LIFESTYLE ULTRA SOUNDBAR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Please read and keep all safety and use instructions.
Declarations of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliancewww.Bose.com/compliance
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.
Important Safety Instructions
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Only use aachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
WARNINGS/CAUTIONS
Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.
This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might aect your
implantable medical device.
This product contains a tempered glass surface. Use caution to avoid impact. In the event of breakage,
use care in handling broken glass.
• Safe Installation Instructions: Ensure feet under product are clean and free of debris. Place the product
on a clean, dust-free, stable, flat, and level surface. For proper support, all feet must be in full contact with
surface. Beware of potential fall hazards as audio vibrations can cause the product to move. Do not position
above seating or occupied areas.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do NOT expose this product to rain, dripping, splashing, or
moisture and do not place liquid filled objects such as vases, on or near the product.
• 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.
• Do NOT use in vehicles or boats.
• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.
• Only use the following hardware to mount this product: Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket.
• Do not mount on surfaces that are not sturdy, or that have hazards concealed behind them, such as
electrical wiring or plumbing. If you are not sure about installing the bracket, contact a qualified professional
installer. Ensure the bracket is installed according to local building codes.
• Only for mounting on the following surfaces:
– Wallboard ≥
33
⁄88” (10 mm)
– Masonry
If mounted on surfaces other than stated above please contact a professional installer.
• When positioning the product, make sure it is not blocking any ventilation openings on your TV or monitor.
Refer to the owner’s guide that came with your TV or monitor and install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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• Due to ventilation requirements, Bose does not recommend placing the product in a confined space such as
in a wall cavity or in an enclosed cabinet.
• Do not place or install near any heat sources such as fireplaces, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• The product label is located on the back of the soundbar.
WARNING: Do not expose product or mounting components to any chemical substances that are not
specified by Bose, including but not limited to lubricants, cleaning agents, contact sprays, or hydrocarbon
based solvents. Exposure to such substances can lead to degradation of the plastic material, resulting in
cracking and creating a falling hazard.
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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 o 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 product or antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent 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 equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between radiator and
your body.
This device for operation in the 5150 – 5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful
interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
FCC regulations restrict the operation of this device to indoor use only.
This device is prohibited from being operated on oil platforms, cars, trains, boats, and aircraft, except it can be
operated in large aircraft while flying above 10,000 feet in the 5.925-6.425 GHz band.
Transmiers in the 5.925-7.125 GHz band are prohibited from operating to control or communicate with
unmanned aircraft systems.
FCC ID: A94443535
CAN ICES (B) / NMB (B)
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. | Frequency band of operation 5725 to 5850 MHz. Maximum
transmit power less than 14 dBm (25mW) EIRP. | Frequency band of operation 5945 to 6425 MHz. Maximum
transmit power less than 23 dBm EIRP.
Maximum transmit power is below regulatory limits such that SAR testing is not necessary and exempt per
applicable regulations.
This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range in all EU
Member States listed in the table.
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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 disposal and recycling of this
product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.
Low-power Radio-frequency Devices Technical Regulations: Without permission granted by the NCC, any
company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmiing power or alter original
characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio-frequency devices. The low power
radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft security and interfere legal communications; If found,
the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications
means radio communications is operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Management Act. The
low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or
ISM radio wave radiated devices.
Power State Information: The product, in accordance with the Ecodesign Requirements for Energy Related
Products Directive 2009/125/EC and the Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information
(Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, is in compliance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/826. For
information about power consumption for dierent standby modes and the period after which the product
automatically reverts to those modes, visit www.Bose.com/compliancewww.Bose.com/compliance and select this regulation. The product
is equipment with HiNA functionality.
Wired Network
Wired network port deactivation/activation
procedures. Deactivating all networks will enable
standby mode.
Note: Prior to deactivating wired networks or
entering standby, tap the Microphone o buon n
to turn the microphone on (see page 25). The
Microphone o light turns o (see page 35).
HDMI: To activate an HDMI connection, connect one end of the HDMI
cable to the HDMI (eARC) port on the soundbar and the other end to
an audio source. To deactivate, remove the HDMI cable.
Ethernet: To activate an Ethernet connection, connect one end of an
Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the soundbar and the other
end to an Ethernet source. To deactivate, remove the Ethernet cable.
