e BOSEbuild Sound app includes step-by-step instructions for pairing and assembling your
speaker cube, as well as activities and tools that help you get the most out of your BOSEbuild
speaker cube. In addition, some features are available without using the app. e following
instructions describe using your speaker cube without the app.
Using your speaker cube without the BOSEbuild Sound app
Connecting to AC power
To use your BOSEbuild Speaker Cube, you must connect it to AC power.
1. Plug the small, round end of the power supply cord into the POWER connector on the
Control Panel.
2. Connect the power supply to an AC power outlet.
Turning voice prompts off/on
e BOSEbuild Speaker Cube features voice prompts to guide you through the pairing and
connecting processes. Voice prompts also announce the name of the currently connected
device(s).
If you prefer not to hear voice prompts, press and hold the Power/Mode button for 10 seconds.
You will hear confirmation that voice prompts are off. Repeat to turn voice prompts back on.
Note: is feature is only available when the BOSEbuild Sound app is not connected to the
speaker.
Playing music
Once your mobile device is connected, start a music app on the device to play music. You can
use the playback and volume controls on your device to control the music.
Pairing a mobile device
When you first power on the speaker, it is ready to pair with your mobile device. e Bluetooth
indicator blinks blue, and the voice prompt says, “Ready to pair your BOSEbuild Speaker Cube.”
1. On your mobile device, make sure Bluetooth is on. (e Bluetooth menu is usually found in
the Settings menu.)
2. Select your BOSEbuild Speaker Cube from your mobile device’s Bluetooth list.
e Bluetooth indicator glows solid white, and the voice prompt says, “Connected to
<device name>.”
Changing the speaker’s color
You can use the Power/Mode button and Color Slider to change the color of your speaker.
Note: is feature is only available when the BOSEbuild Sound app is not connected to the
speaker.
Press the Power/Mode button to switch between color modes. Use the slider to adjust the
appearance of each mode. Color modes appear in the following order:
1. Color Picker: e speaker glows a solid color. Use the slider to adjust the color.
2. Rainbow: e speaker scrolls through a rainbow of different colors. Use the slider to adjust
the speed.
3. Dancing Colors: e speaker lights up in response to music. Use the slider to adjust the
colors.
4. Color Off: e speaker’s RGB LEDs are off. Other features continue to operate as normal.
BOSEbuild Speaker Cube