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Bose Portable Home Speaker with Integrated Alexa Voice Control, Silver
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Bose asked that I review my Bose Portable Smart Speaker. In short, I reported that the speaker does not reconnect to WiFi when the power is turned off and then on. The speaker must be either rebooted or factory reset. Rather than take the review seriously, Bose sent me a technical note about weak WiFi signals. Bose, it is a software problem in the speaker, not weak WiFi. I own a Bose home speaker 450. It does not have this problem. I have owned two Bose portable smart speakers. Both have the problem. The WiFi signal is full strength. Please correct your product startup software. Again, Sonos does not have this problem.
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There are two things I look for in a smart speaker - design and sound quality. I owned a Bose speaker many years ago for my iPod (yes, I'm that old). When it was time to get a new one, I never even considered another brand. Once again, Bose hit it out of the ballpark. The sound is amazing. The set up was very easy (there is a short video on their website). I easily connected it to my Wifi, Amazon Alexa and Amazon Music Unlimited. I love that it's a smart speaker (it functions as an Alexa) and not just a bluetooth speaker. It holds a charge for up to 12 hours, so I can move it around my apartment without having to plug it in. Bose products also stand out in terms of design and this one is not only powerful, but also beautiful. I couldn't be happier with my order. I'm ... MoreThere are two things I look for in a smart speaker - design and sound quality. I owned a Bose speaker many years ago for my iPod (yes, I'm that old). When it was time to get a new one, I never even considered another brand. Once again, Bose hit it out of the ballpark. The sound is amazing. The set up was very easy (there is a short video on their website). I easily connected it to my Wifi, Amazon Alexa and Amazon Music Unlimited. I love that it's a smart speaker (it functions as an Alexa) and not just a bluetooth speaker. It holds a charge for up to 12 hours, so I can move it around my apartment without having to plug it in. Bose products also stand out in terms of design and this one is not only powerful, but also beautiful. I couldn't be happier with my order. I'm happy with the customer service from Bose and I am glad I ordered from their website. Shipping was super fast. If a speaker can change your life (yes music is therapeutic!), this one will! Highly recommend it.
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Bought this speaker spring 2024 refurbished from BOSE for $250 for my back yard patio. This speaker is ideal if you have the Bose eco system already since it pairs and controls via cell. Overall, this speaker is good value at the refurb price, as this speaker sounds well at medium volume. If you want something loud or with heavy bass there are better options for the full retail price. Definitely gotta buy the charging port and plastic outdoor sleeve for trouble free charging/durability. Battery life is OK but can be extended if the unit is fully turned off but then you'll have to manually turn on - hence, why you should get the charging port. I would give this speaker five stars if it came with the charging port and had deeper base at higher sound levels to justify ... MoreBought this speaker spring 2024 refurbished from BOSE for $250 for my back yard patio. This speaker is ideal if you have the Bose eco system already since it pairs and controls via cell. Overall, this speaker is good value at the refurb price, as this speaker sounds well at medium volume. If you want something loud or with heavy bass there are better options for the full retail price. Definitely gotta buy the charging port and plastic outdoor sleeve for trouble free charging/durability. Battery life is OK but can be extended if the unit is fully turned off but then you'll have to manually turn on - hence, why you should get the charging port. I would give this speaker five stars if it came with the charging port and had deeper base at higher sound levels to justify the full retail cost.
Bose Portable Home Speaker with Integrated Alexa Voice Control, Silver
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Bose asked that I review my Bose Portable Smart Speaker. In short, I reported that the speaker does not reconnect to WiFi when the power is turned off and then on. The speaker must be either rebooted or factory reset. Rather than take the review seriously, Bose sent me a technical note about weak WiFi signals. Bose, it is a software problem in the speaker, not weak WiFi. I own a Bose home speaker 450. It does not have this problem. I have owned two Bose portable smart speakers. Both have the problem. The WiFi signal is full strength. Please correct your product startup software. Again, Sonos does not have this problem.
