Speaker & soundbar warranty in India

What each brand says its speakers and soundbars warranty covers and excludes

Taken from each brand’s own India warranty terms; the wording differs, so read the brand page before assuming coverage.

• Samsung: Manufacturing defects on the device, repaired at a Samsung authorised service centre; valid invoice required. In-box chargers, handsfree and data cables carry a shorter period than the handset.
• Sony: Manufacturing defects during the period shown as "Valid Up to" on the product information page. Non-transferable (first end user), purchase from a Sony authorised dealer; warranty card and original invoice must be presented together. Void for products bought as "seconds" resale.
• boAt: Manufacturing defects on boAt products; carry-in service (on-site for sound bars and PartyPal speakers). Period starts from the first end-user purchase date. Cables supplied inside a product box carry no warranty.
• JBL: Defects in workmanship and materials for one year from retail purchase. Accessories (charging cable, power adaptor, earbuds) are not covered by the standard warranty; the warranty is void if the factory serial number is altered or removed.
• Bose: Defects in materials and workmanship for products bought from Bose or a Bose authorised reseller; the warranty runs from the retail purchase date and covers the original buyer. Proof of purchase may be requested.
• Fire-Boltt: Repair or replacement for the first purchaser only (non-transferable), with proof of purchase. Physical damage, wear and tear and water damage are excluded; accessories carry 3 months.

Chargers, cables and other accessories

Accessories usually carry a shorter period than the device, or none at all.

• Samsung: In-box accessories (charger, handsfree, data cable) — 6 months
• Samsung: Accessories bought separately (battery, power bank, wireless charger, SmartTag) — 1 year (Handsfree, charger, data cable, S Pen and watch bands bought separately carry 6 months)
• boAt: Standalone cables & chargers — 2 years
• Fire-Boltt: Accessories (all categories) — 3 months

How to raise a claim

Claim channels as the brands list them. Keep the invoice and the serial number or IMEI to hand.

• Samsung: Samsung authorised service centre; Samsung Members app
• Sony: Sony customer care 080 6500 6500; Sony authorised service centre; Chat with Sony support
• boAt: boAt website warranty page; Carry-in service (on-site for sound bars and PartyPal)
• JBL: Authorised JBL / Harman Service Centre
• Bose: Bose support (worldwide.bose.com/contact)
• Fire-Boltt: Fire-Boltt customer support (fireboltt.com/pages/support)

Questions, answered

How long is the warranty on speakers and soundbars in India?

All 6 brands we verified give 1 year. Every speakers and soundbars line we verified is covered for 1 year. Figures are the manufacturer’s standard warranty and exclude paid extended plans.

Which brands cover speakers and soundbars for more than a year?

None of the speakers and soundbars lines we verified go beyond one year; the optional paid plans some brands sell are not counted.

Is any line of speakers and soundbars covered for less than a year?

Not among the lines we verified; each is covered for at least one year.

Do I need the invoice to claim warranty on speakers and soundbars?

Generally yes: Samsung, Sony, Bose and Fire-Boltt mention proof of purchase or an invoice in their terms. If it is lost, our guide on claiming warranty without an invoice lists what usually still works.

Are chargers, cables and other accessories covered by the warranty?

Usually for less time. Samsung: In-box accessories (charger, handsfree, data cable) — 6 months, Samsung: Accessories bought separately (battery, power bank, wireless charger, SmartTag) — 1 year (Handsfree, charger, data cable, S Pen and watch bands bought separately carry 6 months), boAt: Standalone cables & chargers — 2 years and Fire-Boltt: Accessories (all categories) — 3 months.

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