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                      Dear Community,   Starting on Thursday, May 23, 2019, a new update for the Bose Sleep App (2.2.0) is available through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This update introduces the Fade-In Alarm, which gradually increases the alarm volume over 30-seconds to provide a more gentle wake-up experience. This feature requires Sleepbud firmware 7.0.0.0 or above to properly function. Keep in mind, it is always recommended to keep the sleepbuds up-to-date for the best experience.   Bose Sleep 2.2.0 New feature: Fade-in Alarm allows you to select the option of having your alarm fade to full volume over 30 seconds for a more gentle wake-up experience. You can find this under Alarm Options when setting an alarm. Fade-in Alarm requires firmware 7.0.0.0 or above.   Firmware 7.0.2.0 Improved Fade-in Alarm audio experience.   Compatible OS versions Android: 5.0 and up. iOS: 10.0 and later. ... View more

Dear Community,   We are very excited to share that on Tuesday, May 21st, a Bose Music firmware update will begin rolling out for Bose Smart Speakers and Soundbars making  the  Google Assistant available in U.S./English.    With this release, the Google Assistant is integrated with the Bose family of smart products and supports the majority of Google Assistant functionality, including music playback, control of smart home devices, setting timers and alarms, and general information requests. Google Assistant availability in additional regions will be announced soon!          To receive the updated firmware, please leave your smart speaker connected to the Internet. The speaker will download the firmware in the background and install it when it’s idle sometime during the next 2:00AM-5:00AM local time window.      Please use the Bose Music App to setup  the  Google Assistant. On the speaker, go to Settings > Voice Assistant and select the Google Assistant and f ollow the app instructions to link your Google account.     In addition to the Google Assistant, these features and enhancements are also available  in this update :     Gaana  music service is now available via A mazon A lexa in India.   Speaker Grouping and  control is now available  via Amazon Alexa .   Create  a speaker group in the Amazon Alexa App and  initiate playback and control of that group via  Amazon Alexa  voice command.   Additional bug fixes and enhancements.     RELEASE TIMELINE:   Date : May 21, 2019     Details : Smart Speaker Firmware Update. Available Over-The-Air (OTA) automatically.      Bose Music App : (No update but latest version required)   Android : Latest or: 1.7.2   iOS : Latest or: 1.7.2     Firmware Version s:   Home Speaker 500: 4.0.6   Soundbar 500: 4.0.8   Soundbar 700: 4.0.8 ... View more

Update May 15th, 2019:   On May 15th, 2019, we released a new iOS Software version 8.1.1 to correct a minor bug during firmware update for some iOS users. We also released the Bose Connect App update in the Google Play store for Android users on May 10th.   Release notes: iOS version: 8.1.1 Android version: 8.1 Enhancements: iOS app release that fixes issues updating products via the app     **Original post**   On  May 6th, 2019, a new Bose Connect App update (8.1) has become available through the Apple App Store. This update will be a staged release, deployed to existing users over a 7-day period. Release notes:   iOS (Apple App Store) Thanks for using the Bose Connect app! We update the app regularly so that you can get the most from your Bose products. Here's what we did for the Bose Connect version 8.1: Made accessibility improvements. Fixed bugs, improved the UI (user interface), and did some general cleaning up under the hood.   Compatible OS versions:  iOS: 10, 11, 12 and up. ... View more

    Dear Bose community,   On Wednesday May 8th 2019 , an update to the Bose Music App was released for iOS and Android users. We're excited to announce the availability of a new bass audio setting in the Bose Music App for Bass Modules 500 and 700. The setting is found in Speaker Control -> Audio, scroll down to Bass Module section. The audio setting supports increments +/- 100. The setting is only available for the bass module(s) 500 and 700 when the bass module is connected to a Soundbar 500 or 700. In addition, there are several bug fixes and enhancements:   iOS • Minor updates to setup for Home Speaker 500, Soundbar 500 and Soundbar 700. • Fixed audio control problems when not on “Now Playing” page. • Addressed issues with “Recently Played” not updating.   Android • Resolved issue causing app to crash when selecting a Spotify playlist.   RELEASE Notes:   Date: May 8th, 2019   Details: Bose Music App Update available will be available on May 8th, 2019 on the Apple App and Google Play stores. You will receive the update automatically if your phone is configured to do so. Firmware Version: No Firmware update.   Bose Music App Versions: Android: 1.7.2 iOS: 1.7.2 ... View more

