Software and firmware versions | Bose Portable Smart Speaker
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Software and firmware versions | Bose Portable Smart Speaker

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Latest Firmware Release

Release DateVersionOfficial Release Notes
17 March 2026
7 April 2026		22.0.37
22.0.40
  • Bug fixes and security updates


28 July 202521.0.30

  • General compliance and performance updates

Bose App Latest Releases

1 June 2026

iOS Version: 13.0.7
Release Notes:
  • Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
Compatible OS Versions:
iOS: 17 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 16 or earlier)

18 May 2026

iOS Version: 13.0.6
Android Version: 13.0.7
Release Notes: 
  • Added support for the new Lifestyle Collection Wi‑Fi home audio products. Connect and control your new system directly in the app.
  • Faster, more seamless product setup. Improved onboarding makes it easier to get started.
Compatible OS Versions:
iOS: 17 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 16 or earlier)
Android: 13 and up (This release no longer supports Android 12 or earlier)

21 April 2026

iOS Version: 12.2.10
Android Version: 12.2.11
Release Notes: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
Compatible OS Versions:
iOS: 17 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 16 or earlier)
Android: 13 and up (This release no longer supports Android 12 or earlier)

3 February 2026

iOS Version: 12.1.7
Android Version: NA
Release Notes: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
Compatible OS Versions:
iOS: 17 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 16 or earlier)
Android: 13 and up (This release no longer supports Android 12 or earlier)

20 January 2026

iOS Version: 12.1.6
Android Version: 12.1.6
Release Notes: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
Compatible OS Versions:
iOS: 17 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 16 or earlier)
Android: 13 and up (This release no longer supports Android 12 or earlier)

10 December 2025

iOS Version: 12.0.50
Android Version: 12.0.50
Release Notes: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
Compatible OS Versions:
iOS: 17 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 16 or earlier)
Android: 13 and up (This release no longer supports Android 12 or earlier)

04 November 2025

iOS Version: 12.0.12
Android Version: 12.0.13
Release Notes: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
Compatible OS Versions:
iOS: 17 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 16 or earlier)
Android: 13 and up (This release no longer supports Android 12 or earlier)

