Bose · Remotes & audio
Bose Soundbar 700 Universal Remote battery
4 × 1.5V alkaline cell
How to replace it
| How to open | Slide open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. Insert four AA 1.5V alkaline batteries matching the polarity marks. Slide the cover closed. |
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| Orientation | Match +/− marks in the compartment |
| Notes | Bose Soundbar 700 package/owner guide lists four AA alkaline cells for the universal remote. Bose advises against rechargeable batteries for these remotes. (Some Bose PDFs misprint IEC-LR3 next to AA — trust the AA size naming and tray.) |
| Access | Tool-free |
Important
- 4× AA alkaline — not 2× AAA and not CR2032. Identify Soundbar 700 remote specifically.
- Bose support: do not use rechargeable cells in this remote family.
Sources
Helpful for this device
Optional tools for opening, testing or charging — separate from the battery answer.
- Ansmann Energy Check LCD
Quick household cell check (good / low / replace)
- ZTS Mini-MBT Multi-Battery Tester
More informative state-of-charge style checks across common formats
- Battery tester
Quick good / low / dead check for household cells
New battery but still not working?
A fresh 4 × AA should restore Bose Soundbar 700 Universal Remote if the battery was the problem. Work through the checks below before replacing the device.
- Check orientation
Confirm the cell is seated correctly: Match +/− marks in the compartment
- Check the battery type
This device needs 4 × AA (alkaline). Supported chemistry: alkaline. Rechargeable cells are not supported for this device. Same size does not always mean the same battery.
- Check known model-specific issues
4× AA alkaline — not 2× AAA and not CR2032. Identify Soundbar 700 remote specifically. Bose support: do not use rechargeable cells in this remote family.
- Confirm the battery itself
If you have a battery tester or multimeter, check the cell. A low open-circuit voltage often means replace; for rechargeable AA/AAA, a capacity test is more informative than voltage alone.
- Still not responding?
If a correct, fresh battery installed properly does not restore the device, the fault may be elsewhere — the device may need service or replacement.