Update May 15th, 2019:   On May 15th, 2019, we released a new iOS Software version 8.1.1 to correct a minor bug during firmware update for some iOS users. We also released the Bose Connect App update in the Google Play store for Android users on May 10th.   Release notes: iOS version: 8.1.1 Android version: 8.1 Enhancements: iOS app release that fixes issues updating products via the app     **Original post**   On  May 6th, 2019, a new Bose Connect App update (8.1) has become available through the Apple App Store. This update will be a staged release, deployed to existing users over a 7-day period. Release notes:   iOS (Apple App Store) Thanks for using the Bose Connect app! We update the app regularly so that you can get the most from your Bose products. Here's what we did for the Bose Connect version 8.1: Made accessibility improvements. Fixed bugs, improved the UI (user interface), and did some general cleaning up under the hood.   Compatible OS versions:  iOS: 10, 11, 12 and up. ... View more

Update May 15th, 2019:   On May 15th, 2019, we released a new iOS Software version 8.1.1 to correct a minor bug during firmware update for some iOS users. We also released the Bose Connect App update in the Google Play store for Android users on May 10th.   Release notes: iOS version: 8.1.1 Android version: 8.1 Enhancements: iOS app release that fixes issues updating products via the app     **Original post**   On  May 6th, 2019, a new Bose Connect App update (8.1) has become available through the Apple App Store. This update will be a staged release, deployed to existing users over a 7-day period. Release notes:   iOS (Apple App Store) Thanks for using the Bose Connect app! We update the app regularly so that you can get the most from your Bose products. Here's what we did for the Bose Connect version 8.1: Made accessibility improvements. Fixed bugs, improved the UI (user interface), and did some general cleaning up under the hood.   Compatible OS versions:  iOS: 10, 11, 12 and up. ... View more

Update May 15th, 2019:   On May 15th, 2019, we released a new iOS Software version 8.1.1 to correct a minor bug during firmware update for some iOS users. We also released the Bose Connect App update in the Google Play store for Android users on May 10th.   Release notes: iOS version: 8.1.1 Android version: 8.1 Enhancements: iOS app release that fixes issues updating products via the app     **Original post**   On  May 6th, 2019, a new Bose Connect App update (8.1) has become available through the Apple App Store. This update will be a staged release, deployed to existing users over a 7-day period. Release notes:   iOS (Apple App Store) Thanks for using the Bose Connect app! We update the app regularly so that you can get the most from your Bose products. Here's what we did for the Bose Connect version 8.1: Made accessibility improvements. Fixed bugs, improved the UI (user interface), and did some general cleaning up under the hood.   Compatible OS versions:  iOS: 10, 11, 12 and up. ... View more

On  May 6th, 2019, a new Bose Connect App update (8.1) has become available through the Apple App Store. This update will be a staged release, deployed to existing users over a 7-day period. Release notes:   iOS (Apple App Store) Thanks for using the Bose Connect app! We update the app regularly so that you can get the most from your Bose products. Here's what we did for the Bose Connect version 8.1: Made accessibility improvements. Fixed bugs, improved the UI (user interface), and did some general cleaning up under the hood.   Compatible OS versions:  iOS: 10, 11, 12 and up. ... View more

Update May 15th, 2019:   On May 15th, 2019, we released a new iOS Software version 8.1.1 to correct a minor bug during firmware update for some iOS users. We also released the Bose Connect App update in the Google Play store for Android users on May 10th.   Release notes: iOS version: 8.1.1 Android version: 8.1 Enhancements: iOS app release that fixes issues updating products via the app     **Original post**   On  May 6th, 2019, a new Bose Connect App update (8.1) has become available through the Apple App Store. This update will be a staged release, deployed to existing users over a 7-day period. Release notes:   iOS (Apple App Store) Thanks for using the Bose Connect app! We update the app regularly so that you can get the most from your Bose products. Here's what we did for the Bose Connect version 8.1: Made accessibility improvements. Fixed bugs, improved the UI (user interface), and did some general cleaning up under the hood.   Compatible OS versions:  iOS: 10, 11, 12 and up. ... View more

