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Bose Soundbar 500 with Alexa voice control built-in, Black
Alexa Built-in
This smart speaker has been certified by Amazon for its built-in Alexa functionality, providing a voice-forward experience to play music, read news, control other smart home devices, and more.
Brand | Bose |
Model Name | Soundbar 500 with Alexa voice control built-in, Black |
Speaker Type | Soundbar |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Special Feature | Wireless and ultra compact so you can take Bose sound anywhere, Bluetooth Transmission Range Up to 30' See more |
About this item
- Designed slim and engineered powerful for a better sound experience that won't get in the way of your TV screen
- Built in voice assistants, like Alexa and the Google Assistant, with superior voice pickup from a noise rejecting eight microphone Array
- With Wi Fi, Bluetooth, and Apple airplay 2 compatibility, you can wirelessly stream whatever you want, however you want
- Play integrated music services like Spotify, music and audible through Bluetooth or Wi Fi connections
- Control comes easy with three different ways to manage what you hear: voice, Bose music app, or included remote
- Simple Bose music app driven setup with detailed prompts ; Supported audio format: Dolby Digital, DTS; Video source compatibility: HDMI
- Add the optional Bose bass Module and Bose Surround Speakers to feel the impact of thunderous bass and full on surround sound
- Bose SimpleSync technology allows you to pair your Bose Soundbar 500 or 700 with Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 for a personal listening experience
- Alexa speaks English and Spanish
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Sound quality | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Remote Control | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 | — | 4.3 | 3.5 |
Bluetooth connectivity | — | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 3.3 | 3.3 | — | 3.4 | — | 3.9 |
Sold By | World ToGo | Amazon.com | Deals2Go (SN Recorded) | Amazon.com | Prime Distributor Global | Amazon.com |
power source | AC power adapter | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | wired, wireless | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, Optical | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | HDMI, Wi-Fi |
speaker type | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar | Soundbar |
mounting type | Bar Mount | Tabletop | Bar Mount | Tabletop | Ceiling Mount,Bar Mount | Tabletop |
weight | 7 pounds | — | 7.7 kilograms | 12.68 pounds | 5.9 pounds | 2.9 kilograms |
control method | voice | application, voice | voice | remote | — | remote, application, voice |
model name | Soundbar 500 with Alexa voice control built-in, Black | Soundbar 600 | Soundbar 900 | Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar, Black | Solo Soundbar Series II | Beam (Gen 2) |
From the manufacturer
Bose Soundbar 500
Movie night. Every night.
Lately, you might find yourself spending more time streaming shows or movies. So, let’s turn your everyday living room into a home theater. The Bose Soundbar 500 provides immersive sound and has Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant built in.
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Watch TV, hands free.
In addition to your smart soundbar, Bose Voice4Video expands your Alexa control to your TV and cable or satellite box. One simple voice command lets you start watching instantly.
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A Few Icebreakers...
Alexa, play Sam Fisher. Alexa, volume up. Alexa, turn on the TV.
Alexa, watch NFL network. Alexa, what's the weather? Alexa, set a timer for 5 minutes
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Take control of your listening experience.
The Bose Music app personalizes your experience, and keeps all your music in one place. Jump between stations, playlists, and services, set up presets, and more.
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Quiet for the. Loud for you.
Bose SimpleSync groups your Bose Soundbar 500 or 700 to your Bose Headphones 700. With independent volume controls, one of you can sleep as the other continues watching – guilt-free.
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Music. Any way you want it.
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Apple AirPlay 2 compatibility allow you to easily connect.
Want to kick it up a notch? Add more.
For those who want more room-rocking sound, add the Bose Bass Module 500. Pair it with the Bose Surround Speakers to be in the center of the action. And with the optional Bose Soundbar Universal Remote, control your entire entertainment system.
Meet the Family: They’re even better all together.
The Soundbar 500 is part of the new family of Bose smart speakers, which includes the Bose Home Speaker 300, the Bose Home Speaker 500, the Bose Portable Home Speaker, and the Bose Soundbar 700. Because nothing makes a home feel homier than every room filled with astonishing Bose sound.
