topic Re: Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group in Home Automation

Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group

Ohio2sc — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:53:16 GMT

I have a Bose smart speaker that I USED to be able to include in speaker groups within Google Home. I was forced to upgrade Google Home and subsequently add my Bose speaker using Bose Music. Now, I cannot add that speaker to any speaker groups (it is not listed when setting up a group). It is listed as a speaker device in Google Home. If I unlink it from Bose Music, it then will no longer show up as a device in Google Home. Please help me resolve this issue.

Re: Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group

Roomly — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 09:52:53 GMT

Same problem. Would appreciate a reply from the community or technical support

Re: Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group

Alex_S — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:21:08 GMT

Hi everyone,

Thanks for visiting the Google Nest Community.

Speaker groups containing non-Google speakers or Cast-based devices may not work properly in speaker groups if they don’t receive a software update. You may notice that those devices don’t play audio, or be added in a speaker group. Third-party Cast devices like soundbars with Chromecast built-in will need to be updated to Cast firmware 1.52.272222 and above.

Note: Not all device models will receive software updates. As a result, they may no longer work in speaker groups.

Refer to the Find your device's firmware version help center article for how to find a device’s firmware version using the Google Home app.

Regards,
Alex

Re: Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group

U4EA — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:38:34 GMT

Maybe it was a Bose update, in Bose App select your speaker, select Enable More Features, enable Chromecast Built-in. I had same issue bringing me here.

Re: Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group

sandmann — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 08:02:10 GMT

@U4EA wrote:
Maybe it was a Bose update, in Bose App select your speaker, select Enable More Features, enable Chromecast Built-in. I had same issue bringing me here.

That was the solution. Works now.

Re: Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group

gulbransen — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:41:45 GMT

Mine were working for months the way they should and then for no apparent reason the Bose smart soundbar 600 with Chromecast built in just stopped working with all the other Google speakers in a group. This was about a month ago and I haven't been able to get it to play within the group since. Cast firmware is 1.68.cast_20230721_0201_RC09.549871846.

Re: Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group

AllanM1 — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 20:45:53 GMT

Mine will play by itself but not in a group. Why?

Re: Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group

U4EA — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 21:28:13 GMT

What kind of group are you setting up? To add it to a Google home audio group first open in your updated Bose App, select your speaker, select Set up More Features, select and enable Chromecast Built-in. Once chromecast is enabled you can add the Bose speaker to a speaker group in Google home.

Re: Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group

SeeDborg — Tue, 21 May 2024 17:38:05 GMT

Same problem here. It will play by itself but not in a group !

Re: Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group

lmhsweet — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 21:36:20 GMT

Exact same problem here. My Bose 900 soundbar will play by itself through Chromecast but not in a Chromecast group! The Cast firmware is 1.68.cast 20230721 0201 RC09.549871846, which is above 1.52.272222. Really need a solution for this as it is so frustrating that it cannot play in group...

Re: Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group

Housewolf — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:47:17 GMT

Also needing a fix for this, very frustrating!

Re: Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group

dan2705 — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:42:13 GMT

HI, has this been resolved? I was considering a Bose speaker but the lack of clarity if it will work (or if it will stop working in the future) is quite frustrating as I also heavily rely on Speaker Groups.

Re: Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group

SeeDborg — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:55:43 GMT

I have sold my Bose 900 since Bose does not seem to care.

Re: Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group

Hsuny12 — Sat, 10 May 2025 22:04:46 GMT

I have a work around.. when you open home app or nest display the music playing will show near the bottom. You can add the Bose device here..... Just click on the Chromecast icon and select all the speakers you want. A pain that you can't just cast to a group but it works at least.

Re: Can't add Bose speaker to speaker group

gulbransen — Sun, 11 May 2025 00:10:07 GMT

Thanks, I don't use Chromecast anymore and gave my Bose speaker away.