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Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements
Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements
Part
Name
Lead
(Pb)
Mercury
(Hg)
Cadmi-
um
(Cd)
Hexava-
lent
(CR(VI))
Polybromi-
nated
Biphenyl
(PBB)
Polybromi-
nated
diphenyle-
ther
(PBDE)
Dybutyl
phthalate
(DBP)
Diisobutyl
phthalate
(DIBP)
Butyl
benzyl
phthalate
(BBP)
Bis(2-eth-
ylhexyl)
phthalate
(DEHP)
PCBs X O O O O O O O O O
Metal
Parts
X O O O O O O O O O
Plastic
Parts
O O O O O O O O O O
Speakers X O O O O O O O O O
Cables X O O O O 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.
Restricted substances and its chemical symbols
Unit Lead (Pb)
Mercury
(Hg)
Cadmium (Cd)
Hexavalent
chromium
(Cr
+6
)
Polybrominated
biphenyls (PBB)
Polybrominated
diphenyl ethers
(PBDE)
PCBs
−
b b b b b
Metal Parts
-
b b b b b
Plastic Parts
b b b b b b
Speakers
−
b b b b b
Cables
−
b b b b b
Note 1: “b” 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.
Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “6” is 2016
or 2026.
Importers: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Level 6, Tower D, No. 2337 Gudai Rd. Minhang
District, Shanghai 201100 | Bose Products B.V., Vijzelstraat 68, 1017HL Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Ingram
Micro Mexico SA de CV, Joselillo 3 Int. Piso 5 Col. El Parque, Naucalpan de Juarez, Edo Mex 53398
Phone Number: +52 55 5263 6500 | Bose Limited (H.K.), 7F., No. 2, Sec. 3, Minsheng E. Road, Zhongshan Dist.,
Taipei City 104511, Phone Number: +886-2-2514 7676 | Bose Limited, 16 Dufour’s Place, London W1F 7SP
Mexico Service Phone Number: 0800-266-0292
Input Rating: 100 - 240V , 50/60Hz, 96W
Model 443535. The CMIIT ID is located on the product label on the back of the soundbar.
The Bose Terms of Use apply to this product: worldwide.Bose.com/termsofuseworldwide.Bose.com/termsofuse
This product is covered by a Bose Limited Warranty, available at worldwide.Bose.com/Warrantyworldwide.Bose.com/Warranty
License Disclosures: To view the license disclosures that apply to the third-party software packages included
as components of the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, use the Bose app. You can access this information from
the Seings menu.
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Apple, AirPlay, the Apple logo, and Apple Music are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Use of the Works with Apple AirPlay badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically
with the technology identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards.
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.
Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby
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Laboratories. All rights reserved.
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The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade dress and the HDMI
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technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft.
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the soundbar.
Please complete and retain for your records
Serial number: ___________________________________________________________________________
Model number: 443535
Please keep your receipt with your owner’s guide. Now is a good time to register your Bose product.
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CONTENTS
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
DOLBY ATMOS® TECHNOLOGY .............................................................................................................. 12
SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT
Recommendations ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Wall mount the soundbar .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Adjust audio for wall mounting ..................................................................................................................... 14
CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO TV ...................................................................................................... 15
CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO POWER ........................................................................................ 16
BOSE APP SETUP
Download the Bose app ............................................................................................................................................. 17
CUSTOMTUNE SOUND CALIBRATION
Run CustomTune Sound calibration ...................................................................................................................... 18
POWER
Power on ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Network Standby ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
Enter Network Standby (manually) ............................................................................................................. 19
Exit Network Standby ....................................................................................................................................... 19
SOUNDBAR CONTROLS
Media playback .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
Volume ............................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Voice assistant ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
Adjust the audio............................................................................................................................................................. 23
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CONTENTS
AMAZON ALEXA
Access Amazon Alexa .................................................................................................................................................. 24
Use your voice ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Use the product controls ................................................................................................................................ 25
VOICE CONTROL WITH GOOGLE ASSISTANT
Access Google Assistant ............................................................................................................................................ 26
STREAM AUDIO WITH GOOGLE CAST™........................................................................................ 27
STREAM AUDIO WITH AIRPLAY
Stream audio from the Control Center ................................................................................................................ 28
Stream audio from an app ........................................................................................................................................ 28
SPOTIFY CONNECT™ ...................................................................................................................................... 29
BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIONS
Connect a device .......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Disconnect a device .................................................................................................................................................... 30
Reconnect a device ...................................................................................................................................................... 31
Connect an additional device .................................................................................................................................. 31
Clear the soundbar device list ................................................................................................................................. 31
SOUNDBAR STATUS
Power status .................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Wi-Fi® status ................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Bluetooth status ............................................................................................................................................................ 33
Update and error status ............................................................................................................................................. 33
Amazon Alexa status ................................................................................................................................................... 34
Microphone o light .......................................................................................................................................... 35
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CONTENTSCONTENTS
WIRED CONNECTION
Switch to a wired source ............................................................................................................................................ 36
WI-FI CONNECTION
Connect to a dierent Wi-Fi network .................................................................................................................. 37
Disable/enable Wi-Fi capability .............................................................................................................................. 37
CONNECT TO A ROKU TV™
Roku TV Ready™ ............................................................................................................................................................ 38
BUILD A BOSE LIFESTYLE COLLECTION HOME THEATER SYSTEM
Benefits ............................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Compatible products .................................................................................................................................................. 39
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Serial number and regulatory markings location ............................................................................................. 40
Update the soundbar .................................................................................................................................................. 40
Clean the soundbar ...................................................................................................................................................... 40
Replacement parts and accessories .................................................................................................................... 41
Limited warranty ............................................................................................................................................................ 41
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try these solutions first ............................................................................................................................................. 42
Other solutions............................................................................................................................................................... 42
Reset the soundbar ...................................................................................................................................................... 43
Restore the soundbar to factory seings ........................................................................................................... 43
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
CONTENTS
Confirm that the following parts are included:
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar
Power cord* HDMI cable
* May ship with multiple power cords. Use the power cord for your region.