Bose Soundbar Comparison
Bose Soundbar 500 | Bose Soundbar 700 | Bose Solo 5 | Bose Soundtouch 300 | |
Customer Reviews
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
2,110
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4.5 out of 5 stars
18,499
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4.5 out of 5 stars
1,039
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Performance
| Classic Bose sound | Loud, low, more spacious | Clear, balanced sound | Crisp, deep sound |
Size
| 31.5” x 1.75” x 4” | 38.5” x 2.25” x 4.25” | 21.6” x 2.6” x 3.4” | 38.5” x 2.25” x 4.25” |
Design
| Matte-finish top | Premium glass top | Quality materials | Premium glass top |
Microphone system
| Custom 8-mic array | Custom 8-mic array | — | — |
Multiroom
| Other Bose smart speakers | Other Bose smart speakers | — | Other Soundtouch speakers |
Modularity
| Bass, surround sound | Bass, surround sound | — | Bass, surround sound |
Remote
| Included | Universal remote | Included | Included |
Built-in Alexa
| ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Bluetooth
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
HDMI-ARC connectivity
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Audio input
| Optical | Optical | Optical and coaxial | Optical |
App control
| Bose Music app | Bose Music app | — | Soundtouch app |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 4 x 31.5 x 1.75 inches |
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Item Weight | 7 pounds |
Manufacturer | Bose Corporation |
ASIN | B07F36DGBN |
Item model number | 799702-1100 |
Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #105,497 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #387 in Home Audio Sound Bars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 31, 2018 |
Item Weight | 7 Pounds |
Number Of Items | 6 |
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Product Description
The Bose sound bar 500 is meant to be heard, not seen. It fits discreetly under your TV screen, so you won’t even know it’s there until you hear it. Built-in voice assistants, like Alexa and the Google assistant, let you enjoy millions of songs, internet radio stations, playlists, and more hands free. Experience superior voice pickup from a custom-designed eight-microphone array that will still hear you even over loud music.
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the sound quality and ease of use of the speakers. They mention that it has a good range of volumes, and the app is easy to use. On the other hand, they have connectivity issues with the speakers and TV. Customers are mixed on Alexa compatibility.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say that it has awesome sound quality, is a quality sound bar, and has amazing voice clarity. They also appreciate the good range of volumes and the good field of audio for small to medium-sized rooms.
"...It is unobtrusive and practically disappears. The sound is much better than that from the Sony TV speaker...." Read more
"The sound is incredible for being so compact. Alexa works great with it. I couldn't be happier!" Read more
"...Good range of volumes in the given settings, good field of audio for small to medium rooms. I remain very happy with this device." Read more
"...But its probably one of the best TV soundbar out there.Now, as for the 1 star...." Read more
Customers find the speakers easy to use. They mention that the installation and setup was easy, but not quick. They also appreciate the app, which is easy to download and use.
"...Install was easy, i know quite a few people mentioned its difficult to install, but I have to say unless you are from stone age..." Read more
"...The sound is GREAT, it was easy to hook up & connect, Alexa works flawlessly, Bluetooth is a great addition & it looks nice & sleek...." Read more
"...Finally, the application is pretty snazzy with its ability to balance the entire system with the included RTA/mic test...." Read more
"...The smart phone app is ridiculously poorly designed. Again, non-intuitive and it uses a light gray on white background...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the Alexa compatibility of the speakers. Some say that Alexa works great with it and is easy to use, while others say that it does not work, the app is terrible, and the music app is very user UNfriendly.
"...And I have a feeling this Alexa doesn't understand as well as the other Alexa thats on an Echo...." Read more
"...The Alexa app also works adequately but is quirky; you can't say "Alexa, turn down the volume," but instead must say "Alexa, turn down the Bose..." Read more
"...When the soundbar is in this mode, nothing works -- no Alexa, no sound of any sort. The speaker does not do anything except flash a white light...." Read more
"The sound is incredible for being so compact. Alexa works great with it. I couldn't be happier!" Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the speakers. They mention that it would not link up, it could not connect with TV, the app is worthless, and the ARC connection doesn't work. The set up is timely, and some complain that the remote sometimes experiences delays when they turn it on and off.
