Bose SoundTouch 20- Manuals

English - 7 Introducing SoundTouch™ from Bose ® With SoundTouch ™ , you can stream Internet radio, music services, and your music library. If you have Wi-Fi ® at home, you’re ready to enjoy your favorite music in any room you want. Key Benefits • Enjoy wireless access to Internet radio, music servic...

8 - English Introduction About your SoundTouch ™ 30/20 system Your SoundTouch ™ Wi-Fi ® music system provides clear, room-filling sound streamed wirelessly over your home Wi-Fi network. Use the free SoundTouch ™ app to set up and control your system. See “Adding the system to your Wi-Fi ® network” o...

English - 9 Setting up the System Unpacking the system Carefully unpack the carton and confirm that the following parts are included. Note: Do not connect any cables to the system until after you launch the SoundTouch ™ app. See “Adding the system to your Wi-Fi® network” on page 10. SoundTouch ™ Wi-...

10 - English Setting up the System Adding the system to your Wi-Fi ® network Before you can use SoundTouch ™ you must install the SoundTouch ™ app onto a computer that is on your home network. Next, you will use the app to connect the system to the network. The app guides you through the setup proce...

Setting up the System English - 11 Connecting the system to your home Wi-Fi ® network 1. Launch the app by double-clicking the SoundTouch ™ icon. The first time the app launches, it guides you through setting up the system on your Wi-Fi network. The app instructs you to connect the system. 2. Place ...

12 - English Using the System Powering on the system On the button pad or the remote control, press Power . The display may show an icon, message, or Now Playing information, depending on system state. For a list of icons that may appear on the display, see page 13. Tip: You can also press a Preset ...

English - 13 Using the System Understanding messages on the display The display shows system information and icons, and may include album or artist. Display icon Description System is booting up Progress spinner Appears at initial power on. Instructs you to refer to setup instructions Internet radio...

14 - English Using the System Wi-Fi ® Indicator The Wi-Fi indicator on the front of the system indicates Wi-Fi status. Indicator activity System state Blinking white Connecting to Wi-Fi network Solid white (dim) Power saving mode and connected to Wi-Fi network Solid white (bright) System is on and c...

English - 15 Controlling the System using the App Using the SoundTouch ™ app The SoundTouch ™ app is a software application that enables you to control the system from your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Using the app, your smart device acts as a rich remote for your SoundTouch ™ system. The app e...

Controlling the System using the App 16 - English Controlling the system from another computer Once you set up the SoundTouch ™ system on your home Wi-Fi ® network, you can control the system from any computer on the same network. 1. On the computer where you want to control the system, open a brows...

English - 17 Personalizing your Presets How presets work You can personalize six presets to your favorite streaming music services, stations, playlists, artists, albums or songs from your music library. You can access your music, at any time, with a simple touch of a button on the SoundTouch ™ syste...

Personalizing your Presets 18 - English Setting a preset This section describes how to set and change a preset from the button pad or remote control. Note: For information on using the SoundTouch ™ app to set and change your presets, refer to the Help system in the app. To set a preset 1. Stream mus...

English - 19 Listening to other Sources Playing music from other sources Using the SoundTouch ™ system, you can listen to music stored on a smartphone, tablet, computer or other type of audio device by either connecting a device to the AUX connector or playing an AirPlay ® stream via Wi-Fi ® . Conne...

20 - English Advanced Features Advanced button controls Your system provides advanced functionality through a series of press and hold button presses on the button pad. Updating system software If you have not created a SoundTouch ™ account, you must manually update the software. To receive automati...

English - 21 Advanced Features Disabling Wi-Fi ® capability The system has built-in Wi-Fi capability that enables wireless connectivity and AirPlay. 1. Press to power the system on. 2. On the button pad, press and hold and – (about 5 seconds). The display shows a countdown from 5-1 and a message sim...

22 - English Advanced Features Alternate setup method Using this method you can set up your SoundTouch ™ system by first joining its own built-in Wi-Fi ® network, and then connecting to your home Wi-Fi network. Note: Use this method to set up your system as an AirPlay device only. To access the bene...

English - 23 Care and Maintenance Adding a Wi-Fi ® network If your network information has changed, or to connect your system to another network, you must add the new network information in the app and then connect the system. 1. Launch the SoundTouch ™ app. 2. Click EXPLORE > SETTINGS > Syste...

24 - English Cleaning To clean your SoundTouch ™ system, wipe the exterior using a soft, dry cloth. You can also lightly vacuum the grille on the system. • DO NOT use solvents, chemicals, or sprays. • DO NOT allow liquids to spill or objects to drop into any openings. Replacing the remote control ba...

English - 25 Care and Maintenance Customer service For additional help using the system, contact Bose ® Customer Service. See the address and phone number list included with your SoundTouch ™ system. Limited warranty information Your SoundTouch ™ system is covered by a limited warranty. Details of t...