NOTE: If any part of your product appears to be missing or damaged, don’t use it.
Visit support.Bose.com/lu-soundbarsupport.Bose.com/lu-soundbar for troubleshooting articles, videos, and
product repair or replacement.
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The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar supports Dolby Atmos® technology. The
soundbar uses up-firing and side-firing speakers to deliver high-quality sound from
all directions, achieving a superb, immersive, and fully-encompassing
surround-sound experience.
NOTES:
• To use Dolby Atmos technology, both your TV and your content must support
Dolby Atmos.
• To deliver the Dolby Atmos surround-sound experience, connect the soundbar to
the HDMI eARC port on your TV (see page 15). If your TV doesn’t have an eARC
port, connect to the ARC port to receive spacious and life-like sound.
DOLBY ATMOS® TECHNOLOGY
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SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Place the soundbar below (preferred) and with its rear surface in front of the TV
front surface or above your TV.
• If placing the soundbar on a shelf or TV stand, position the front of the soundbar as
close as possible to the front edge of the shelf or stand (flush is preferred) for best
sound quality.
• Make sure the up-firing speakers on the top of the soundbar and the side-firing
speakers on the side of the soundbar aren’t blocked.
• Make sure the soundbar isn’t placed in an enclosed cabinet that inhibits sound
from projecting above and/or to the sides of the soundbar.
• Make sure the feet under product are clean and free of debris. Place the product on
a clean, dust-free, stable, flat, and level surface. For proper support, all feet must be
in full contact with surface. Beware of potential fall hazards as audio vibrations can
cause the product to move. Do not position above seating or occupied areas.
• Keep the back side of the soundbar at least 0.4 in (1 cm) from any other surface.
Blocking the port(s) aects sound quality.
• Make sure there is an AC (mains) power outlet nearby.
• Place the soundbar outside of and away from metal cabinets, other audio/video
components, and direct heat sources.
• To avoid wireless interference, keep other wireless equipment at least 1 – 3 ft
(0.3 – 0.9 m) away from the soundbar.
• To avoid wireless interference, some Wi-Fi access points may need to be placed up
to 8 – 10 ft (2.4 – 3.0 m) away from the soundbar.
• Don’t place any objects on top of the soundbar.
• If the soundbar is to be mounted to the wall, use the Bose Soundbar Wall Bracket
(optional) and make sure the top of the soundbar is at least 4 in (10 cm) away from
the TV (see page 14).
CAUTION: Do NOT place the soundbar on its front, back, or top when in use.
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SOUNDBAR PLACEMENT
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: support.Bose.com/lu-soundbarsupport.Bose.com/lu-soundbar
NOTE: Make sure the top of the soundbar is at least 4 in (10 cm) away from the TV.
CAUTION: Do NOT use any other hardware to mount the soundbar.
Adjust audio for wall mounting
After you mount the soundbar, for the best sound quality Bose recommends running
CustomTune sound calibration using the Bose app (see page 18). You can access
this option from the Seings menu.
NOTE: If you remove the soundbar from the wall, Bose recommends running
CustomTune again.
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CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO TV
Connect the soundbar to the HDMI IN eARC or ARC port on your TV using the
HDMI cable.
1. Connect the HDMI cable to the v port on the back of the soundbar.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI IN (eARC/ARC) port on the back
of your TV.
