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Understanding LED indicator status lights and information | Bose Soundbar 550
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Understanding LED indicator status lights and information | Bose Soundbar 550

Soundbar 550 and Soundbar 850 light bar status indicators

The light bar is located on the left side of the soundbar, just below the top panel and above the speaker grille.
 ColorStatusInfo
WhitePulsingSystem is rebooting
WhitePulsing fastConnecting to a Bluetooth device or to a Wi-Fi network
WhiteSlides to center, pulses twiceRequest confirmed (for system setting change)
WhiteLeft side flashesVolume down command received. If volume button is held, the light stays lit while held
WhiteRight side flashesVolume up command received. If volume button is held, the light stays lit while held
WhiteLeft side glowsAudio muted
WhiteBoth sides glowAudio paused
WhiteSlides right to leftDownloading system update
WhiteSlides left to rightUpdating system
BluePulsingReady to connect Bluetooth device
AmberFlashes four timesSource error. See Bose app for info
AmberSolidSetup mode / ready to connect to Wi-Fi
GreenPulsingSystem ready for setup or entering Recovery mode
RedSolidSystem error. See Light bar is red for troubleshooting

Acoustimass 300 / Bass Module 700 LED Status Indicator States

The light on the lower rear of the bass module provides power and connection status information.

Bass Module 700 status indicator
LED off

Off

Power-saving mode

LED Amber - Blinking

Amber - Blinking

Ready to pair

LED Amber - Solid, dim

Amber - Solid, dim

Disconnected from the soundbar or control console

LED White - Solid

White - Solid

Connected to soundbar or control console

LED White - Blinking

White - Blinking

Downloading system update

Any other states

Unknown error. Bass module requires service

Virtually Invisible 300 / Surround Speakers wireless receiver LED status:

Virtually Invisible 300 / Surround Speakers wireless receiver LED location

Status indicator light

Blinking amber light

Amber - Blinking

Ready to pair

Solid amber light

Amber - Solid, dim

Disconnected from the soundbar or control console

Solid white light

White - Solid

Connected to soundbar or control console

White blinking light

White - Blinking

Downloading system update

Red blinking light

Red - Blinking

Firmware error

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Understanding LED indicator status lights and information | Bose Soundbar 550