There are two things I look for in a smart speaker - design and sound quality. I owned a Bose speaker many years ago for my iPod (yes, I'm that old). When it was time to get a new one, I never even considered another brand. Once again, Bose hit it out of the ballpark. The sound is amazing. The set up was very easy (there is a short video on their website). I easily connected it to my Wifi, Amazon Alexa and Amazon Music Unlimited. I love that it's a smart speaker (it functions as an Alexa) and not just a bluetooth speaker. It holds a charge for up to 12 hours, so I can move it around my apartment without having to plug it in. Bose products also stand out in terms of design and this one is not only powerful, but also beautiful. I couldn't be happier with my order. I'm ... MoreThere are two things I look for in a smart speaker - design and sound quality. I owned a Bose speaker many years ago for my iPod (yes, I'm that old). When it was time to get a new one, I never even considered another brand. Once again, Bose hit it out of the ballpark. The sound is amazing. The set up was very easy (there is a short video on their website). I easily connected it to my Wifi, Amazon Alexa and Amazon Music Unlimited. I love that it's a smart speaker (it functions as an Alexa) and not just a bluetooth speaker. It holds a charge for up to 12 hours, so I can move it around my apartment without having to plug it in. Bose products also stand out in terms of design and this one is not only powerful, but also beautiful. I couldn't be happier with my order. I'm happy with the customer service from Bose and I am glad I ordered from their website. Shipping was super fast. If a speaker can change your life (yes music is therapeutic!), this one will! Highly recommend it.
Bought this speaker spring 2024 refurbished from BOSE for $250 for my back yard patio. This speaker is ideal if you have the Bose eco system already since it pairs and controls via cell. Overall, this speaker is good value at the refurb price, as this speaker sounds well at medium volume. If you want something loud or with heavy bass there are better options for the full retail price. Definitely gotta buy the charging port and plastic outdoor sleeve for trouble free charging/durability. Battery life is OK but can be extended if the unit is fully turned off but then you'll have to manually turn on - hence, why you should get the charging port. I would give this speaker five stars if it came with the charging port and had deeper base at higher sound levels to justify ... MoreBought this speaker spring 2024 refurbished from BOSE for $250 for my back yard patio. This speaker is ideal if you have the Bose eco system already since it pairs and controls via cell. Overall, this speaker is good value at the refurb price, as this speaker sounds well at medium volume. If you want something loud or with heavy bass there are better options for the full retail price. Definitely gotta buy the charging port and plastic outdoor sleeve for trouble free charging/durability. Battery life is OK but can be extended if the unit is fully turned off but then you'll have to manually turn on - hence, why you should get the charging port. I would give this speaker five stars if it came with the charging port and had deeper base at higher sound levels to justify the full retail cost.
1) The first issue with this product is that when you don't listen to any sound/music it disconnect or unpair itself after 20 minutes or so. I called Bose Tech Support and they told me that it's a feature to save battery power. They kind of wanted to make it a smart device. So I ask them if there is a way to turn off that auto-unpair feature since I am using it while plugged on a wall power outlet? Answer: No. Engineer mistake#1: To give us limited option. I used to have a cheaper bluetooth device that was paired until I unpair it myself. This is when I understood why we couldn't test or pair the product sample that was in store. 2) 2nd issue is that after disconnect, to pair again the device is a nightmare. It was pairing through Apple Macbook which I know ... More1) The first issue with this product is that when you don't listen to any sound/music it disconnect or unpair itself after 20 minutes or so. I called Bose Tech Support and they told me that it's a feature to save battery power. They kind of wanted to make it a smart device. So I ask them if there is a way to turn off that auto-unpair feature since I am using it while plugged on a wall power outlet? Answer: No. Engineer mistake#1: To give us limited option. I used to have a cheaper bluetooth device that was paired until I unpair it myself. This is when I understood why we couldn't test or pair the product sample that was in store. 2) 2nd issue is that after disconnect, to pair again the device is a nightmare. It was pairing through Apple Macbook which I know bluetooth works extraordinarily well. So I went online to read the manual and see what they say about pairing how to. Followed all step and it was taking me more and more time to pair the device. I had to each time restart the device, reset the device, make my Macbook forget the Bose in Bluetooth settings and do it again. It was taking me 15 to 20+ min to pair the device. Wasn't this product tested before going into the market? My conclusion is that Bose engineers didn't succeed in making this product 100% pluggable and 100% autonomous. I wish there were a way to at least plug it through cable but Bose engineers didn't planned for something like that. But I have to say that sound quality was great though. For now I've just returned the product.