NOTES:
• Your TV port panel may not appear as shown. Make sure you use the port
marked HDMI IN eARC or HDMI IN ARC.
• To deliver the Dolby Atmos surround-sound experience, connect the soundbar
to the HDMI eARC port on your TV. If your TV doesn’t have an eARC port,
connect to the ARC port to receive spacious and life-like sound.
ETHERNETSERVICE
BASSDATA
POWER
HDMI
(eARC)
HDMI IN
(eARC/ARC)
HDMI INHDMI IN
NOTE: Bose recommends that you don’t power on your TV until you have
completed seing up the soundbar using the Bose app.
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CONNECT THE SOUNDBAR TO POWER
Connect the soundbar to an AC (mains) power outlet using the power cord.
1. Connect the power cord to the F port on the back of the soundbar.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC (mains) power outlet.
ETHERNETSERVICE DATABASS
POWER
HDMI
(eARC)
The soundbar powers on. The status light slowly pulses white, blue, green, red,
yellow, purple, and amber (repeated) and you hear a tone. The soundbar is ready to
be set up.
NOTE: The status light slowly pulses white, blue, green, red, yellow, purple, and
amber (repeated) and you hear a tone only during initial product setup. If
you’re reconnecting the soundbar to power, the status light slowly pulses
white, then turns o. The soundbar is fully powered on.
3. Set up the soundbar using the Bose app (see page 17).
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BOSE APP SETUP
The Bose app lets you set up and control the soundbar from a mobile device
connected to the same Wi-Fi network, such as a smartphone or tablet.
Using the app, you can build a home theater system, configure Amazon Alexa, enable
Google Cast, manage soundbar seings, and learn about any updates and new
features made available by Bose.
NOTE: If you’ve already downloaded the Bose app for another Bose product, open
the app then add the soundbar from the product list screen.
DOWNLOAD THE BOSE APP
1. On your device, download the Bose app.
BOSE
setup.Bose.com/lu-soundbarsetup.Bose.com/lu-soundbar
2. Follow the app instructions to set up the soundbar.
When you begin setup, the soundbar status light glows solid green. When the
soundbar is connecting to your Wi-Fi network, the status light slowly pulses green.
NOTE: You can set up the soundbar with other Bose Lifestyle Collection products to
build a home theater system (see page 39). If you’re connecting multiple
Bose Lifestyle Collection products at once, start with the soundbar for a more
seamless setup.
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CUSTOMTUNE SOUND CALIBRATION
After you set up the soundbar using the Bose app, Bose recommends running the
optional CustomTune sound calibration for best sound quality. CustomTune sound
calibration customizes the sound of the system to the acoustics of your listening area
by taking audio measurements at multiple locations in the room.
During CustomTune sound calibration, the microphone on your mobile device
measures the sound characteristics of your room to determine optimal sound quality.
NOTE: To run sound calibration, you need 10 minutes when the room is quiet.
RUN CUSTOMTUNE SOUND CALIBRATION
If you later connect an optional subwoofer or speakers, move the soundbar, or move
any furniture, Bose recommends running CustomTune sound calibration again to
ensure optimal sound quality.
To run CustomTune sound calibration, use the Bose app. You can access this option
from the Seings menu.
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POWER ON
When you plug the soundbar into an AC (mains) power outlet, the soundbar
automatically powers on. The status light slowly pulses white.
NETWORK STANDBY
The soundbar transitions to a Network Standby state when audio has stopped and
you have not pressed any buons or talked to Amazon Alexa or your Google
Assistant-enabled device for 20 minutes.
• To access Amazon Alexa in Network Standby, make sure the soundbar has been set
up using the Bose app (see page 17), you have configured Amazon Alexa on the
soundbar, and the microphone is on (see page 35).
• When the soundbar is in Network Standby, you can still use your voice to access
your Google Assistant-enabled device to control the soundbar (see page 26).
• You can disable the standby timer using the Bose app. You can access this option
from the Seings menu.
Enter Network Standby (manually)
To put the soundbar into Network Standby manually, touch and hold the Action
buon b and Volume down buon z for 5 seconds until the status light blinks white
2 times.
Exit Network Standby
To wake the soundbar from Network Standby:
• Tap the Bluetooth buon l, Action buon b, or Play/Pause buon F.
• Play or resume audio using your device or using the Bose app (see page 17).
• Talk to Amazon Alexa (see page 24) or your Google Assistant-enabled device
(see page 27).
• Power on the TV using the TV remote.
POWER
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SOUNDBAR CONTROLS
The soundbar controls are located on the top of the soundbar. They are used to
control the soundbar, control the voice assistant, and manage Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth connections.
