Page 2 - Please read and keep all safety, security, and use instructions.
2 | E N G I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S Please read and keep all safety, security, and use instructions. Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other appl...
Page 5 - For Europe; Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices; Article XII; China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table; Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements
R E G U L ATO R Y I N F O R M AT I O N 5 | E N G For Europe : Frequency bands of operation 2400 to 2483.5 MHz, 5150 to 5350 MHz, and 5470 to 5725 MHz.Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP.Maximum transmit power is below regulatory limits such that SAR testing is not necessary and exempt per a...
Page 6 - Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table
R E G U L ATO R Y I N F O R M AT I O N 6 | E N G Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Equipment name: Powered Speaker, Type designation: 432552 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols Unit Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent chromium (Cr+6) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB...
Page 7 - Security Information; updates that Bose makes available.
7 | E N G L E G A L I N F O R M AT I O N Security Information This product is capable of receiving automatic security updates from Bose. To receive automatic security updates, you must complete the product setup process in the Bose Music app and connect the product to the Internet. If you do not com...
Page 10 - VOICE ASSISTANT; BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIONS; STREAM AUDIO WITH AIRPLAY
1 0 | E N G C O N T E N T S VOICE ASSISTANT Voice assistant options ................................................................................................. 24Set up your voice assistant ......................................................................................... 24Access Googl...
Page 11 - ADVANCED FEATURES; CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1 1 | E N G C O N T E N T S ADVANCED FEATURES Disable/enable Wi-Fi capability ................................................................................ 39 CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS Compatible accessories ................................................................................................
Page 12 - CONTENTS; Confirm that the following parts are included:; Bose dealer or Bose customer service.
1 2 | E N G W H AT ’ S I N T H E B OX CONTENTS Confirm that the following parts are included: Bose Smart Soundbar 300 Remote (battery included) Power cord* Optical cable * May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for your region. NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, don’t use ...
Page 13 - RECOMMENDATIONS; facing into the room.
1 3 | E N G S O U N D B A R P L AC E M E N T RECOMMENDATIONS • Place the soundbar outside of and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video components, and direct heat sources. • Place the soundbar directly below (preferred) or above your TV with the grille facing into the room. • Place the soundba...
Page 14 - WALL MOUNT THE SOUNDBAR; Adjust audio for wall mounting
1 4 | E N G S O U N D B A R P L AC E M E N T WALL MOUNT THE SOUNDBAR You can mount the soundbar on a wall. To purchase the Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket, contact your authorized Bose dealer. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SB300 CAUTION: Do NOT use any other hardware to mount the soundbar. Adjust au...
Page 15 - CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO POWER; POWER; NETWORK STANDBY
1 5 | E N G P O W E R CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO POWER 1. Connect the power cord to the POWER port on the back of the soundbar. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC (mains) outlet. BASS HDMI (ARC) OPTICAL IN IR SERVICE POWER 1 2 The soundbar powers on, and the light bar glows solid amber....
Page 16 - such as a smartphone or tablet.; DOWNLOAD THE BOSE MUSIC APP; B O S E M U S I C
1 6 | E N G B O S E M U S I C A P P S E T U P The Bose Music app lets you set up and control the soundbar from any mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet. Using the app, you can stream music, set and change presets, add music services, explore internet radio stations, configure Google Assista...
Page 17 - ADD THE SOUNDBAR TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT
1 7 | E N G E X I S T I N G B O S E M U S I C A P P U S E R S ADD THE SOUNDBAR TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT 1. Open the Bose Music app. 2. On the main screen, tap H . 3. Follow the app instructions. CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT WI-FI NETWORK Connect to a different network if your network name or password has ch...
Page 18 - You can also control the soundbar using the Bose Music app.; REMOTE FUNCTIONS; Use the remote to control the soundbar,
1 8 | E N G The soundbar controls are located on the top of the soundbar and on the remote. TIP: You can also control the soundbar using the Bose Music app. REMOTE FUNCTIONS Use the remote to control the soundbar, Bluetooth connections, and Bose Music app. Volume up (see page 21) Bluetooth button (...
