BOSE SoundLink Revolve Series II Portable Bluetooth Speaker User Manual

BOSE SoundLink Revolve Series II Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Product Information

• The SoundLink Revolve+ II is a portable Bluetooth speaker manufactured by Bose Corporation.
• It is designed to deliver high-quality audio in a compact and durable form factor.
• The speaker is compliant with Directive 2014/53/EU and other applicable EU directive requirements.
• The product features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides long-lasting playback time. It also includes an external power supply that meets the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
6. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
7. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
8. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug being damaged, objects falling into the apparatus, not operating normally, or has been dropped.

Information

• The product complies with CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) regulations.
• It is important to dispose of used batteries properly by following local regulations and not incinerating them.
• The product should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. For more information on disposal and recycling, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought the product.
• The rechargeable lithium-ion battery in the product should only be removed by a qualified professional. Please contact your local
• Bose retailer or visit products.bose.com/static/compliance/index.html for further information.
• In accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC, the product is compliant with Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008, as amended by Regulation (EU) No. 801/2013.

Required Power State Information

• Standby Power Modes:
  • Power consumption in specified power mode, at 230V/50Hz input: 0.5 W
  • Time after which equipment is automatically switched into mode:
  • 20 minutes
  • 5 minutes
  • Power consumption in networked standby if all wired network ports are connected and all wireless network ports are activated, at 230V/50Hz input: 2.0 W

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 applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
6. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
7. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
8. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, objects have fallen into the apparatus, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS

This symbol means there is uninsulated, dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may constitute a risk of electrical shock. This symbol means there are important operating and maintenance instructions in this guide. This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might affect your implantable medical device.

• Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do NOT place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the product.
• Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.
• Do NOT use a power inverter with this product.
• Use this product only with the power supply provided.
• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• Do not expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, fire or the like).
• The product label is located on the bottom of the product.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with ISED Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).

• Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with FCC and ISED Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for the general population. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Meets IMDA Requirements.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

• Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices

Article XII

• According to “Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices” without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristics as well as performance to an approved low-power radio-frequency devices.

Article XIV

• The low-power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere with legal communications; If found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications means radio communications operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act.
• The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible to interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave-radiated devices.
• DON’T attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery from this product.
• Contact your local Bose retailer or other qualified professional for removal.

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following local regulations. Do not incinerate. This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources, human health and the environment. For more information on the disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product. Removal of the rechargeable lithium-ion battery in this product should be conducted only by a qualified professional. Please contact your local Bose retailer or see products.bose.com/static/compliance/index.html. for further information.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

The product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC, is in compliance with the following norm(s) or document(s): Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008, as amended by Regulation (EU) No. 801/2013.

Bluetooth ® ≤ 2.0 W
Time after which equipment is automatically switched into mode| ≤ 20 minutes| ≤ 5 minutes
Power consumption in networked standby if all wired network ports are connected and all wireless network ports are activated, at 230V/50Hz input| N/A| ≤ 2.0 W

Network port deactivation/activation procedures. Deactivating all networks will enable standby mode.

| Bluetooth : Deactivate by clearing the pairing list by pressing and holding the Bluetooth button for 10 seconds. Activate by pairing with a Bluetooth source.

External Power Supply Technical Information

• The external power supply provided with the product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy
• Related Products Directive 2009/125/EC, is in compliance with the following norms(s) or documents(s): Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1782.

1441 RG Purmerend The Netherlands

Model identifier| F5V-1.6C-1U-WW
Input voltage| 100V-240V
Input AC frequency| 50Hz/60Hz
Output voltage| 5V DC
Output current| 1.6A
Output power| 8W
Average active efficiency| 78.8%
Efficiency at low load (10%)| 73.4%
No-load power consumption| 0.07W
Manufacturer| Bose Products B.V.
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Commercial registration number| 36037901
Address| Gorslaan 60 1441 RG Purmerend The Netherlands
Model identifier| S008AIM0500160
Input voltage| 100V-240V
Input AC frequency| 50Hz/60Hz
Output voltage| 5V DC
Output current| 1.6A
Output power| 8W
Average active efficiency| 78.5%
Efficiency at low load (10%)| 74.5%
No-load power consumption| 0.06W

For Europe:

• Frequency band of operation 2400 to 2483.5 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 applicable regulations.