Play/Pause buon
(see page 21)
Volume down buon (see page 22)
Volume up buon (see page 22)
Action buon
(see page 23)
Bluetooth buon (see page 30)
Microphone o buon (see page 35)
Volume ring (see page 22)
TIP: You can also control your soundbar using the Bose app (see page 17).
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SOUNDBAR CONTROLS
MEDIA PLAYBACK
FUNCTION WHAT TO DO
Play/Pause Tap F .
Skip forward Double-tap F .
Skip backward Triple-tap F .
NOTE: You can’t play/pause, skip forward, or skip backward on a TV source.
1X
2X
3X
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SOUNDBAR CONTROLS
VOLUME
FUNCTION WHAT TO DO
Volume up Tap H.
Quickly increase
the volume
Touch and hold H
or swipe clockwise
on the volume ring.
Volume down Tap z.
Quickly decrease
the volume
Touch and hold z or
swipe counter-
clockwise on the
volume ring.
NOTE: When the volume has been fully increased or decreased, the status light
blinks white 2 times and you hear a tone.
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SOUNDBAR CONTROLS
VOICE ASSISTANT
You can use the Action buon b to control Amazon Alexa (page 24). Use the
Microphone o buon n to turn the microphone o (see page 25).
Action buon
Microphone o buon
TIP: You can also use your voice to control Amazon Alexa (see page 24).
ADJUST THE AUDIO
To adjust the bass, treble, center channel, and height channel use the Bose app (see
page 17). You can access these options on the product control screen.
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AMAZON ALEXA
ACCESS AMAZON ALEXA
With Alexa on your soundbar, you can simplify your life and use your voice to control
your music and much more. Using Alexa is as easy as asking a question. Just ask and
Alexa can play your favorite song, skip to the next track, change the volume, read you
the news and more. Alexa on your soundbar makes it easier than ever to control your
smart home, just by using your voice.
For more information about what Alexa can do, visit:
hps://www.amazon.com/alexaonbosehps://www.amazon.com/alexaonbose
To set up Amazon Alexa on the soundbar, use the Bose app. You can access this
option from the Seings menu.
NOTES:
• Alexa is not available in all languages and countries. Alexa features and functionality
may vary by location.
• When seing up Alexa, make sure you use the same audio service account that you
used in the Bose app.
• If you have multiple Bose products in your household, for a seamless voice assistant
experience, Bose recommends one person use their Bose account and Amazon
Alexa account to set up Alexa for all Bose products.
Use your voice
Start with “Alexa,” then say:
THINGS TO TRY EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY
Talk to Alexa Help me get started.
Play audio
Play rock music.
NOTE: Amazon Music is set as the default music
service. To change the default music service,
use the Alexa app.
Pause audio Pause.
Control volume Volume up.
Skip to the next song Skip this song.
Play from a specific audio service
Play NPR on Spotify.
NOTE: Amazon Alexa doesn’t support all
audio services.
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AMAZON ALEXA
THINGS TO TRY EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY
Play on a specific speaker
Play jazz in the “Kitchen.”
NOTE: Make sure you say the speaker name you
assigned in the Bose app. If multiple speakers
have the same name, use the name assigned
in the Alexa app or change the name in the
Bose app.
Set a timer Set a 2 minute plank timer.
Discover more skills What are your skills?
Stop Alexa Stop.
Use the product controls
You can use the Action buon b to control Amazon Alexa. Use the Microphone o
buon n to turn the microphone o. They are located on the top of the soundbar.
THINGS TO TRY WHAT TO DO
Talk to Alexa
Tap b then say your request.
For a list of things to try, visit:
hps://www.amazon.com/alexaonbosehps://www.amazon.com/alexaonbose
Stop alarms
and timers
Tap b.
Stop Alexa Tap b.
Turn the
microphone
on/off
Tap n.
NOTE: When the microphone is o,
the Microphone o light glows
solid red, and you can’t
access Alexa.
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VOICE CONTROL WITH GOOGLE ASSISTANT
ACCESS GOOGLE ASSISTANT
The soundbar is compatible with a Google Assistant-enabled device connected to
your network. Control your soundbar using your voice. Just ask Google Assistant.
Start with saying “Hey Google,” then say your request on <soundbar name>. For
example, try playing your favorite music. Just say “Hey Google, play My Workout
playlist on Family Room.”
NOTES:
• A Google Assistant-enabled device is required.
• Voice control is disabled by default. To set up voice control, use the Bose app to
enable and set up Google Cast for your Google Assistant-enabled device. You can
access these options from the Seings menu.
