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  • Page 1 SOUNDLINK FLEX PORTABLE SPEAKER (2 GEN)

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    UK regulations. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance www.Bose.com/compliance Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements per Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and all applicable UK regulations. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance www.Bose.com/compliance...

  • Page 3: Regu L Atory And L Ega L I Nfo Rm Atio N

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 4 Importers: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Level 6, Tower D, No. 2337 Gudai Rd. Minhang District, Shanghai 201100 | Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands | Bose de México S. de R.L. de C.V., Avenida Prado Sur #150, Piso 2, Interior 222 y 223, Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec V Sección, Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de México, C.P.
  • Page 5 The serial number is located on the back of the speaker. The model number is located on the back of the speaker. Serial number: _____________________________________________________________________________ Model number: 442591 Please keep your receipt. Now is a good time to register your Bose product. You can easily do this by going to worldwide.Bose.com/ProductRegistration worldwide.Bose.com/ProductRegistration E N G...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIONS ............................. 12 Connect to a device ..................12 Using your device’s Bluetooth settings ........................... 13 Using the Bose app ..........................14 Reconnect to a device ..............14 Reconnect to the most recently-connected device ...................... 14 Reconnect to a different device ........................
  • Page 7 Link using the product controls ................33 Switch between Stereo mode and Party mode ..........................33 Unlink the speakers ..................34 Connect to a Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar ......................... 34 Compatible products ......................35 Connect using the Bose app ....................36 Connect using the product controls ..................
  • Page 8 C ON TE N TS PORTABILITY ..............................37 Strap uses ......................... 37 Water and dust resistance CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................. 38 Update the speaker ............................38 Clean the speaker ............................38 Store the speaker ......................38 Replacement parts and accessories ............................

  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    W H AT’S I N T HE BOX CONTENTS Confirm that the following parts are included: Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2 Gen) USB Type-C® to USB Type-A cable NOTE: If any part of the product appears to be missing or damaged, do not use it.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    G ET TING STA RTE D The speaker ships with a partial charge. Before using the speaker for the first time, connect it to a power supply. The speaker doesn’t need to be fully charged, but it does require the initial connection to activate the battery. INITIAL SETUP 1.
  • Page 11 G ET TING STA RTE D 3. Press the Power button I. The Power light glows solid white. You hear the battery level followed by “Ready to connect.” The Bluetooth light slowly blinks blue. 4. Connect to your device (see page 12). E N G...

  • Page 12: Bluetooth® Connections

    2. On your device, access Bluetooth settings. 3. Select the speaker from the list of available products. NOTE: Look for the name you entered for the speaker in the Bose app. If you didn’t name the speaker, the default name appears.

  • Page 13: Using The Bose App

    B LUETO OTH C O NN ECT I ON S Using the Bose app The Bose app lets you set up and control the speaker from any device, such as a smartphone or tablet. Using the app, you can manage Bluetooth connections, manage speaker settings, adjust the audio, choose your voice prompt language, and get any future updates and new features made available by Bose.

  • Page 14: Reconnect To A Device

    4. Play audio on the connected device. TIP: You can also reconnect a different device using the device Bluetooth settings or the Bose app (see page 13). NOTE: If two devices are already connected to the speaker, the newly-connected device replaces the older of the two connections.

  • Page 15: Connect An Additional Device

    NOTES: • You can only play audio from one device at a time. • To manage or disable the multi-point connection feature, use the Bose app. To access this option, tap Source on the product control screen. • Disabling the multi-point connection feature disconnects the second connected device.

  • Page 16: Disconnect A Device

    B LUETO OTH C O NN ECT I ON S DISCONNECT A DEVICE Use the device’s Bluetooth settings or the Bose app. NOTE: Disabling the Bluetooth feature on your device disconnects the speaker and all other Bluetooth-connected products. CLEAR THE SPEAKER DEVICE LIST 1.

  • Page 17: Android Devices Only

    3. Tap the notification. Once the speaker is connected, a notification appears confirming that the connection is complete. NOTE: You can also tap the button on the notification to download the Bose app and finish setting up the speaker. E N G...

  • Page 18: Snapdragon Sound Technology

    B LUETO OTH C O NN ECT I ON S Snapdragon Sound technology Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2 Gen) features Snapdragon Sound technology. Snapdragon Sound optimizes Qualcomm® audio technologies across connected devices to ensure the best sound quality, connection stability, and latency for your streaming audio.

  • Page 19: Speaker Controls

    S P EA KE R C O NT RO LS Controls are located on the top of the speaker. Play/Pause button Volume down button Volume up button Shortcut button Power button Bluetooth button POWER ON/OFF Press the Power button I. When powered on, a voice prompt announces the battery level.

  • Page 20: Auto-Off Timer

    Press and hold the Play/Pause button F and the Volume up button H simultaneously. You hear “Auto-off disabled.” Repeat to re-enable the auto-off timer. TIP: You can also disable the auto-off timer using the Bose app. You can access this option from the Settings menu. E N G...

  • Page 21: Media Playback And Volume

    Bluetooth light blinks white 2 times. TIP: You can also increase or decrease the volume using the volume controls on your device or in the Bose app. You can access this option on the product control screen. E N G...

  • Page 22: Phone Calls

    NOTE: Mute is not available when two calls are active. Mute/Unmute a call While on a call, press F Press E. Make a call using voice control NOTE: Shortcut must be set to voice assistant in the Bose app. E N G...

  • Page 23: Voice Prompt Notifications

    NOTES: • Shortcut must be set to voice assistant in the Bose app. • Your device must have voice assistant enabled. E N G...

  • Page 24: Battery

    The speaker is waterproof, but the USB-C port must be fully dried out before charging. NOTE: Make sure you’re using the Bose-provided USB cable or a similar USB cable. Bose recommends using a 5V p, 1.5A capable power source.

