OUR MOST VERSATILE SMART SPEAKER
Overview
The Portable Smart Speaker is a wireless home speaker and a portable Bluetooth speaker in one. Around the house, you can move it from room to room – and when you leave home, you can take it with you. Anywhere with Wi-Fi, you can control it with the Bose Music app to stream music from the cloud. Outside Wi-Fi range, you can control it like any other portable speaker with your mobile phone or tablet via Bluetooth and listen to anything you can play on your device. And no matter what you listen to or where you listen to it, you’ll hear it all in 360 degrees of astonishing Bose sound. It’s the home speaker you won’t want to leave home without.
HEAR THE SOUND. FEEL THE DIFFERENCE.
Just like our SoundLink Revolve and Revolve+ speakers, the Bose Portable Smart Speaker is designed to radiate clear sound in all directions at the same time – but it’s also engineered to pack a bigger punch, with deeper bass and more power. Put the speaker in the middle of the party and everyone can enjoy the same experience. Or place it in the corner of the room and the sound will feel like it’s all around you.
EXPLORE THE FEATURES
360° sound
Ultra-efficient, high-excursion transducer aims downward into an acoustic deflector to radiate rich sound uniformly in every direction.
Truly wireless
Battery-powered, so you can easily bring it with you all around your home – or take it with you when you go. Plays up to 12 hours per charge.
Durable & water resistant
Engineered to withstand bumps, drops, sprays, splashes and more.
Powerful bass
Three passive radiators deepen the bass by increasing the vibrating surface area.
Easy streaming
With Wi-Fi®, Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay 2, and Spotify Connect compatibility, play popular music services like Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube Music Premium on your Portable Smart Speaker anywhere you’ve got a Wi-Fi connection. Everywhere else, you can use Bluetooth to listen to anything your mobile devices can play. Apple users can use AirPlay 2 to play audio from their devices, too. Music services may vary.
Download the free Bose Music app to get instructions on how to set up your speaker step by step. Then use the app to easily browse through all your music in one place, seamlessly jump between stations, playlists and services, and keep your speaker’s software up-to-date. The Bose Music app also lets you group your Bose Portable Smart Speaker with any other Bose smart speakers or soundbars you have for a seamless audio experience throughout your home. Listen to different songs in different rooms, or one song in every room at the same time and get everyone singing along.
The Bose Portable Smart Speaker is part of the new family of Bose smart speakers, which includes the Home Speaker 300, the Smart Speaker 500, the Soundbar 500 and the Smart Soundbar 700. Start with one and add more anytime. Because nothing makes a home feel homier than every room filled with astonishing Bose sound.
All charged up and ready to roll
This optional charging cradle accessory (sold separately) is the perfect home for your Bose Portable Smart Speaker. Keep your speaker’s battery full when you’re not using it—or keep the music playing even while you’re charging it.
ADD MORE SOUND AROUND THE HOUSE
FAQs
What are the main benefits of the Bose Portable Smart Speaker?
The Bose Portable Smart Speaker is an incredible-sounding smart speaker that’s flexible enough to handle any situation. It produces surprisingly spacious audio, including deep, rich bass that spreads evenly in all directions so it envelops you from every angle. It’s battery-powered, so you can easily bring it with you all around your home and ask the Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa for music. And away from Wi-Fi®, it’s still an excellent Bluetooth® speaker – so your sound can go wherever you go. Plus, you can control it with the Bose Music app, Apple AirPlay 2 or Spotify® Connect, or with the intuitive buttons on the speaker. And you can group it with other Bose smart speakers and soundbars to fill your home with sound – or even send synchronised audio to a Bose Bluetooth speaker or pair of headphones.
How does the Bose Portable Smart Speaker compare to the Bose Smart Speaker 500 and Bose Home Speaker 300?
The Bose Portable Smart Speaker is our only portable smart speaker, while the Bose Home Speaker 300 and Smart Speaker 500 have no battery and must be plugged into the wall to function. Acoustically, the Portable Smart Speaker and the Home Speaker 300 have comparable performance, with the same 360-degree sound and impressively rich bass from similarly compact sizes. Meanwhile, the larger Bose Smart Speaker 500 is our best-sounding smart speaker, providing wall-to-wall stereo sound from a single enclosure. The Smart Speaker 500 also includes a display screen to show you what’s playing. Finally, the Portable Smart Speaker is water-resistant and does not have an AUX input, while the Home Speaker 300 and Smart Speaker 500 are not water-resistant and do include AUX. All three speakers share the same app and software features, including compatibility with the Bose Music app, Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, the ability to synchronise in multi-room groups and more.
How does the Bose Portable Smart Speaker compare to the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II?
The Bose Portable Smart Speaker has noticeably more powerful acoustic performance than the SoundLink Revolve+ II and is a bit larger, with a different visual design. Both products work as a Bluetooth speaker in any environment, but when you bring the Portable Home Speaker onto a Wi-Fi network, it also has Bose Music app and AirPlay 2 compatibility, synchronises with multiple speakers and more. The SoundLink Revolve+ II does not have Wi-Fi access. Finally, the SoundLink Revolve+ II has a battery life of up to 17 hours, while the extra acoustic power and voice assistant functionality of the Portable Smart Speaker limit its battery life to up to 12 hours at loud volumes.
What should I do if the Bose Music app doesn’t find my Portable Smart Speaker during setup?
