Bose Soundlink Update Firmware (2024)

FAQs

Should I update Bose firmware? ›

Software and firmware updates improve product features and stability. Install any available updates to keep your product working at its best.

Updating your speaker

Wait for the update to complete: Updates typically complete quickly and should not take more than 10 minutes. While updating, the TV light on the front of your product blinks amber.

To update your product, you can either connect it to a computer with a USB cable and then visit the Bose update site or you can update it wirelessly from the free Bose app on an Android or iOS device. Typically, connecting to a computer will update your product faster.

Updating the firmware of AirPods can improve audio processing and connectivity. For AirPods Pro users, experimenting with different ear tips can create a better seal in the ear canal, minimizing sound leakage and maximizing bass response.

Firmware updates often include performance optimizations that enhance the speed and efficiency of your device. These improvements can result in faster boot times, smoother multitasking and better overall performance.

Firmware updates enable hardware devices to continue operating efficiently and securely. These updates typically involve some form of program alteration that fixes a known bug or patches against specific vulnerabilities. Enterprises must constantly update their devices with the latest firmware version.

If the firmware update is taking an unusually long amount of time, and isn't completing, there are a few things you can check. 1) Try a different (shorter) cable. USB cables, like all cables, can fail from time to time. I you are using the USB cable provided with the SS, you might try a shorter cable.

How often you should check for firmware updates depends on your device. However, checking for updates once a month is a good rule of thumb for most devices.

How do I refresh my Bose speaker? ›

Electronics might need to be reset from time-to-time—much like rebooting a computer. Power off the device, then power it back on and try again. Reset the HDMI connection by resetting both devices and the cables connected between them. Turn off the Bose system, the source device and the TV.

When fully charged, the battery typically provides about 10 hours of playing time at a moderate volume levels.

Software and firmware updates improve product features and stability. Install any available updates to keep your product working at its best.

Updating your speaker

Updates typically complete quickly and should not take more than 10 minutes. While updating, the TV light on the front of your product blinks amber.

Updating your device's firmware is usually safe, but you must carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions. Mistakes in the update process can lead to catastrophic errors.

Firmware updates enable hardware devices to continue operating efficiently and securely. These updates typically involve some form of program alteration that fixes a known bug or patches against specific vulnerabilities. Enterprises must constantly update their devices with the latest firmware version.

A Firmware update improves the functionality and features of your device. It can provide fixes to any performance issues that may occur. With the ever-changing advances in technology, a firmware update also helps a device remain competitive with newer models.

When deciding how often to update your firmware and software, there is no definitive answer as it depends on several factors, such as the type, age, and criticality of your network devices, the availability and reliability of the updates, and the impact and risk of the updates.