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

 | Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Part Name

| Lead (Pb)| Mercury (Hg)| Cadmium (Cd)| Hexavalent (CR(VI))| Polybrominated Biphenyl

(PBB)

| Polybrominated diphenylether (PBDE)
PCBs| X| O| O| O| O| O
Metal Parts| X| O| O| O| O| O
Plastic Parts| O| O| O| O| O| O
Speakers| X| O| O| O| O| O
Cables| X| O| O| O| O| O
This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.

O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

| ****
X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Equipment name: Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II, Type designation: 419356

 | Restricted substances and their chemical symbols

Unit

| Lead (Pb)| ****

Mercury (Hg)

| ****

Cadmium (Cd)

| Hexavalent chromium (Cr+6)| Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)| Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
PCBs| –| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○
Metal Parts| –| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○
Plastic Parts| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○
Speakers| –| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○
Cables| –| ○| ○| ○| ○| ○
Note 1: “○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.

Note 2: The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Please complete and retain for your records

• The serial and model numbers are located bottom of the speaker.
• Serial number: _____
• Model number: 419356
• Please keep your receipt with your owner’s guide. Now is a good time to register your Bose product.
• You can easily do this by going to global.Bose.com/register
• Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “0” is 2010 or 2020.
• China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plant 9, No. 353 North Riding
• Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone
• EU Importer: Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands
• Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No. 10, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan
• Phone Number: +886-2-2514 7676
• Mexico Importer: Bose de México, S. de R.L. de C.V., Paseo de las Palmas 405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000 México, D.F. Phone Number: +5255 (5202) 3545 The CMIIT ID is located on the rubber foot on the bottom of the product.

LEGAL INFORMATION

Security Information
This product is capable of receiving security updates from Bose automatically when connected to the Bose Connect app. In order to receive security updates via the mobile application, you must complete the product setup process in the Bose Connect app. If you do not complete the setup process, you will be responsible for installing security updates that Bose makes available via btu.Bose.com.

• Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, iPod, and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. The trademark “iPhone” is used in Japan with a license from Aiphone K.K.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bose Corporation is under license.
• Google and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.
• The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
• Bose, Bose Home Speaker, Bose Music, Bose Portable Home Speaker, Bose Soundbar, SimpleSync, SoundLink, and
• SoundLink Revolve are trademarks of Bose Corporation.
• Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639 ©2020 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without prior written permission.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

CONTENTS
Confirm that the following parts are included:

The USB power supply and AC power adapters may vary slightly. Use the AC power adapter for your region.
NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, don’t use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service.
Visit worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SLRPii.

BOSE CONNECT APP SETUP

The Bose Connect app lets you set up and control the speaker from any mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet. Using the app, you can manage Bluetooth connections, choose your voice prompt language, manage speaker settings, and get new features.

DOWNLOAD THE BOSE CONNECT APP

1. On your mobile device, download the Bose Connect app.
2. Follow the app instructions.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

PLACEMENT GUIDELINES

• For best Bluetooth performance, place your mobile device within 33 ft (10 m) of your speaker, and make sure there is a clear line of sight between you and your speaker.
• Moving your device farther away, or not having a clear line of sight may impact sound quality, and your device may disconnect from your speaker.
• Keep other wireless equipment at least 3 ft (1 m) away from your speaker.
• Place your speaker and your device outside of and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video components, and direct heat sources.

CAUTIONS

• Stand your speaker on its base. Standing your speaker on any other side may cause damage to your speaker and affect sound quality.
• Avoid placing your speaker on wet or dirty surfaces.

CONNECT TO POWER

Your speaker ships with a partial charge. Before using your speaker for the first time, connect it to an AC (mains) outlet. Your speaker does not need to be fully charged, but it does require the initial connection to activate the battery.

1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the micro-B USB connector on your speaker.
2. Plug the other end into the USB power supply.
3. Plug the USB power supply into an AC (mains) outlet.
   • NOTE: If necessary, plug the AC adapter for your region into the AC (mains) outlet. The battery light blinks amber, and your speaker emits a tone. When fully charged, 6 glows green.

