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What does a Bose Soundlink adapter do?

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David Jones

Published May 06, 2026

What does a Bose Soundlink adapter do?

This accessory kit easily allows your Wave music system to play audio from your computer, wirelessly. Now you can enjoy iTunes, Internet radio, podcasts and more where you’d prefer to hear them – in lifelike Bose sound.

How do I use Bose Wave Bluetooth audio adapter?

Press and hold down the Presets 5 button for 5 seconds. The indicator on the music adapter flashes steadily and DISCOVERABLE flashes on the Wave® system display panel. Turn on your phone, tablet computer, or other device and locate its Bluetooth device list. Scroll through the device list and select “Bose Adapter”.

How do I pair my Bose SoundLink Bluetooth?

Select SoundLink® from the Device List Turn on your phone, tablet computer, or other device and locate its Bluetooth device list. Scroll through the device list and select “Bose SoundLink Audio”. If prompted for passcode, enter 0000. Some devices also ask you to accept the connection.

Is it safe to use a Bose Wave SoundLink adapter?

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture. WARNING: Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or near the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system.

How does a Bose Bluetooth music adapter work?

Lets you play any Bluetooth ® device—smartphone, computer, tablet—through your Wave® system, wirelessly. Just connect the adapter to your system, pair with your Bluetooth ® device and enjoy your music with rich Bose® sound. Stores up to 6 Bluetooth ® devices in memory for instant recognition.

When did the Bose acoustic wave music system 2 come out?

A model with a CD player was added in 1992. The “Acoustic Wave Music System II” was released in 2006 and added MP3 CD playback, a “Boselink” port and a headphone jack. This system was judged to be expensive and lacking in performance and features compared to its competitors.

How to upgrade your Bose Wave music system?

Using a kit with both basic and upgrade contents If you have all of the contents shown below: 1. Begin with “Upgrading your Wave music system, as needed” on page 3. 2. Proceed with “Preparing your Wave®music system or Wave®radio II for wireless” on page 4.

Where do I plug in a Bose Wave adapter?

Plug the adapter cable (with the words Bose link facing up) into the Bose link connector on the rear of the system. Bose link connector Wave®®Bluetooth music adapter Bose link cable Wave®Radio III, IV and Wave®Music System III, IV Acoustic Wave® Music System II Wave®Bluetooth® music adapter Bose link connector Bose link cable 2.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the product to rain or moisture. WARNING: Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on or near the apparatus. As with any electronic products, use care not to spill liquids into any part of the system.

The music adapter connects directly to your Wave®system. 1. Plug the adapter cable (with the words Bose link facing up) into the Bose link connector on the rear of the system. Bose link connector Wave®®Bluetooth music adapter Bose link cable Wave®Radio III, IV and Wave®Music System III, IV Acoustic Wave® Music System II Wave®Bluetooth®

How many Bluetooth devices are compatible with Bose Wave?

Stores up to 6 Bluetooth devices in memory for instant recognition. No software, no network configuration necessary. Compatible with Wave music system III and Wave radio III. Also works with Acoustic Wave music system II, Wave radio II and Wave music system purchased since 2010. 1 Lithium ion batteries required.