SoundLink® Air Wi-Fi® Setup Application
Overview
The SoundLink® Air Wi-Fi Setup Application is designed to provide a straightforward way to set up the AirPlay® feature of your SoundLink® Air digital music system. It is a software application that guides you step by step, through the process of connecting your SoundLink® Air to your wireless network-a connection that's necessary to enable AirPlay.
Setup Video
Click to view setup video
Start the application
For Windows:
Click to review Minimum system requirements.
- Click the "Download for Windows" button
- In the File Download window, click Run or Save.
- If Run, follow the prompts to perform the setup.
- If Save, select a location for saving the file (Bose_Soundlink_Air_Setup_application.exe). Then start the application from your hard drive and follow the prompts to perform the setup.
For Mac:
Click to review Minimum system requirements.
- Click the "Download for Mac" button
- Open the downloaded dmg file, and then double-click the Bose SoundLink Air Wi-Fi Setup Application icon.
- Follow the instructions in the application to complete setup.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need this software application?
Before you can begin using the AirPlay feature of the SoundLink® Air system, you must first join the system to your wireless network. The Wi-Fi Setup Application is designed to let you input information into your computer-such as your password and the network your SoundLink® Air system should join. Then, your computer sends this information (via a USB cable) to your SoundLink® Air system.
What do I need before getting started?
You need to have an internet connection and keep your wireless network credentials handy.
Do I need administrator rights to my computer to set up SoundLink® Air?
Yes, you need to have full administrator rights to download the SoundLink® Air Wi-Fi Setup Application.
Is it easy to conduct the set-up process?
Yes. On the Bose® SoundLink® Air Wi-Fi® Setup Application page, download the software to your computer and run it. The application will walk you through the setup process, step by step. The process should take less than 10 minutes.
Does the software stay on my computer?
After you are finished setting up your SoundLink® Air system, the software will uninstall itself.
Is this the only way to setup my SoundLink® Air system?
No, but the Wi-Fi Setup Application is the preferred method. Check the SoundLink® Air system owner's guide for an alternate method.
Owner's guide
Troubleshooting
If the setup process fails to work, click the technical support link for help.