POWER ON/OFF YOUR SPEAKER

• On the button pad, press the Power button I.
• The first time you power on your speaker, the Bluetooth light glows blue, and you hear a voice prompt to select a language (see page 20).
• If you have already powered on your speaker and paired at least one mobile device, the Bluetooth light blinks white and connects to the last two paired mobile devices.
• You hear “Battery percent. Connected to .” The Bluetooth light glows solid white.

BATTERY PROTECTION MODE

• When your speaker is unplugged and unused for more than three days with a remaining charge of less than 10 percent, it enters battery protection mode to preserve battery power.
• To reactivate your speaker, connect it to AC (mains) power.
• When not in use, store your speaker in a cool place.
  • CAUTION: Do not store your speaker for extended periods when fully charged or when the battery light 6 blinks red.

AUTO-OFF

Your speaker powers off after 20 minutes of inactivity (no sound coming from your speaker) while using the following connections and power sources:

• AUX connection operating on battery or AC (mains) power.
• Bluetooth connection operating on battery power.

Disable auto-off

1. Press and hold + and the Input mode button simultaneously. You hear “Auto-off disabled.”
2. Repeat to re-enable the auto-off feature.

The button pad enables you to power on your speaker and control your speaker’s playback, volume, and speakerphone.

NOTE: Certain mobile devices may not support these functions.

The Multi-function button controls music sources and speakerphone calls on your mobile device from your speaker.

MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME

PHONE CALLS

Access voice control

• The microphone in the speaker acts as an extension of the microphone in your smartphone.
• Using on the speaker, you can access voice control on your mobile device to make/take calls, play music, tell you the weather, give you the score of a game, and more.
• Press and hold to access voice control on your device. You hear a tone that indicates voice control is active.

Voice alerts

• Your speaker identifies incoming callers (when applicable). To disable this feature, see page 20.
• Voice prompts guide you through the Bluetooth pairing and connecting processes.

PRE-INSTALLED LANGUAGES

• English
• German
• Korean
• Swedish
• Polish
• Spanish
• Mandarin
• Italian
• Dutch
• French
• Japanese
• Portuguese
• Russian

SELECT A LANGUAGE

1. Press – or + to scroll through available languages.
2. When you hear your language preference, press and hold the Multi-function button to select it. You hear a beep and “Ready to pair.”

CHANGE THE LANGUAGE

1. Press and hold z and the Input mode button 7 simultaneously until you hear the voice prompt for the first language option.
2. Press – or + to scroll through available languages.
3. When you hear your language preference, press and hold until you hear a beep, and “Connected to .”

DISABLE VOICE PROMPTS
Press and hold z and H simultaneously until you hear “Voice prompts off.”
NOTE: Repeat to re-enable voice prompts.

BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream music from mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. Before you can stream music from a device, you must pair the device with your speaker.

CHOOSE YOUR PAIRING METHOD

• You can pair your device with your speaker using Bluetooth wireless technology or Near Field Communication (NFC).
• You can also use the Bose Connect app to pair your device (see page 13).

What is NFC?

• NFC is a technology that enables mobile devices to establish wireless communication with each other by simply tapping the devices together. Refer to your device owner’s guide to see if your model supports NFC.

If your device does not support Bluetooth pairing via NFC or if you are unsure:| Follow the instructions for “Pair your mobile device”.
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If your device supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC:| Follow the instructions for “Pair a mobile device with NFC” on.

NOTE: If your device supports Bluetooth pairing via NFC, you can use either pairing method.

PAIR YOUR MOBILE DEVICE
When you power on your speaker for the first time, the speaker automatically searches for your mobile device.

1. On your device, turn on the Bluetooth feature.
   • TIP: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Settings menu.
2. Select your Bose Revolve + II SoundLink speaker from the device list.
   • Once paired, you hear “Connected to ,” and the Bluetooth light glows solid white.
   • NOTE: To pair an additional device, see page 24.

PAIR A MOBILE DEVICE WITH NFC
NOTE: When you power on your speaker for the first time, make sure a language is selected before you pair your mobile device with NFC.

