Connect the HDMI cable from the HDMI (ARC) connector on your soundbar to the the HDMI eARC or HDMI (ARC) connector on your TV
Setting up your system
Applies to:
Connecting the soundbar to your TV
Tip: If the TV does not have HDMI connection labeled eARC or ARC, use an optical cable to connect the TV to the soundbar.
Connecting the soundbar to power
Use the AC power adapter and one of the included power cords to connect the soundbar to an AC power outlet.
Tip: Do not connect the Bose Bass Module to power yet. During setup, the Bose Music app will ask if you want to add accessories (the Bose Bass Module) and prompt you to connect the Bose Bass Module to power.
Use the other AC power cord to connect the Bose Bass Module to an AC power outlet.
Download the Bose Music app
On your mobile device, download the Bose Music app via Google Play or the Apple App Store
Log into the app using your existing Bose account credentials, otherwise follow the instructions in the app to create a Bose Music account
After adding the soundbar to your account, you will be able to associate streaming music services to the account.
Add the soundbar to your Bose Music account
In the Bose Music app, tap the headphones and speaker icon in the upper-left corner to access the My Bose screen
In the My Bose screen, tap + to add a system to your account
Note: If you don't see your product:
- Close the Bose Music app on any nearby devices
- Turn on Bluetooth® on the device running the app
- Bring the device running the app close to your product
- Unplug your product from power for 30 seconds
Follow the app instructions to connect to your network, select a product name and sharing mode, connect the Bose Bass Module, run the ADAPTiQ audio calibration, and add a voice assistant
Tip: If you Bose Bass Module is not found during setup, unplug it from power for 30 seconds, then try again.
Setup your remote
To control other devices with your remote (like a cable box or Blu-ray player):
In the Bose Music app, tap the small soundbar icon in the lower-right corner
Note: If you have multiple Bose smart speakers, tap the headphones and speaker icon in the upper-left corner to access the My Bose screen, select your soundbar, then tap the small soundbar icon in the lower-right corner
Select Settings
Under UNIVERSAL REMOTE:
- Select TV and follow the app instructions to control your TV
- Select Configure and follow the app instructions to control your other devices
Note: If these options don't appear, under UNIVERSAL REMOTE select Advanced > Pair New Remote to link your remote to the soundbar.