Transform your speakers.
Stream the music you want. Wirelessly.
Overview
You love your current speakers. But there's a world of wireless music they just can't access. Until now. Transform your stereo or home cinema system by adding the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter and stream music from your home Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth® devices. Use the SoundTouch app to control your music easily. You can even play music all throughout your home by expanding with other SoundTouch speakers. Make your speakers smarter: turn them wireless and stream the music you want. It's that simple.
So, what exactly can be connected?
The adapter has three common outputs (optical, AUX and RCA), so anything that supports one of them can become a SoundTouch wireless music system. Most stereo systems, home cinema systems and docking speakers are compatible—so chances are, what you have in your living room will work after a quick plug-in and setup. Already own a Bose system? Many of them are compatible, too, including most Lifestyle, CineMate, Wave, SoundDock, SoundLink and Portable PA products.
EXPLORING MUSIC WITH SOUNDTOUCH
SoundTouch gives you wireless access to your favourite music services like Spotify® and Deezer, plus Internet radio stations through TuneIn, and your stored music library. They connect to your home Wi-Fi network so you can play music directly from the Internet to the system itself—or hear anything you want from a phone or tablet with Bluetooth® technology.
The beauty of SoundTouch systems is that they're made to grow with you. If you start with the SoundTouch Wireless Link for your stereo receiver, you can add more at any time: it could be a SoundTouch 10 speaker for the kitchen, or a SoundTouch 20 speaker for the bedroom. Sync them all together to play the same music in every room, or different music in different rooms. They're made for the way you live, and the way you listen.
Fast, simple control of all your music
Experience your favourite music from your SoundTouch speaker with the SoundTouch app. SoundTouch lets you take total control of your listening experience, right from your smartphone or tablet. Browse popular music services like Spotify® and Deezer, Internet radio stations through TuneIn, or your stored music library. Easily personalise presets for one-touch access to the music you love, and control one or many SoundTouch speakers around your home.
Bose + Voice. Now you’re talking.
Play music. Turn it up. Or even ask what’s playing. Without lifting a finger.
Enjoy hands-free voice access to your music on SoundTouch speakers using any Alexa-enabled device—like the Amazon Echo Dot. Just open the Alexa app. Search for “Bose” under the Skills menu. Then follow the simple one-time setup.
So, what can you do? Plenty. Start your funk playlist in the kitchen. Turn the volume up or down. Change tracks. Find out what’s playing. And even control where it’s playing—from the speaker in your kitchen to the speaker in your bedroom.
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Specifications
FAQs
What is the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter and what are its key benefits?
The SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter is a device that connects to your existing sound system and turns it into a SoundTouch wireless music system.
SoundTouch uses Wi-Fi® to bring you a better way to enjoy all of your music. You can listen to popular music services like Spotify® and Deezer, Internet radio stations and your stored music library—all from one system.
SoundTouch products also can be paired with any Bluetooth® device, which opens up even more listening options, such as your favourite YouTube videos.
What connection options does the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter offer?
The SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter can be connected to your existing sound system via 3.5-mm mini-stereo, RCA or digital optical interfaces. The cables and adapters for all three connection options are included in the box.
What are the benefits and/or drawbacks of the different connection options?
The digital optical connection option will yield the highest-quality audio output from the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter. The 3.5-mm mini-stereo and RCA options enable usage with sound systems that do not have an optical connector.
What products can be adapted by the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter?
In general, any audio/video receiver or powered speaker system with at least one of the supported connection options can be adapted by the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter. The SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter is not designed to work with headphones or unamplified passive speakers.
Which of my older Bose products can be adapted by the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter?
The SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter can be used to adapt older Bose products with at least one of the supported connection options, including many SoundLink, SoundDock, Lifestyle, Wave, CineMate and Companion products.
How do I operate the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter?
Download and install the SoundTouch Controller app on your smartphone or tablet to use the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter to stream music from popular music services, Internet radio stations and your stored music library. You also can use the Bluetooth® button on the top of the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter to connect any Bluetooth® device for even more listening options.
Does the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter work with other SoundTouch systems?
Yes. The SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter can be used with other SoundTouch systems to create a multi-room sound system.
Can the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter be mounted in different positions or does it have to be set flat on its rubber base during use?
For best performance, set the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter on its rubber base during use.