1. Unlock your mobile device, and turn on the Bluetooth and NFC features. Refer to your device owner’s guide to learn more about these features.
2. Tap and hold the NFC touchpoint on your device to the top center of your speaker. The target area is the Bose logo. Your device may prompt you to accept pairing.
   • Once paired, you hear “Connected to ,” and the Bluetooth light glows solid white.

PAIR AN ADDITIONAL MOBILE DEVICE

You can store up to eight paired mobile devices in the speaker pairing list.

• Press and hold the Bluetooth button l until the Bluetooth light blinks blue, and you hear, “Ready to pair another device.” Pair your device to the speaker (see page 23).
• If your device supports pairing via NFC, see page 23.

DISCONNECT A DEVICE

• Turn off the Bluetooth feature on your device.
• If your device supports pairing via NFC, tap and hold the NFC touchpoint on your device to the top center of your speaker. The target area is the Bose logo.

RECONNECT A DEVICE

• When powered on, your speaker tries to reconnect with the two most recently-connected devices.
  • NOTE: The devices must be within range and powered on.
• If your device supports pairing via NFC, tap and hold the NFC touchpoint on your device to the top of your speaker. The target area is the Bose logo.
• You can store up to eight paired mobile devices in the speaker pairing list, and your speaker can be actively connected to two mobile devices at a time.
  • NOTE: You can only play audio from one device at a time.

IDENTIFY CONNECTED MOBILE DEVICES

• Press the Bluetooth button l to hear which devices are currently connected.

SWITCH BETWEEN TWO CONNECTED DEVICES

1. Pause audio on your first device.
2. Play audio on your second device.

CONNECT A PREVIOUSLY PAIRED DEVICE

1. Press l to hear which device is currently connected.
2. Press l within two seconds to connect to the next device in your speaker’s pairing list.
3. Repeat until you hear the desired device name. You hear a tone that indicates the device is connecting.
4. Play audio on the connected device.

CLEAR THE SPEAKER PAIRING LIST

1. Press and hold l for 10 seconds, until you hear “Bluetooth device list cleared. Ready to pair.” All devices are cleared and your speaker is ready to pair a new device.
2. Delete your speaker from the Bluetooth list on your device.

USE THE BOSE CONNECT APP

• You can also easily manage multiple connected devices using the Bose Connect app (see page 13).
• You can connect the audio output of a smartphone, tablet, computer or other type of mobile device to the AUX connector or micro-B USB connector.

CONNECT THE 3.5 MM STEREO CABLE

The AUX connector accepts a 3.5 mm stereo cable plug (not provided).

1. Using a 3.5 mm stereo cable, connect your mobile device to the AUX connector on your speaker.
2. Press the Power button on your speaker.
3. Press and release the Input mode button until you hear “AUX audio.”

CONNECT THE USB CABLE

1. Using the USB cable, connect your device to the micro-B USB connector on your speaker.
2. Press on your speaker.
3. Press and release until you hear “USB audio.”

SPEAKER STATUS

The top of the speaker has a series of lights that glow according to system state.

BATTERY STATUS

• Shows the battery charge level. Each time you power on your speaker, the battery light displays the battery charge level for two seconds and a voice prompt announces the battery charge level.
• To check the battery charge level, press and hold the Power button for three seconds while checking .
  • NOTE: Battery performance varies with the content played and the volume level at which it is played. In typical use, the speaker battery lasts up to 17 hours.

BLUETOOTH STATUS
Shows the connection status of a mobile device.

INPUT STATUS
Shows the connection status of a device connected with an AUX or micro-B USB cable.

NOTE: For more information on using a cable to connect a device, see page 26. You can pair your SoundLink Revolve + II with other Bose speakers to play audio together.

CHOOSE YOUR PAIRING METHOD

The way you pair with another Bose speaker varies depending on the type of speaker you’re pairing with. Choose your pairing method from the table below.

Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker

| See “Pair with another Bose SoundLink

Bluetooth speaker” below.

Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar| See “Pair with a Bose Home Speaker or Soundbar” on page 32.

