--- product_id: 80166711 title: "Bose Soundbar 500, TV Speakers with Alexa Voice Control Built-in, Black" brand: "bose" price: "$851.47" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "Bose" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/80166711-bose-soundbar-500-tv-speakers-with-alexa-voice-control-built store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 8-mic array Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 5.1 audio channels Bose Soundbar 500, TV Speakers with Alexa Voice Control Built-in, Black **Brand:** bose **Price:** $851.47 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate Your Sound Experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bose Soundbar 500, TV Speakers with Alexa Voice Control Built-in, Black by bose - **How much does it cost?** $851.47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/80166711-bose-soundbar-500-tv-speakers-with-alexa-voice-control-built) ## Best For - bose enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bose brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Stream Your Way:** Compatible with Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi for ultimate flexibility. - β€’ **Expand Your Soundstage:** Add optional Bose bass module and surround speakers for immersive audio. - β€’ **Sleek Design, Powerful Sound:** Engineered to enhance your viewing experience without obstructing your screen. - β€’ **Voice Control at Your Command:** Built-in Alexa and Google Assistant for seamless hands-free operation. - β€’ **Personalized Listening Experience:** Bose SimpleSync technology lets you pair with headphones for private listening. ## Overview The Bose Soundbar 500 is a sleek, powerful soundbar designed to enhance your audio experience with built-in Alexa voice control, superior sound quality, and versatile streaming options. With its 8-microphone array and compatibility with various devices, it offers a seamless and immersive listening experience, perfect for any modern home. ## Description The Bose sound bar 500 is meant to be heard, not seen. It fits discreetly under your TV screen, so you won’t even know it’s there until you hear it. Built-in voice assistants, like Alexa and the Google assistant, let you enjoy millions of songs, internet radio stations, playlists, and more hands free. Experience superior voice pickup from a custom-designed eight-microphone array that will still hear you even over loud music. Review: CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?!?! - I actually bought the bog brother to these, the 700s, but returned them and bought the 500s, but then returned these as soon as I got them. Don't ask! 5-stars because the 700s sounded great, so figure that these would as well. Review: Low profile, good sound - I needed a compact soundbar with minimal height to fit in about 2.5" of vertical space. The television is mounted on a brick wall over a mantelpiece, and I did not want to mount it any higher on the wall. We have a few Sonos products, but none of their soundbars would fit. The Bose 500 is only about 1.7" high and fit perfectly. It is unobtrusive and practically disappears. The sound is much better than that from the Sony TV speaker. I had difficulty with dialogue, in particular, and found that the Bose makes a big difference in the clarity of the spoken (or whispered) word. We did not get the subwoofer but would consider adding it. The Bose remote works fine but I don't use it much; easier to use the remote from our cable/internet provider. The Alexa app also works adequately but is quirky; you can't say "Alexa, turn down the volume," but instead must say "Alexa, turn down the Bose soundbar volume." There may be bigger soundbars that produce a more encompassing sound, but if you need a compact soundbar that is still sonically excellent and will fit in a small space, the Bose may be just the thing. ## Features - Designed slim and engineered powerful for a better sound experience that won't get in the way of your TV screen - Built in voice assistants, like Alexa and the Google Assistant, with superior voice pickup from a noise rejecting eight microphone Array - With Wi Fi, Bluetooth, and Apple airplay 2 compatibility, you can wirelessly stream whatever you want, however you want - Play integrated music services like Spotify, music and audible through Bluetooth or Wi Fi connections - Control comes easy with three different ways to manage what you hear: voice, Bose music app, or included remote - Simple Bose music app driven setup with detailed prompts ; Supported audio format: Dolby Digital, DTS; Video source compatibility: HDMI - Add the optional Bose bass Module and Bose Surround Speakers to feel the impact of thunderous bass and full on surround sound - Bose SimpleSync technology allows you to pair your Bose Soundbar 500 or 700 with Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 for a personal listening experience - Alexa speaks English and Spanish ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07F36DGBN | | Additional Features | Bass Boost, Built In Microphone, Display, Noise Canceling, Wireless ultra compact so you can take Bose sound anywhere Bluetooth Transmission Range Up to 30 | | Age Range Description | 14 years & up | | Antenna Location | Music | | Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | | Audio Output Mode | Surround | | Best Sellers Rank | #115,210 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #410 in Home Audio Sound Bars | | Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters | | Brand | Bose | | Built-In Media | Adaptiq headset, Battery, HDMI cable, basic remote, external power suppy, soundbar | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet, Television | | Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | | Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi | | Control Method | Voice | | Controller Type | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, vera | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (599) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00017817783354 | | Is Waterproof | FALSE | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4"D x 31.5"W x 1.75"H | | Item Type Name | Bose Soundbar 500 Home Speaker Black | | Item Weight | 7 Pounds | | MP3 player | No | | Manufacturer | Bose Corporation | | Model Name | Soundbar 500 with Alexa voice control built-in, Black | | Model Number | 799702-1100 | | Mounting Type | Bar Mount | | Number of Audio Channels | 5.1 | | Number of Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. | | Number of Items | 6 | | Number of Microphones | 8 | | Power Source | AC power adapter | | Processor Count | 2 | | Speaker Maximum Output Power | 100 Watts | | Speaker Size | 1.75 Inches | | Speaker Type | Surround | | Specific Uses For Product | Music | | Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless | | UPC | 017817783354 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Type | Limited | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | ## Product Details - **Audio Output Mode:** Surround - **Brand:** Bose - **Connectivity Technology:** Wi-Fi - **Mounting Type:** Bar Mount - **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 100 Watts ## Images ![Bose Soundbar 500, TV Speakers with Alexa Voice Control Built-in, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417vs9lZw6L.jpg) ![Bose Soundbar 500, TV Speakers with Alexa Voice Control Built-in, Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51B2zl54pIL.jpg) ![Bose Soundbar 500, TV Speakers with Alexa Voice Control Built-in, Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51br1hUg+2L.jpg) ![Bose Soundbar 500, TV Speakers with Alexa Voice Control Built-in, Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uisN2fyAL.jpg) ![Bose Soundbar 500, TV Speakers with Alexa Voice Control Built-in, Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QhcxhbYhL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: can the bose app adjust bass and treble?