If you have a Bose Soundbar at home, then you definitely should try to connect the Alexa voice assistant with it. Most of the Bose Soundbar models come with built-in Alexa support, while some of them have restrictions. Whichever it is, connecting Bose Soundbar to Alexa is an easy process that can be completed in a few minutes.
Once paired together, you get to control the Bose Soundbar through a simple voice command. From waking up the soundbar to changing channels and settings, Alexa will carry out the commands you issue. Read along to learn how to pair and connect your Bose Soundbar 500, 700, 900, and other similar models with Alexa.
How to Enable Alexa Voice Assistant on Bose Soundbar
If your Bose Soundbar has built-in Alexa support, then all you need to do is enable the voice assistant on the Bose Music app. If you have already connected your Bose Soundbar to your Phone using the app, then you can skip the setup process and continue to enable Alexa.
1. On your smartphone, download the Bose Music app from the App Store or from the Play Store.
2. Launch the app, click on the Sign In button, and log in to your Bose account.
Note: Ensure your Bose Soundbar is connected to power at all times during this process.
3. After giving permission to various access prompted by the app, choose Soundbars & Amps from the options displayed.
4. The device will automatically detect your soundbar and click Add when the device appears on the screen.
5. Continue to add the device to your WiFi network, Name the device, and finally press Save.
6. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect the Bose Soundbar to your TV and add other accessories to it according to your needs.
7. Finally, press the Get Started button to complete the setup process. After that, click on your Soundbar to get its info page.
8. Tap on the Settings icon and select Voice Assistant under the Smart Services section.
9. Click on Set it up next to Alexa and press the Get Started button.
10. Tap on Sign in With Amazon, and when directed to the Amazon web page, sign in to your Amazon account.
That’s all it takes to enable Alexa voice assistant on Bose Soundbar. Once enabled, you can continue to use Alexa for anything and everything related to your Bose Soundbar.
How to Use Alexa to Control Bose Soundbar
Once you have enabled the Alexa voice assistant on your Bose Soundbar, you can issue commands to Alexa, and the work will be done. Here are some of the commands that you can issue, which will be performed instantly.
- Change the device or music volume.
- “Alexa, bring down the volume to 10.”
- “Alexa, mute the song.”
- Play any music using the title.
- “Alexa, play Paper Rings.”
- “Alexa, skip to the next album”
- You can also ask Alexa to change the input on your TV as well as the music app being used.
FAQ
Yes. You can connect your Bose Soundbar 500 to Alexa by enabling the Alexa Voice Assistant in the Bose Music app.
If the Alexa voice assistant is not working on your Bose Soundbar 900, then it could be because you have disabled the voice assistant in the Bose Music app or because of an issue with the internet.