PAIR WITH ANOTHER BOSE SOUNDLINK BLUETOOTH SPEAKER
You can pair your Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speakers together to play in the following modes using the Bose Connect app (recommended) or the speaker control buttons:

• Party mode (left and right speakers play in unison)
• Stereo mode (left speaker and right speaker play separately)
• You can set this up using the Bose Connect app (recommended) or the speaker control buttons.
• Refer to your Bose owner’s uide to determine if your secondary speaker supports these modes.

Pair the speakers using the Bose Connect app (recommended)

• For more information, download the Bose Connect app.

Pair the speakers manually
If you are unable to access the Bose Connect app, follow the instructions below.
Party mode

1. Make sure both speakers are powered on.
2. Make sure a speaker is connected to your mobile device.
3. On the speaker connected to your device, press and hold the Bluetooth button and + simultaneously.
4. Release the buttons when you hear “Press the Bluetooth and volume down buttons simultaneously on a second Bose device.”
5. On the other speaker, press and hold and – simultaneously.
6. Release the buttons when the speaker emits a tone. After 10 seconds, you hear “Party mode” from both speakers simultaneously. Party mode is enabled. You are now able to play audio in unison using your device.
7. For an optimal experience, position your speakers:
   • In the same room or outdoor area
   • So there are no obstructions between them
   • NOTE: Performance may vary based on mobile device, distance and environmental factors.

Pair Bose Products

1. Stereo mode
2. Configure your speakers for Party mode (see page 30).
3. On a speaker, press the Bluetooth button l and H simultaneously.
4. Release the buttons when you hear “Stereo mode.” You hear “Left” from the left speaker and “Right” from the right speaker. Stereo mode is enabled. You are now able to play audio in stereo using your mobile device.
5. For an optimal experience, position your speakers:

  * In the same room or outdoor area
  * Within 10 feet of each other, free from obstructions
  * So that your distance to each speaker is equal
  *  **NOTE:** Performance may vary based on mobile device, distance and environmental factors.

Switch between Party mode and Stereo mode

• On either speaker, press button l and H simultaneously.
• Disable Party mode or Stereo mode

Do one of the following on either speaker:

• Press and hold until you hear “Bose speakers unlinked.”
• Press and hold the Multi-function buttons and + simultaneously until you hear “Bose speakers unlinked.”
• Press the Power button to power off the speaker.

PAIR WITH A BOSE HOME SPEAKER OR SOUNDBAR
With Bose SimpleSync technology, you can pair your SoundLink Revolve + II speaker with a Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar to listen to the same song in two different rooms at the same time.
NOTE: SimpleSync technology has a Bluetooth range of 30 ft (9 m). Walls and construction materials can affect reception.

Compatible products

You can pair your SoundLink Revolve + II speaker with any member of the Bose Home Speaker family.
Popular compatible products include:

• Bose Soundbar 700
• Bose Soundbar 500
• Bose Home Speaker 500
• Bose Home Speaker 300
• Bose Portable Home Speaker

New products are added periodically. For a complete list and more information, visit worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groups.

Pair using the Bose Music app

1. On your SoundLink Revolve + II speaker, press and hold the Bluetooth button until the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue, and you hear “Ready to pair another device.”
2. In the Bose Music app, from the My Bose screen, select your Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar.
   • NOTE: To return to the My Bose screen, tap in the top-left corner of the screen.
3. Tap the product image in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
4. Tap Group Speakers.
5. Follow the app instructions to connect a new Bluetooth device using SimpleSync.

NOTES:

• Make sure that your SoundLink Revolve + II speaker is within 30 ft (9 m) of your Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar.
• You can pair your SoundLink Revolve + II speaker with only one product at a time.

RECONNECT TO A BOSE HOME SPEAKER OR SOUNDBAR

• Power on your SoundLink Revolve + II speaker (see page 15).
• Your SoundLink Revolve + II speaker tries to connect to the two most recently-connected
• Bluetooth devices, including your Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar.

NOTES:

• Your Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar must be within range (30 ft or 9 m) and powered on.
• If your SoundLink Revolve + II speaker doesn’t connect, see “Connect a previously paired device” on page 25.

