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How to Connect Bose Headphones to iPhone and Android (3 Ways)

How to Connect Bose Headphones to iPhone

Do you want to know how to connect Bose headphones to iPhone and Android? You have chosen the right place. We have mentioned a step-by-step guide for connecting the Bose headphones via settings, the Bose Connect app, and the Bose Music app.

Put Bose Headphones in a Pairing Mode

If you buy a new set of Bose headphones, they will automatically go into pairing mode when you turn them on. However, if you have already used them, you must manually put them into pairing mode.

To do that, switch on your headphones, then turn on the toggle of the power/Bluetooth switch or long-press the Bluetooth tab. Once your headphones are in pairing mode, you will see the indicator blink blue, confirming that Bluetooth is enabled and your headphones are detectable. If you are wearing your headphones, you will receive a ready-to-pair prompt.

Put Bose Headphones in a Pairing Mode

How to Connect Bose Headphones to iPhone or iPad

You can connect your Bose headphones on your Windows PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices when they are in pairing mode. Here, we have shared how to connect Bose headphones to iPhones, iPads, and other iOS devices. 

  • Open the iPhone settings app and go to the Bluetooth option.
  • Turn on the Bluetooth toggle.
  • Your Bose headphones option appears on your iOS device in the other devices section.
  • Tap the name of the headphones to connect to it.
  • Now, you will hear an audio confirmation that the connection is successful.
Connect Bose Headphones to iPhone

How to Connect Bose Headphones with Android Devices

Connecting Bose headphones to an Android device, you have to make sure that your headphones are in pairing mode. Here, we have shared the steps on how to connect Bose headphones to Android devices.

  • Open the settings app and select the Connect the Devices option, making sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
  • Then select the pairing new device on your Android phone.
  • Now, wait for your headphones’ name to show up under the available devices option.
  • You can select the headphones you own from the list. If the pairing is successful, you will hear a connection chime and see the battery percentage of your headphones.
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How to Connect Bose Headphones via the Bose Music App

The Bose Music app is available for iOS and Android and lets you control, connect, and customize your Bose headphones, speakers, and earbuds. Currently, the Bose Music app supports these headsets;

  • Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 and 700 UC
  • QuietComfort 45 Headphones
  • QuietComfort Earbuds
  • QuietComfort Earbuds II
  • QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
  • QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
  • Sport Earbuds
  • Sport Open Earbuds

To sync your iPhone with a Bose device using the Bose Music app, make sure your Bose headset or earbuds are in pairing mode before connecting them.

  • Open the Bose Music app and select the Set up a New product option at the bottom.
  • After that, tap on the Headphones and Frames option.
  • Now you will see your Bose device tap on it to start the syncing.

Connect Bose headphones via the Bose Connect App

Bluetooth technology and the Bose Connect app are used to pair Bose headphones with iOS and Android devices. The Bose Connect app not only streamlines the connecting procedure but also downloads firmware upgrades to enable new features and correct audio issues. Currently, the Bose Connect app supports these headphones;

  • QuietComfort 35
  • QuietComfort 35 II
  • QuietComfort 35 II Gaming Headset
  • QuietControl 30
  • SoundLink Around-Ear II
  • SoundSport Free
  • SoundSport Pulse
  • SoundSport

To sync your iPhone or Android device with a Bose device using the Bose connect app, make sure your Bose headset or earbuds are in pairing mode before connecting them.

  • Download the Bose Connect app from the App Play Store.
  • Launch the Bose Connect app and tap on drag to connect.
  • Swipe down on the screen to start connecting your iPhone with your Bose headset.
  • You will see the Connecting prompt at the bottom of the screen while the Bose Connect app starts syncing with your iPhone.
  • Once the connection is complete, Tap on Ready to Play and use your Bose headsets.

5 Tips to Strength the Connection

  1. Verify that Bluetooth is turned on Bose headphones and your device.
  2. For the best connection, put these two devices close to one another.
  3. Before connecting, customize the settings, such as audio codecs or quality levels.
  4. Once the connection has been established, you can change the level by using the volume button on your headphones or smartphone controls.
  5. To maintain a steady connection between the devices, make sure to update your iOS and Android devices.

How to Disconnect Bose Headphones From an iPhone and Android

At first, turn off your Bose headphones.

If you want to disconnect your headphones while using them on other devices, launch the Bose app, tap on the headphones icon, and then tap on the disconnect option. You can also turn off Bluetooth on your iPhone or Android.

Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap the (i) symbol next to the headphones, then select Forget This Device to delete Bose headphones from an iPhone or Android completely.  

FAQs

Q. How to know if my Bose Headphones are in connecting Mode?
Usually, a light on the Bose headphones will blink, or you’ll hear an audio prompt that says, “Ready to connect.” When the headphone is connected.

Q. Can I connect Bose Headphones on multiple devices?
Yes. Many Bose headphones allow you to connect too many devices.

Q. How to control music using the Bose headphones?
You can play, pause, skip tracks, and adjust the volume right from the ear cups from Bose headphones.

Q. How to answer a call on an iPhone with the Bose headphones?
One press of the multi-function button on your headphones will answer the call. Additionally, you can end a call by pressing it once.

Conclusion

In this article, we shared how to connect Bose headphones to iPhone and Android via the settings app or using the Bose Music and the Bose Connect app.

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Trevor Mogg

I am a tech guide and how-to writer who loves helping people with their tech problems. With plenty of experience, I break down complex topics into easy-to-understand tips and tricks. When I'm not writing, I enjoy trying out new gadgets and keeping up with the latest tech trends.