Do you want to know how to connect Bose earbuds to your iPhone with ease? If yes, here is an article on how to connect your Bose earbuds to your iOS devices such as iPhone and iPad and others.
To connect your Bose Earbuds to your iOS devices is quite simple so it shouldn’t be the reason why you won’t put your earbuds to use.
So, here in this article, you will learn how to connect Bose earbuds to your iPhone manually and using the Bose Music app.
How to Connect your Bose Earbuds to iPhone
Follow the steps below to connect your Bose earbuds to your iPhone
- Put your Bose earbuds in pairing mode using the Bose Music app if you already have it installed on your device.
- Open the Bose Music app on your device.
- Tap the Source button.
- Select Bluetooth.
- Then tap Add New to make your speaker available to connect to your Bluetooth device.
- Now go to your iPhone and click on “settings”.
- Tap “Bluetooth”.
- Toggle on the Bluetooth button.
- Select your Bose earbuds displayed under devices.
- When the app connects your Bose earbuds to a Bluetooth device, it will display “Connected to iPhone”.
To manually connect your Bose earbuds; follow the steps below.
- First, put your earbuds in pairing mode. Open the charging case, then press and hold the Bluetooth button until the status lights on the earbuds begin to blink blue and you hear ready to connect.
- Go you your iPhone, then tap “settings”.
- Tap “Bluetooth”.
- Toggle on the Bluetooth button.
- Your Bose earbuds will now be displayed under available devices.
- To confirm your devices are now connected, the status lights will glow solid blue and if you are wearing your Bose earbuds when they are connected, you will hear “Connected to iPhone”.
- If your iPhone asks for a PIN code to make the connection, enter 0000 or 1234, and if you have previously created a PIN code, enter the PIN you’ve created.
How to Connect Bose Earbuds to Android
To connect your Bose earbuds to your Android devices kindly follow the steps below.
- First, put your earbuds in pairing mode.
- Open the charging case, then press and hold the Bluetooth button until the status lights on your earbuds begin to blink blue or you hear “Ready to connect”.
- Now tap settings on your android device.
- Turn on the Bluetooth of your android phone.
- Tap pair new device, if you are pairing your Android device for the first time.
- Select your Bose earbuds from the list of available Bluetooth devices.
- If you are pairing the Bluetooth of your android phone with your Bose earbuds for the first time you may have to enter a PIN code. Enter 0000 or 1234 as your PIN code.
- When your Bose earbuds get connected to your Android phone, the status lights glow solid blue and you will hear “connected to” followed by the name of your android device.
How to Connect Bose Headphones to iPhone Without App
Follow the guidelines below to connect your Bose headphones to your iPhone without an app.
- Ensure you put your earbuds in pairing mode. Open the charging case, then press and hold the Bluetooth button until the status lights on the earbuds begin to blink blue and you hear ready to connect.
- Go to your iPhone and tap settings.
- Tap Bluetooth.
- Toggle on the Bluetooth button.
- Your Bose headphones will be displayed under devices.
- To confirm your devices are now connected, the status lights will glow solid blue and if you are wearing your Bose earbuds when they are connected, you will hear “Connected to iPhone”.
- If your iPhone asks for a PIN code to make the connection, enter 0000 or 1234, and if you have previously created a PIN code, enter the PIN you’ve created.
Bose Earbuds Not Connecting
You Bose earbuds aren’t connecting to your device(s)? Don’t panic; here are some troubleshooting tips to consider.
Battery Too Low
If your Bose earbud battery is too low, it may fail to connect to your Bluetooth device. Ensure you charge your Bose earbud if the battery is too low.
Resync Earbud and Charging Case
- Turn off the Bluetooth connection on your device.
- Then place earbuds in the charging case for 5 seconds.
- Remove earbuds from the case, and check if the earbud and case now communicate.
Reboot Your Bluetooth Device
Follow the steps below to reboot your Bose earbuds.
- To reboot your Bose earbud: Shut down and power on your Bose earbud.
- To reboot your Bluetooth device, would depend on your device, simply turn it off and turn it on to reboot the device.
Clear the Memory of Your Bose Earbuds
Follow the steps below to clear your Bose earbuds’ memory
- Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 10 seconds, you will hear “Bluetooth device list cleared.
You can also clear the memory of your Bose earbud with the Bose Music app on your device.
Follow these steps:
- Tap the Source button.
- Tap Edit, in the upper-right.
- Tap the X to the left of the device you want to forget.
- Confirm you want to forget the device, when prompted by the app.
- Tap Done, when you finish.
Forget, Unpair, or Delete Bose Earbud From Your Device
Forget, unpair, or delete your Bose earbud from the list of the Bluetooth device you are trying to connect with. Then try to connect your Bose earbud with the Bluetooth device again.
How to Pair Bose SoundSport Wireless Earbuds
Follow the steps below to learn how to pair your Bose SoundSport wireless earbuds with your device.
- Remove both earbuds from the charging case to power on your earbuds.
- Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the left earbud for a few seconds until the Bluetooth lights on both earbuds start to slowly blink.
- Go to settings on the device you want to connect. Then turn on Bluetooth.
- Search and select your Bose earbuds from the list of devices.
- If the device you want to connect with requires a PIN code to make the connection, enter 0000 or 1234, and if you have already created a PIN, enter that PIN.
How do I Put my Bose Earbuds in Pairing Mode?
Follow these steps to manually put your Bose earbuds in pairing mode:
- Open the charging case, then press and hold the Bluetooth button until the status lights on the earbuds begin to blink blue and you hear ready to connect.
To put your Bose earbuds in pairing mode using the Bose Music app on your device, to enter pairing mode:
- Open the Bose Music app on your device.
- Tap the Source button.
- Select Bluetooth.
- Then tap Add New to make your speaker available to connect to your Bluetooth device.
Why Won’t My Bose Bluetooth Headphones Connect to My iPhone?
If your Bose Bluetooth device is placed far away from your, it would fail to connect your devices. If you also forget to put your Bose Bluetooth headphone in discoverable mode your devices won’t connect. Lastly, if you don’t charge your Bose Bluetooth when it has a low battery, it won’t also connect to your iPhone.
Why Won’t My Bose Sport Earbuds Connect to My iPhone?
If your Bose sport earbuds fails to connect to your iPhone, it might have automatically connected to a previously connected devices. Press the Bluetooth button in the charging case so that your earbuds can announce the name of the selected device.
If connected to a different device, you can reset your Bose sport earbuds to remove the list of previously connected devices. If your Bose sport earbuds do not appear on your iPhone, tap Add device, Scan, or Refresh on your iPhone.
Why won’t my Bose earbuds connect to my phone?
Your Bose earbuds might fail to connect to your phone if your battery is low or the device is out of range.