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How do I connect my Bose SoundDock?

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John Thompson

Published Apr 18, 2026

How do I connect my Bose SoundDock?

Connect one end of a 1/8-inch or 3.5-mm stereo audio cable to the headphone jack on your computer. Connect the other end to the “AUX IN” or “AUDIO INPUT” jack located on the back of the Bose SoundDock. The labeling of this jack varies depending on the age of your SoundDock device.

Can I connect Bose SoundDock to TV?

You can plug one end of a stereo cable into the music system’s AUX IN and the other end into the TV if it has a similar connector, which could be labeled as a headphone jack. The connection enables the TV to play music from the SoundDock system, which is activated by pressing the AUX IN button on the SoundDock remote.

Why does my Bose SoundDock not work with my iPod?

And I know it’s a problem with the Bose speakers and not the iPod, because when I plug my iPod into headphones or earphones, they work fine. I’ve examined the SoundDock to make sure nothing is physically broken, and it’s all plugged in when I play, but to no avail, still doesn’t work

Is the Bose SoundDock a very good product?

You get these gems as you gain rep from other members for making good contributions and giving helpful advice. Yeah, it does actually. Just no sound plays. So Bose isn’t very good then, is that what you’re saying? Their other products might be fine, but the SoundDocks aren’t built solidly IMO. Rep: ?

Where is the headphone jack on a Bose?

On the right, I have installed a 3.5 mm headphone jack which brings the left, right, ground (BLUE, RED, BLACK wires) to the places you saw above to inject audio signals into the circuit board. The front panel of the BOSE unit had just enough room under the base to accommodate the new switch and jack… almost like it was built for this in mind …

How can I Fix my Bose SoundDock 1?

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Why do my Bose speakers not work with my iPod?

I plug in my iPod, turn it on to play, and it displays the song on the iPod screen as playing, with that little blue bar moving and the timer going, but no sound comes out of the speakers . And I know it’s a problem with the Bose speakers and not the iPod, because when I plug my iPod into headphones or earphones, they work fine.

On the right, I have installed a 3.5 mm headphone jack which brings the left, right, ground (BLUE, RED, BLACK wires) to the places you saw above to inject audio signals into the circuit board. The front panel of the BOSE unit had just enough room under the base to accommodate the new switch and jack… almost like it was built for this in mind