Almost all earbuds and headphones are the same when it comes to pairing, connecting, and fixing them. Sometimes these audio gadgets don't function correctly, like not connecting up or one side not working, etc. Even pairing issues can occur randomly with any device and anyone. Nonetheless, These are minor issues, which can easily be solved just by some troubleshooting steps. In this article, I'll teach you not only How to connect Bose headphones to iPhone. But also how to fix common issues that are as simple as restarting your iPhone.
Read our other article on the same topic - How to pair Bose earbuds
How to connect bose headphones to iPhone without App
You don't need to download the "Bose connect app" to pair the headphone to your iPhone. You can easily pair without the App as well. But the App provides a lot of features and customization options. If you connect the App with your headphone. You can get the most out of your Bose earbuds, so I highly recommend doing so. But if you still want to connect the headphone manually, just follow these easy steps!
First of all, you need to turn on the Bluetooth of the phone. To turn on your iPhone's Bluetooth, go to your iPhone's settings, and tap on it. Scroll down until you find the "Bluetooth." Tap on it and then activate it. Slide the button to the on position, opposite to Bluetooth. It will turn green.
Now it's time to put your Bose headphone into pairing mode. First, press the power button, and then press and hold it for a few seconds until you see the blue light start to blink slowly. This indicates your headphone is in pairing mode and ready to connect
Next, take a look at your iPhone's screen. Your Bose headphone should appear on the list. If you don't find it, tap on the scan. It'll appear within 3 to 5 seconds, and then tap on connect. That's it!
How to put bose headphones in pairing mode- different models?
When it comes to pairing Bose headphones, there are several models, such as headphones, earbuds, headsets, etc. Some of these models are slightly different when putting them in pairing mode. If you encounter such issues, please read the following steps for different models of Bose headphones. You'll learn to put them in pairing mode. Plus, how to connect them manually to iPhones and other Bluetooth-compatible devices.
How to connect bose QuietComfort 35 to iPhone?
First thing, turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone. Now slide the power button of your QC-35 headset over to the Bluetooth side, and hold it there for a few seconds. The indicator should start blinking blue. You'll hear a voice say, "Ready to connect." Now on your iPhone's screen, you should see a pop-up with your "Bose QC 35" listed. Click on it and then click "Connect." That's it! Both devices are now connected to each other.
How to connect bose 700 headphones to iPhone?
Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone, and now look for the power button on your NC-700. It is located on the rear pad. Press this button, and it'll turn blue. Again press and hold for a few seconds til this blue light starts blinking but slowly. It means your NC-700 is in pairing mode. Now on your iPhone's screen, you'll see a pop-up saying "Other device," Tap on it and look for your Bose NC-700 headphone. select it, That's it. it'll connect.
How to connect bose sport earbuds to iPhones?
Turn on the Bluetooth of your iPhone, and then open the lid of the charging case of your Bose sport earbuds. Wait for the LED light to blink and after that take out both buds of the case. Leave the lid of the case open. By default, the earbuds should be in pairing mode and blue light should be blinking, if not then press and hold the Bluetooth button, which is inside the case. Until the blue light starts blinking, keep pressing. You will also hear "Ready to connect." Now on the screen of your iPhone, there will be a pop-up. Select your Bose sports earbuds and click on them.
How to connect Bose Sports Open Earbuds to iPhone?
Enable the Bluetooth on your iPhone then press the button on the right buds of Your Bose Sports Open Earbuds. Keep pressing this button until the status indicator light starts blinking blue. You will also hear the sound "Ready to connect." Now release this button and see the screen of your iPhone's screen. You will see a pop-up appearing with "Bose sport open earbuds." Tap on it and you will hear the sound "Connected"
How to connect Bose Soundsport earbuds to iPhone?