• Make sure you say the soundbar name you assigned in the Bose app. If multiple
soundbars have the same name, use the name assigned in the Google Assistant
app or change the name in the Bose app.
• Google Assistant isn’t available in all languages and countries.
• For more information on what Google Assistant can do, visit:
hps://support.google.com/assistanthps://support.google.com/assistant
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STREAM AUDIO WITH GOOGLE CAST
The soundbar works with Google Cast. With Google Cast, you can stream audio from
supported apps by simply tapping the Cast buon on your device.
NOTES:
• To use Google Cast, you must have a Wi-Fi connection.
• Google Cast is disabled by default. To enable Google Cast, use the Bose app. You
can access this option from the Seings menu.
• Google adds support for new apps periodically.
Your phone is your remote
• Simply tap the Cast buon from apps you already know and love. No new logins or
downloads required.
• Use your phone to search, play, pause, and turn up the volume from anywhere in
the home.
• While you’re streaming, you can keep using your phone for other things – scroll
through social media, send a text, and even accept calls.
• Enjoy music throughout your house when you use multi-room casting with
Cast-compatible speakers.
Unlimited entertainment, all on your schedule
• Works with hundreds of apps and new apps are being added all the time.
• Choose from millions of songs from popular music services like Pandora, Spotify,
and YouTube Music.
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STREAM AUDIO WITH AIRPLAY
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 14.1 or later.
• Your Apple device and soundbar must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• For more information about AirPlay, visit: hps://www.apple.com/airplayhps://www.apple.com/airplay
STREAM AUDIO FROM THE CONTROL CENTER
1. On your Apple device, open the Control Center.
2. Tap and hold the audio card in the top-right corner of the screen, then tap
the AirPlay icon A.
3. Select your soundbar.
STREAM AUDIO FROM AN APP
1. Open a music app (like Apple Music), and select a track to play.
2. Tap A.
3. Select your soundbar.
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Use your phone, tablet, or computer as a remote control for Spotify.
Go to spotify.com/connectspotify.com/connect to learn how.
SPOTIFY CONNECT
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BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS
CONNECT A DEVICE
1. Tap the Bluetooth buon l.
The status light slowly pulses blue and you hear a tone.
2. On your device, access Bluetooth seings.
3. Select the soundbar from the list of available products.
NOTE: Look for the name you entered for your soundbar in the Bose app. If you
didn’t name your soundbar, the default name appears.
Bose LS Ultra Soundbar
The soundbar appears in the list of connected products. The status light glows
solid blue for 5 seconds (see page 32) and you hear a tone.
NOTE: Make sure Bluetooth connection is enabled on your device.
DISCONNECT A DEVICE
Use the Bose app to disconnect your device.
TIP: You can also use Bluetooth seings on your device. Disabling the Bluetooth
feature disconnects the soundbar and all other Bluetooth-connected products.
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BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS
RECONNECT A DEVICE
Tap the Bluetooth buon l.
The soundbar tries to connect with the most recently-connected device.
NOTES:
• Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your device.
• The device must be within 30 ft (9 m) and powered on.
CONNECT AN ADDITIONAL DEVICE
You can store up to eight devices in the soundbar device list.
NOTES:
• Make sure Bluetooth connection is enabled on your device.
• You can play audio from only one device at a time.
1. Touch and hold the Bluetooth buon l for 5 seconds until the status light
slowly pulses blue and you hear a tone.
2. On your device, select the soundbar from the list of available products.
The soundbar appears in the list of connected products. The status light glows
solid blue for 5 seconds (see page 32).
CLEAR THE SOUNDBAR DEVICE LIST
Touch and hold the Bluetooth buon l for 10 seconds until the status light blinks
white 2 times and you hear a tone.
All devices are cleared. The soundbar is ready to connect (see page 30).
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SOUNDBAR STATUS
The status light is located on the front of the soundbar and shows the
soundbar status.
NOTE: When the soundbar successfully executes a command, the status light blinks
white 2 times.
Status light
POWER STATUS
Shows the power status of the soundbar.
STATUS LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE
Slowly pulses white, blue, green, red,
yellow, purple, and amber (repeated)
Powering on and ready for setup
NOTE: Occurs only during initial
product setup.
Slowly pulses white Powering on
WI-FI STATUS
Shows the Wi-Fi connection status of the soundbar.
STATUS LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE
Solid green Ready to connect to Wi-Fi network
Slowly pulses green Connecting to Wi-Fi network
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BLUETOOTH STATUS
Shows the Bluetooth connection status of devices.