First check if your speaker is in Setup Mode: the upper and lower portions of the light ring should be glowing an amber colour. If this is not the case, please follow these three simple steps to make sure your speaker is in Setup Mode:
1. Connect the speaker to a power socket using the USB-C cable and power supply
2. Turn the speaker on by pressing the power button
3. Simultaneously press and hold the volume down and the play/pause buttons for 6 seconds. While you’re doing this, the sides of the light ring should glow white and increase in size
From which sources can I play music?
The Bose Portable Smart Speaker can play music directly from streaming music services over Wi-Fi, controlled using the Bose Music app. The Bose Portable Smart Speaker also has Bluetooth capability. Additionally, you can play music on the Bose Portable Smart Speaker from the Spotify app on a smartphone, tablet or computer using Spotify Connect, and from an Apple device via Apple AirPlay 2 compatibility for streaming content like Apple Music.
Can I use the Bose Portable Smart Speaker without Wi-Fi?
Yes. When no Wi-Fi is available, you can use the Portable Smart Speaker as a powerful Bluetooth speaker by connecting to it through your mobile device’s Bluetooth settings. Wi-Fi is required for Apple AirPlay 2, Bose Music app control, content browsing, multi-speaker grouping and more.
What happens when I bring the speaker away from a Wi-Fi network while it’s playing?
If you start music on the Bose Portable Smart Speaker through Wi-Fi (using the Bose Music app, for example) and then you carry the product away from your Wi-Fi network, at some point the speaker will lose its Wi-Fi signal and the music will stop. At that point, if you want to keep playing, just press the Bluetooth button on the speaker to connect to your mobile device and play content from there. If you start playback over Bluetooth away from Wi-Fi and then bring the speaker home to a Wi-Fi network, it will reconnect to Wi-Fi in the background without interrupting your music.
How long will the battery last for?
Battery life depends on what type of music you’re playing and at what volume, but the battery of the Portable Smart Speaker will last up to 12 hours while playing at a loud volume. It will last for over 24 hours in standby mode, listening for voice commands.
How long does it take for the battery to charge fully?
4 hours, as long as you are using the Bose-provided power cable attached to the speaker or to the Bose Portable Smart Speaker Charging Cradle (available as an accessory). Using a third-party USB-C cable or power source may increase charging time.
Does the Bose Portable Smart Speaker have Wi-Fi built in?
Yes. The speaker uses the 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard.
Does the Bose Portable Smart Speaker have Bluetooth built in?
Yes. Bluetooth makes it easy for anyone to connect a smartphone or other device to the Bose Portable Smart Speaker in a familiar way, and allows you the flexibility to play audio from any source, like a YouTube video or a recording saved on a phone or laptop.
Does the Bose Portable Smart Speaker have an auxiliary line-in jack or the ability to play auxiliary through its USB-C port?
No.
Does the Bose Portable Smart Speaker include or work with a remote control?
No. You can control the product from anywhere on your Wi-Fi network using the Bose Music app or Apple AirPlay 2, or from remote locations using Spotify Connect.
Is the Bose Portable Smart Speaker water resistant?
Yes. The Portable Smart Speaker is IPx4 water resistant, so you can get it wet with splashes and sprays. While the speaker should not be submerged under water, it can easily withstand sprays from sitting next to the sink, the pool or the shower.
Can the product connect to more than one Bluetooth device at a time?
No. Only one mobile device can be connected to the Bose Portable Smart Speaker at a time via Bluetooth. However, it’s easy to switch between devices using the Bose Music app or the Bluetooth settings on the selected device.
What is the acoustic technology in the Bose Portable Smart Speaker?
The Bose Portable Smart Speaker applies unique Bose portable speaker acoustic technology in a new, more powerful form factor. An ultra-efficient, high-excursion transducer aims downward into an acoustic deflector to radiate rich sound uniformly in every direction, while three passive radiators deepen the bass by increasing the vibrating surface area of the speaker. Just like with our SoundLink Revolve and Revolve+ portable speakers, this 360-degree design avoids the positional sweet spots and frequency drop-offs of speakers that just aim forward – but this time, with the extra power and stronger bass that comes with a new shape and a third passive radiator. Placed in the middle of the room, a corner or anywhere in between, the Bose Portable Smart Speaker delivers the same impressive audio experience for everyone. Music is clear, surprisingly spacious and remarkably loud for a product of this size.
Can I control the bass and treble?
Yes. Bass and treble can be adjusted via the settings menu in the Bose Music app.
Can the Bose Portable Smart Speaker work in multi-room groups with other Bose products like speakers or headphones?
Yes. The Bose Portable Smart Speaker can play in synchronised multi-room groups with additional Bose Portable Smart Speaker units, or with the Bose Smart Speaker 500, the Bose Home Speaker 300, the Bose Soundbar 500 or the Bose Smart Soundbar 700. And coming soon, you can also send synchronised audio from the Bose Portable Smart Speaker to one additional Bose Bluetooth product, such as a portable speaker or pair of headphones. However, you cannot play synchronised multi-room content across the Bose Portable Smart Speaker and either Bose SoundTouch products or products from other manufacturers (including Google or Amazon).
Can I use Chromecast to cast audio content to groups of Bose smart speakers and soundbars?
Yes. You can cast audio content to your group of Bose smart speakers or soundbars through the Bose Music app or on the products themselves. Start by creating a group in the Bose Music app and casting to that group, or by pressing and holding the Action button on the connecting device to pair them into a group that’s playing a cast stream. Group your ground floor speakers, or all the speakers in the house and get the party started.
