sources of interference. Try disconnecting the power cord from any such nearby electronics (i.e. laptop/phone charger, TV, cable box, seasonal lights, microwave, etc.). If the issue is resolved, try connecting the device or your product to a different power circuit or farther away.

How do I change the wifi on my Bose 500?

In the Bose Music app, go to the My Products screen and add your Bose Smart Speaker 500. Connect to a different network if your network name or password has changed, or if you want to change or add another network.

Why is my Bose soundbar not pairing?

Go to the Bluetooth® menu in the device settings and remove your Bose product. Then, try connecting again. In the Bluetooth settings of the device, you should see a list of Bluetooth devices that have previously connected to the device. Locate your Bose product in the list and remove it.

What can you do with the Bose soundbar 500?

With the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa built right into the Bose Soundbar 500, you can control your music, get information, manage your day and so much more*—all without lifting a finger. Just choose your voice assistant to start listening. But what good is voice control if the soundbar can’t hear you?

How can I connect my Bose sound bar to my TV?

If your TV has an HDMI-ARC or HDMI-eARC connection, you should use that connection. If your TV does not have an HDMI connection, then you should connect the Bose Soundbar 500 to the TV using an optical cable. Can the Bose Soundbar 500 be mounted on the wall?

Is the Bose sound bar 500 compatible with Atmos?

The Bose Soundbar 500 doesn’t support Atmos. This soundbar has decent sound enhancement features. Unlike the Bose TV Speaker, the Bose Soundbar 500 has a room correction feature that you set up using the Bose ADAPTiQ headset and it applies sound correction depending on your room.

Why does the Bose sound bar have a light bar?

An ingenious light bar helps indicate when your voice assistant is listening, thinking or speaking. Custom-designed microphones in both the front and the back of the soundbar deliver superior voice pickup, so the soundbar will still hear you even when the music is playing loud.

Is the Bose soundbar 500 a smart speaker?

The Bose Soundbar 500 is part of a Bose family of smart speakers and soundbars. And with built-in voice control, you have millions of songs at the tip of your tongue. Or you can manage everything from the Bose Music app. Bring all your entertainment to life — music, movies, and TV — in any room you want.

How to reset the Bose sound bar 700, 500?

1 Turn ON your Bose SoundTouch 300 Soundbar 2 Get the remote 3 On the remote press and hold the play/pause and volume down buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds 4 The soundbar will rebooot 5 The light will glow solid amber indicating that reset is completed

How do I connect my Bose sound bar to my TV?

The simplest way to connect the Bose Soundbar 500 is via the supplied HDMI cable to your TV. If your TV has an HDMI-ARC or HDMI-eARC connection, you should use that connection. If your TV does not have an HDMI connection, then you should connect the Bose Soundbar 500 to the TV using an optical cable.

How to remove Bose soundbar from Amazon App?

Here are the steps to remove the Bose soundbar from Bose Music App. If you are signed in using Amazon account, it may take up to an hour for Alexa to be removed. You can immediately remove the Alexa by unplugging the soundbar and then plugging it back in. If you have added voice assistant, you should also remove it.