Play your music wherever you are. No matter what you’re doing. Weighing in at just 0.54 kg (1.2 lb), SoundLink Color II is just a little heavier than a football. And using it is a breeze. Control multiple functions with the press of a button, like answering calls on speakerphone, skipping tracks, switching between connected devices and more. And you can take SoundLink Color II along for day trips without missing a beat of your music. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery gives you up to 8 hours of playtime.
Overview
From the pool to the park to the patio, the SoundLink Color Bluetooth® speaker II is a tough and water-resistant companion that’s perfect for any adventure. Featuring a soft-touch silicone exterior and a built-in microphone for calls, it’s your go-to speaker with bold sound—wherever you need it.
The SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker II is designed for life on the go. The wrap-around silicone body gives it the compact durability you need to toss it in a bag or backpack and take it anywhere. But it’s rounded with a soft touch surface, so it’s still easy to carry in your hand. Plus, the SoundLink Color II is water resistant, so you can listen to it by the pool or lake too. It’s tough enough to keep up, with a design that keeps your music portable.
Enjoy any song from almost any device—if it’s Bluetooth, you have everything you need to start playing. SoundLink Color II features a reliable wireless range of about 9 metres and connecting is seamless. Voice prompts talk you through the pairing and you can quickly switch between two connected devices. It even remembers the eight most recently used devices, so you can reconnect your phone, your brother’s tablet or your housemate’s girlfriend’s laptop.
The Bose Connect app gives you easy access to everything your product has to offer. Get tips, unlock product features and personalise your settings so you can spend more time enjoying the music instead of setting it up.
You can also easily manage your speaker’s Bluetooth connections with a single swipe, so everyone can have a turn at being the DJ. And when loud just isn’t loud enough, turn it up with Party Mode to play two wireless speakers simultaneously. Or switch to Stereo Mode for dedicated left and right playback, giving you a full and dynamic surround-sound experience.
FAQs
What purpose do the voice prompts on the SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker II serve?
The voice prompts serve two key purposes. Firstly, they provide guidance during the Bluetooth pairing and connection process so the customer understands how it works. Secondly, they identify the connected source devices by name, simplifying usage with more than one source device.
Is it possible to disable voice prompts on the SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker II?
Yes. Voice prompts can be disabled by simultaneously pressing the “+” (volume up) and “-” (volume down) buttons. We recommend leaving voice prompts enabled because of the additional functionality that they provide.
What is the range of the SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker II’s Bluetooth performance?
The SoundLink Color II’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.
How many devices can be paired with the SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker II at once? What happens if I have several Bluetooth-enabled devices in my house?
The SoundLink Color II keeps track of the last eight devices to have been paired and connected with it, dropping the least recently used when a new one is paired. When in Bluetooth mode, the SoundLink Color II searches for and connects to the two most recently connected active Bluetooth-enabled devices. It will only receive audio from one device at a time.
If you wish to connect to a previously paired device other than the one(s) already connected, press the Bluetooth button. Press once to identify the currently connected devices; press again (within 3 seconds) to search through other recently connected devices on the pairing list. If you wish to connect to a new device, press and hold the button until the indicator light blinks blue. If voice prompts have been disabled, the Bluetooth button will behave differently; one press will make the SoundLink Color II ready to be paired.
What happens when my phone is streaming music to the SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker II and a call comes in?
When a call comes in, the audio on the SoundLink Color II will pause and the call will ring through the speaker. If you wish to answer the call through the SoundLink Color II, simply press the multi-function button to answer the call. You can now talk into the speaker itself to conduct your phone call. When you end your call, music playback will resume. Some details of this experience will vary depending on the implementation by the phone manufacturer.
What is the purpose of the multi-function button?
When in audio playback mode, the multi-function button allows for play (press), pause (press), track forwards (double press) and track backwards (triple press). Pressing and holding the multi-function button will activate the voice control capabilities of your device (for voice dialling and access to Siri or Google Assistant). Pressing the multi-function button again will exit the voice control mode. When there is an incoming call, pressing the multi-function button will answer the call, and pressing and holding it will reject the call. During an active call, pressing the multi-function button will end the call.
What is the battery performance of the SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker II?
Battery performance varies with the content played and the volume at which it is played. In typical usage, the SoundLink Color II battery lasts for up to 8 hours.
How long does it take to charge the SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker II’s battery?
While not playing music, much of the SoundLink Color II battery’s charge can be recovered in 3 hours when using a USB power source of at least 1 amp of current. Charging from alternative USB power sources or when playing music may take longer.
Does the SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker II support Wi-Fi® or WiDi?
No. The SoundLink Color speaker II’s wireless connection is Bluetooth only.
Can the SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker II be used to provide audio for video, such as when watching a movie on a tablet?
Yes. However, the quality of the experience—specifically, synchronisation between audio and video—can be influenced by the implementation of Bluetooth on the device, and the best performance will occur when wireless interference is minimised by keeping the SoundLink Color II and the device in close proximity, less than 2 m (6 ft), with no objects between them. Use of a Wi-Fi® network in the area may also affect performance.