Previous Versions

Firmware Release Archive

Firmware Release Archive

Release DateVersionRelease Notes
25 March 202521.0.26
  • Saved groups: Owners of multiple Bose speakers and soundbars can now save their speaker pairings in the Bose app for repeated use. See additional information and Video for additional information.
  • Targetable Bose groups in Spotify: Bose app-created groups will be visible and targetable via Spotify, including previously created Saved Groups without requiring activation in the Bose app.
  • Dolby Atmos support for Amazon Music and Chromecast: Bose soundbars supporting Dolby Atmos® can now stream Atmos® content from Amazon Music and Chromecast.
  • Smart Soundbar 600 new features: “AI dialogue mode” and “Personal Surround” are now available on the Smart Soundbar 600.
3 September 202420.0.11
  • SimpleSync fixes for SoundLink Max
  • CEC improvements for Smart Ultra soundbar
  • General bug fixes
13 February 202418.0.10
  • HDMI-CEC improvements
  • Smart Soundbar 600 and Smart Ultra Soundbar will now always default to the TV source when TV is turned on, even if soundbar is on and playing music via streaming or Bluetooth
  • Power management improvements for the Bose Portable Smart Speaker
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements
6 November 202317.0.6
  • Apple Music via Alexa
  • HDMI-CEC improvements
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements
5 September 202316.0.11
  • Alexa Security improvements
  • Google Cast multiroom improvements when playing grouped speakers
28 June 202315.0.10
  • Resolves a minor issue with the 15.0.9 release
20 June 202315.0.9
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements
22 March 202314.0.15
  • Bug fixes and enhancements to SimpleSync™
7 December 202213.1.5
  • General bug fixes
4 October 202213.0.6
  • General stability improvements
  • "Press to Join" grouping feature added. Not yet announced
16 August 202212.0.11
  • General stability improvements.
29 March 202210.0.22
  • General improvements for Chromecast
  • Fixes Portable Smart Speaker not playing sound while in a Google Home group that is casting Spotify or Pandora
  • Fixes an issue preventing factory reset
  • Fixes Power button and Power light issues
  • Fixes issues with voice assistants not responding
31 January 202210.0.18
  • Adds Chromecast support
  • Secure BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) added for enhanced security when connecting to Wi-Fi
  • Can now power on with a battery charge of 1% (previously 5%)
  • Adds LED state for slow charging / low-amperage charger
9 December 20219.0.17
  • Fixes issue starting Deezer with Alexa
  • Improves playback reliability of TuneIn stations in Europe
14 September 20219.0.14
  • Improves performance with Spotify HiFi streams
  • General bug fixes
8 June 20218.0.16
  • Support for AAC playback over Bluetooth®
  • Persistent gapless playback for Spotify
  • Spotify HiFi support
  • SimpleSync Enhancements
  • General bug fixes
1 April 20217.0.12
  • This release was made available to a limited number of systems experiencing difficulty updating
2 March 20217.0.11
  • General improvements to the update process
10 November 20207.0.10
  • Adds features for Alexa in supported regions: Drop-in; voice messaging; phone calls
  • Improves SimpleSync with QuietComfort 35 II
  • General stability improvements
15 September 20206.0.14
  • Improves stability of app and SimpleSync
27 May 20205.0.14
  • Fixes potential issues communicating with some devices while those devices are actively using a 4G connection.
5 May 20205.0.13
  • Additional Bose products optimized for use with SimpleSync
  • Adds audio source switching to product menu
  • Improves lightbar status while product is updating
16 January 20204.0.10
  • Improvements to SiriusXM integration
  • Alexa wake-up word improved for French language
  • Adds support for upcoming Google Assistant features
13 November 20193.0.8
  • Support for Spotify Free accounts
  • Dolby latency reduction for soundbars
  • Improves volume reduction while engaging Alexa
  • General security improvements
Start of Production1.0.12
  • Initial release
Software Release Archive

Bose App Version 11

28 October 2025

iOS Version: N/A
Android Version: 11.5.20
Release Notes: Android: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
Compatible OS Versions:
iOS: 17 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 16 or earlier)
Android: 13 and up (This release no longer supports Android 12 or earlier)

7 October 2025

iOS Version: N/A
Android Version: 11.4.5
Release Notes: Android: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
Compatible OS Versions:
iOS: 17 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 16 or earlier)
Android: 13 and up (This release no longer supports Android 12 or earlier)

12 August 2025 / 18 August 2025

iOS Version: 11.3.5, 11.3.6
Android Version: 11.3.6
Release Notes:
iOS: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience. Bug Fix.
Android: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
Compatible OS Versions:
iOS: 17 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 16 or earlier)
Android: 13 and up (This release no longer supports Android 12 or earlier)

1 July 2025

iOS Version: 11.2.9
Android Version: 11.2.8
Release Notes:
iOS: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
Android: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
Compatible OS Versions:
iOS: 16 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 15 or earlier)
Android: 11 and up (This release no longer supports Android 10 or earlier)

6 May 2025

iOS Version: 11.1.12, 11.1.13
Android Version: 11.1.12
Release Notes:
iOS: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience. Hotfix to address issues found in 11.1.12.
Android: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
Compatible OS Versions:
iOS: 16 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 15 or earlier)
Android: 11 and up (This release no longer supports Android 10 or earlier)

1 April 2025

iOS Version: 11.08
Android Version: N/A
Release Notes:
iOS: Hotfix to resolve issues found in 11.0.6
Compatible OS Versions:
iOS: 16 and up
No support for iOS 15 or earlier

25 March 2025

iOS Version: 11.06
Android Version: 11.05
Release Notes:
iOS: Siri control for Headphones & Earbuds now available. General bug fixes & improvements.
Android: General bug fixes & improvements.
Compatible OS Versions:
iOS: 16 and up (No support for iOS 15 or earlier)
Android: 11 and up (No support for Android 10 or earlier)

