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Bose Wave Bluetooth Music Adapter

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 365 ratings
$179.95
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Brand Bose
Hardware Interface Bluetooth
Color Black
Compatible Devices 2010 or later Bose WAVE Music System III, WAVE Music System, WAVE Radio III and Acoustic WAVE Music System II models See more
Product Dimensions 2.99"L x 0.91"W x 3.58"H
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth
Item Weight 150 Grams

About this item

  • Wireless link lets you enjoy music from your Bluetooth device in another room
  • Easy wireless setup: simply connect adapter to the system's Bose link outlet
  • Compatible with Wave music system III and Wave radio III
  • Also compatible with Acoustic Wave music system II bought from 2010 to present
  • Also compatible with Wave music system bought from 2010 to present and Wave radio II bought from 2010 to present

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Product Description

Play any Bluetooth device - smartphone, computer, tablet - through your Wave system, wirelessly. Just connect the adapter to your system, pair with your Bluetooth device and enjoy your music with rich Bose sound. Stores up to 6 Bluetooth devices in memory for instant recognition. No software, no network configuration necessary. Compatible with Wave music system III and Wave radio III. Also works with Acoustic Wave music system II, Wave radio II and Wave music system purchased since 2010.

Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
365 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of setup, quality and sound quality of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it's very easy to set up and use, and that the instructions are easy to read. They also like the performance. However, some customers have different opinions on value and connectivity.

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109 customers mention80 positive29 negative

Customers like the performance of the network interface controller adapter. For example, they mention it works well with their Bose Wave System, a generic device, and their iPhone and iPad. They appreciate the Bluetooth range, saying it works virtually throughout the house. Some say the device is great, but they have to keep still or leave their device.

"...Works well with a generic device!!! Called seller about problem have not received a return call yet!!! Bad service….not as advertised!!!!" Read more

"...I have it hooked up to a Bose Wave Music System II. It has worked FLAWLESSLY for all these years now...." Read more

"Arrived earlier than estimated. Install was easy. Works like a charm. Great Mother's Day gift!" Read more

"...This 2006 model is not capable of recognizing the Bose Bluetooth receiver...." Read more

59 customers mention57 positive2 negative

Customers find the Bluetooth adapter very easy to set up and use. They say the instructions are easy to read and they were up and working in minutes. Customers also mention that it works with most Bluetooth devices and that they have never had connection issues.

"Set up was easy to do. I had my iPhone, my computers (both desktop and laptop) and tablet up and running in no time...." Read more

"...Easy set up. We've had no issues with range. We usually don't get further than 15' - 20' so I will vouch for that range of distance...." Read more

"...It has worked FLAWLESSLY for all these years now. I have never had ANY connection issues, music distortion, or drop outs of any kind...." Read more

"Arrived earlier than estimated. Install was easy. Works like a charm. Great Mother's Day gift!" Read more

33 customers mention29 positive4 negative

Customers like the quality of the network interface controller adapter. They say it's a great addition to an already wonderful system, and a neat gadget. Some mention that it'll be perfect for their needs.

"...in price but you wont have to connect it to a power source and its reliable." Read more

"While this unit works fine and is a neat gadget it falls a litte short when it comes to features...." Read more

"I was shocked a small device could deliver such great quality" Read more

"...What a wonderful accessory." Read more

33 customers mention28 positive5 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the network interface controller adapter. They say it has clear sound, and is easy to set up and use. Some mention that it makes the Wave Music System even better, and that it plays iPhone music beautifully. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's sound quality and functionality.

"...You too, will enjoy the great Bose sound you get from your devices compared to the inferior speaker systems on your devices!..." Read more

"...is a little lower so you will have to go up in volume, but the sound quality is great. Easy set up. We've had no issues with range...." Read more

"...I have never had ANY connection issues, music distortion, or drop outs of any kind. I have totally got my money's worth!..." Read more

"...I am able to connect wirelessly to the Bose system and play a nearly endless variety of music from the Internet...." Read more

28 customers mention10 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the adapter. Some mention it's a great Bluetooth adapter that can connect to 6 Bluetooth devices, while others say that it wouldn't connect with Bluetooth to Bose Wave as described, it wouldn’t link up to their player, and that the Bluetooth and Samsung are not compatible.

"Wouldn’t connect with Bluetooth to Bose Wave as described tried all option with this device and nothing worked! Works well with a generic device!!!..." Read more

"...The Adapter memorizes 6 device settings...more than enough for what I needed...." Read more

"...One issue is it uses the same connection port as the multi-CD Changer...." Read more

"...device , it's not that awful its just that you need to switch off all Bluetooth devices except the one you want to connect to your music system ,..." Read more

24 customers mention9 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention it's worth the price, while others say it'd be better to buy a radio with Bluetooth already installed.

"...Its pretty sleek and doesn't stand out too much. A little high in price but you wont have to connect it to a power source and its reliable." Read more

"...'ll use this with your Bose system enjoying its great sound, the cost is minuscule. Definitely purchase this when you buy the current system...." Read more

"Was over price, but was needed due to Bose, Soundwave system was not bluetooth capable ability." Read more

"...My biggest issue is that a very expensive Wave III doesn't come with Bluetooth and that it costs $100 for a very large, clunky adapter that takes up..." Read more

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M. Knapp
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Flawlessly!
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2012
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Set up was easy to do. I had my iPhone, my computers (both desktop and laptop) and tablet up and running in no time. Just plug the Adapter into your Wave II or III system (note: read the instructions carefully that comes with the unit, the Wave II and III systems set up slightly differently). The Adapter doesn't have a power chord, it gets its power from the unit. That in itself is great and no need for yet another device plugged into your outlets!

