Does it work without the remote? I've heard some Bose products ONLY work with a remote.
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You can operate this unit without the remote...a feature I like on the older models. The newer Bose models don't have the buttons on the top, as this model does, & thus, can't be operated without the remote. A true bummer even with only momentary remote misplacement.
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My Bose, which is about 1-2 years old, can be put on and off by tapping the top of the machine, but you have to use the remote to change stations, or go to disc player.
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Yes, mine has buttons on the top that work great. I've never even used the remote.
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Hi there. No it did not come with a remote. My husband is enjoying this even without one.
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If you go to the BOSE website it gives you the alternative remote controllers that can be used. Some earlier models were discontinued and replaced with multi system remotes
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YES. I bought mine from another seller via Amazon. The remote doesn't work for mine. But I love that I can listen to my music without headphones.
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According to write-up it should work fine through either the USB port or through the BLUETOOTH connection for your Android phone, but I have not tried. Works great for iphone. For iphone there is also an App you can also download (same controls as on the remote). Probably have same App for Android as well. Sound quality is very good. Have it in a small room mounted high on wall so need remote to control it. Sound quality is amazing and like the fact that can adjust sound unlike Bose which is fixed. Only complaints I have is that it does not have battery backup, thus if there is a power outage other than wifi which comes back on just fine you need to reset the radio stations. Second problem would be that it would be nice if it could same Iheartradio stations or other internet radio stations as part of the six pre-sets similar to the Bose.
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Yes, it SHOULD work with anything that uses a remote. Unfortunately mine quit working after I'd had it for less then a week!!!
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For some reason, sometimes, you actually need to hit the pl;ay button on the remote for the Bose. Not sure why? Even if you hear the tone when the device connects to the Bose, it doesn't necessarily mean that it is on/play mode. Hope that helps.
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The speakers don't come with a remote. Usually I send music from my iphone or ipad, so that would be my remote.
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Mine did not come with remote, I do not remember if it said it was supposed to or not though.
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You may need the remote at the initial pairing..however once your device recognizes the speaker it is not necessary to have the remoteYou can turn the speaker on and off with a switch but if you turn it on and want to keep the speaker on but not the light...you will need the remote to turn off the lightHope this was helpful!
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No! There is no remote.Just Bluetooth ready!! You don't need a remote for any speaker, why would you?
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I had this problem too, I think you do need the remote. If I remember correctly, I had to go into the post process settings and change them. It may have been another speaker setting tho. I imagine you can order a remote from Yamaha. Great unit btw.
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Reading Writer, your parenthetical closing isn't a selling point for everybody if that's what you meant it to be. Just sayin' :-)Agree about the remote. I've got a fancy Logitech universal learning remote and name brand stuff (e.g. Bose, Panasonic, Toshiba) and I *still* have to break out a second remote now and then. Not a crisis. I'm old enough to remember when you actually had to get off your butt to adjust the volume or change the channel so maybe others have different perspectives.
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No problem. I was wondering the same things when I bought mine, but I got it at such a low price I risked it. It really is an awesome speaker system. Dont let the reviews about needing the remote scare you. If you loose the remote, you just control it from your phone.
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Yes, absolutely and it works brilliantly. Easy to teach it to work from your TV remote. Then, no need to ever use the ZVOX one. We had a a Bose Solo box before this which didn't have the feature at all and showed no remote functionality at all. The ZVOX sound is 5 times as good as the Bose too ...... unless you particularly enjoy a very loud unfocused booming sound with every program! I imported this to England as it's not available here ..... I would most certainly do it again. An excellent piece of kit! The Bose was returned for refund! Oh, and the ZVOX is half the Bose price. I think your phrase is 'Go figure!' Good luck with your decision! Yes, absolutely and it works brilliantly. Easy to teach it to work from your TV remote. Then, no need to ever use the ZVOX one. We had a a Bose Solo box before this which didn't have the feature at all and showed no remote functionality at all. The ZVOX sound is 5 times as good as the Bose too ...... unless you particularly enjoy a very loud unfocused booming sound with every program! I imported this to England as it's not available here ..... I would most certainly do it again. An excellent piece of kit! The Bose was returned for refund! Oh, and the ZVOX is half the Bose price. I think... » Read More Yes, absolutely and it works brilliantly. Easy to teach it to work from your TV remote. Then, no need to ever use the ZVOX one. We had a a Bose Solo box before this which didn't have the feature at all and showed no remote functionality at all. The ZVOX sound is 5 times as good as the Bose too ...... unless you particularly enjoy a very loud unfocused booming sound with every program! I imported this to England as it's not available here ..... I would most certainly do it again. An excellent piece of kit! The Bose was returned for refund! Oh, and the ZVOX is half the Bose price. I think your phrase is 'Go figure!' Good luck with your decision! « Show Less
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I think that's the one I have but I'm not sure. As far as I know it's a universal remote. I would double check with Bose itself to make sure.
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I have an old, Bose Lifestyle 5. Everything works fine except for the remote, which appears dead? I would like to know what the factory settings are for the RC-9 remote because they have been tampered with. Does it matter if the settings aren't original, as they can be reset per the manual, pgs. 17 and 19 (2001).Thanks for your help. I 'd rather not purchase a replacement if this issue can be solved.Best,Susan