Bose SoundLink Plus Portable Speaker

No. There are no microphones in the SoundLink Plus.

Yes. SoundLink Plus can link with other compatible Bose speakers that have a shortcut button. There are two listening options when a SoundLink Plus Speaker is linked with another Bose speaker: 

• Party Mode 
• Stereo Mode (only available when both speakers are SoundLink Plus) 

Party Mode lets you connect two Bose Bluetooth speakers to play audio in perfect sync. This feature requires two Bose Bluetooth speakers with a shortcut button (may be a combination) from the following list: SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen), SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen), SoundLink Plus, or SoundLink Max. When using two different speaker models, the only option available may be Party Mode. Party Mode can be initiated via product controls. The volume of the speakers can be controlled independently.

Note: You can only link to one other speaker at a time.

Stereo Mode allows you to unlock a stereo audio experience where the left and right speakers play separately. To use Stereo Mode with a SoundLink Plus Speaker, a second SoundLink Plus is required. When connecting two SoundLink Plus speakers via the shortcut button, Stereo Mode will be the default. You can switch between Stereo Mode and Party Mode via one product press of the shortcut button or in the Bose app via the toggle.

Shortcuts are managed through the Bose app. Shortcuts allow you to configure settings for the programmable shortcut button on SoundLink Plus. When your SoundLink Plus is new, the factory default shortcut is set to linking, allowing you to use the button to link two Bose speakers with a shortcut button together.

You can change your shortcut button to be connected to your Spotify account to begin music at the press of a button, access your voice assistant, or other options that may become available with future firmware updates through the Bose app.

SoundLink Plus can have up to 6 devices paired in its memory. To clear the paired devices list, turn on the speaker and press and hold the Bluetooth button for 15 seconds. You can also remove paired devices in the Bose app from the product settings.

Yes. SoundLink Plus floats but is not designed to be used while in water. SoundLink Plus is designed to withstand accidental drops in water for up to 30 minutes. If SoundLink Plus is directly exposed to salt or chlorinated water, rinse with fresh water and allow it to dry thoroughly before use.

Two things to keep in mind when the speaker gets submerged:

• If the product is playing when it gets submerged (e.g. you drop it in a pool), the Bluetooth connectivity will be lost almost immediately. It’s possible that the product will reconnect automatically to the Bluetooth device it was connected to when you pull it out of the water, but it’s not a guarantee
• If the product is completely saturated with water, the audio may sound crackled or distorted at first. It will eventually clear itself either with shaking it, blowing on it, or playing audio at a loud enough level

The Bose SoundLink Plus Portable Speaker supports Bluetooth profiles A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, iAP, and BLE.

Yes. You can charge other devices using the SoundLink Plus USB-C charge-out feature. SoundLink Plus supports charging out at 15W (5V/3A), which will charge typical mobile phone and tablet devices. Larger devices, such as laptops and power banks, may not charge due to their power input requirements. Please consult the device manual to understand if your device can charge from a 15W USB-C supply.

While the loop is designed for durability, in the event it is damaged, please contact us for support.

If debris gets into the charging port or other parts of SoundLink Plus, gently rinse with fresh water or compressed air. Be sure charging ports are thoroughly dry before charging. For the larger exterior surfaces, wipe clean with a soft cloth. Avoid using cleaning detergents and let SoundLink Plus dry before operating.