The Bose Home Speaker 500 fills any room with powerful sound. Inside the wireless speaker, two custom drivers point in opposite directions to bounce sound off the walls, creating a soundstage wider than any other smart speaker. With the Google Assistant built in, you have instant access to millions of songs, playlists, and more — hands free. Simply choose your voice assistant and ask away. And when the music’s playing loud, the Bose Home Speaker 500 will still hear you. Just under the top is a custom-designed eight-microphone array for superior voice pickup. But control doesn’t stop at just voice — tap the top controls to play, pause, or skip tracks, or manage it all from the Bose Music app. When it comes to what you want to hear, there are plenty of options, too. With Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Apple AirPlay 2 compatibility, you can play your favorite music services, like Spotify, Pandora, or Apple Music, or play anything from your phone or tablet. You can also set up to six different presets for playlists, internet radio stations, and more for one-touch listening. But with built-in voice control, music is just the beginning. You have access to things like weather reports and setting timers — all without lifting a finger. If you want to hear something, just ask. It looks as good as it sounds, with a seamless anodized aluminum body that gives the speaker a refined finish. The Bose Home Speaker 500 is part of a Bose family of smart speakers and soundbars designed to grow with you, so you can enjoy more music in more rooms.