How do I pair my abode system with Bose?
To pair your abode system with Bose Smart Home speakers and sound bars just navigate to the integration section of your abode mobile or web app and follow the on-screen instructions to quickly link your accounts. If you don’t see the ability to add Bose please update your app via your respective app store.
Once your accounts are linked, navigate to the CUE Automation engine to begin configuring your Bose products as part of automations. Note: Bose products will not be included on your Devices list.
Do all abode systems work with Bose?
Yes, all abode systems (both iota and smart security kit as well as those sold and unsold) work with Bose Smart Home speakers and soundbars thanks to a firmware update that doesn’t require any new hardware.
What sounds can I access with this integration?
Users will have access to a library of sounds provided by abode as well as any content that can be set as a preset from the Bose Music app.
Will Bose speakers that are not part of the Bose Smart Home family work with this integration?
They will not.
What sorts of automations can I set up with this?
You can create automations using CUE’s typical library of triggers as well as conditions. Bose speakers and soundbars can be used as actions - the available actions include playing an audio notification, starting content from a Bose preset, pausing/resuming a product, waking a product from standby, and putting a product into standby.
What if I want a different sound than what’s available in the library?
You may submit your desired sound to our support team at support@goabode.com and we will pass onto our development team for consideration.
Does this integration work locally if my system goes offline?
No, this integration requires an internet connection to trigger automations
How do I access my Spotify playlists for automations?
You’ll have to save your Spotify playlists as a preset within your Bose account for it to be accessible via CUE automations.