For those who are new to bluetooth as I was, the devices have to be "discoverable", so follow your device's bluetooth setup instructions carefully. All of my bluetooth enabled devices discovered the Bose Adapter easily. The Adapter memorizes 6 device settings...more than enough for what I needed. My laptop and desktop were not bluetooth enabled so I purchased the Medialink USB Bluetooth Adapter - Version 4.0 (Newest Bluetooth Version Available) Class 2 Smart Ready Adapter w/ Low Energy Technology - Windows 7 32/64 Compatible from Amazon and installed it on both computers. Both computers are Win 7 and I had no problem installing and getting it to work on either one of my HP computers (note:I did go the Medialink website and installed the updated Windows 7/vista drivers just in case. I probably didn't have to, but a few folks who purchased the bluetooth adapter mentioned that they had a few problems with installation on their computers with Win 7 on their reviews). As far as my tablet, my Toshiba Thrive recognized it immediately and had that operating in less than a minute.

I have the Bose Wave III system. When I heard Pandora,Spotify and other music sites from my computers and my iTunes from my iPhone over the those Bose speakers, I was blown away! The sound is as incredible as the CD's that I play on the Wave III system itself. You too, will enjoy the great Bose sound you get from your devices compared to the inferior speaker systems on your devices!

Finally, one more tip for the non-techie people like myself: If playing music through your computer, you will need to change a couple of settings on the computer itself. First, make sure that the computer setting is set for bluetooth (go to control panel,systems and security,then change to allow bluetooth devices). The other is make the Bose sysem as your main speaker output for your computer. To do that, go to control panel, then devices and printers, then change the speaker setting on your computer to the Bose system instead of the speaker default. If you don't change that setting, it won't play on your Bose. To do that in Windows 7, simply go to your control panel, click hardware and sound, then manage audio devices. You can change your playback device to the Bose system there.

If you love your Bose system as much as I do, why just hear your CDs and the radio on them when you can use the Adapter to connect up to 6 of your audio bluetooth devices to it and enjoy that great Bose sound on all of them!
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Will 1
1.0 out of 5 stars Didn’t work no connection with Bluetooth on the Bose Wave generic adapter worked well.
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Wouldn’t connect with Bluetooth to Bose Wave as described tried all option with this device and nothing worked! Works well with a generic device!!! Called seller about problem have not received a return call yet!!! Bad service….not as advertised!!!!
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KB
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great for syncing our Wave Radio IV with Apple/Mac products.
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2016
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
We purchased this for our Wave Radio IV. It plugs into the boselink connection in the back and that's the only connection you need. Syncs with our MacBooks, iPads and iPhones perfectly. Takes a couple of seconds and off you go. Sound is good. The sound level is a little lower so you will have to go up in volume, but the sound quality is great. Easy set up. We've had no issues with range. We usually don't get further than 15' - 20' so I will vouch for that range of distance. Its pretty sleek and doesn't stand out too much. A little high in price but you wont have to connect it to a power source and its reliable.
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Rausch
5.0 out of 5 stars Rock Solid Performance!
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2022
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
I have owned this adapter for about 7 years now and use it at least 5/6 times a week. I have it hooked up to a Bose Wave Music System II. It has worked FLAWLESSLY for all these years now. I have never had ANY connection issues, music distortion, or drop outs of any kind. I have totally got my money's worth!

Definately "a buy"!
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Merritt Cutten
5.0 out of 5 stars Internet miss information
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Because of Internet miss information, this product is useless with a Bose Accoustic Wave Radio 2 bought in the year 2006. This 2006 model is not capable of recognizing the Bose Bluetooth receiver. Nowhere is there a warning to not buy this product for the early Wave radios.
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Elliot R. Lawrence
1.0 out of 5 stars Does Not Work
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
I tried and tried, but could not get the adapter to work or even turn on. I followed the instructions, but nothing happened. I tried to contact customer support, but their response was a churlish "follow the instructions."

I finally sent it back. Do not purchase this. It does not work.
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Denise "Niecie"
5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL!
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Arrived earlier than estimated. Install was easy. Works like a charm. Great Mother's Day gift!
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Kathleen San Martino
4.0 out of 5 stars It works fine but I wish I did not have to purchase this for my Bose Wave System
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2015
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
I purchased this for  Bose Wave Music System IV  so that I could wirelessly stream music, movie sound, etc. from smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other Bluetooth device.

Setup was easy. All I had to do was plug it into the Bose Link port.

Since this external adapter can only pair one Bluetooth device at a time, I had to turn the Bose on, then press AUX to cycle it to Bluetooth. Once there, I pressed the 5 button to make it discoverable. Since it remembers the last device I paired, I did not have to make it discoverable again. However, if I wanted to pair a new device, I had to press the 6 key until the unit beeped (about 10 seconds) and then it would clear the Bluetooth memory and become discoverable again.

One negative I did see with the external adapter is that the volume is about half that with Bluetooth enabled. What I mean by this is that a volume of 30 on the radio sounds like 15 when paired with Bluetooth. I found that I had to double the volume when using this adapter.

In summary, it works even if it is a bit cumbersome to get use to and the volume requires an increase.
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