Bose App Release Archive

14 January 2025

iOS Version: 10.6.6
Android Version: 10.6.5
Release Notes: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 11 and up (No support for Android 10 or earlier)
iOS: 16 and up (No support for iOS 15 or earlier)

19 November 2024

iOS Version: 10.5.5, 10.5.7
Android Version: 10.5.5
Release Notes:
iOS: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience. 10.5.7 Bugfix.
Android: Added a page in product settings to manage your Companion Device Permissions. Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 11 and up (No support for Android 10 or earlier)
iOS: 16 and up (No support for iOS 15 or earlier)

8 October 2024

iOS Version: 10.4.7
Android Version: 10.4.8
Release Notes:
iOS: Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
Android: Added a new feature to enhance overall app and Bluetooth product performance for Android devices. Improved the Bose app widget to support different widget sizes.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 11 and up (No support for Android 10 or earlier)
iOS: 16 and up (No support for iOS 15 or earlier)

14 August 2024

iOS Version: 10.3.13, 10.3.12 (No longer available. Included with 10.3.13)
Android Version: 10.3.11
Release Notes:
iOS: Bug Hotfix (10.3.13). Quick access to My Bose account tools. Revamped Bose Modes look to make settings more visible. Other improvements and bug fixes.
Android: Same as iOS.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 11 and up (No support for Android 10 or earlier)
iOS: 16 and up (No support for iOS 15 or earlier)

18 June 2024

iOS Version: 10.2.6, 10.2.5 (No longer available. Included with 10.2.6)
Android Version: 10.2.4
Release Notes: iOS & Android: Bug fix and general cleanup.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 10 and up (No support for Android 9 or earlier)
iOS: 15 and up (No support for iOS 14 or earlier)

21 May 2024

iOS Version: 10.1.6
Android Version: 10.1.6
Release Notes:
iOS: Support for Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker. Shortened setup process. Redesigned My Bose membership flow. Bug fixes and cleanup.
Android: Same as iOS. Introduced new widget for Bluetooth products.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 10 and up (No support for Android 9 or earlier)
iOS: 15 and up (No support for iOS 14 or earlier)

30 April 2024

iOS Version: 10.0.0, 10.0.1
Android Version: 10.0.0
Release Notes:
iOS: Bug fix and cleanup. New app name and icon.
Android: Same as iOS.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 10 and up (No support for Android 9 or earlier)
iOS: 15 and up (No support for iOS 14 or earlier)

2 Apr 2024

iOS Version: 9.1.8
Android Version: 9.1.9
Release Notes:
muis. Continued improvements to support your favorite Bose products. Improved adding your product to your account on a second device. Introduced new paths to learn about product features and functionalities. Streamlined out-of-box experience for new earbuds (products released in 2022 or later). Fixed bugs and general cleanup.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

7 Nov 2023

iOS Version: 8.1.3
Android Version: 8.1.3
Release Notes:
Updated experiences, features, and imagery for Ultra Headphones, Ultra Earbuds, and Headphones. Added a feature to help you get the most out of in-home products. Addressed and fixed key issues to improve overall experience.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

3 Oct 2023

iOS Version: 8.0.6
Android Version: 8.0.6
Release Notes:
Made sure the app is ready for new products. Fixed bugs and did general cleanup under the hood.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

11 Sept 2023

iOS Version: 8.0.6
Android Version: 8.0.5
Release Notes:
Made sure the app is ready for new products (coming soon!). Fixed bugs and did general cleanup under the hood.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

11 Aug 2023

iOS Version: 7.2.6
Android Version: 7.2.7
Release Notes: Minor bug fixes.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

8 August 2023

iOS Version: 7.2.6
Android Version: 7.2.5
Release Notes: Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

19 June 2023

iOS Version: 7.1.5
Android Version: 7.1.5
Release Notes: Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

23 May 2023

iOS Version: 7.1.2
Android Version: 7.1.4
Release Notes:
Added support for Bose Portable PA systems: S1 Pro+, L1 Pro32, L1 Pro16, L1 Pro8. Fixed bugs and general cleanup.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