"...The only complaint I have is that the remote sometimes experiences delays when I turn it on and off/change the input." Read more
"...phone app is required to set it up, and I've had issues with the app not connecting to the soundbar...." Read more
"It sounded amazing,but the sub and rear speakers would not connect...." Read more
"...The sound is GREAT, it was easy to hook up & connect, Alexa works flawlessly, Bluetooth is a great addition & it looks nice & sleek...." Read more
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The Alexa integration isn't fluff, if you have the devices (or the app on your phone); lose the smaller remote in the covers? "Alexa, turn on the soundbar." "Do you mean bedroom?" "Yes." Done. It can/will power both the bar and turn your screen on as well, and you're ready to go.
Good range of volumes in the given settings, good field of audio for small to medium rooms. I remain very happy with this device.
I bought this on Thanksgiving and it was my biggest purchase of the year, its my first ever Bose speaker. Install was easy, i know quite a few people mentioned its difficult to install, but I have to say unless you are from stone age (which means you are not efficient with your smart phone) the installation process is just as simple as setting up some random online account. In terms of the sound quality, I have to say I was hoping for more. I hoped the sound was more surrounded giving that its Bose. I can feel the sound comes from a single source in front of you, and its a just a clearer, louder version of the TV sound. It doesn't make you feel like you are immersed into whats playing in your TV. I think its still very very far away from the experience of a good set of 5.1 sound system or in a cinema. But its probably one of the best TV soundbar out there.
Now, as for the 1 star. I had it for 1.5 days, a total use time of less than 5 hours, before it decided to go into perpetual updating mode. There is nothing I could do, it doesn't respond to any command it just got stuck at something while updating the software, not even responding to the factor reset command via the remote control. And there is no button on the soundbar. Very disappointing.... my first Bose speaker and it just died. Caused me more trouble than enjoyment so far.
Update 1:
Contacted Bose and they agreed to do an exchange. Since I had a trip in two weeks they said they would send out a new one to me and once I got it just send the faulty one back, because otherwise the exchange process would usually take three to four weeks before I can get a new one. I waited for almost two weeks and no new sound bar came. I called Bose and they said nothing was indeed sent to me!!! They said I will have to send the faulty one back before they could do anything. What!? I asked at least 3 times to confirmed a new one was being sent to me in the first call. The sloppiness is laughable. I know you don't know what the other service support person said, but thats very irresponsible for a company selling luxury electronics. No record, just making things up.
I gave up on them and I left for the trip. I came back on 12/30 and decided to send Amazon a message to see what they could do. Within 5 mins, they said they would send one out. I got it the very next day!!! On New Years Eve!!! Thats amazing! I would have given Amazon 5 stars if there is a choice.
Update 2:
This new sound bar hasn't gone into perpetual updating mode yet, thank god! But two cons I noticed using it:
1) It doesn't really hear you say "Alexa" when its playing music. I had to shout really loud even the other Alexa in the other room responded. I was just about 6 foot away from it, although the sound may have been blocked by the TV. But in general, we have to raise our voice to talk to Alexa when the sound bar is playing music even we are standing next to it. And I have a feeling this Alexa doesn't understand as well as the other Alexa thats on an Echo.
2) This sound bar Alexa doesn't have all the functions as the normal Echo Alexa. Things like "remind me in 15 mins" or "set a timer" the Bose sound bar Alexa said she couldn't do it. Shame because I use it very often.
I live in a smaller apartment, so this purchase makes complete sense. The Bose app is nice, still figuring it out and I'm able to connect it to my Bose 300 speaker as well. Bose quality is always great and I'm looking to continue to build out my eco system.
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También se sincroniza spotify y Amazon Music y puedo oír música sin prender la Tv
Adicional se conecta vía Bluetooth con cualquier dispositivo.
La verdad estoy muy contento
Easy to set up
Sound quality can vary depending on location and obstructions.
Doesn’t require but recommend fine tuning to personalize eq to get the most out of it
It is a luxury item and pricy but if you don’t have a fine ear it might be more then one can recognize especially for it’s price but you won’t hear me complain