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Updating the software or firmware of your product | SoundTouch® 130 home theater system
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SoundTouch® 130 systemSold from 2015 - 2016

Updating the software or firmware of your product | SoundTouch® 130 home theater system

Select one of the update methods below:

Update using the SoundTouch app

To update your SoundTouch system from the SoundTouch app:

Look for the update icon \"icon\" on the image of the system. A message stating the system needs an update may also appear.
  1. In the SoundTouch app, choose the menu icon ☰ in the upper-left corner.
  2. Choose Settings > Speaker Settings.
  3. Choose UPDATE SOFTWARE or UPDATE ALL if more than one system needs to update.
    If an update is not available, the UPDATE SOFTWARE button is not selectable.
  4. Wait for the update to complete, which can take up to 20 minutes per system depending on update size and network speed. Once updated, the system will reboot.
Update using the wireless Setup mode

Update your system using the built-in setup network.

  1. Click here to download the update file for the SoundTouch adapter.
    Do not rename the file.
  2. Put the adapter into Setup mode:
    • On the back of the adapter, press-and-hold the Control button for about 10 seconds, release the button when the Wi-Fi status indicator light next to the Control button flashes once then glows amber.
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    • The Wi-Fi status indicator light will glow amber while in Setup mode.
  3. Connect to the Wi-Fi setup network of the SoundTouch adapter. The network name typically starts with Bose (e.g. Bose SoundTouch) or the name of you gave the system .
    If you're device tells you there is no Internet connection with this network, connect anyway.
  4. In a web browser, go to http://192.0.2.1:17008/update.html.
  5. Select Choose File, then select the update file you downloaded earlier to begin the update.
Updating using a computer and USB cable

To update your product:

  1. Click here to download the update file for the SoundTouch adapter.
    Do not rename the file.
  2. Connect a USB cable from the computer to your system.
    Tip: If your system has two USB jacks, use the smaller jack on the system.
  3. Once connected, open an Internet browser on the computer and go to http://203.0.113.1:17008/update.html to open the updater.
    IMPORTANT: This address will not work until you connect your system to a computer with USB as described in the steps above.
  4. Click Choose File and select the update file downloaded in step 1.
  5. Click Upload to start the update.
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  6. Wait while the sytsem updates: A progress bar shows the download status then, once completete, your system reboots.
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  7. Disconnect the USB cable and close the updater window.
    If your computer does not reconnect to your Wi-Fi network after updating your product, restart the computer.
Update using a USB drive

To update your SoundTouch adapter using a USB drive:

Note: This method will reset the SoundTouch adapter to its default out-of-box settings. You will need to reconnect the system to your network after updating.
  1. On a computer, click here to download the update file for the SoundTouch adapter.
  2. When prompted, save the Update.stu file. Do not rename the file.
    If a download prompt does not appear, the file may have downloaded automatically. Look for file in a browser notification or in the Downloads folder.
  3. Connect a blank USB drive to your computer and copy the update file to it, then disconnect the USB drive.
  4. Turn the Bose system on.
  5. On the back of the control console, disconnect the Bose link cable which hard-wired to the SoundTouch adapter.
  6. On the back of the SoundTouch adapter, insert the USB drive into the SETUP B connector.
  7. Unplug the USB cable from the SETUP A connector.
  8. Simultaneously press-and-hold the Control button and reconnect the Bose link cable to the control console.
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  9. Three seconds after reconnecting the Bose link cable, release the Control button.
  10. Wait for the update to complete. The Wi-Fi indicator on the back of the adapter will blink during the update. This typically takes about five minutes.
  11. Once complete, disconnect the USB drive from the adapter.
  12. Reconnect the USB cable to the SETUP A connector.
  13. Reconnect the system to your network and Bose account. For more info, see Adding a system to your Bose SoundTouch account
Update the control console using a USB drive

To update your system:

Note: A USB flash drive is required for this update.
  1. Power on your system. The LED on the bass module should be solidly lit.
  2. On the back of the bass module, connect a USB flash drive to the port labelled Service or USB. After a few seconds, the bass module light turns green, might blink, then turns off.
    If the light does not change after connecting the USB drive, remove and reinsert the drive.
  3. When the light turns off, remove the USB drive.
  4. Click here to download the Bose updater for Windows or Mac, and complete the update process.

Get help if the update won't install.

If you have trouble installing the update for your product, see Software or firmware update will not install.

Check the firmware version of your product.

For instructions, see Checking the software or firmware version.
To determine if it is the latest version or if a newer version is available, refer to Software and firmware versions.

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Updating the software or firmware of your product | SoundTouch® 130 home theater system