Renaming a system | Bose Videobar VB1

Select one of the methods below:

Using the Videobar Configuration application

Using the Videobar Administration application

The Videobar Administration application allows you to update the firmware in a single device or simultaneously in multiple devices.

Open the Videobar Administration application.
All VB1 systems that are connected to the same network as the computer will be displayed in the Device List.
Select the check box to the left of the device name for the system(s) you want to update, and then click the Update FW button.
An Update Firmware dialog box will appear and indicate the currently installed firmware version and the version that is available for installation.
Click the Install x button (where x is the version number of the firmware to be installed)
- If the currently installed firmware version is the most recent, the dialog box will not include the Install x button or indicate that there is a version available.
A Confirm Firmware Update dialog box will appear. Click on Install x to proceed with the firmware update or click Cancel to exit.
- A firmware progress window will appear in the bottom left portion of the Videobar Administration application
- The light bar will show a white light progressing from left to right (indicating an update is installing)
- When complete the system will reboot automatically

Note: The videobar and computer must be connected to the same network.

Open the Videobar Administration application.
All VB1 systems that are connected to the same network as the computer will be displayed in the Device List.
Select the check box to the left of the device name for the system(s) you want to rename. Once selected, you’ll be presented with the Configuration panel.
Select the Identity tab.
In the Device Name field, enter a new name for the videobar.

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