Love sound. HOWEVER::Unfortunately, these lack the ability to accomplish stereo pair capability like the revolve + versions, one and two allow.You can also not achieve a stereo pair like you can with AirPlay to compatible Sonos or HomePods or HomePod mini.When using simple sync with revolve plus to create a group the Group fume functions with the slider, but when using the volume up down rocker on your phone, it only affects one of two speakers in a group, for example while the other remains at a fixed volumeIt would be great. If should you be able to stereo pair you would be able to extend that pair in the form of a group so that you could have a home speaker on one side of you in front of you and the revolve plus behind you, for example, each receiving a ... MoreLove sound. HOWEVER::Unfortunately, these lack the ability to accomplish stereo pair capability like the revolve + versions, one and two allow.You can also not achieve a stereo pair like you can with AirPlay to compatible Sonos or HomePods or HomePod mini.When using simple sync with revolve plus to create a group the Group fume functions with the slider, but when using the volume up down rocker on your phone, it only affects one of two speakers in a group, for example while the other remains at a fixed volumeIt would be great. If should you be able to stereo pair you would be able to extend that pair in the form of a group so that you could have a home speaker on one side of you in front of you and the revolve plus behind you, for example, each receiving a left side signal and a home, portable speaker and revolve plus on the right side of you each receiving the right hand side signal.Lastly, the power button doesn’t seem to do anything in the app and even if it does put your device and standby mode to deplete battery you should be able to turn the unit on and off and more specifically on from and off state like you can with revolved plus. With the revolve plus it’s great to have it sitting off for any amount of time and then trigger it on by just connecting to Bluetooth or an iPhone shortcut, but you have to physically touch the Bose portable speaker to turn it on. You don’t have to do that with airplay to HomePods and you don’t have to do that with the revolve plus but the speaker you do, which is an irritant as it came out after the revolved plus and lacks the former technology. Even if there’s a reason Bose limits this, they could allow it only one in Bluetooth mode like The revolve plus is limited to what function is in this manner. It’s just the more expensive device has airplay too, but valued functionality of the cheaper product and is not competitive with HomePods, minis, or Sonos in this regard.have read many posts about people desiring this, but it blows me away. Bose has never done a thing to make some of these functions possible when it’s technologically possible through other sellers and even within select products they sell.
If you want a great, portable chromecast/google home speaker this is almost the only option. Harman Kardon citation is very large. JBl Link 10 is discontinued. This is a great product, but as another review mentioned the Google Assistant feature isn't enabled in NZ yet. It is possible to get it working though with a VPN through your router, or an iphone VPN hotspot (will not work with android VPN hotspot) Took an hour or 2 and lots of patience but I eventually got it connected to Google assistant. You connect the speaker to the Hotspot, get the assistant setup. then you can switch it back to the home wifi. Also has issues with dual band routers, I had to set the router to only 2.4gz temporarily to get it to work. Big effort but it now works great. Oh also. the dock ... MoreIf you want a great, portable chromecast/google home speaker this is almost the only option. Harman Kardon citation is very large. JBl Link 10 is discontinued. This is a great product, but as another review mentioned the Google Assistant feature isn't enabled in NZ yet. It is possible to get it working though with a VPN through your router, or an iphone VPN hotspot (will not work with android VPN hotspot) Took an hour or 2 and lots of patience but I eventually got it connected to Google assistant. You connect the speaker to the Hotspot, get the assistant setup. then you can switch it back to the home wifi. Also has issues with dual band routers, I had to set the router to only 2.4gz temporarily to get it to work. Big effort but it now works great. Oh also. the dock cradle is not in the box. $45 add on.
