How do I reset my Bose SoundTouch portable speaker?
Matthew Barrera
Published Mar 22, 2026
How do I reset my Bose SoundTouch portable speaker?
To reset your speaker, press and hold the 1 and the volume down button on your speaker for 10 seconds. After 1 second, all the lights on the front of your speaker will turn orange. Hold down the buttons for 10 seconds until all lights flash white.
How do I connect my Bose SoundTouch speaker to Wi-Fi?
- Set up your Bose SoundTouch. In a few steps, we’ll set up your Bose SoundTouch speaker.
- Step 1: turn on your smartphone or tablet.
- Step 2: plug the device into a socket.
- Step 3: download the Bose SoundTouch app.
- Step 4: open the app.
- Step 5: connect to the Internet.
- Step 6: connect to WiFi.
- Step 7: give your speaker a name.
What should I do if my Bose SoundTouch 10 does not work?
Keeping other WIFI more than 3 ft away will usually increase the reliability of the speakers. If this does not work, reset all devices involved (SoundTouch 10 speakers, router, range extenders/repeaters) by unplugging them from power for one minute.
Where can I download the Bose SoundTouch controller?
Verify the SoundTouch controller app is downloaded on your computer or mobile device. Go to to download the computer app. For your mobile device, you may download the app from that device’s app store. Ensure the SoundTouch is connected to the same WiFi network as your computer or mobile device.
Can you listen to Spotify on a Bose speaker?
When you search the question of ‘ Spotify on Bose SoundTouch ‘, you will receive a positive answer that this excellent wireless speaker enables users to listen to almost all popular streaming music services, like Spotify, Pandora, Deezer, etc. with Wi-Fi network connection or through Bluetooth.
Can you download Spotify music to Bose SoundTouch?
To import Spotify music and playlists to Bose SoundTouch speaker for free, the best way is to download Spotify music as the common local files and then add the local music library to SoundTouch. It’s well-known that it’s impossible to download Spotify music for free as Spotify files are locked by DRM technology with encoded in Ogg Vorbis format.
Are there any problems with the Bose SoundTouch app?
I have SoundTouch 10 and 20 speakers, both of which are not being recognized consistently by the Bose SoundTouch app.
What can I do with Bose product support?
Diagnose an issue, find step-by-step guides or manuals, get replacement parts for your product, and more. Bose Community connects you with customers and product experts. Get help, plus product tips and tricks. Or, see how others are using Bose products. Ask questions — and share your own experiences.
Why are my Bose speakers not recognizing my Network?
I have tried resetting the speakers to factory defaults, reconnecting the speakers to the wifi network (temporarily fixes problem), resetting network settings on router, restarting wireless router, but nothing seems to be able to fix the Bose App not recognizing the speakers on the network.
What do you need to know about Bose community?
Bose Community connects you with customers and product experts. Get help, plus product tips and tricks. Or, see how others are using Bose products. Ask questions — and share your own experiences. All Bose products come with a limited warranty based on your product and region. Track your order or get updates on service requests.