Page 20 - Sources
2 0 | E N G S O U N D B A R C O N T R O L S Sources You can control your TV, Bluetooth connections, and Bose Music app using your remote. To select a source, press the appropriate button (TV O , Bluetooth l , or Bose Music app m ) on the remote. TIPS: • You can also use Voice4Video to select your B...
Page 21 - Media playback and volume; FUNCTION; Skip forward
2 1 | E N G S O U N D B A R C O N T R O L S Media playback and volume FUNCTION WHAT TO DO Play/Pause Press F . NOTES: • When audio is paused, the sides of the light bar glow solid white until audio resumes. • You can only play/pause audio when the Bose Music app or Bluetooth is your source. Skip fo...
Page 22 - VOICE ASSISTANT CONTROLS; ADJUST THE BASS
2 2 | E N G VOICE ASSISTANT CONTROLS You can use the Action button b and Microphone off button n to control Google Assistant (see page 26) or Amazon Alexa (see page 29). Action button Microphone off button ADJUST THE BASS To adjust the bass, use the Bose Music app. DIALOGUE MODE Dialogue mode improv...
Page 23 - PROGRAM A THIRD-PARTY REMOTE; must support IR (infrared) signals in order to control the soundbar.
2 3 | E N G PROGRAM A THIRD-PARTY REMOTE You can program a third-party remote, such as your cable/satellite box remote, to control the soundbar. Refer to your third-party remote owner’s guide or website for instructions. Once programmed, the third-party remote controls basic soundbar functions such ...
Page 24 - VOICE ASSISTANT OPTIONS; PROGRAMMING OPTIONS; Amazon Alexa; SET UP YOUR VOICE ASSISTANT; from the Settings menu.
2 4 | E N G VO I C E A S S I S TA N T VOICE ASSISTANT OPTIONS You can set the soundbar to quickly and easily access Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. NOTE: • You can’t set the soundbar to access Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa at the same time. • Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa aren’t available...
Page 25 - ACCESS GOOGLE ASSISTANT; “Hey Google” or tap the Action button; Use your voice; THINGS TO TRY; Plan your day; Manage tasks; Get answers
2 5 | E N G VO I C E A S S I S TA N T ACCESS GOOGLE ASSISTANT Your soundbar with Google Assistant. You can easily enjoy music at home; you can play your favorite music, control volume, and find information about the song that you are listening to, hands-free. You can also plan your day, set alarms, ...
Page 26 - Use the soundbar controls; You can use the Action button
2 6 | E N G VO I C E A S S I S TA N T Use the soundbar controls You can use the Action button b and Microphone off button n to control Google Assistant. They are located on the top of the soundbar. Microphone off button THINGS TO TRY WHAT TO DO Talk to Google Assistant Tap b then say your request. F...
Page 27 - PLAY MUSIC WITH GOOGLE ASSISTANT; specific audio service.; Choose a default audio service; listed as available during setup, they are not supported.
2 7 | E N G VO I C E A S S I S TA N T PLAY MUSIC WITH GOOGLE ASSISTANT You can ask Google Assistant to play music from your default audio service or from a specific audio service. Start with “Hey Google,” then say: THINGS TO TRY EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY Play music Play some music. NOTE: Google Assist...
Page 28 - ACCESS AMAZON ALEXA; For more information about what Alexa can do, visit:
VO I C E A S S I S TA N T 2 8 | E N G ACCESS AMAZON ALEXA Alexa is the intelligent cloud-based voice service that you can talk to on your soundbar. All you have to do is ask Alexa to play music, hear the news, set a timer, control your smart home, and more. Alexa is also designed to protect your pri...
Page 29 - The Action button
2 9 | E N G VO I C E A S S I S TA N T Use the soundbar controls The Action button b and Microphone off button n are used to control Alexa. They are located on the top of the soundbar. Microphone off button THINGS TO TRY WHAT TO DO Talk to Alexa Tap b then say your request. For a list of things to tr...
Page 30 - CONTROL AUDIO WITH VOICE4VIDEO; Set up Voice4Video; To set up Voice4Video, use the Bose Music app.