First of all, enable Bluetooth on your iPhone. And open the lid of the charging case and take out both the buds from the case. Make sure your Bose Soundsport Earbuds are sufficiently charged. On the screen of the iPhone, you'll see a pop-up showing the model of your Soundsport earbuds. Just tap on the model, That's it. If you put the right bud in the case the left bud will not work. But if you put the left bud in the case the right bud will work in the pairing mode.
How to pair Bose Soundlink to iPhone?
Turn on Bluetooth on your Apple device. Now press the power button on the Soundlink speaker. If it is not previously paired with your device, the Bluetooth LED will blink slowly in blue color, which means it is in pairing mode. But if it blinks quickly in white color, press the Bluetooth button and it will start blinking in blue. Now it is in pairing mode and you should see your iPhone's screen Soundlink model. Simply tap on it and go ahead, That;s it. it's connected. The process of all Apple devices is the same.
How to connect bose headphones to iPhone Bluetooth Tzumi
Ensure that your Tzumi Bluetooth headset is fully charged, and keep it within 10 feet of your iPhone. To start the pairing process, press, and hold the Multi-function button until you see a flashing light or hear "Power On." Once powered on, head over to your iPhone's "Settings" and select Bluetooth. Under available devices, you'll be able to spot the "Tzumi headphones." Tap on it and wait 2-3 seconds to hear them say, “Connected.” That’s all there is to it!
How to connect bose headphones to MacBook
1. Open your Macbook and click the Apple icon on the top left. Now select System Preferences, then tap on the "Bluetooth" icon and turn it on.
2. Get your headphone in pairing mode by sliding the Power/Bluetooth button to the Bluetooth symbol side and holding it for a few seconds until you hear “Ready to pair.” The Bluetooth indicator light will also blink blue.
Now on your Macbook screen, you'll see your Bose headphones in the "Devices" box. Select "Connect" next to your device. Within a couple of seconds, you will hear “Connected.”
How to connect bose headphones to ps4
Along with your bose headphones, you must have received a USB dongle and a headphone jack with a small microphone in the box. All you need to do is plug the USB receiver into the front of your ps4. Once you Plug the USB dongle into your ps4, the blue light on the dongle will start blinking slowly. Next, power on your headset and put it into pairing mode. Now press and hold the button on the top of the USB dongle until the blue light stops blinking or remains constant. This means that your headphone is paired to your gaming console. Now plug the microphone into the port of your gaming controller that is on the bottom of the controller.
1. Now open the settings of the PS4, then– click on the device.
2. Under "Device," Click on "Audio device"– then "Input device."
3. Under "Input device,"– select "Headset Connected To Controller."
4. Now go back and click on "Output device" and select "USB Headphone (USB AudioDevice)."
5. Then, Under "Audio device," Click on "Adjust Microphone Lever." Set the volume level of both "Microphone and headphones," as per your liking.
6. Then again, Under "Audio device," click on "Output to Headphone" and set it to "All Audio," That's it.
How to connect Bose headphones to a new device
To connect manually, the process is the same for all new devices as explained above to connect to iPhones. You can also connect with two other methods. The first one is through the 3.5mm headphone jack, and The second method is connecting via NFC.
For iPhones users, who have the older Bose headphones that use the 2.5mm jack, then they will need an adapter in order to connect them to their iPhone. Here's how you would connect:
How to connect the headphone using the 3.5mm jack:
1. Take the 3.5mm audio cable and plug it into the headphone jack on your iPhone
2. Now, into the AUX input of the headphone, plug the other end of the audio cable
3. When both are accurately plugged in, now just press the power button of the headset to turn it on
You can use the volume control button to adjust the volume of your Bose headphone.
How to connect Bose headphones via NFC
The second method is connecting via NFC. How would you pair? Let's follow these two simple steps.
1. Go to Settings App of your iPhone, under setting go to Bluetooth and turn on both Bluetooth and NFC
2. Select your Bose QC35 in the list of devices and tap on connect.
A blue light will appear on your QC35 headset when both devices are connected
And as for the volume, you can use the volume button on the headphone.
