Will a universal remote work with a Bose radio?

Your system can be controlled by universal remotes that send IR (infrared) commands. You do not need to change any settings on your system. Just be sure not to block the IR remote control sensor on the front of your system. To program a universal remote, refer to the programming instructions for it.

How do you program a universal remote to a Bose?

To program your remote:

  1. In the Bose Music app, tap the Settings icon. in the upper-right corner. Tip: If the a different product is shown, tap the My Bose icon.
  2. In the Universal Remote section: Select TV to program the system to control your TV.

Is Bose remote IR or RF?

Your Bose system controls devices via IR (infrared). So, if the device cannot accept IR commands, your Bose system cannot control it. While home theater devices are commonly controlled by IR, there are a number of devices that are controlled by RF (radio frequency) or Bluetooth®.

Which universal remotes work with Bose?

The following are my five picks for the best universal remotes that work with Bose speakers.

  1. Logitech Harmony Elite [Best of the Best] View at Amazon.
  2. Logitech Harmony Companion [Also Great] View at Amazon.
  3. Logitech Harmony Smart Control. View at Amazon.
  4. Caavo Control Center.
  5. Sevenhugs Smart Remote: For Bose Spotify Users.

How do I control my Bose radio without a remote?

The Bose Wave radio can be used without the remote by using the Bose SoundTech app. The Bose SoundTech app can also be used to control other Bose sound systems and is compatible with iOS and Android devices. The Bose Sound Wave radio can also be controlled by a learning universal remote.

How do I change my Bose from RF to IR?

Some Bose audio systems use radio frequency (RF) remote to be controlled; however, there is an option in the Bose System Menu to receive IR signals….Please find below the instructions to set your Bose Audio System for IR control:

  1. On your Bose go to “System Menu”
  2. Select “Remote Control”
  3. Select “IR Control”
  4. Select “On”