Experience the widest sound of any smart speaker. It’s powerfully simple. Fill any room with wall-to-wall stereo sound, while built-in voice control puts millions of songs at the tip of your tongue.
Sound that fills the room
Take control with voice, touch, or app.
Get connected with Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®
Personalize with the Bose Music app
Sync up with Apple Airplay 2

Bose Smart Speaker 500

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Experience the widest sound of any smart speaker. It’s powerfully simple. Fill any room with wall-to-wall stereo sound, while built-in voice control puts millions of songs at the tip of your tongue.
Sound that fills the room
Take control with voice, touch, or app.
Get connected with Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®
Personalize with the Bose Music app
Sync up with Apple Airplay 2
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Bose Smart Speaker 500
color Luxe Silver
  • Only a few left!
$379.00

Product details

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What’s in the Box
  • Bose Smart Speaker 500
  • Power cord
Microphones 8 Microphones, Built-in Microphone
Sound Options Multiroom, SimpleSync
Audio cable included No
Entire Product System 8" H x 6.7" W x 4.3" D (4.75 lb)
Product Material Aluminum, Paint, Plastic
Wireless Connectivity A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming, Apple AirPlay 2, Network (Dual-Band WiFi Enabled), Network (WiFi Enabled), Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth Version 4.2
Bluetooth Range Up to 30 ft (9 m)
Bose App Bose Music App

Simply download the Bose Music app on your device, plug in the speaker, and open the app to get started. The app will guide you through setting up your account on the speaker, adding your account information for your favorite music services, and choosing your voice assistant (where available).

No. The Bose Smart Speaker 500 uses the Bose Music app for setup, control, and music browsing, while Bose SoundTouch products use the SoundTouch app.

The Bose Smart Speaker 500 can play music directly from streaming music services over Wi-Fi, controlled either by Amazon Alexa (where available) or using the Bose Music app. The Bose Smart Speaker 500 also has Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay 2 capabilities and a standard 3.5 mm auxiliary line-in jack. Additionally, you can play music on the Bose Smart Speaker 500 from the Spotify® app on a smartphone, tablet, or computer using Spotify® Connect.

Yes. Apple Music can be accessed over Bluetooth or Apple AirPlay 2.

The Bose Smart Speaker 500 can play music directly over Wi-Fi from Spotify, Pandora®, TuneIn, iHeartRadio™, Amazon Music, SiriusXM, and Deezer. Alexa access on the Bose Smart Speaker 500 allows voice control of Spotify, Pandora®, TuneIn, iHeartRadio™, Amazon Music, SiriusXM, Deezer, and Audible. Apple AirPlay 2 compatibility allows access to Apple Music, and other services may be accessed by playing from a device using a Bluetooth connection. Music and voice services may vary.

You can initiate and control content on the Bose Smart Speaker 500 using the Bose Music app, the buttons on the speaker, or with your voice (via Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, where available). You can also control the speaker using Spotify® Connect (through the Spotify app) or Apple AirPlay 2 compatibility for added control from Apple devices.

The microphones on the Bose Home Speaker 500 may be turned off with a single tap of the microphone off button on the top of the product (on the lower left). This button completely cuts power to the microphones so the Google Assistant and Alexa will not hear any commands. For security reasons, it is not possible to use a voice command or the Bose Music app to turn the microphones on or off — only a physical button press can control the microphones. When the microphones are off, this button will always be backlit with a red LED light.

Yes. Although the Bose Smart Speaker 500 has the Google Assistant and Alexa built in, you can also play music from integrated Wi-Fi music services available through the Bose Music app and the preset buttons on the product. You can also use a Bluetooth or auxiliary connection. All of these sources are available independent of whether the microphones are turned off or whether voice control is set up.

The LCD display shows information about the content currently playing on the speaker, including album art, track name, artist name, music service information, radio station name, and location, etc. There is an optional clock setting available in the Bose Music app, which displays the time when the speaker is in standby mode. The display also shows setup and diagnostic information. It does not play video content and is not a touch screen. It will automatically dim based on the brightness of the room, and will turn off if content is not playing.

The light bar, located just above the LCD display on the front of the product, shows animations to indicate the Google Assistant and Alexa behaviors (such as listening, responding, etc), status indications (starting up, downloading, and installing updates; Bluetooth connecting; button presses), and other states.