  • Page 25: Charging Time

    CAUTION: Do NOT store the speaker for extended periods when fully charged or with a remaining charge of less than 10%. All tests conducted by Bose with production-representative Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2 Gen), between 68° F – 77° F (20° C – 25° C).

  • Page 26: Status

    Blinks white 3 times (repeated) Updating software Quickly blinks white (3 seconds) Reset complete Quickly blinks white and Error - contact Bose customer service amber (alternating) Blinks amber 3 times (repeated) Failed battery - contact Bose customer service E N G...

  • Page 27: Bluetooth Light

    STATUS BLUETOOTH LIGHT Shows the Bluetooth connection status. LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Slowly blinks blue Ready to connect Quickly blinks blue Connecting Solid white Connected Blinks white 2 times Device list cleared SHORTCUT LIGHT Shows the status of speakers when linking is set as the shortcut. LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Slowly blinks white...

  • Page 28: Voice Prompts

    • Cantonese • French • Mandarin CHANGE THE LANGUAGE Change the voice prompt language using the Bose app. Access this option from the Settings menu. DISABLE VOICE PROMPTS Press and hold the Shortcut button E and Volume down button z simultaneously until you hear “Voice prompts off.”...

  • Page 29: Shortcuts

    USE YOUR SHORTCUT Press the Shortcut button E. The Shortcut light blinks once. NOTE: The Shortcut button E is set by default to link two Bose Bluetooth speakers (see page 31). CHANGE OR DISABLE YOUR SHORTCUT To change or disable your shortcut, use the Bose app. To access this option, tap Shortcut on the product control screen.

  • Page 30: Spotify Tap

    Spotify Tap is music to your ears, quite literally. Get the tunes playing with a simple gesture. NOTE: To use Spotify Tap, it must be set as your shortcut in the Bose app and the Spotify app must be up to date.

  • Page 31: Connect Bose Products

    • Party mode (left speaker and right speaker play in unison) NOTES: • The Shortcut button E is set by default to link two Bose Bluetooth speakers. • You can link to only one other speaker at a time. • Make sure that the two speakers are within 30 ft (9 m) of each other.

  • Page 32: Link Using The Product Controls

    The voice prompt directs you to press the Shortcut button on a second speaker. The Shortcut light slowly blinks white. 2. On a second compatible Bose Bluetooth speaker, press the Shortcut button E. The Shortcut light slowly blinks white. Once the two speakers are linked, a voice prompt announces the mode on both speakers.

  • Page 33: Switch Between Stereo Mode And Party Mode

    On either speaker, press the Power button I or press and hold the Shortcut button E. A voice prompt announces the speakers are no longer linked. TIP: You can also use the Bose app to unlink the speakers. You can access this option on the product control screen. E N G...

  • Page 34: Connect To A Bose Smart Speaker Or Soundbar

    CONNECT TO A BOSE SMART SPEAKER OR SOUNDBAR With Bose SimpleSync technology, you can connect the speaker to a Bose Smart Speaker or Bose Smart Soundbar to listen to the same audio in two different rooms at the same time.

  • Page 35: Connect Using The Bose App

    Bluetooth light slowly blinks blue. NOTE: If a device is already connected, you hear “Ready to connect another device.” 2. Use the Bose app to connect the speaker to a compatible Bose product. For more information, visit: support.Bose.com/Groups support.Bose.com/Groups NOTES: •...

  • Page 36: Connect Using The Product Controls

    • You can connect the speaker to only one product at a time. RECONNECT A BOSE SMART SPEAKER OR SOUNDBAR Use the Bose app to reconnect the speaker to a previously-connected compatible Bose product. For more information, visit: support.Bose.com/Groups support.Bose.com/Groups NOTES: •...

  • Page 37: Portability

    P O RTA B IL I TY STRAP USES You can use the strap as a finger loop to easily carry the speaker. You can also attach it to a carabiner or a cord. WATER AND DUST RESISTANCE The speaker is waterproof, splash resistant, and dustproof. It is rated IP67 and IP64. You can immerse the speaker in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of up to 3.3 ft (1 m).

  • Page 38: Care And Maintenance

    Follow the app instructions. When the update begins, the Power light blinks white 3 times (repeated) until the update is complete. You can also update the speaker using the Bose updater website. On your computer, visit: btu.Bose.com btu.Bose.com and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    If you couldn’t resolve your issue, see the table below to identify symptoms and solutions to common problems. You can also access troubleshooting articles, videos, and other resources at: support.Bose.com/flex2 support.Bose.com/flex2 If you’re unable to resolve your issue, contact Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/contact worldwide.Bose.com/contact OTHER SOLUTIONS...
  • Page 40 TROU B LE S HO OT ING SYMPTOM SOLUTION Make sure voice prompts are on using the Bose app. Press the Bluetooth button l and release to hear the connected device. Make sure you’re using the correct device. No sound Use a different music source.
  • Page 41 On the speaker, press and hold the Bluetooth button l until reconnect to a the Bluetooth light blinks blue, and you hear “Ready to connect previously- connected another device.” Use the Bose app to connect the speaker to a Bose Smart Speaker compatible Bose product. For more information, or Soundbar visit: support.Bose.com/Groups...

  • Page 42: Reset The Speaker

    The speaker powers off. 2. Press the Power button I. The Bluetooth light glows blue, and the speaker is ready to connect. NOTE: If you’re unable to resolve your issue, additional troubleshooting and support is available at: support.Bose.com/flex2 support.Bose.com/flex2 E N G...
  • Page 43 ©2024 Bose Corporation, 100 The Mountain Road, Framingham, MA 01701-9168 USA AM891014-0010 Rev. 01...