Bose Lifestyle T10 / V25 / 525 / 535 / VideoWave (2011+)

This document describes how MyURemote integrates with Bose multiroom Lifestyle systems released from approximately 2011 onwards. These systems use serial RS232 control with a feedback model that differs significantly from older Bose generations.

1. Introduction

MyURemote provides reliable control and live feedback for modern Bose Lifestyle systems, including multiroom operation and full control of connected source devices.

Unlike older Bose systems, these models do not use TTL or the M1 interface. Control is achieved via a standard RS232 serial connection using a network-based serial controller.

2. Supported models

  • Lifestyle T10
  • Lifestyle V25
  • Lifestyle V35
  • Lifestyle 525
  • Lifestyle 535
  • Lifestyle 135
  • Lifestyle 235
  • Bose VideoWave systems

3. Control method

Control is performed via RS232 serial communication using a network serial controller. MyURemote communicates with the Bose system and receives live feedback, including:

  • Volume level
  • Power state
  • Active source
  • Zone-specific status

Multiroom amplifiers (such as SA-series) are fully integrated and controlled through the Lifestyle system.

Back panel of the Bose Lifestyle (2011+) console showing the available connectors, including the serial control port
Back panel reference: Connector overview of the Bose Lifestyle (2011+) console. Click to enlarge.
Make sure you identify the correct serial/RS232 control connection on the console before wiring the controller.

4. What you need

Required hardware

  • Network serial controller:
    • Global Caché IP2SL
    • Global Caché GC100
    • Global Caché Flex (with serial adapter)
  • Correct RS232 cable for the Bose Lifestyle serial port

Note: No RS232-to-TTL converter is required for this Bose generation.

RS232 to MiniJack adapter cable (MiniJack to DB9) used for Bose Lifestyle (2011+) serial control
Cable reference: MiniJack-to-DB9 adapter used for the RS232 connection. Click to enlarge.
If you have “no response” issues, the most common causes are: wrong cable type/pinout or incorrect serial settings (see section 5).

5. Global Caché controller settings (important)

Incorrect Global Caché serial settings are the most common cause of “no response” or missing feedback issues.

  • Serial mode: RS232
  • Baud rate: 19200
  • Data bits: 8
  • Parity: None
  • Stop bits: 1
  • Flow control: None

Always verify these settings via the Global Caché web interface before troubleshooting elsewhere.

6. How it works

  1. MyURemote sends a command to the serial controller over the network.
  2. The controller outputs RS232 to the Bose Lifestyle system.
  3. The Bose system executes the command and returns status information.
  4. MyURemote updates the interface with live feedback.
Bose console back panel (2011+) - reference
Back panel (connector overview).
MiniJack to DB9 RS232 adapter - reference
Adapter cable (MiniJack ↔ DB9).