** A: Hi, there. Thank you for your question. To provide some clarification, you can absolutely adjust both bass and treble on the Soundbar 500. These adjustments can be made using the free Bose Music app. We hope this helps! Have a great holiday. Best Regards, Jesse - Bose Support **Q: Dear bose, how would i connect this sound system (e.g. 500 bar + sub) to my stereo to play cds, blu ray, records etc through the system?** A: Hello, thank you for your question. The best way to connect your stereo would be to route it through an input on your TV, this would then allow you to play out through the Soundbar 500. **Q: Can this be set up such that it turns on and off with the tv? (i don't want to use the remote or alexa.)** A: Hi there, Thanks for your question! Yes it can if connected via HDMI ARC with CEC enabled. **Q: Can i use this sound bar with the bose 700 sub the same way i would use the 500 sub and also is it worth the upgrade for some music** A: Yes, the Soundbar 500 is compatible with the Bass Module 700. Do note, if you wish to have two bass modules attached, these need to be the same model. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?!?! *by B***T on March 10, 2026* I actually bought the bog brother to these, the 700s, but returned them and bought the 500s, but then returned these as soon as I got them. Don't ask! 5-stars because the 700s sounded great, so figure that these would as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Low profile, good sound *by F***D on May 5, 2020* I needed a compact soundbar with minimal height to fit in about 2.5" of vertical space. The television is mounted on a brick wall over a mantelpiece, and I did not want to mount it any higher on the wall. We have a few Sonos products, but none of their soundbars would fit. The Bose 500 is only about 1.7" high and fit perfectly. It is unobtrusive and practically disappears. The sound is much better than that from the Sony TV speaker. I had difficulty with dialogue, in particular, and found that the Bose makes a big difference in the clarity of the spoken (or whispered) word. We did not get the subwoofer but would consider adding it. The Bose remote works fine but I don't use it much; easier to use the remote from our cable/internet provider. The Alexa app also works adequately but is quirky; you can't say "Alexa, turn down the volume," but instead must say "Alexa, turn down the Bose soundbar volume." There may be bigger soundbars that produce a more encompassing sound, but if you need a compact soundbar that is still sonically excellent and will fit in a small space, the Bose may be just the thing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not working after update *by C***N on December 6, 2018* (Putting a one star unless there is a solution to my problem) I bought this on Thanksgiving and it was my biggest purchase of the year, its my first ever Bose speaker. Install was easy, i know quite a few people mentioned its difficult to install, but I have to say unless you are from stone age (which means you are not efficient with your smart phone) the installation process is just as simple as setting up some random online account. In terms of the sound quality, I have to say I was hoping for more. I hoped the sound was more surrounded giving that its Bose. I can feel the sound comes from a single source in front of you, and its a just a clearer, louder version of the TV sound. It doesn't make you feel like you are immersed into whats playing in your TV. I think its still very very far away from the experience of a good set of 5.1 sound system or in a cinema. But its probably one of the best TV soundbar out there. Now, as for the 1 star. I had it for 1.5 days, a total use time of less than 5 hours, before it decided to go into perpetual updating mode. There is nothing I could do, it doesn't respond to any command it just got stuck at something while updating the software, not even responding to the factor reset command via the remote control. And there is no button on the soundbar. Very disappointing.... my first Bose speaker and it just died. Caused me more trouble than enjoyment so far. Update 1: Contacted Bose and they agreed to do an exchange. Since I had a trip in two weeks they said they would send out a new one to me and once I got it just send the faulty one back, because otherwise the exchange process would usually take three to four weeks before I can get a new one. I waited for almost two weeks and no new sound bar came. I called Bose and they said nothing was indeed sent to me!!! They said I will have to send the faulty one back before they could do anything. What!? I asked at least 3 times to confirmed a new one was being sent to me in the first call. The sloppiness is laughable. I know you don't know what the other service support person said, but thats very irresponsible for a company selling luxury electronics. No record, just making things up. I gave up on them and I left for the trip. I came back on 12/30 and decided to send Amazon a message to see what they could do. Within 5 mins, they said they would send one out. I got it the very next day!!! On New Years Eve!!! Thats amazing! I would have given Amazon 5 stars if there is a choice. Update 2: This new sound bar hasn't gone into perpetual updating mode yet, thank god! But two cons I noticed using it: 1) It doesn't really hear you say "Alexa" when its playing music. I had to shout really loud even the other Alexa in the other room responded. I was just about 6 foot away from it, although the sound may have been blocked by the TV. But in general, we have to raise our voice to talk to Alexa when the sound bar is playing music even we are standing next to it. And I have a feeling this Alexa doesn't understand as well as the other Alexa thats on an Echo. 2) This sound bar Alexa doesn't have all the functions as the normal Echo Alexa. Things like "remind me in 15 mins" or "set a timer" the Bose sound bar Alexa said she couldn't do it. Shame because I use it very often. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/80166711-bose-soundbar-500-tv-speakers-with-alexa-voice-control-built](https://www.desertcart.us/products/80166711-bose-soundbar-500-tv-speakers-with-alexa-voice-control-built) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*