Will the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter work if I put it in a cabinet?
To avoid wireless interference, place the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter outside and away from metal cabinets. Inside a non-metal cabinet, place the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter away from direct heat sources (such as other audio/video equipment) to avoid impact on performance.
What is the function of the Bluetooth® button on the top of the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter?
The Bluetooth® button makes it easy to connect to the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter via Bluetooth®. Simply press the button to enter Bluetooth® mode or press and hold to pair a new Bluetooth® device.
What is the range of the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter’s Bluetooth® performance?
The SoundTouch Wireless Link’s Bluetooth® link is capable of stable operation at up to 9 m (30 ft.). Performance can be affected by obstacles such as walls or metal, interference from Wi-Fi or other wireless devices and device manufacturers’ Bluetooth® implementations.
Does the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter have auxiliary input?
Yes. The SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter supports analogue auxiliary input through its mini-stereo auxiliary input jack.
Can I use the remote control that came with another SoundTouch product to control the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter?
No. The SoundTouch Wireless Link does not feature a remote sensor.
What can I do with the Bose Skill?
With the Bose Skill, you can play music on your SoundTouch speakers by talking to any Alexa-enabled device, like an Amazon Echo Dot. For example, say “Alexa, play my jazz playlist in the Kitchen” and the playlist will begin to play on the SoundTouch speaker named “Kitchen”. You can also control the music that’s playing—for example, say “Alexa, pause the music in the Kitchen”, “Alexa, resume the music in the Kitchen”, “Alexa, turn up the volume in the Kitchen”, “Alexa, skip to the next song in the Kitchen” and so on.
Which SoundTouch products are compatible with the Bose Skill?
The Bose Skill is compatible with all current-generation SoundTouch speakers (SoundTouch 10, SoundTouch 20 Series III, SoundTouch 30 Series III, the SoundTouch 300 soundbar, Wave SoundTouch IV, the SoundTouch SA-5 amplifier, the SoundTouch Wireless Link adapter and the Lifestyle 600 and 650 home entertainment systems) and previous SoundTouch speakers/systems that support Bluetooth® connectivity.
Which music services work with the Bose Skill and SoundTouch?
The music services that currently work with the Bose Skill are Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn, SiriusXM, and iHeartRadio.
Do I always have to say a speaker name with the Bose Skill?
Yes. Alexa will not know where to direct your commands unless you include the speaker name in your requests/commands.
Does the Bose Skill let me play music on multiple speakers at the same time?
No. There is currently no way to play music on multiple speakers using just your voice with the Bose Skill. However, you can still create groups in the SoundTouch app as normal, even if the music was started through the Bose Skill.
What is the Bose SoundTouch Control Skill for Alexa-enabled devices?
The Bose SoundTouch Control Skill for Alexa-enabled devices enables Bose SoundTouch customers to control elements of the SoundTouch experience through Alexa by speaking to an Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Tap or any Alexa-enabled device.
What can the Bose SoundTouch Control Skill do?
With the Bose SoundTouch Control Skill, you can ask Alexa to:
Play music set to a SoundTouch preset. For example, “Alexa, ask Bose to play Preset 1”.
Play content in a specific room. For example, “Alexa, ask Bose to play Preset 1 in the Living Room”.
Play/pause/resume and skip tracks. For example, “Alexa, ask Bose to pause”.
Adjust volume. For example, “Alexa, ask Bose to turn this up”.
Play the same music everywhere. For example, “Alexa, ask Bose to play this everywhere”.
Find out what’s playing. For example, “Alexa, ask Bose what’s playing”.
Turn a system on or off. For example, “Alexa, ask Bose to turn off”.
How will existing customers be able to access the Bose SoundTouch Control Skill?
The Bose SoundTouch Control Skill will be available to all existing SoundTouch owners through a free software update. The Skill itself is free and it is enabled through the Skills section of the Amazon Alexa app. An Alexa-enabled device like an Amazon Echo or Echo Dot is also required to use the Skill.
Have speakers, but no receiver?
If you have passive speakers, the SoundTouch® SA-5 amplifier both powers them and connects to your home Wi-Fi® network. So you'll get a world of wireless music through your passive speakers, too. It makes it easy to listen anywhere around your home—even through outdoor speakers. The SA-5 amplifier is also part of the SoundTouch® family.