Yes. Using Alexa only, you can directly call Bose smart products, Amazon Echo products, and anyone in your contacts list. Simply say, “Alexa, call Mom,” to initiate a call. Or say “Alexa, answer,” to accept an incoming call. You do not need your phone to make or take a call, and it’s free of charge. However, when calling products, both parties are required to have this feature set up in order to use and be on Wi-Fi.

Currently, Amazon Alexa works with QC35 Headphones II, Headphones 700, Home Speaker 300, Smart Speaker 500, Portable Smart Speaker, Smart Soundbar 300, Soundbar 500, Smart Soundbar 600, Smart Soundbar 700, and Smart Soundtbar 900.

Yes. In the settings menu of the Bose Music app, there is an option to turn on a clock so that the speaker will show the current time on its LCD display screen when it is in standby mode. You can also use Google Assistant or Alexa (where available) to ask for timers and alarms.

No. The speaker must be plugged into a wall outlet to function.

No.

No. You can control the product from across the room through the use of Google Assistant or Alexa voice control (where available), or from anywhere on your Wi-Fi network using the Bose Music app.

The Bose Music app is used to set up and control the speaker. Once you’ve set up the speaker with the app, you can also control the speaker with its buttons or with your voice (via Google Assistant and Alexa, where available). Certain voice control-related settings can be managed in the Google Assistant or Alexa app.

Yes. The Bose Music app is personalized so that multiple users can each have the Bose Music app on their own device and control the speaker with their own music services and favorite content.

No. The use of a voice assistant is optional; you can initiate music from the Bose Music app and other sources without using voice control. In countries where Google Assistant and Alexa are available on the Bose Smart Speaker 500, the option to add voice control can be declined in setup and revisited at any time. You can also remove voice control from the speaker at any time via the settings menu of the Bose Music app. And when Google Assistant or Alexa is installed, the microphones may be turned off at any time with the microphone off button on the speaker.

It is not possible to provide a comprehensive list of supported features, because Google Assistant and Alexa are constantly evolving — but the integration of voice control with the new Bose family of smart products supports the vast majority of functionality, including music playback, control of smart home devices, setting timers and alarms, and general information requests. Give it a try, just say “Hey Google,” or “Alexa” and ask a question.

Yes. There are various Google Actions and Alexa Skills for smart home device control that work on the Bose Smart Speaker 500: for instance, “Hey Google, set my smart thermostat to 72 degrees” or “Alexa, turn off the lights.”

Yes. You can cast audio content to your group of Bose smart speakers or soundbars through the Bose Music app or on the products themselves. Start by creating a group in the Bose Music app and casting to that group, or by pressing and holding the Action button on the connecting device to pair them into a group that’s playing a cast stream. Group your ground floor speakers, or all the speakers in the house and get the party started.

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Owner's guide
Quick start guide

The widest sound of any smart speaker


It’s powerfully simple. Fill any room with wall-to-wall stereo sound, while Alexa puts millions of songs at the tip of your tongue.

Wall-to-wall stereo sound from a single speaker


Inside the Bose Home Speaker 500, two custom drivers point in opposite directions to bounce sound off the walls. The result? A soundstage wider than any other smart speaker, powerful enough to fill any room with an astonishing stereo performance.

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Built-in voice control

Play. Pause. Shuffle. Or skip to your favourite song. You’ll have millions of playlists, albums and more at the tip of your tongue. With Google Assistant and Alexa built-in, you can control your music, get information, manage your day and so much more.* And with Alexa only, you can even make or take calls to Bose smart products, Amazon Echo products and anyone in your contacts list—hands free, phone free and free of charge.**

*Voice services (Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant) may vary and may not be available in all languages and countries.



**Call feature is only available with Alexa. To call products, both parties must set up this feature and must be on Wi-Fi.

Superior voice pickup

Turning the music up at a party? It’s not a problem for our voice pickup technology. Just under the surface is a custom-designed eight-microphone array, so the speaker still hears you, even when it gets loud. You can turn off voice access whenever you want, too. Just tap the mic-disable button to cut power to all microphones, and continue to access the other features of the speaker.
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Control comes easy

Control doesn’t stop at just voice. You can tap the top controls to play, pause or skip tracks, or manage it all from the Bose Music app. And you can set up to six different presets for playlists, Internet radio stations and more, so your favorites are just a tap away.