3 0 | E N G VO I C E A S S I S TA N T CONTROL AUDIO WITH VOICE4VIDEO Bose Voice4Video technology expands your Amazon Alexa voice capabilities like no other soundbar can. In addition to controlling your smart soundbar, you can control your TV and cable or satellite box with just your voice. With one ...
Page 31 - *Only available for cable or satellite boxes.
VO I C E A S S I S TA N T 3 1 | E N G Use your voice Start with “Alexa,” then say: THINGS TO TRY EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY Power on TV Turn on TV. Power off TV Turn off TV. Play video Play. Pause video Pause. Resume video Resume. Skip video forward Next. Skip video backward Previous. Switch input to B...
Page 32 - CONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE
3 2 | E N G B LU E T O OT H C O N N E C T I O N S CONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE 1. On the remote, press the Bluetooth button l . The light bar pulses blue. 2. On your mobile device, turn on the Bluetooth feature. NOTE: The Bluetooth menu is usually found in the Settings menu.
Page 33 - DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE; RECONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE
3 3 | E N G B LU E T O OT H C O N N E C T I O N S 3. Select your soundbar from the device list. NOTE: Look for the name you entered for your soundbar in the Bose Music app. If you didn’t name your soundbar, the default name appears. Bose Smart Soundbar 300 Once connected, you hear a tone, and the l...
Page 34 - CONNECT AN ADDITIONAL MOBILE DEVICE; CLEAR THE SOUNDBAR DEVICE LIST
3 4 | E N G CONNECT AN ADDITIONAL MOBILE DEVICE You can store up to eight devices in the soundbar device list. NOTE: You can play audio from only one device at a time. 1. On the remote, press and hold the Bluetooth button l until the light bar pulses blue. 2. On your mobile device, select your soun...
Page 35 - audio from your Apple device to the soundbar or multiple speakers.; STREAM AUDIO FROM THE CONTROL CENTER; the AirPlay icon; STREAM AUDIO FROM AN APP
3 5 | E N G S T R E A M A U D I O W I T H A I R P L AY The soundbar is capable of playing AirPlay 2 audio, which allows you to quickly stream audio from your Apple device to the soundbar or multiple speakers. NOTES: • To use AirPlay 2, you need an Apple device running iOS 11.4 or later. • Your Appl...
Page 36 - The light bar displays one status at a time of the selected source.; BLUETOOTH STATUS; Shows the; LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY
3 6 | E N G S O U N D B A R S TAT U S The LED light bar located on the front of the soundbar shows the soundbar status. Light bar NOTE: The light bar displays one status at a time of the selected source. WI-FI STATUS Shows the Wi-Fi connection status of the soundbar. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE...
Page 37 - VOICE ASSISTANT STATUS; Shows the status of your voice assistant.; LIGHT ACTIVITY
VO I C E A S S I S TA N T 3 7 | E N G S O U N D B A R S TAT U S VOICE ASSISTANT STATUS Shows the status of your voice assistant. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Off Voice assistant is idle White light slides to the center then glows solid Voice assistant is listening White light slides to the sides ...
Page 38 - MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME STATUS; UPDATE AND ERROR STATUS; Shows the status of software updates and error alerts.
3 8 | E N G MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME STATUS Shows the soundbar status when controlling media playback and volume. LIGHT BAR ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Two center lights glow solid white Play/Pause Right end of the light bar pulses white Volume up Left end of the light bar pulses white Volume down Left e...
Page 39 - On the remote, press and hold the Mute button
3 9 | E N G A DVA N C E D F E AT U R E S DISABLE/ENABLE WI-FI CAPABILITY On the remote, press and hold the Mute button A and Bluetooth button l until the light bar pulses white twice then fades to black.
Page 40 - COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES; CONNECT A BOSE SOUNDLINK BLUETOOTH SPEAKER; OR BOSE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES 700; Benefits
4 0 | E N G C O N N E C T B O S E P R O D U C T S COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES You can connect any of these accessories to the soundbar. For more information, refer to your accessory owner’s guide.• Bose Bass Module 700 : worldwide.Bose.com/Support/BASS700 • Bose Bass Module 500 : worldwide.Bose.com/Suppo...
