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  • TOTAL IMMERSION, FOR EVERYTHING YOU PLAY: The Bose Dolby Atmos Soundbar features shockingly immersive sound for its size and utilizes proprietary TrueSpace technology so you can feel everything you watch
  • ULTRA-CRISP DIALOGUE CLARITY: Never miss out on what your favorite characters are saying, this TV soundbar uses A.I. Dialogue Mode to balance voices and surround sound for ultra-crisp vocal clarity
  • ONLY TRUESPACE ELEVATES IT ALL: Bose TrueSpace technology intelligently analyzes signals other than Dolby Atmos, like stereo or 5.1, and upmixes them to create an immersive multi-channel sound experience
  • BIG-TIME TECH FOR A SMALL SOUNDBAR: The Bluetooth soundbar speaker features an acoustic architecture that fits five transducers into its compact frame, including two that fire upward, for spacious, realistic sound
  • STREAMING, ANY WAY YOU WANT: Stream songs and video via Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, or Chromecast built-in, if you can get it on your phone, you can hear it through your Bose soundbar
  • PERSONAL SURROUND SOUND, THEATER-LIKE IMMERSION: Add another dimension to the sonic experience of your bluetooth soundbar by pairing with Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (sold separately) which act as rear surround speakers
  • COMPLETE CONTROL WITH VOICE, REMOTE, OR APP: This wireless soundbar has built-in Amazon Alexa and Bose Voice4Video expands upon this further by letting you control your TV and cable/satellite box with just your voice

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  • Remote control with battery included
  • Optical cable
  • HDMI cable
  • Power cord Global safety sheet Quick start guide Roku ready insert sheet

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    • Ensure your soundbar is connected to power. The light bar will blink for approximately 30 seconds and then glow amber for setup mode. On your mobile device, open/download the Bose app and follow the app instructions.

    • With your soundbar powered on, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the remote control until the light bar on the speaker is blinking blue > Go to the Bluetooth device list on the device you want to connect to > Select your product.

    • If the soundbar remains powered on and connected to the internet, automatic updates will be installed overnight. You can also manually update by simultaneously press and hold the Volume + and Music icon buttons on the remote control for 10 seconds.

    • Turn off your soundbar and remove the power cable for 30 seconds. Reconnect and allow a further 30 seconds for the system to reset.

    • Remove the product from your Bose account. Then, simultaneously press and hold the Play/Pause icon and Volume – buttons on the remote for five seconds. The light bar will blink twice and will reboot. When complete, the light bar glows amber.

    Product information

    Model Name New Bose Smart Soundbar, Black
    Speaker Type Soundbar
    Special Feature Built In Microphone, Dolby Enabled
    Recommended Uses For Product For Music Players, For Smartphones or Tablets, For Surround Sound Systems, For Televisions
    Compatible Devices Home Theater, Smartphone, Television
    Unit Count 1.0 Count
    Surround Sound Channel Configuration 5.1.4
    Color Black
    Included Components HDMI cable, Optical cable, Power cord Global safety sheet Quick start guide Roku ready insert sheet, Remote control with battery included, Smart Soundbar
    Product Dimensions 4.09"D x 27.34"W x 2.21"H
    Item Weight 6.91 Pounds
    Is Waterproof False
    Warranty Type Limited
    Maximum Range 30 Feet
    Number of Items 1
    Control Method Voice
    Wireless Communication Technology Airplay, Bluetooth
    Speaker Size 27.34 Inches
    Power Source Corded Electric
    Water Resistance Level Waterproof
    Customer Package Type [IF] Flat Free Package (FFP) [ELSE] Not Obtainable (NO)
    Number of Batteries 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
    Audio Driver Type Dynamic Driver
    Bluetooth Range 30 Feet
    Subwoofer Connectivity Technology Wireless
    Includes MP3 player? No
    Number Of Circuits 2
    Specific Uses For Product Home Theatre, Party
    UPC 017817856188 017817856218
    Style Modern
    Indoor/Outdoor Usage Indoor
    Manufacturer Bose
    Item Weight 6.91 pounds
    ASIN B0D6W8XQ6J
    Item model number 892079-1100
    Batteries 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
    Customer Reviews
    4.1 out of 5 stars
    Best Sellers Rank
    Date First Available September 18, 2024