Music. Any way you want it.


When it comes to what you want to hear, you have so many options. With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Chromecast built-in and Apple AirPlay 2 compatibility, play integrated music services, like Spotify®, Amazon Music or Pandora, or play anything from your mobile devices. If you can get it on your devices, you can hear it on the Bose Smart Speaker 500. Music services may vary.

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App

Take control of your listening experience

With the Bose Music app, you can easily browse through all your music in one place and seamlessly jump between stations, playlists, and services. Plus, it’s another simple way to control the Bose Smart Speaker 500. Setting up presets with the app is easy, so the music you love is just one touch away. And multiple users can personalize their experience and content.



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Premium design, inside and out

The Smart Speaker 500 looks as good as it sounds. A seamless, anodized aluminum body gives the speaker a refined finish that’s perfect for any room.

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Meet the family


The Bose Smart Speaker 500 is part of a Bose family of smart speakers and soundbars. And with built-in voice control, you have millions of songs at the tip of your tongue. Or you can manage everything from the Bose Music app. Bring all of your entertainment to life—music, movies and TV—in any room you want.

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ADD MORE SOUND AROUND THE HOUSE


Want to listen to the same music in different rooms at the same time? You can always group two or more Bose Smart Speakers together—and now, with Bose SimpleSync™ technology, you can also group a Bose Smart Speaker with a Bose SoundLink Bluetooth speaker and play them both in perfect sync.

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Features

Bose Smart Speaker 500
  • Fill your space with wall-to-wall stereo sound
    Two custom drivers point in opposite directions to fill any room with astonishing sound.
  • Shout out any of your needs
    Control your music, get information, and so much more with built-in voice assistants.
  • Ready for your command
    Even when the party gets loud, our voice technology array still hears you.
  • Get set with your favorites
    With up to six presets, make it easy to pull up your favorite playlists and streaming services.

