How to Connect Bose Soundbar to WiFi [Easy Ways]

If you own a Bose Soundbar, then you definitely should connect it to the WiFi in order to utilize the device and its features properly. With WiFi connected to your Bose Soundbar, even the audio quality will improve drastically. If you wish to control the soundbar using the Bose app and create groups within your audio system, WiFi connectivity is a must-have.

There are several ways to connect the soundbar to the Internet network, and I have mentioned them all in detail in this article.

How to Connect the Bose Soundbar to WiFi Using the Bose Music App

You can follow the below method to connect your Bose Soundbar models, including Bose Smart Soundbar 900, 700, 600, 500, 300, and others.

1. First, connect the Bose Soundbar to your TV and power it on by plugging it into a stable power socket.

2. When it turns on, the Amber light will turn on, and the soundbar will make a sound indicating it is in the Setup Mode.

3. On your smartphone, download the Bose Music app from the device’s app store.

4. Go to your smartphone’s Notification Panel or Control Centre and turn on Bluetooth.

5. Once the app has been installed, open the Bose Music app and log in to your Bose Music account.

Note: If you do not have one, then create a Bose account using the options given.

6. Grant permission to the app when requests to access your Bluetooth, Location, Local Area Network, and such are asked.

7. After that, on the home screen, click on the Set Up New Product option and choose Speakers & Soundbars.

8. The app will search for all available devices within its range and automatically detect your Bose Soundbar.

9. Tap on your soundbar, press Add, and click on your WiFi network from the networks listed on the screen.

10. Provide your WiFi credentials, and finally, press Connect.

Now, your Bose Soundbar is connected to your WiFi connection. On the following pages, you can choose whether or not to let other Bose Music accounts control your soundbar.

How to Connect Bose Soundbar to Internet Using Ethernet Cable

If you were not able to connect the Bose Soundbar to your WiFi network wirelessly, you should try using a wired connection.

1. Take one end of the Ethernet cable and connect it to your WiFi router.

2. Now, plug in the other end of the Ethernet cable to your Bose Soundbar.

3. Turn on your Bose Soundbar, and it will be automatically connected to the home internet.

Alternate Method to Connect Bose Soundbar to WiFi

If the app setup fails, you won’t be able to connect your Bose soundbar to a WiFi network. In that case, here’s the alternate way to do it.

1. Enable Setup Mode on your Bose Soundbar by pressing the TV and Skip Back buttons at the same time for about 5 seconds.

2. When the Amber light turns on, open the Bose Music app and do as the app prompts you to enable the Setup Mode.

3. After that, go to the WiFi Settings on your PC or smartphone.

4. Click on the WiFi connection with your Bose Soundbar as its network name.

5. If you are using a smartphone, open the Bose Music app and press the Continue button.

• On the following page, click on the Continue Setup option and click on the + icon or the Connect Product button.

• Follow the instructions on-screen to connect with your home network.

6. If you are connecting using a PC, go to your web browser and open the http://192.0.2.1 page.

• On the web page, choose your WiFi from the available networks present within the drop-down menu.

Note: If your WiFi network is not listed there, click on the Manual Setup option, type your network name, and choose a security type.

• Enter your WiFi passcode and click on the Submit button.

• The Bose Soundbar will now connect to the WiFi, and that is all it takes to make a successful connection.

You can connect the Bose Soundbar to the internet using the PC method if you find any trouble connecting through the mobile app.

How to Update WiFi Network Connection on Bose Soundbar

If you have already connected your Bose Soundbar to WiFi but wish to update the network connection, follow the instructions below. This method is popular among users of Bose 700 Soundbar to connect with the WiFi.

1. Turn on your Bose Soundbar and press the TV and the Skip Back buttons on the remote simultaneously for about 3 seconds.

2. Release the buttons when you see the soundbar’s Amber light turn on.

3. On your smartphone, navigate to the WiFi Settings, and from the options given, choose the network with the name of your Bose Soundbar.

4. Now, Open the Bose Music app and click on the My Bose icon.

5. Tap on the + icon and follow the instructions provided by the app to update the WiFi network.

Note: Sometimes, the app will start with the prompts as soon as you open the Bose Music app.

How to Fix Bose Soundbar Not Connecting to WiFi

Even though it is important to connect the Bose Soundbar to the WiFi, you might face some minor trouble connecting to the WiFi at times. Here are some of the reasons behind that and solutions that you can try to resolve it.

• Check if your router is in optimal working condition. If the router is damaged, there will be an interruption in the WiFi signal, and the Bose Soundbar will not connect to it.
• If you are using the Bose Music app on your iPhone or iPad, disable the WiFi Assist feature.
• Ensure you have enabled Bluetooth and WiFi on your smartphone with the Bose Music app.
• If the WiFi keeps disconnecting, update the Bose Soundbar and your smartphone to the latest available software.
• You can try resetting the Bose Soundbar if an update is not available to eliminate the bugs causing the issue.

If your Bose Soundbar is still not connecting to the WiFi or keeps disconnecting from the WiFi even after trying all the other fixes, contact the Bose support team for help and guidance.

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