My first Bose was the BOSE SOUNDLINK REVOLVE+ II. Love it so much I bought second one for my father. Then purchased this model and was the worst mistake. Battery kept dying while being charged. I did purchase the protection plan but it was not fair to use. I sent for repair and took 3 weeks to comeback. It worked for like a month the. The same issue. Kept dying while charging. Total time of having speaker was for 14 months. I finally used my protection plan and my intention was to get it replaced. Well best buy gave me back the money I had payed for speaker which was $432. Store credit. I bought the BOSE SOUNDLINK REVOLVE+ II again for $229. I still had almost $200 left. Couldn’t be happier. Maybe I just had a defective speaker but that’s why it was sent for repair. ... MoreMy first Bose was the BOSE SOUNDLINK REVOLVE+ II. Love it so much I bought second one for my father. Then purchased this model and was the worst mistake. Battery kept dying while being charged. I did purchase the protection plan but it was not fair to use. I sent for repair and took 3 weeks to comeback. It worked for like a month the. The same issue. Kept dying while charging. Total time of having speaker was for 14 months. I finally used my protection plan and my intention was to get it replaced. Well best buy gave me back the money I had payed for speaker which was $432. Store credit. I bought the BOSE SOUNDLINK REVOLVE+ II again for $229. I still had almost $200 left. Couldn’t be happier. Maybe I just had a defective speaker but that’s why it was sent for repair. Also forgot to mention I could never get the app to work with the speaker.
I recently purchased the Bosch speaker from Best Buy, and I must say, it's worth every penny! The sound quality is simply astounding, providing a rich and immersive audio experience that truly exceeded my expectations. The bass is deep and powerful, while the trebles are crisp and clear, creating a perfect balance across all genres of music.The build quality is top-notch, with a sleek and modern design that effortlessly fits into any room. The wireless connectivity was seamless, allowing me to play my favorite tunes from various devices without any hassle.Whether I'm hosting a party or just relaxing at home, this speaker never fails to impress. The volume range is impressive, and even at high levels, there's no distortion whatsoever. It can easily fill a large ... MoreI recently purchased the Bosch speaker from Best Buy, and I must say, it's worth every penny! The sound quality is simply astounding, providing a rich and immersive audio experience that truly exceeded my expectations. The bass is deep and powerful, while the trebles are crisp and clear, creating a perfect balance across all genres of music.The build quality is top-notch, with a sleek and modern design that effortlessly fits into any room. The wireless connectivity was seamless, allowing me to play my favorite tunes from various devices without any hassle.Whether I'm hosting a party or just relaxing at home, this speaker never fails to impress. The volume range is impressive, and even at high levels, there's no distortion whatsoever. It can easily fill a large room with exceptional sound, making it a must-have for any audiophile.Additionally, the battery life is remarkable, providing hours of continuous playtime on a single charge. This makes it ideal for outdoor gatherings or when you're on the go.I highly recommend the Bosch speaker to anyone in search of a premium audio experience. It's an investment worth making, and you won't be disappointed with its incredible sound performance. Five stars, without a doubt!