4 Apr 2023

iOS Version: 7.0.7
Android Version: 7.0.4
Release Notes:
Added support for Bose Portable PA systems: L1 Pro32, L1 Pro16, L1 Pro8. Improved update experience for wearable products. Fixed bugs and general cleanup.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 10.0 and up (This release no longer supports Android 9 or earlier)
iOS: 15 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 14 or earlier)

31 Jan 2023

iOS Version: N/A
Android Version: 6.3.4
Release Notes: Added support for features with future product releases.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

20 Jan 2023

iOS Version: 6.3.3
Android Version: N/A
Release Notes: Added support for features with future product releases.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

17 Jan 2023

iOS Version: 6.3.2
Android Version: 6.3.3
Release Notes: Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

6 Dec 2022

iOS Version: 6.2.5
Android Version: 6.2.4
Release Notes: iOS Version, Android Version. Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

16 Aug 2022

iOS Version: 6.3.3, 6.1.2, 6.1.1, 6.0.6
Android Version: 6.2.5, 6.1.2, 6.1.1, 6.0.7
Release Notes:
Ready for new products: Smart Soundbar 600 and Bose Music Amplifier. Ready for new product: QC Earbuds II. Fixed bugs and general cleanup (multiple entries).
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

12 Jul 2022

iOS Version: 5.3.11
Android Version: 5.3.10
Release Notes: Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

19 Jan 2022

iOS Version: 5.2.3
Android Version: 5.2.3
Release Notes:
Adding Chromecast built-in to smart speakers and soundbars. Stream from cast-enabled services (e.g., YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music). Fixed bugs and general cleanup.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

16 Nov 2021

iOS Version: 5.1.4
Android Version: 5.1.4
Release Notes: A few tweaks and fine-tuning to make the app more stable and less buggy.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

21 Sep 2021

iOS Version: 5.0.1
Android Version: 5.0.2
Release Notes:
Prepared the app for new products (coming soon!): QuietComfort 45 Headphones and Smart Soundbar 900. Added Modes to QuietComfort Earbuds (Quiet, Aware, customizable). Aware Mode includes ActiveSense™. Firmware update required. Easier volume control for grouped products.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

27 Jul 2021

iOS Version: 4.6.3
Android Version: 4.6.4
Release Notes:
Made it easier to add the Google Assistant to your speakers. Fixed bugs and general cleanup under the hood.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

8 Jun 2021

iOS Version: 4.5.4
Android Version: 4.5.4
Release Notes:
Clearer instructions for connecting accessory speakers to soundbars. For Android: easier to add Google Assistant by linking Bose and Google accounts during setup. Fixed bugs and general cleanup.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

17 May 2021

iOS Version: 4.4.3
Android Version: 4.4.6
Release Notes: Android bug fix update.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

6 May 2021

iOS Version: 4.4.3
Android Version: 4.4.5
Release Notes: Android bug fix update.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

27 Apr 2021

iOS Version: 4.4.3
Android Version: 4.4.4
Release Notes:
Get going faster: during setup of Bose headphones and earbuds, you can skip creating an account. Improved app experience for soundbars and speakers with faster access to controls, favorites, and music services.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

23 Feb 2021

iOS Version: 4.3.3
Android Version: 4.3.4
Release Notes: A few tweaks and fine-tuning to make the app more stable and less buggy.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

1 Dec 2020

iOS Version: 4.2.4
Android Version: 4.2.4
Release Notes:
Adds volume control option for QuietComfort and Sport Earbuds. General stability improvements.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

29 Sep 2020

iOS Version: 4.1.1
Android Version: 4.1.1
Release Notes:
Added an Inbox to the Android app for notifications. General UI and stability improvements.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

09 Sep 2020

iOS Version: 4.0.1
Android Version: 4.0.1
Release Notes:
Allows smart soundbar users to change TV inputs with Alexa. Adds an inbox feature to the app for notifications. Updates suggestions for when the app cannot find a product. iOS 14 support. General stability improvements. Tweaks and fine-tuning for stability.
Compatible OS Versions:
Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

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