    On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, a new Bose Sleep App update 2.1.0 became available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.   This update introduces "phone call alerts." This feature allows users to decide whether or not to receive an in-bud alert when a connected mobile device receives an incoming call. The alerts played in the Sleepbuds follow the device's “do not disturb” settings which can be set to allow all calls or limit calls to the device’s "Favorites." Please note: Calls cannot be answered via the Sleepbuds. The user must take the call on the mobile device. This new feature will require a firmware update for the Sleepbuds which will be communicated to the user within the app.   Release notes:   Bose Sleep v.2.1.0   New "phone call alerts" feature allows users to hear in-bud alerts on an incoming call. You can access the Alerts feature in the settings menu. This feature requires a firmware update via the home screen notification. Bug fixes and performance updates.   Firmware 7.0.0.0 Now supports phone call alerts. ... View more

Update May 9th, 2019 On Thursday May 9 th , we released a new SoundTouch App to iOS users. This is an App only release for iOS only, there is no accompanying firmware release. The App update resolves an issue some customers encountered while trying to setup a speaker over Wi-Fi on iOS 12+. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we resolved this issue. Please let us know if you have any questions.   RELEASE TIMELINE: May 9th SoundTouch App update in Apple App Store, iOS only release.   VERSIONS: iOS: 21.0.7 Android: No Update (21.0.3)   Update April 22nd, 2019   On April 22nd, 2019, we released a new update for the iOS SoundTouch app. iOS version 21.0.5 was released to fix an issue where the app crashes on Apple devices running iOS 8.2 to 9.3.5. Customers running these iOS versions should upgrade if they are experiencing problems.   Original Post   Dear Community,   On Tuesday April 16 th , an update to the SoundTouch App will be available to iOS and Android users. This is an App only release, there is no accompanying firmware release. Contents of the release:   Favorites: these new features will allow you to pin your favorite content to your Favorites, allowing you to save content across music service providers, beyond the 6 presets you have  already available in the app. This gives you an easier way to access your favorite content without having to search as frequently.   Spotify Wildcard Search. With an improved search for Spotify within SoundTouch, you will now be able to search for content using partial search terms.   ‘Just for You’ becomes ‘Recently Played’. The SoundTouch screen label displaying 'Just for You' will be updated to 'Recently Played'.   VERSIONS:   App version iOS 21.0.4 App version android 21.0.3 Interface version for both 21.0.3 ... View more

Update April 22nd, 2019:   On April 22nd, 2019, we released a new update for Android Bose Music App. Android 1.6.3 contains minor bug fixes.   Original post dated April 16, 2019:   Dear Bose community,   We're excited to announce that AirPlay 2 is now available on your Smart Speakers and Soundbars! As many of you know, AirPlay 2 lets you stream music, podcasts and audio for video from any Apple device to your Bose product (including Apple Music!).   We know many of our SoundTouch customers are also eager for AirPlay 2 functionality on their speakers, and while today's announcement only applies to our smart speakers and soundbars, rest assured we are still working on bringing the feature to SoundTouch as well.   To find out more, visit the FAQs page for your product: Home Speaker 500 Soundbar 500 Soundbar 700   RELEASE TIMELINE:   Date: April 16th, 2019   Details: Smart Speaker Firmware Update. Available Over-The-Air (OTA) automatically.   Firmware Version: 3.1.7 Home Speaker 500, Soundbar 500, Soundbar 700   Bose Music App requirements: (No new app update releasing April 16 th ) Android: 1.6.3 iOS : 1.6.2 ... View more

RELEASE TIMELINE: March 14th Bose Music App updates in the Google Play Store.   VERSIONS: Android: 1.5.2   Details: On Thursday March 14th, a new Bose Music App will be available to Android users only. This is a minor App only release, there is no accompanying firmware release. Contents of the release: • Android Issue: An issue is fixed where a Bose Music user could be automatically logged out of the account after leaving the device inactive for an extended period of time. ... View more

Le mercredi 6 mars 2019, la nouvelle version du firmware pour le QC35 série II sera disponible. Cette mise à jour peut être effectuée via l'application Bose Connect ou le site Bose Updater (btu.bose.com). Produit Nouvelle version  QC35 Series II  4.3.6    NOTES DE VERSION    Nous avons préparé le terrain pour soutenir Bose AR - une version audio novatrice de la réalité augmentée (à venir!). Correction de bugs et améliorations générales.   Le logiciel 4.3.6 nécessitera l’utilisation de la dernière version de l’application Bose Connect (version 8.0) . Cela assurera le bon fonctionnement du nouveau firmware avec l’application. ... View more