Page 41 - Connect using the Bose Music app; RECONNECT A BOSE SOUNDLINK BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
A DVA N C E D F E AT U R E S 4 1 | E N G C O N N E C T B O S E P R O D U C T S Connect using the Bose Music app To connect your Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker or Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 to the soundbar, use the Bose Music app. For more information, visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Gr...
Page 42 - UPDATE THE SOUNDBAR
4 2 | E N G C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E UPDATE THE SOUNDBAR The soundbar updates automatically when connected to the Bose Music app and your Wi-Fi network. REPLACE THE REMOTE BATTERY 1. Using a coin, turn the battery compartment cover left (counter-clockwise) and remove the cover.
Page 43 - Insert the new battery flat side up, with the
A DVA N C E D F E AT U R E S 4 3 | E N G C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 2. Insert the new battery flat side up, with the H symbol facing up. NOTE: Use only an agency approved (e.g., UL) CR2032 or DL2032 3-volt lithium battery. 3. Reset the cover and turn it right (clockwise) to lock in place.
Page 44 - CLEAN THE SOUNDBAR; Wipe the outside surfaces of the soundbar with a soft, dry cloth.; REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES; The soundbar is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at
C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 4 4 | E N G C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CLEAN THE SOUNDBAR Wipe the outside surfaces of the soundbar with a soft, dry cloth. CAUTIONS: • Do NOT allow liquids to spill onto the soundbar or into any openings.• Do NOT blow air into the system.• Do NOT use a v...
Page 45 - TRY THESE SOLUTIONS FIRST; mobile device for proper operation.; OTHER SOLUTIONS; Bose customer service.; SYMPTOM
4 5 | E N G T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G TRY THESE SOLUTIONS FIRST If you experience problems with the soundbar:• Make sure the soundbar is connected to a live AC (mains) outlet.• Secure all cables.• Check the state of the soundbar (see page 35).• Move the soundbar at least 1 – 3 ft (0.3 – 0.9 m) aw...
Page 50 - Change your Google
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G 5 0 | E N G T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G SYMPTOM SOLUTION Your Google Assistant doesn’t respond Make sure the Microphone off light is not glowing red. To turn on the microphone, see page 26.Make sure Google Assistant has been set up using the Bose Music app (see page 24)...
Page 53 - RESET THE SOUNDBAR; returns it to original factory settings.
5 3 | E N G T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G RESET THE SOUNDBAR Factory reset clears all source, volume, and network settings from the soundbar and returns it to original factory settings. 1. On the remote, press and hold the Volume down button z and Play/Pause button F for 5 seconds until the light bar...
Page 54 - CONNECTION OPTIONS; Option 1; and; Audio OUT; Your TV port panel may not appear as shown. Look for the shape of; OR
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G 5 4 | E N G A P P E N D I X : S E T U P R E F E R E N C E CONNECTION OPTIONS Connect the soundbar to your TV using one of the following connection options:• Option 1 : HDMI ARC (not provided) • Option 2 : Optical NOTE: Using your TV’s HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) por...
Page 55 - CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO YOUR TV
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G 5 5 | E N G A P P E N D I X : S E T U P R E F E R E N C E CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO YOUR TV After choosing an audio cable, connect the soundbar to your TV. Option 1: HDMI ARC (not provided) 1. Insert one end of your HDMI cable into your TV’s HDMI ARC port. NOTE: Make sure...
Page 56 - Optical OUT
5 6 | E N G A P P E N D I X : S E T U P R E F E R E N C E Option 2: Optical If your TV doesn’t have an HDMI ARC port, use the optical cable to connect the soundbar to your TV. 1. Remove the protective cap from both ends of the optical cable. CAUTION: Inserting the plug with the cap attached can dam...
Page 57 - CHECK FOR SOUND
T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G 5 7 | E N G A P P E N D I X : S E T U P R E F E R E N C E CHECK FOR SOUND NOTE: To avoid hearing distorted audio, turn off your TV speakers. Refer to your TV owner’s guide for more information. 1. Power on your TV. 2. If you are using a cable/satellite box or other seco...
