Setting up your product | Bose Portable Smart Speaker

Set up your Portable Smart Speaker.

Connect the power cord from the speaker to a power outlet. For more info, see Connecting to power
Check if the speaker is in Setup mode:
- When the top and bottom of the light ring glow amber, it's in Setup mode
- If it's not in Setup mode, simultaneously press and hold the Volume Down and Play/Pause buttons. The sides of the light ring will glow white and increase in size for 6 seconds before entering Setup mode
On your mobile device, open the Bose app
If prompted to allow Location Service or Local Access Network permissions for the app, allow them
Tip: These are used so the app can detect and control your product. If you do not allow them, the app will not find your product
On the Add Product screen, swipe left of right to find your product, then tap Add Product
Tip: If the Add Product screen does not appear, tap the My Bose icon in upper-left, then tap the + to add a product
Select your wireless network and enter the network password, then tap Connect
Tip: For hidden networks, tap Manually Enter Wi-Fi, then enter the network info

If the app cannot find your product, see App does not detect Wi-Fi product during set up
Select a name for the soundbar or enter a custom name, then tap Next

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