If you are experiencing trouble with how to pair Bose QuietComfort earbuds, we are here to guide you. You can pair your Bose earbuds by manually connecting them to your device or through the music app.
Knowing how to pair Bose QuietComfort earbuds requires that you first put your device in pairing mode so that it can be detected by your Bluetooth device.
Here in this article, I will guide you on how to pair Bose QuietComfort earbuds to your Bluetooth device and how to fix Bose earbuds not connecting.
How To Pair Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
Follow the steps below to pair your QuietComfort earbuds with your Bluetooth-enabled devices.
- First put your headphone in discoverable mode, simply press and hold the Bluetooth button. The status lights on the earbuds will begin to blink blue and you will hear a voice saying “Ready to connect.”
- Now go to settings on your device and turn on Bluetooth.
- Then select your earbud from the list of available devices.
- If your earbud is connected, the status lights will glow solid blue and you will hear a voice that says “Connected to” followed by the name of the connected device.
- You may require to enter a PIN code if you are pairing the Bluetooth of your device to your Bose earbuds for the first time. Enter your PIN code, if you have previously created a PIN code, and if you haven’t entered 0000 or 1234 as your PIN code.
Pair Your Device With the Bose Music App
Follow the step-by-step procedures below to pair your device with your Bose music app.
Download the Bose Music App
You can use the Bose Music app to connect to your device, but before you can proceed, you have to add your Bose product to your Bose Music app on your device. The app will then allow you to put your Bose earbuds in pairing mode.
Add Bose Earbuds to Your Account
Press and hold the Bluetooth button in the charging case until you hear “Ready to connect.” In case you are not wearing the earbuds, press and hold the Bluetooth button in the charging case until the earbud status lights slowly pulse blue.
Open the Bose Music App
- Tap the plus (+)icon on the “My Bose” screen.
- Now choose “Headphones and Frames”.
- Then select your Earbud.
Enter Pairing Mode
- Tap the Source button, in the Bose Music app.
- Select Bluetooth.
- To make your speaker available to connect to a Bluetooth device, tap “Add New”.
- Press and hold the Bluetooth button in the charging case until you hear “Ready to connect.” If you’re not wearing the earbuds, press and hold the Bluetooth button in the charging case until the earbud status lights slowly pulse blue.
- In the Bose Music app, from the “My Bose” screen, tap “+”
- Select “Headphones and Frames”
- Select your Earbuds.
- If you would like to connect to another device, go to the device you want to pair your earbud with and turn on Bluetooth.
- Choose your Bose product from the list of available Bluetooth devices.
- The app will show you a confirmation, once your devices are connected.
How to Pair Bose QuietComfort Earbuds to Laptop
Put your Bose earbuds in pairing mode: Opening the charging case, then press and hold the Bluetooth button until the status lights on your earbuds begin to blink blue.
Alternatively, use the app to put your Bose earbuds in pairing mode: Open the Bose Music app, and tap the Source button. Select Bluetooth, then tap “Add New” to make your earbuds available to connect.
To connect to your Laptop:
- Go to Bluetooth settings on your laptop.
- Toggle on the Bluetooth of your laptop.
- Select Add Bluetooth or other devices
- Select Bluetooth.
- Finally, select your Bose earbuds from the available list of devices.
- Click Done.
- If your Bose earbuds are connected the status lights glow solid blue and then you will hear “connected to” which would be followed by the name of your laptop.
How to Connect Bose QuietComfort Earbuds to iPhone
- Put your Bose earbuds in pairing mode by Using the Bose Music app or by pressing the pairing button.
- Next, open the settings on your Apple device.
- Click Bluetooth
- Then toggle on the Bluetooth button.
- Click on your Bose earbuds product which would be listed “under other devices”. If you have previously connected to Bluetooth it should be available under “My Devices”.
- If you are pairing the Bluetooth of your iPhone with your Bose earbuds for the first time you may have to enter a PIN code. Enter 0000 or 1234 as your PIN code.
- If your Bose earbuds are connected the status lights glow solid blue and you will hear “connected to” which would be followed by the name of your laptop.
How to Connect Bose Earbuds to Android
- Put your Bose earbuds in pairing mode: Opening the charging case, then press and hold the Bluetooth button until the status lights on your earbuds begin to blink blue.
- Or use the Bose music app to put your Bose earbuds in pairing mode: Open the Bose Music app, and tap the Source button. Select Bluetooth, then tap “Add New” to make your earbuds available to connect.
- Open settings on your android device.
- Then turn on the Bluetooth of your android phone.
- If you are pairing for the first time click pair new device.
- Select the name of 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 Earbuds to iPad
You can learn how to pair Bose QuietComfort earbuds to your iPad with the steps provided below:
- Put your Bose earbuds in pairing mode by Using the Bose Music app or by pressing the pairing button.
- Now, open the settings on your iPad.
- Click Bluetooth under settings.
- Switch the Bluetooth button to turn on your iPad Bluetooth.
- Select the name of your Bose Earbuds product.
- If you are pairing the Bluetooth of your iPad with your Bose earbuds for the first time you may have to enter a PIN code. Enter 0000 or 1234 as your PIN code.
- If your Bose earbuds are connected the status lights glow solid blue and you will hear “connected to” followed by the name of your laptop.
Bose Earbuds Not Connecting
What if your Bose earbuds are not connecting to your devices following the steps above? Check out the following troubleshooting tips.
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
Your QuietComfort earbuds might not charge if they are not synced with the 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
Bose earbuds not connecting may be a minor issue that can be solved by resetting your earbuds and mobile device.
- 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 Earbud
You can clear the memory of your Bose earbud of the previously connected device to enable you to connect to a new device.
- 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.
- You should repeat the steps above to forget other devices.
- 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 Do I Reset My Bose Wireless Earbuds?
When you reset your Bose earbuds, it will clear the memory of the previously-connected Bluetooth device from the earbud.
Follow these steps to reset your Bose wireless earbuds:
- Connect the charging case to power.
- Place the earbuds in the charging case.
- Close the charging case lid for 5 seconds, then open the lid.
- Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 30 seconds, then release the button. The earbud light will blink, glow solid white, and then blink blue.
- Go to the Bluetooth menu on the Bluetooth device and remove your earbuds.
- Reconnect your earbuds to the Bluetooth device.
This article should help you will how to pair bose QuietComfort earbuds and how to troubleshoot any issues you are having with the device. Don’t hesitate to leave a comment below if you encounter any problem.