How to download bose connect app on iPhones, Android, and all capable devices?
After reading this article, you should have understood that connecting Bose headphones manually is so easy- without the App. But if you connect via the App, it will give you a better overall experience with the fantastic features that Bose offers. The best thing about it is that the Bose Connect App is free to download from the Google Play store as well as the Apple store.
If you are an iPhone user, download the "Bose connect App" from Apple Store and install it. Once installation completes, open the App and follow on-screen instructions, such as Allow "Location" and Allow "Bluetooth." If your Bose headphone is in pairing mode, the App will soon discover the headphone automatically. If you are pairing QC35, then you will see an option like "Drag to Connect." Just drag it. Your QC35 will pair with your iPhone. And with other models, you'll see the sign- "+" tap on it, and it will soon scan the model of your headphone. Then select the model and follow the on-screen instructions. That's it,
For Android and other Bluetooth-compatible devices, download the App from Google Play Store and follow the same process
Plus, you can also read this article-Play store waiting for download. This article has 19 troubleshooting steps, which are almost capable of fixing all common issues
If you're not already a Bose app user, you'll need to create an account to get started. This will give you access to all the features and benefits. Having a Bose account makes it easy to take advantage of everything your Bose products have to offer.
Why can't I connect my bose headphones to my iPhone?
If your Bose headphones don't connect to your iPhone, try to connect manually. If it still doesn't connect, then try these steps. The following troubleshooting steps are for all IOS devices and smartphones.
1. Charge your Bose headset fully
2. keep your Bose headphone and iPhone close to each other.
3. When you turn on the Bluetooth of your iPhone, Once tap on "Scan." It will search for nearby devices.
4. Once, turn off the Bluetooth of both devices. Then, again turn it on after a minute.
5. If you have installed any third-party App on your iPhone or IOS, which you use with the Bluetooth accessory. Then turn that App on
6. If the headphone is already paired and not connecting again, then unpair it and again pair and try to connect
Clear the pairing list of previously paired devices
Bose is known for its highly advanced technology, which reflects in all features of its headphones. When you reset your Bose headset, it will not remove the previously paired devices, unlike headphones by other brands.
When you pair the headphones to multiple devices, the system accumulates cache and data, which, when overloaded, causes problems. In this case, removing the pairing not only resolves connecting issue but removes any bugs as well
- Switch off your Bose headphone completely. Then slide and hold the Power/Bluetooth button for a few seconds. You will hear the words- Bluetooth device list cleared.
- Now, open the setting of your iPhone and tap on Bluetooth. Select your Bose headphones in the list of paired devices, and tap on ‘forget’ or ‘unpair’ the device
Now try to connect again
Check location permission. If denied, enable it.
- Open the "Setting App," then click "App," then "Bose Connect," and finally click permission.
Updates the App
Due to the new updates, there are always changes in the App. An outdated App may not be able to communicate properly. Therefore, updating the App solves such issues and even fixes the bugs in the firmware.
- Open the App Store and check if there is a new update.
Clear the cache of your Bose Connect App
1. Go to Settings of your iPhone -> General -> iPhone Storage.
2. Under "iPhone Storage." Select "Bose Connect" and then Click "offload App."
When you click "Offload App," it will only clear the cache, If you want to delete your app data. Then press "Delete App." But it will reset the App completely, and you will have to reinstall the App
If the above troubleshooting steps do not solve the problem, you must reset your Bose headphone. In this case, read this article- "How to reset Bose headphones."
The steps for fixing almost all headphones, headsets, and earbuds are the same. So you can also read these articles- "How to connect LG tone earbuds" and "How to pair LG tone earbuds."
Final words:
Connecting your Bose headphones to an iPhone is a straightforward process that anyone can do with the right information. By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to easily pair your headset and enjoy music or podcasts on any device without hassle. We hope you have enjoyed reading this article and now feel confident enough to start using your Bose headphones with multiple devices. Happy listening!
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