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    Product Description

    When movies, TV, and music are your passion, you don’t want to just watch. That’s why there’s the Bose Smart Dolby Atmos Soundbar with shockingly immersive sound for its size. Featuring Dolby Atmos and proprietary TrueSpace technology, the latest Bose soundbar has the power to make you feel everything you watch. TrueSpace technology intelligently analyzes signals other than Dolby Atmos, like stereo or 5.1, and upmixes them to create an immersive multi-channel sound experience. This bluetooth soundbar speaker separates instruments, dialogue, and effects, by placing them throughout your room, including overhead, for a truly immersive experience. Having a hard time hearing what your favorite characters are saying? A.I. Dialogue Mode balances voice and surround sound for ultra-crisp vocal clarity inside this TV soundbar. The Bose Dolby Atmos Soundbar comes with Alexa built-in and works with Google Assistant capabilities, plus Bose Voice4Video technology lets you control the soundbar, your TV, and cable/satellite box with your voice. Stream content any way you want with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and Chromecast built-in. If you can get it on your phone, you can hear it through your Bose smart soundbar. For more music throughout your home, group the Dolby Atmos soundbar with other Wi-Fi-enabled Bose products. Bose SimpleSync technology lets you pair this wireless soundbar with a compatible Bose headphone or Bluetooth speaker for private listening or more sound. Setup is easy with one connection to the TV and step-by-step instructions in the Bose app.

    Customer reviews

    4.1 out of 5 stars
    465 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the soundbar's voice clarity outstanding, with the AI dialogue optimization mode effectively boosting voices, and appreciate its ease of setup, particularly with smart TVs. However, the functionality receives mixed feedback, with some reporting it stops working altogether. Moreover, connectivity issues are significant, with multiple customers experiencing difficulties with the Bose app. Additionally, the noise level is problematic, with customers reporting complete silence from the soundbar and amplified background noise. Customers disagree on whether it's good value for money.

    93 customers mention "Sound quality"70 positive23 negative

    Customers praise the sound quality of the soundbar, noting it performs better than TV speakers and offers excellent voice clarity.

    "Great sound, Cinematic experience. Easy set up. Download bose app first then it will guide you for easy set up." Read more

    "I love it Amazing sound for my Basement setup" Read more

    "...So, I have working unit, and it sounds great, but I suspect that it was not new. If that is true, then I lost $150...." Read more

    "...Restarted laptop, got the blip sound to notify it was connected...no sound. Disconnected an reconnected...no sound...." Read more

    25 customers mention "Ease of setup"22 positive3 negative

    Customers find the soundbar easy to set up, particularly when connecting it to smart TVs.

    "Sound quality is excellent -- easy to set up. I am glad I bought it." Read more

    "Great sound, Cinematic experience. Easy set up. Download bose app first then it will guide you for easy set up." Read more

    "Easy to install and control. Enjoying my TV and Music a whole lot better. Must have if you have advanced TV but dialogue is not clear." Read more

    "...The sound bar arrived a couple days after I ordered it. It was simple to set up and the sound quality is what you expect from Bose." Read more

    11 customers mention "Voice clarity"9 positive2 negative

    Customers appreciate the soundbar's voice clarity features, including its AI dialogue optimization mode that boosts voice clarity and a dedicated mode for enhancing dialogue in movies and sports events.

    "Great speakers. Clear voice. They’re truly a lifesaver for someone slightly hard of hearing" Read more

    "...This model of Bose soundbar advertised a mode for clarifying dialogue, and that's why I bought it...." Read more

    "...The dialogue is so much easier to hear. I did not buy the subwoofer or the other speakers but I don’t think I will...." Read more

    "...Looks great, adjustments made with app, sound is okay. AI dialog feature is hokey if you want voices to come right at you, but not a fan...." Read more

    21 customers mention "Functionality"9 positive12 negative

    Customers report mixed experiences with the soundbar's functionality, with some saying it works great while others mention it stopped working altogether.

    "...I tried working with the device with Bluetooth. I could not get it to work...." Read more

    "Nice sound range and works well and much better than tv speakers" Read more

    "...(they're great, very knowledgeable and patient) but the tech itself just doesn't work. Playback with Bluetooth is choppy and intermittent...." Read more

    "...even without the subwoofer, the soundbar performs very well when watching Dolby Atmos content. Using your TV’s eARC port is key...." Read more

    17 customers mention "Value for money"8 positive9 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the soundbar's value for money, with some finding it good value while others say it's not worth the price.