CLEAN THE SPEAKER

• Clean the surface of the speaker and handle with a soft, damp cloth (water only).
• Do not use any sprays near the speaker. Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives.
• Do not allow liquids to spill into any openings.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

• Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service.
• Visit  worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SLRPii.

LIMITED WARRANTY

• The speaker is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at global.Bose.com/warranty. for details of the limited warranty.
• To register your product, visit global.Bose.com/register. for instructions.
• Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Input Voltage: 5V
• Input Current: 1.6A

TRY THESE SOLUTIONS FIRST

If you experience problems with the speaker:

• Check the battery light 6 (see page 28). Charge your speaker if necessary.
• Secure all cables.
• Check the state of status lights (see page 28).
• Place your speaker according to placement guidelines (see page 13).
• Make sure your mobile device supports Bluetooth or pairing via NFC technology (see page 21).

OTHER SOLUTIONS
If you could not resolve your issue, see the table below to identify symptoms and solutions to common problems. If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/contact.

Connect it to AC (mains) power.
Battery does not charge| Make sure you are using the Bose-provided USB cable and USB power supply.

Connect the USB cable to a different USB power supply. Use a different USB cable.

Connect to a different AC (mains) power source.

Speaker does not pair with mobile device| On your mobile device, turn the Bluetooth feature off and then on. Remove your speaker from the Bluetooth list on your device. Pair your device again.

Pair a different device (see page 24).

Clear your speaker’s pairing list (see page 25). Pair your device again.

Reset your speaker (see page 37).

peaker does not pair with NFC| Unlock your device and turn on the Bluetooth and NFC features.

Tap and hold the NFC touchpoint on the back of your device to the top of your speaker.

Remove your device from the case.

Make sure a language is selected (see page 20). Use Bluetooth to pair your device (see page 22).

Download the Bose Connect app for an additional method for pairing your Bose speakers (see page 13).
No sound| On your mobile device, turn the Bluetooth feature off and then on. Remove your speaker from the Bluetooth list on your device. Pair your device again.

Increase the volume on your speaker, your device and music source.

Make sure voice prompts are on. Press the Bluetooth button l to hear the connected mobile device. Make sure you are using the correct device.

Use a different music source.

Pair a different device (see page 24).

If two devices are connected, pause your other device.

No sound from a cabled device| Power on the device and play music.

Increase the volume on your speaker and device.

Press and release the Input mode button 7 until the Input light glows white.

Use a different cable. Connect a different device.

Poor sound quality| Use a different music source.

Pair a different device (see page 24).

If there are two devices connected, disconnect the second device. Increase the volume on the device.

Check device audio settings.

Poor sound quality from a cabled device| Increase the volume on your speaker and device. Use a different cable.

Connect a different device. Check device audio settings.

Audio plays from the wrong device (when two devices are connected)| Make sure voice prompts are on. Press the Bluetooth button l to hear the connected device(s). Make sure you are using the correct device.

Pause or quit the music source on the device playing music. Disconnect the second device.

your device. Disable auto-off (see page 16).

The speaker does not pair with a Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar

| Press and hold l until the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue, and you hear “Ready to pair another device.”

Make sure that your SoundLink Revolve+ II speaker is within 30 ft (9 m) of your Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar.

The speaker does not reconnect to a previously-paired

Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar

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See “Connect a previously paired device” on page 25.

Delayed audio when paired with a

Bose Home Speaker or Bose Soundbar

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Download the Bose Connect app and run available software updates (see page 13).

RESET YOUR SPEAKER

A factory reset clears paired mobile devices and language settings from your speaker and returns it to the original factory settings.

1. Power on your speaker.
2. Press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds. The speaker powers off.
3. Press . The Bluetooth light glows blue, and you hear a voice prompt to select a language (see page 20).

CONTACT

• ©2020 Bose Corporation 100
• The Mountain Road,
• Framingham,
• MA 01701-9168
• USA AM858891-0010 Rev. 00

References

• Bose Software Updater for: QuietComfort, QuietControl, SoundSport, SoundWear, SoundLink and BOSEbuild products
• Product registration

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