Living room dance party? Puzzle party? Craft night? Makeshift cooking competition? Whatever you have planned, the Bose Home Speaker 500 delivers the sound you want to keep your family entertained all day — and all night — long.
What sources can I play music from?
Use Alexa or the Bose Music app to play directly from music services over Wi-Fi, or use Bluetooth or the 3.5mm aux jack. Or stream to it with Spotify Connect or AirPlay 2 from an Apple device.
How can I control the music playing on the speaker?
You can start and control content on the Bose Home Speaker 500 with your voice, the buttons on the speaker, the Bose Music app, Spotify Connect (through the Spotify app), or AirPlay 2 from an Apple device.
Is the Bose Home Speaker 500 compatible with other speakers?
The Bose Home Speaker 500 only works with other members of the Bose Smart Home Family for multi-room listening. You can also use Bose SimpleSync technology to pair it with a Bose SoundLink speaker for synchronized music playback.
Can I make or take calls from the Bose Home Speaker 500?
Yes. With Alexa only, you can make or take calls to Bose smart products, Amazon Echo products, and anyone in your contacts list. To call products, both parties must have this feature set up and be on Wi-Fi.
Can I control Spotify through Voice?
Yes. If you have a Spotify Premium account, you can play and control Spotify using Alexa with commands like 'Alexa, play Sam Fisher on Spotify," 'Alexa, play Discover Weekly on Spotify,' 'Alexa, next track,' etc.
Millions of songs and playlists are at the tip of your tongue, and access to things like weather reports and news headlines. If you want to hear something, just ask.
With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Apple AirPlay 2 compatibility, you can wirelessly stream whatever you want, however you want
With three different ways to manage what you hear, you’ll be in full control of it all. Use your voice, a tap on the top controls, or the Bose Music App.
Just under the surface is a custom-designed eight-microphone array, so the speaker still hears you, even when you turn up the music.
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Inside the speaker, two custom drivers point in opposite directions to bounce sound off the walls, creating a soundstage wider than any other smart speaker.
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The seamless, anodized aluminum body means this speaker looks as good as it sounds.
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Take control of your listening experience with the Bose Music App. Browse all your music in one place, and seamlessly jump between stations, playlists, and services. Plus, it’s another simple way to control the Bose Home Speaker 500. You can easily set up your six presets, and multiple users can personalize their experience and content.
The Bose Home Speaker 500 is part of a new family of smart speakers and soundbars. Alexa voice control built in, you have millions of songs at the tip of your tongue. Or, manage everything from the Bose Music app. Bring all your entertainment to life — music, movies, and TV — in any room you want.