    "...Not worth full price. Looks great, adjustments made with app, sound is okay...." Read more

    "...in sound, may want to consider the add on subwoofer but it’s a good value as is." Read more

    "...Wonderful to not have to read a movie anymore. Shame the subwoofer is so expensive, but so far not missing it too much...." Read more

    "...Otherwise the system works great. A good value for the money and we are very happy with it and can't wait to complete our sound system with the..." Read more

    18 customers mention "Connectivity"3 positive15 negative

    Customers report multiple connectivity issues with the soundbar, including difficulties with the Bose app, loose connections, and problems with Bluetooth setup.

    "...account or turn your Wi-Fi off for any reason, the sound bar will not connect to the app and will never be able to connect again!" Read more

    "This had really great Bass but it was messing with my TV. My one year-old 75 inch TV not even one yet cause I got it for Christmas last ,year...." Read more

    "...the soundbar and there are a myriad of reasons for latency and synchronization issues...." Read more

    "...it’s just me, but I have this connected to our projector and it keeps disconnecting and we have to manually connect it anytime and it’s actually..." Read more

    5 customers mention "Noise level"0 positive5 negative

    Customers report issues with the soundbar's noise level, experiencing complete silence and amplified background noise.

    "amplified background 'noise'; no confirmations upon changing sound levels; returned" Read more

    "...Music sounds ok, but True Space sound cannot be turned off. Bass is fair not overpowering. Bought on sale, decided to return...." Read more

    "...1/2 the time my tv won’t connect with it. Today it keeps going silent on me. $600 worth of trouble. Can’t even use it...." Read more

    "...At times it is impossible to listen to the music. I never had that problem with the $70 Soundbar...." Read more

    4 customers mention "Sensitivity"0 positive4 negative

    Customers report issues with the soundbar's sensitivity, with one mentioning it stops playing songs completely.

    "For some reason, it just does not stay on. You have to keep the remote for it close cause the strangest thing he just goes out.." Read more

    "After six months it crapped out on me. It began by dropping the first few seconds of a song. Then it would drop a couple seconds here and there...." Read more

    "...The connection regularly skips or stops the song completely. At times it is impossible to listen to the music...." Read more

    "This sound bar is junk . Will not stay on the settings . Needs to be reset every time I use it . The Bose app is garbage ...." Read more

    This soundbar is excellent
    5 out of 5 stars
    This soundbar is excellent
    This soundbar is excellent. I love that it has top-facing speaker grilles, which allow the sound to project upward. Other, more expensive bars often have a glass surface on top, which limits vertical sound projection. With this one, sound flows forward, sideways, upward, and backward—creating a fully immersive experience. I later added the Bose Bass Module 500 via wired connection, and the improvement in low-end response was immediate. However, even without the subwoofer, the soundbar performs very well when watching Dolby Atmos content. Using your TV’s eARC port is key. In my setup, I connected the Apple TV to HDMI 1 and the soundbar to HDMI 2 (eARC) on my 70” LG QNED TV. Proper configuration avoids annoying black screen flickers while the system negotiates the audio format. I recommend disabling Apple TV’s automatic frame rate and dynamic range switching, and on the LG TV, setting the audio output to “passthrough” instead of “auto.” Finally, adding the Bose Surround Speakers 300 (also applies to the 700s) takes the system to a whole new level. In my large, closed room, you can truly feel effects surround you—like a bullet whizzing past your right ear. Just amazing.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2025
      WOW! Once again Bose has another winner! Very well made.
      Although the one thing I have an issue with is the Remote, it seems like I e it's cheaply made and won't last long (I could be wrong)
    • Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2025
      Sound quality is excellent -- easy to set up. I am glad I bought it.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2025
      Product initially was easy to set up, but then they require you to download an app and make an account that doesn’t even register with your email so if you accidentally log out of your account or turn your Wi-Fi off for any reason, the sound bar will not connect to the app and will never be able to connect again!
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    • Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025
      This sound bar sounds fantastic. Definitely happy with the purchase.

      There is one thing that disappointed me a bit though… when using an HDMI cable, you can control the volume on the sound bar with the TV remote instead of having to use the included Bose remote.

      Unfortunately, when trying to take advantage of this feature, there is quite a bit of lag. When trying to turn up the volume, you’ll hit the button once or twice and nothing will happen. Then all of a sudden your volume goes from a quarter of the way up to almost full blast. And it’s just as wacky trying to get the volume turned back down again. I have a Sony Bravia TV that’s only about a year and a half old so I doubt that is the issue and I tried multiple brand new cables to make sure that that wasn’t causing it. I think it’s just the time that it takes the sound bar to respond to the TV input.

      Like I said, it is a bummer but the sound quality is amazing. I just switched to an optical audio cable and am dealing with having multiple remotes.