STATUS LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE
Slowly pulses blue Ready to connect to device
Quickly blinks blue Connecting to device
Solid blue (5 seconds) Connected to device
UPDATE AND ERROR STATUS
Shows the status of software updates and error alerts.
STATUS LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE
Quickly blinks white Calibrating soundbar (CustomTune)
Slowly pulses white Updating soundbar
Slowly pulses amber Restoring soundbar
Quickly blinks amber Wi-Fi connection lost
Quickly blinks white and amber (repeated)
Request is temporarily unavailable -
try again later
Slowly pulses amber Source error
Quickly blinks red Error - contact Bose customer service
SOUNDBAR STATUS
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SOUNDBAR STATUS
AMAZON ALEXA STATUS
Shows the status of Amazon Alexa.
STATUS LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE
Off Amazon Alexa is idle
Solid cyan Amazon Alexa is listening
Quickly blinks blue and cyan Amazon Alexa is thinking
Slowly pulses blue and cyan Amazon Alexa is speaking
Pulses yellow Notification(s) or message(s) from Amazon
Blinks blue 2 times,
then blinks cyan 2 times
Alert (timer, alarm, or reminder) from
Amazon Alexa
Quickly blinks green Receiving call
Blinks green 4 times Making call
Slowly pulses green
Connected to call
NOTE: When the call is disconnected, the
status light fades to black.
Blinks red 3 times Error
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SOUNDBAR STATUS
Microphone off light
Microphone o light
LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE
Solid red Microphone is o
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WIRED CONNECTION
SWITCH TO A WIRED SOURCE
You can quickly and easily switch from a Wi-Fi-connected or Bluetooth-connected
source to a wired source when using the HDMI cable.
1. Touch and hold the Play/Pause buon F for 2 seconds until the status light blinks
white 2 times.
2. Play audio from your wired source.
NOTE: To switch back, touch and hold the Play/Pause buon F for 2 seconds until
the status light blinks white 2 times or stop audio on your wired source. Play
audio from your Wi-Fi-connected or Bluetooth-connected source.
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WI-FI CONNECTION
CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT WI-FI NETWORK
Connect to a dierent network if your network name or password has changed, or if
you want to change or add another network.
1. Touch and hold the Bluetooth buon l and Volume down buon z for 5 seconds
until the status light blinks white 2 times.
The status light glows solid green. The soundbar is ready to connect to the new
Wi-Fi network.
2. On your device, access Wi-Fi seings.
3. Select Bose LS Ultra Soundbar.
NOTE: Look for the name you entered for your soundbar in the Bose app. If you
didn’t name your soundbar, the default name appears.
4. Open the Bose app and follow the app instructions.
NOTE: If the app doesn’t prompt you for setup, go to the product list screen and
add the soundbar.
DISABLE/ENABLE WI-FI CAPABILITY
Touch and hold the Bluetooth buon l and the Play/Pause buon F for 5 seconds
until the status light blinks white 2 times.
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CONNECT TO A ROKU TV
ROKU TV READY
The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar is Roku TV Ready certified. Connect the soundbar
to the HDMI IN (eARC/ARC) port on your Roku TV using the HDMI cable, then follow
the on-screen setup instructions. Once completed, control the soundbar with your
Roku TV remote and access the soundbar seings using the on-screen Roku TV
seings menu.
NOTES:
• The soundbar may require a software update to support Roku TV Ready. For more
information, contact Bose customer service. Visit: support.Bose.com/lu-soundbarsupport.Bose.com/lu-soundbar
• Roku TV Ready isn’t available in all regions. For more information, visit:
go.roku.com/rokutvreadygo.roku.com/rokutvready
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BUILD A BOSE LIFESTYLE COLLECTION HOME THEATER SYSTEM
The Bose Lifestyle Collection products have seamless integration designed to work
together to create one aspirational and personal experience.
Building a home theater system creates a surround sound experience and immerses
you in your favorite movies and TV shows. Use the Bose app to build a Bose Lifestyle
Collection home theater system (see page 17).
BENEFITS
• Audio quality: Set the mood of the room or create a transformational experience
with rich, powerful, and immersive sound.
• Simplicity: Access audio that easily integrates with your home decor.
• Flexibility: Take control with the flexibility to play what you want, how you want
it, immediately.
COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS
You can build a Bose Lifestyle Collection home theater system using the
following products:
• Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar: support.Bose.com/lu-soundbarsupport.Bose.com/lu-soundbar
• Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker: support.Bose.com/lu-speakersupport.Bose.com/lu-speaker
• Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer: support.Bose.com/lu-subwoofersupport.Bose.com/lu-subwoofer
NOTES:
• All products must be in the Bose app and connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• You can control the media playback and volume on the home theater system using
the product controls, the Bose app, or your music service.