The Bose Portable Smart Speaker is a versatile and feature-rich portable speaker that combines exceptional sound quality with smart functionality. Whether you're at home or on the go, this speaker offers a premium audio experience and convenient voice control.One of the standout features of the Bose Portable Smart Speaker is its immersive sound. The speaker delivers a powerful and well-balanced audio performance, with clear highs, detailed midrange, and deep, punchy bass. It fills the room with rich, room-filling sound, making it perfect for both casual listening and entertaining guests.What sets this speaker apart is its smart functionality. It comes with built-in voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing you to control your music, get ... MoreThe Bose Portable Smart Speaker is a versatile and feature-rich portable speaker that combines exceptional sound quality with smart functionality. Whether you're at home or on the go, this speaker offers a premium audio experience and convenient voice control.One of the standout features of the Bose Portable Smart Speaker is its immersive sound. The speaker delivers a powerful and well-balanced audio performance, with clear highs, detailed midrange, and deep, punchy bass. It fills the room with rich, room-filling sound, making it perfect for both casual listening and entertaining guests.What sets this speaker apart is its smart functionality. It comes with built-in voice assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing you to control your music, get information, and manage your smart home devices using just your voice. This hands-free convenience is a game-changer, especially when you're busy or have your hands full.The portability of the Bose Portable Smart Speaker is another plus. It's compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around. The rechargeable battery provides up to 12 hours of playtime, ensuring that you can enjoy your music throughout the day without worrying about running out of power.Additionally, the speaker features a water-resistant design with an IPX4 rating, making it suitable for outdoor use and protection against splashes. It also has a sturdy build quality, ensuring durability and longevity.Overall, the Bose Portable Smart Speaker is a top-notch portable speaker that delivers impressive sound quality, smart features, and convenient portability. Whether you're at home or on the move, this speaker is a great choice for music lovers who want a premium audio experience with added smart functionality.
I recently got my hands on the Bose Portable Smart Speaker in Triple Black, and it has completely transformed my audio experience. Bose has once again proven why they are synonymous with premium sound quality, and this portable speaker is a testament to their commitment to excellence.The first thing that struck me was the clarity and depth of the sound. The Bose Portable Smart Speaker delivers an immersive audio experience that is unrivaled in its class. Whether I'm listening to my favorite music, tuning in to podcasts, or catching up on the latest news, every note is crystal clear, and the bass is just right. It's like having a concert hall in the palm of your hands.The versatility of connectivity options is another standout feature. With built-in WiFi and ... MoreI recently got my hands on the Bose Portable Smart Speaker in Triple Black, and it has completely transformed my audio experience. Bose has once again proven why they are synonymous with premium sound quality, and this portable speaker is a testament to their commitment to excellence.The first thing that struck me was the clarity and depth of the sound. The Bose Portable Smart Speaker delivers an immersive audio experience that is unrivaled in its class. Whether I'm listening to my favorite music, tuning in to podcasts, or catching up on the latest news, every note is crystal clear, and the bass is just right. It's like having a concert hall in the palm of your hands.The versatility of connectivity options is another standout feature. With built-in WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities, this speaker seamlessly integrates into my home network and connects effortlessly to my devices. The freedom to choose between Google Assistant and Alexa voice control adds an extra layer of convenience. I love being able to control the speaker with simple voice commands, making it truly hands-free.The portability factor is a game-changer for me. The sleek and compact design makes it easy to carry anywhere, whether I'm lounging in the backyard, heading to the beach, or even just moving from room to room in my house. The built-in rechargeable battery ensures that I can enjoy hours of uninterrupted music without worrying about constantly recharging.Setting up the Bose Portable Smart Speaker was a breeze. The intuitive Bose Music app guided me through the process, and within minutes, I was ready to enjoy a world-class audio experience. The app also allows me to personalize my settings, adjust EQ preferences, and explore various streaming services seamlessly.In conclusion, the Bose Portable Smart Speaker is a triumph of audio engineering and smart integration. Bose has managed to pack exceptional sound quality, cutting-edge technology, and sleek design into one impressive package. Whether you're an audiophile or someone who simply appreciates top-notch audio, this speaker is a must-have. It's not just a speaker; it's a whole new dimension of sound. Highly recommended!
