Smart Soundbars
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Buy at Amazon AUThe Bose Smart Soundbar Ultra is a wireless soundbar featuring Dolby Atmos technology and proprietary audio processing. It connects via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI, and optical audio, and integrates with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control. The manufacturer says it delivers immersive sound across films, television, and music content.
Features and specifications in this description are as the brand describes them.
The Smart Soundbar Ultra is a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled soundbar designed to sit in front of your television or entertainment display. It connects via HDMI, optical audio or Bluetooth, and the brand claims its combination of Dolby Atmos support and proprietary audio technologies delivers a captivating sound experience across different types of content. According to Bose, the soundbar suits homes where film, TV and music are central to daily entertainment.
The soundbar integrates with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for voice control, so you can manage playback and adjust settings without reaching for a remote. Setup involves connecting the soundbar to your network, pairing it with your entertainment sources and configuring your preferred voice assistant. Before purchasing, check that your TV or media players support at least one of the available connection types—HDMI, optical audio or Bluetooth—and confirm compatibility with your existing voice assistant ecosystem.
Research-based: compiled from the manufacturer's information and Australian retailer listings. NXT Smart Home has not tested this product.
Best for: Australian living rooms with a TV that has HDMI eARC, where the household already uses Alexa, AirPlay 2 or Chromecast and wants one bar that can later add a Bose bass module
The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar (sold in Australia under that name, and in our catalogue as the Smart Soundbar Ultra) is a single-bar Dolby Atmos system that connects to a TV with one cable, either HDMI eARC or optical. Both cables are included, according to Bose Australia and The Good Guys. Bose lists nine speakers in total, including a centre tweeter and two upward-firing dipole speakers, which the brand says "make it feel like your space is filled with sound". Bose also describes two processing features: TrueSpace, which it says separates instruments, dialogue and effects across the room, and AI Dialogue Mode, which Bose claims "automatically balances voice and surround sound for ultra-crisp vocal clarity". These are the brand's descriptions; nobody on our team has heard the unit.
It fits a household that wants a tidy, one-box upgrade for a TV with an eARC port and already streams from phones. Bose lists Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect and Chromecast, plus Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi and built-in Ethernet, and SimpleSync for pairing compatible Bluetooth headphones. Amazon Alexa is built in; Google Assistant control works when a compatible Google device is on the same network, per Bose. Setup and grouping run through the Bose app, and the box includes an ADAPTiQ headset that Bose says optimises the system to your room during setup. Bose does not state Matter or Apple Home support, so anyone building around those should look elsewhere or rely on AirPlay 2 only.
Skip it if you want true rear surround speakers from the start: Bose's product page lists the Bass Module 500 and Bass Module 700 as wireless add-ons, but mentions no dedicated rear speakers for this bar. At 104.5 cm wide and 5.82 cm tall (Bose's figures), it also needs a TV unit wide enough to hold it.
Bose sells it directly in Australia in Black and Arctic White, and The Good Guys lists the black model as 882963-5110. JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys both list a one-year manufacturer's warranty; your rights under Australian Consumer Law apply on top of that. Bose's product page mentions no subscription for the core features. It runs from mains power via the included power cord.
Alternatives in our catalogue: the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is a more compact smart soundbar for smaller rooms; the Sonos Arc is the flagship Sonos bar for households already invested in that ecosystem; and the Sonos Ray is the entry-level Sonos option for a bedroom or second TV.
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The soundbar works with both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, so you can choose the ecosystem that suits your home.
You can connect via HDMI, optical audio or Bluetooth, depending on what your TV or media player supports.
Bose describes the combination of Dolby Atmos support and proprietary audio technologies as creating a captivating sound experience suited to film, TV and music.
Reviews written by customers of the stores named on each review — not by NXT Smart Home, and not a test result.
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customer reviews from Bose (global store) and Myer and 2 other sources
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I have had the Bose smart soundbar for about a week and a half. The initial set up was a little fiddly and the app seemed to be 'stuck' performing an update. I eventually unplugged the unit, waited 30 seconds and switche ...
This review is from Bose (global store)
Posted 5 December 2025 by Boab1804
I am sorry to say that this speaker is a real disappointment. The setup process was challenging, and you need a smartphone to operate it, as there are no controls on the unit itself, and the remote is very limited. Unfor ...
This review is from Bose (global store)
Posted 5 July 2026 by SAT
Having bought Bose products for the last 17 years I’ve found the sound to be the exceptional quality as the name has always been. However, the connectivity and reliability of connectivity is something Bose cannot get rig ...
This review is from Bose (global store)
Posted 5 November 2025 by Phillsr
Bought this to replace a Bose SoundTouch sound bar which is about to not longer be supported. Was slightly concerned about the comments online that the depth of sound was not as good. However, I have to say now that it i ...
This review is from Bose (global store)
Posted 5 June 2026 by Kendo73
I had higher expectations from the BOSE product line. I am much less impressed with the Bose Smart Soundbar + Bose ULTRA Open Earbuds set. For some unknown reason when I ordered the Soundbar/Earbud set directly from BOSE ...
This review is from Bose (global store)
Posted 5 July 2026 by MLinDFWTX
Bought this during the Black Friday sales, as a replacement for my old soundbar. Sound bar is a nice size compared to the larger versions. It was simple to set up and the sound is great. We didn’t go with the bass module ...
This review is from Bose (global store)
Posted 5 December 2025 by Dal03
Set up is super easy, but I'm having connectivity issues. I have an LG TV. According to Bose support technician the issue is my TV does not "play nice" with anything other than an LG sound bar, which I had before I got t ...
This review is from Bose (global store)
Posted 5 October 2025 by Laura S
The Smart Soundbar is a new mid-range product from Bose. The overall profile of the soundbar is low and sleek, allowing a user to place the soundbar right in front of their TV without the worry of it blocking any sensors ...
This review is from Bose (global store)
Posted 5 August 2025 by RavenKat
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