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Ratings and Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by from This Bose 500 is everything!! Best best purchase!! Sound of crystal clean and flows perfectly throughout my house!!
Date published: 2022-06-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product!!! I am a big fan of Bose. Great quality Great sound and the best product
Date published: 2022-06-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Sound Love the speaker. Great sounds fills the entire room.
Date published: 2022-06-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A satisfied customer I bought the bose 500 and I'm very happy with it. The sound is great and the base sound great.
Date published: 2022-06-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great sound. Easy setup. I really dig this speaker. Replaced a Harmon Kardon Aura 2 (which *was* my favorite speaker ever) with the Bose 500, and I don't regret the move at all. My one and only suggestion is to allow the creation of custom rooms (or just add Basement) to the list. It prevents me from automating some features with Alexa.
Date published: 2022-06-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Speaker I absolutely love my new speaker and gives out great sound
Date published: 2022-06-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love! Love! Love! I do have other Bose products but was still amazed by the quality of the sound. Though I was looking for a portable speaker that was compatible with my Alexa device, the sale price was my reason for trying this product. I'm glad I did. Though I would have loved a remote control (which is the reason for the 4-star rating related to ease of use), it exceeded my expectations.
Date published: 2022-05-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Slick looking ! My daughter took my old one. So my husband bought this one for me. I love the look of it so much. Looks great in my kitchen.
Date published: 2022-05-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quality Purchased because I love Bose quality and have had home theater systems in the the past
Date published: 2022-05-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Music Lover I purchased this item about a month ago and I love it.
Date published: 2022-05-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works and sounds great! We have had our sound system about three weeks. Easy setup and very happy with it. Really nice sound and easy to use with the app.
Date published: 2022-05-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far so good! Works well with Alexa. Pairs great with my phone. But having trouble figuring out how to use the presets.
Date published: 2022-05-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great sound better then my Bose iv sound better than my Bose iv ,,,, filles the room with sound and has built in blue tooth.
Date published: 2022-05-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product Best thing I have bought in a while,I have never purchased any Bose items before but as with anything else you get what you pay for.Bose is the best sound equipment in the world!!!
Date published: 2022-05-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Dave Awsome sound and easy to setup. Using them in a conference room setup
Date published: 2022-05-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent, deep, rich sound This out preforms any Sonos, UE Boom, Eco and Altec speaker
Date published: 2022-04-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from going to get Another! Best sounding non portable bluetooth speaker I've owned. Surprised by the amount of bass....
Date published: 2022-04-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Extremely pleased Bought this because of the Bose name and my previous experience with Bose products. Was not disappointed ... sound is amazing but of course this is what the Bose name means!
Date published: 2022-04-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing sound from such a small system! I purchased a Sonos Move at the same time and had it set up a few days before my Bose 500 was delivered. I had already convinced myself that I’d just return the Bose 500 when it arrived because I was quite satisfied with the Sonos Move. The charging dock and the ability to move it from room to room were icing on the cake to what I already had decided was a fine sound profile. It sounded sufficiently loud and had a deep bass that was great after a couple adjustments were made. Well, the Bose 500 arrived and I unpacked it just to try it out before mailing it back. It had been on the market for longer and didn’t seem like it was going to be able to keep up. It was smaller and the design language seemed more “classic” than the Sonos Move. I plugged it in and let it perform a quick software update. (The Sonos Move did the same thing out for f the box.) I queued up the same streaming service and song on each device and started the song on the Sonos Move first. It sounded great. I was used to the sound profile and thought it wouldn’t even be a contest based on the difference in size alone. I was … wrong. The moment the Bose 500 started to play the same song, I thought something was wrong with my ears. It felt like my ears had been plugged and someone pulled out the earplugs when the Bose 500 started playing. The sound profile was clear and punchy. At the same percentage volume, it was louder by a little and yet clearer - if that makes sense. I played through another song and that made the once acceptable sound profile from the Sonos Move sound muddy in the middle by comparison. The bass seemed lower and fuller from the Sonos Move, but it seems to be at the expense of the overall sound. I started packing up the Sonos Move immediately and I returned the Sonos Move that same night. I’ve been happy ever since. By the way, the one feature the Bose 500 has over the Sonos Move that I didn’t appreciate in this day of cordless connectivity is an AUX port. The screen is nice, but it’s not a feature I need with a decent app. The Bose 500 and Sonos Move have fine apps, but it’s nice to know I have an AUX port for when the device becomes “obsolete.” It will happen for both at some point, but having a “dumb” feature on a “smart” speaker is a nice touch. The Bose 500 is also $50 less than the Sonos Move, but that’s negligible at this price point. Overall, I’m happy with the Bose 500 and have zero regrets.
Date published: 2022-04-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from awesome speaker I have only had this speaker about a month but I am in love with it! The sound is amazing...crisp & clear...best speaker I have ever purchased!!
Date published: 2022-04-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from sounds so GOOD I am so happy with my Smart 500 . easy and I will recommended to my friends
Date published: 2022-04-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great sound no wires Bought this speaker for a sun porch. My wife hates seeing wires for speakers. The sound quality is great adjustable bass and treble the app works great. Preprogramming stations is good so you can just post a button and get favorite music
Date published: 2022-03-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Sound Excellent purchase and very happy with it, sound is awesome Easy to control via App and very handy that i can play music from phone, Ipods or Alexa
Date published: 2022-03-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from mag very happy with this product it a vey good investment
Date published: 2022-03-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great speaker I bought this a month ago and this speaker has performed better than i expected in my repair shop.
Date published: 2022-03-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from LOVE THESE! This is the 4th one of these I have purchased - we have them (& a Portable Home Speaker and the complete Home Theater 700 System). All Awesome - love the App - have various "groupings" in use throughout the day. Bose is awesome - waiting for some outdoor speakers that will use the same app!!
Date published: 2022-03-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Sounding Speaker This is my 4th purchase of a Bose speak. I currently have (3) 500’s. The select Sync app is the best function to play unbelievable music through out house.
Date published: 2022-03-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent sound & feature I already had a sound bar but I am more than happy with the output and sound . Great
Date published: 2022-03-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great sounding little speaker This is my second one of these speakers. They sound great & are easy to use with the Bose APP. It’s also easy to combine theses two together with my Bose soundbar for room filling sound. Recommended.
Date published: 2022-02-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bought two together! We have one in the family room, and another one in the living room. We pair them together, and have whole-house music!
Date published: 2022-02-24
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