- Learn to pair Bose earbuds with a playback device
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Bose is one of the most popular audio product manufacturers in the modern era, and their earbuds are particularly strong sellers.
Bose boasts a range of wireless earbuds that all sound great and offer reliable sound quality with the added benefit of portability.
We’ve put together a brief guide on pairing your Bose earbuds with a handful of common devices.
We’ve also thrown in some troubleshooting tips for any connectivity issues you might experience while pairing your Bose wireless earbuds.
How To…
Pair Your Bose Earbuds With A Device
Bose uses two primary methods of connecting with other devices: Companion apps for iOS/Android devices and Bluetooth for other devices like TVs, PCs, and laptops.
You can download one of the companion apps (Bose Connect or Bose Music) from your respective mobile app service.
The Bluetooth connection will require that your playback device has Bluetooth capabilities.
Activate Pairing Mode On Your Bose Earbuds
Bose Earbuds use Bluetooth technology to connect and pair with various playback devices. All Bose earbuds need to be set to pairing mode to connect properly.
Below is a quick rundown on activating the pairing mode on your earbud model.
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds/Bose Sport Earbuds – Hold the button on the charging case until the Bluetooth light begins flashing slowly.
- Bose Sports Open Earbuds – Hold down the button on the right earbud until you it plays a message saying ‘’ready to connect’’
- Bose Soundsport Wireless Earbuds – Hold down the power button on the right earbud until it starts flashing a blue light.
Pair Your Bose Earbuds With Bose Music
Bose earbuds can connect to mobile devices through Bluetooth connectivity using a companion app.
Your companion app will vary depending on your mobile device and can be downloaded on Google Play or the Apple App Store.
Older devices may use Bose Connect, while more recent mobile models should connect using Bose Music.
Bose Music works specifically with Bose QuietComfort, Sport, and Sport Open earbuds.
Below is a brief guide on how to pair your Bose earbuds with a mobile device using Bose Music:
- Ensure your Bose earbuds and mobile device are sufficiently charged and have Bluetooth on.
- Download the Bose Music app from your respective mobile app store, and open the app.
- You may be asked to allow a Bluetooth connection. Tap the option that allows permissions.
- Sign in or create a user account on the Bose Music app and enter the home (My Bose)screen.
- Tap the + symbol to search for a list of available devices for pairing.
- A list of available devices should appear on the My Bose screen. You should see your device appear in this space. Tap on the device label to connect.
- The app will display a message showing a successful connection once the pairing is complete. You should be able to connect automatically to your device without pairing from this point on.
You can also use a regular Bluetooth connection to pair with your Bose earbuds.
Pairing with your earbuds is a simple process and differs slightly depending on your playback device.
We’ve listed some primary ways to pair your Bose earbuds using Bluetooth below.
Pair Your Bose Earbuds With An iOS Device
- Ensure your iOS device and Bose earbuds are on and sufficiently charged/powered.
- Activate pairing mode on your Bose earbuds, and turn on Bluetooth on your Apple device.
- Open Settings on your iOS device and enter the Bluetooth menu. Search for available devices to pair with.
- Your Bose earbuds should appear as one of the available pairing options. Tap on their label to begin pairing
- Your iOS device will indicate when device pairing has been successful. You should be able to use your earbuds for audio playback and other functions.
Pair Your Bose EarbudsWith An Android Device
- Ensure your Android device and Bose earbuds are on and sufficiently charged/powered.
- Activate pairing mode on your Bose earbuds, and turn on the Bluetooth on your Android device.
- Open Settings on your Android device and enter the Bluetooth menu. Search for available devices to pair with.
- Your Bose earbuds should appear as one of the available pairing options. Tap on their label to begin pairing
- Your Android device will display a ‘’connected’’ message when pairing is complete. You should be able to use your earbuds for audio playback and other functions.
Pair Your Bose Earbuds With A Windows Laptop/PC
- Click the Start icon on your taskbar and open the settings menu. Search for or open the Bluetooth menu and turn your laptop/PC’s Bluetooth on.
- Activate pairing mode on your Bose earbuds.
- Enter the settings menu in the Bluetooth window and select the ‘’Add Bluetooth & other devices’’ option.
- Your Bose earbuds should appear under the list of available devices. Click on their label to initiate pairing.
- Your PC/laptop will display a message when pairing has been completed. You should be able to connect to your PC/laptop in the future without pairing.
Final Thoughts
Thanks to their companion apps and Bluetooth capabilities, pairing with Bose earbuds is a pretty straightforward process.
You can use the steps above to streamline the pairing process.
If you run into any issues while pairing, try resetting your earbuds or playback device, as well as their Bluetooth connections.
Alternatively, try contacting a local technician or the Bose support center.
FAQs
Why Won’t My Bose Earbuds Go Into Pairing Mode?
Sometimes Bose earbuds may experience connection issues relating to power or Bluetooth issues.
You can try resetting your Bose earbuds and device by turning them off and on and resetting the Bluetooth on either end.
You can also try updating the firmware to see if this solves the issue.
Why Are My Bose Earbuds Flashing White?
A flashing white light could indicate one of two things on your Bose earbuds. Either they require a firmware update, or they are trying to connect to a prior Bluetooth device.
The flashing white light should become stable if they do connect to this device.
Why Is My Left Bose Earbud Not Working?
If one of your Bose earbuds isn’t working, they may simply need a charge or need to be reset. You can reset a Bose earbud by holding the power button until its LED flashes red.
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