      If I knew of another product that was actually responsive with the regular TV remote, I would probably return this and go that route, but I don’t want to be buying and returning sound bars for the rest of my life. I’m blessed to have a problem as small as using two remotes instead of one.
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      4.0 out of 5 stars
      Amazing sound, kinda bummed about volume control

      Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025
      This sound bar sounds fantastic. Definitely happy with the purchase.

      There is one thing that disappointed me a bit though… when using an HDMI cable, you can control the volume on the sound bar with the TV remote instead of having to use the included Bose remote.

      Unfortunately, when trying to take advantage of this feature, there is quite a bit of lag. When trying to turn up the volume, you’ll hit the button once or twice and nothing will happen. Then all of a sudden your volume goes from a quarter of the way up to almost full blast. And it’s just as wacky trying to get the volume turned back down again. I have a Sony Bravia TV that’s only about a year and a half old so I doubt that is the issue and I tried multiple brand new cables to make sure that that wasn’t causing it. I think it’s just the time that it takes the sound bar to respond to the TV input.

      Like I said, it is a bummer but the sound quality is amazing. I just switched to an optical audio cable and am dealing with having multiple remotes.

      If I knew of another product that was actually responsive with the regular TV remote, I would probably return this and go that route, but I don’t want to be buying and returning sound bars for the rest of my life. I’m blessed to have a problem as small as using two remotes instead of one.
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      15 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2025
      This soundbar is excellent. I love that it has top-facing speaker grilles, which allow the sound to project upward. Other, more expensive bars often have a glass surface on top, which limits vertical sound projection. With this one, sound flows forward, sideways, upward, and backward—creating a fully immersive experience.

      I later added the Bose Bass Module 500 via wired connection, and the improvement in low-end response was immediate. However, even without the subwoofer, the soundbar performs very well when watching Dolby Atmos content.

      Using your TV’s eARC port is key. In my setup, I connected the Apple TV to HDMI 1 and the soundbar to HDMI 2 (eARC) on my 70” LG QNED TV. Proper configuration avoids annoying black screen flickers while the system negotiates the audio format. I recommend disabling Apple TV’s automatic frame rate and dynamic range switching, and on the LG TV, setting the audio output to “passthrough” instead of “auto.”

      Finally, adding the Bose Surround Speakers 300 (also applies to the 700s) takes the system to a whole new level. In my large, closed room, you can truly feel effects surround you—like a bullet whizzing past your right ear. Just amazing.
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      5.0 out of 5 stars
      This soundbar is excellent

      Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2025
      This soundbar is excellent. I love that it has top-facing speaker grilles, which allow the sound to project upward. Other, more expensive bars often have a glass surface on top, which limits vertical sound projection. With this one, sound flows forward, sideways, upward, and backward—creating a fully immersive experience.

      I later added the Bose Bass Module 500 via wired connection, and the improvement in low-end response was immediate. However, even without the subwoofer, the soundbar performs very well when watching Dolby Atmos content.

      Using your TV’s eARC port is key. In my setup, I connected the Apple TV to HDMI 1 and the soundbar to HDMI 2 (eARC) on my 70” LG QNED TV. Proper configuration avoids annoying black screen flickers while the system negotiates the audio format. I recommend disabling Apple TV’s automatic frame rate and dynamic range switching, and on the LG TV, setting the audio output to “passthrough” instead of “auto.”