• When using a Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker as part of a home theater system, you
must have two speakers to create a left and right pair.
• For more information about other Bose Lifestyle Collection products, refer to the
product owner’s guide for that product.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
SERIAL NUMBER AND REGULATORY MARKINGS LOCATION
This information is located on the back of the soundbar.
UPDATE THE SOUNDBAR
After you complete the setup process in the Bose app and connect the soundbar to
your Wi-Fi network, the soundbar updates automatically.
To initiate an update manually, touch and hold the Action buon b and Play/Pause
buon F for 5 seconds until the status light blinks white 2 times.
If an update is available, the software begins updating and the status light slowly
pulses white. When the update is complete, the soundbar reboots.
CLEAN THE SOUNDBAR
Wipe the outside surfaces of the soundbar with a soft, dry cloth.
NOTE: The soundbar controls could be inadvertently activated during the
cleaning procedure.
CAUTIONS:
• Do NOT allow liquids to spill onto the soundbar or into any openings.
• Do NOT blow air into the up-firing speakers or soundbar.
• Do NOT use a vacuum to clean the up-firing speakers.
• Do NOT use any sprays near the up-firing speakers or soundbar.
• Do NOT use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol,
ammonia, or abrasives.
• Do NOT allow objects to drop into any openings.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service.
Visit: support.Bose.com/lu-soundbarsupport.Bose.com/lu-soundbar
LIMITED WARRANTY
The soundbar is covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at
worldwide.Bose.com/Warrantyworldwide.Bose.com/Warranty for details of the limited warranty.
To register your product, visit worldwide.Bose.com/ProductRegistrationworldwide.Bose.com/ProductRegistration for
instructions. Failure to register will not aect your limited warranty rights.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
TRY THESE SOLUTIONS FIRST
If you experience problems with the soundbar, make sure:
• The soundbar is connected to your TV’s HDMI eARC/ARC port (see page 15).
• The soundbar is plugged firmly into a live AC (mains) power outlet (see page 16.
• All cables are secure.
If you experience problems connecting to your Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth device, see
the table below to identify common solutions.
SYMPTOM SOLUTION
Soundbar doesn’t
connect to
Wi-Fi network
Make sure the soundbar and your device are connected to the same
Wi-Fi network.
If connecting to a dierent Wi-Fi network and the Bose app doesn’t
prompt you for setup, go to the product list screen and add
the soundbar.
In the Bose app, select the correct Wi-Fi network name, and enter
the network password (case-sensitive).
If your Wi-Fi network information has changed, connect to a
dierent Wi-Fi network (see page 37).
Restart your device and router.
Close other open applications on your device.
Reset the soundbar (see page 43).
Soundbar doesn’t
connect with
Bluetooth device
On your device, turn the Bluetooth feature o and then on.
Delete the soundbar from the Bluetooth list.
Connect again (see page 30).
Clear the soundbar device list (see page 31).
Connect again (see page 30).
Connect a dierent device (see page 31).
Make sure you’re using a compatible Bluetooth device.
Visit: support.Bose.com/lu-soundbar-btsupport.Bose.com/lu-soundbar-bt
OTHER SOLUTIONS
If you could not resolve your issue, you can also access troubleshooting in the Bose
app and articles, videos, and other resources at: support.Bose.com/lu-soundbar-ogsupport.Bose.com/lu-soundbar-og
If you are unable to resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service.
Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/contactworldwide.Bose.com/contact
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RESET THE SOUNDBAR
If the soundbar is unresponsive, you can reset it.
NOTE: Reseing the soundbar resets the product controls. It doesn’t clear any
device seings.
Unplug the soundbar from the AC (mains) power outlet, wait 30 seconds, and plug the
soundbar back into the outlet (see page 16).
The soundbar powers on, and the status light slowly pulses white then turns o. The
reset is complete.
RESTORE THE SOUNDBAR TO FACTORY SETTINGS
Restoring the factory seings clears all source, audio, network, and CustomTune
sound calibration seings from the soundbar and returns it to its default seings.
NOTE: Restoring the soundbar disconnects any Bose Lifestyle Collection products
wirelessly connected to the soundbar.
1. In the Bose app, remove the soundbar from your Bose account.
2. Touch and hold the Play/Pause buon F and the Volume down buon z for 10
seconds until the status light slowly pulses amber.
NOTE: The status light first glows solid white, then slowly pulses amber.
The restore is complete. The soundbar reboots and is ready to connect.
3. Set up the soundbar using the Bose app (see page 17).
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