To connect Bose wireless headphones, charge them, turn them on, and put them in pairing mode, then select them from your device's Bluetooth settings. This quick process works for any smartphone, tablet, or computer, making it simple to start using your headphones wirelessly.
How to connect Bose wireless headphones: the short version
For a universal connection, follow these three steps: charge and turn on your headphones, put them in pairing mode, then select them in your device's Bluetooth settings. If prompted, enter the pairing code provided by Bose. This works for any Bose wireless headphone model and any Bluetooth-enabled device. You can use your Bose wireless headphones with non-Bluetooth devices by utilizing a Bluetooth transmitter.
Connect to an iPhone or iPad
To connect your Bose wireless headphones to an Apple device, open Settings and go to Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth on, then put the Bose headphones into pairing mode. Under Other Devices, tap the Bose headphone name to connect.
Connect to an Android phone or tablet
For Android devices, open Bluetooth in the phone or tablet settings. Under Available Devices, tap the Bose headphone name to connect.
How to put your Bose headphones in pairing mode
The exact action to enter pairing mode varies by model. Many Bose headphones require holding the power switch to the Bluetooth icon until the light blinks. If the standard method fails, check your model's manual for specific instructions, as Bose does not give a single universal pairing button name for every model.
Set up with the Bose app
For supported products, you can use the Bose app for setup. Open the Bose app, tap Set Up New Product or the plus (+) icon at the bottom of the product screen, then choose Headphones, Earbuds, Portable Speakers, and Frames. This app works with products including Bose Frames, QC®35, SoundSport® wireless, SoundSport® Pulse wireless, SoundSport® Free wireless, QuietControl™ 30, SoundLink® wireless II, ProFlight® headphones, SoundWear Companion speaker, SoundLink® Color II, SoundLink® Revolve, SoundLink® Revolve+, SoundLink® Micro, and S1 Pro® speakers.
Troubleshooting: Bose headphones not connecting
If you cannot pair your Bose headphones, start with these first checks: ensure Bluetooth is on, the headphones are in pairing mode and charged, and you are selecting the Bose device from the correct device list, Other Devices on iPhone or Available Devices on Android. You can connect your Bose wireless headphones to two devices at the same time using multi-point connection, though audio plays from only one device at a time. These steps resolve most connectivity issues when pairing wireless earbuds and headphones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Bose wireless headphones connect differently on iPhone and Android?
Yes. On Apple devices, look for your headphones under Other Devices in Bluetooth settings; on Android devices, look under Available Devices.
Is there an app setup path for Bose headphones?
Yes, for supported products in the Bose app: tap Set Up New Product or the + icon, then choose Headphones, Earbuds, Portable Speakers, and Frames.
Which models work with the Bose Connect app?
Bose lists supported products including QC35, SoundSport wireless variants, QuietControl 30, several SoundLink speakers, and Bose Frames.
How do I put my Bose headphones in pairing mode?
The exact action varies by model.