      Finally, adding the Bose Surround Speakers 300 (also applies to the 700s) takes the system to a whole new level. In my large, closed room, you can truly feel effects surround you—like a bullet whizzing past your right ear. Just amazing.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2025
      Great speakers. Clear voice. They’re truly a lifesaver for someone slightly hard of hearing
    • Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025
      I bought this soundbar because my wife has a hard time hearing dialogue on many TV shows. This model of Bose soundbar advertised a mode for clarifying dialogue, and that's why I bought it. In fact it DOES clarify dialogue quite significantly, and if that was the only thing I was rating it on, I'd have given it 5 stars. Unfortunately, this soundbar was difficult to set up, and not particularly intuitive to operate once it is set up. There is no user manual included with the product, just a link to download an app for mobile devices. The app is used for both setting up the product as well as operating it once it's set up. For starters, until I got the app I wasn't aware that the TV I intended to connect the soundbar to needed to have an ARC or eARC HDMI connection, OR an optical cable jack. Fortunately, mine had both. Once I had the electric power cord plugged into the soundbar's power jack and a wall outlet, and the HDMI cable connected to the soundbar's HDMI jack and the TV's ARC jack, then made sure the soundbar was connected to my wi-fi, and it's Bluetooth paired with my tablet, I turned on the TV to hear what the soundbar sounded like. I got nothing. Then it occurred to me that I didn't even know if the power to the soundbar was on, since there isn't a pilot light (a light to indicate power is ON) on the soundbar. Eventually I discovered that you need to look at the Bose app to see if the power is on or not. I ended up spending almost two hours trying, unsuccessfully, to get the TV's audio to play through the soundbar, at which point I wondered if it worked at all. I connected my tablet, via Bluetooth, to the soundbar and was able to get it to play music from an internet source, so I knew the soundbar's speakers and sound amplifier were working properly--just not from the TV. I disconnected the HDMI cable from the TV to the soundbar and replaced it with the optical cable that came with the soundbar. Still no sound from the TV to the soundbar. The app said if there was no sound, I might have to try different "CEC" settings, which are available on the app. I tried all 7 of those--again with no success. At that point I gave up, figuring I'd call the Bose help line the next day. The next morning I decided to look at the TV's menu to see if I was missing something. Turned out I was. I have an LG OLED TV, and on that model, in the menus system, you need to go to Audio Settings, deselect Internal Speakers and select ARC/optical audio output. I did that, but still no sound from the soundbar. Then I saw one more setting under Audio Settings on the TV--one that said SIMPLINK. It had two options, ON and OFF. It was set to OFF, and when I selected ON, I finally got sound from the soundbar! End of story, right? It should've been, but I've had the soundbar for less than a week, and have had numerous issues with it. Mind you, when it's on and in use with the TV, it works fine. What the app, nor any other source of information for the soundbar, doesn't tell you is that when you use your TV's remote to turn the TV on or off, it automatically also simultaneously turns the soundbar on or off. Also, if you use the soundbar's included remote to turn the soundbar on or off, it also turns the TV on or off. That would be okay if you always want the TV on when you use the soundbar, but if you, say, want to use the soundbar to listen to internet music, or music from your computer's music library, you don't want the TV on. Once both the TV and the soundbar are powered on, you can't use either the TV's or the soundbar's remote to turn off just the TV--you have to open the Bose app and select Bluetooth as the desired input first. This isn't mentioned anywhere in the app--I just learned it by experience. Another issue: sometimes when I turn on the TV, I get no sound from the soundbar, even though all the settings on both the TV and the soundbar are correct. The solution, I found, is to turn the TV off for 30 seconds or so, then turn it back on, at which time the soundbar usually starts working correctly. Another issue: When you turn on the TV, it sometimes takes almost a minute before sound starts coming through the soundbar.
      To be fair, it might be that there's a partial incompatibility between my TV and the soundbar, and that's what causes some of the issues I've experienced.
      As for the sound from the soundbar: Like I mentioned at the top of this review, the device does, indeed, significantly increase how well you can hear the dialogue in TV shows when you chose the AI dialogue optimization mode. As for music (via Bluetooth from computers/internet), the sound at normal listening volumes is mediocre at best, with the most notable issue being lack of bass response. At higher volume levels the sound becomes better. But that's for my ears--maybe other users of this device will experience better results, since everyone has different listening preferences.
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    Top reviews from other countries

    • Arlet Jaramillo
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente audio
      Reviewed in Mexico on August 28, 2025
      Me encanta se escucha super bien, se conecta muy facil y llego perfecta sin ningún problema
    • sudarshan
      5.0 out of 5 stars It’s good product
      Reviewed in India on September 4, 2025
      Good product
      Bose sound quality is very good
    • Amazon Customer
      5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
      Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2025
      Product works great. Setup is fairly simple. Only issue I ran into was trying to get the Bose app to connect to the soundbar. Ended up discovering that I need to turn Nordvpn off when using the app to get it to connect, other then that, the sound is awesome.
    • Mike
      5.0 out of 5 stars What you’d expect from Bose
      Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2025
      Sound Quality and easy setup. The arcHDMI connection is awesome also.
    • SamiBot
      5.0 out of 5 stars No words can express the perfect sound quality from the Bose.
      Reviewed in India on August 8, 2025
      I must say this product is wonderful. The clarity, crispness, and tonal quality of the sound produced by the Bose are exceptionally impressive. I simply can't turn it off whenever I hear music or watch a movie on my television. There is no need to purchase a woofer; this soundbar alone is sufficient to stimulate your senses.
      Loved it!!