Bose's most versatile smart speaker is a wireless home speaker, portable Bluetooth speaker, and speaker with voice control all in one. Experience deep, clear and lifelike 360° sound, no matter where the speaker is or what you hear. At home you can take it with you from room to room - and even when you are on the move, it accompanies you everywhere. As soon as a WLAN connection is available, you can comfortably control the Smart Speaker via voice command and stream music directly from the cloud. Because Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are already integrated, you can control it with your voice and stream your favorite music, Internet radio stations, podcasts and audiobooks with voice commands. You can also view the latest weather report, send messages, set timers, add tasks to your to-do list, and control your smart home devices. Download the free Bose Music App to set up your speaker. The app also gives you the ability to browse and control all your music from one place, seamlessly switch between radio stations, playlists and music services, and update your speaker with the latest software updates. You can group the speaker with other Bose smart speakers or soundbars to enjoy a seamless listening experience throughout your home. Outside WLAN range, it can be controlled via Bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet, just like any other portable speaker, so you can play all content from your playback device. Robust, water-repellent design.
Bose's most versatile smart speaker is a wireless home speaker, portable Bluetooth speaker, and speaker with voice control all in one. Experience deep, clear and lifelike 360° sound, no matter where the speaker is or what you hear. At home you can take it with you from room to room - and even when you are on the move, it accompanies you everywhere. As soon as a WLAN connection is available, you can comfortably control the Smart Speaker via voice command and stream music directly from the cloud. Because Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are already integrated, you can control it with your voice and stream your favorite music, Internet radio stations, podcasts and audiobooks with voice commands. You can also view the latest weather report, send messages, set timers, add tasks to your to-do list, and control your smart home devices. Download the free Bose Music App to set up your speaker. The app also gives you the ability to browse and control all your music from one place, seamlessly switch between radio stations, playlists and music services, and update your speaker with the latest software updates. You can group the speaker with other Bose smart speakers or soundbars to enjoy a seamless listening experience throughout your home. Outside WLAN range, it can be controlled via Bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet, just like any other portable speaker, so you can play all content from your playback device. Robust, water-repellent design.
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Bose Home Speaker Portable Speaker Silver One Size / EU Plug
Bose's most versatile smart speaker is a wireless home speaker, portable Bluetooth speaker, and speaker with voice control all in one. Experience deep, clear and lifelike 360° sound, no matter where the speaker is or what you hear. At home you can take it with you from room to room - and even when you are on the move, it accompanies you everywhere. As soon as a WLAN connection is available, you can comfortably control the Smart Speaker via voice command and stream music directly from the cloud. Because Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are already integrated, you can control it with your voice and stream your favorite music, Internet radio stations, podcasts and audiobooks with voice commands. You can also view the latest weather report, send messages, set timers, add tasks to your to-do list, and control your smart home devices. Download the free Bose Music App to set up your speaker. The app also gives you the ability to browse and control all your music from one place, seamlessly switch between radio stations, playlists and music services, and update your speaker with the latest software updates. You can group the speaker with other Bose smart speakers or soundbars to enjoy a seamless listening experience throughout your home. Outside WLAN range, it can be controlled via Bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet, just like any other portable speaker, so you can play all content from your playback device. Robust, water-repellent design.
Bose's most versatile smart speaker is a wireless home speaker, portable Bluetooth speaker, and speaker with voice control all in one. Experience deep, clear and lifelike 360° sound, no matter where the speaker is or what you hear. At home you can take it with you from room to room - and even when you are on the move, it accompanies you everywhere. As soon as a WLAN connection is available, you can comfortably control the Smart Speaker via voice command and stream music directly from the cloud. Because Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are already integrated, you can control it with your voice and stream your favorite music, Internet radio stations, podcasts and audiobooks with voice commands. You can also view the latest weather report, send messages, set timers, add tasks to your to-do list, and control your smart home devices. Download the free Bose Music App to set up your speaker. The app also gives you the ability to browse and control all your music from one place, seamlessly switch between radio stations, playlists and music services, and update your speaker with the latest software updates. You can group the speaker with other Bose smart speakers or soundbars to enjoy a seamless listening experience throughout your home. Outside WLAN range, it can be controlled via Bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet, just like any other portable speaker, so you can play all content from your playback device. Robust, water-repellent design.
The all-time low was $449.00 on 31 Jan 2026 — today's price is 12% above the lowest ever. That's a little above the best price we've seen.
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