What do you do when your Bose speaker stops working?
William Smith
Published Mar 09, 2026
What do you do when your Bose speaker stops working?
Product will not turn on
- Try both the buttons on the product and the controls in the Bose Music app.
- Disconnect your product from power for 20 seconds, reconnect it to power then charge it for 1 hour.
- Check that the USB charger meets the power requirement of your product.
- Check if the connected power outlet is working.
Why does my Bose speaker keep disconnecting?
There are several factors that can cause Soundlink Mini to suddenly disconnects from paired Bluetooth device such as the distance of paired device, bugs in the software of Bluetooth device, to a full list of previously connected Bluetooth device.
How do I disconnect a Bose Soundlink mini?
Removing previously connected devices from your product memory using the Bose Connect app:
- Open the app and wait while it searches for available Bose Bluetooth® devices.
- Tap the Bluetooth icon below the product image.
- From the CONNECTIONS screen, tap EDIT.
- To remove a device from memory, tap the X next to the device name.
What to do when Your Bose speaker wont connect?
If you don’t hear your device’s name, clear the speaker’s device memory. To clear the memory and connect your device, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the speaker until you hear a tone and, if voice prompts are enabled, you will also hear a voice prompt.
What to do if Bose SoundLink revolve is not updating?
If speaker firmware is not updating try factory resetting the speaker. This will clear any language that was selected and all the memory of paired devices that it had and it will restore the speaker to factory settings. First, turn on the speaker. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.
Why does my Bose SoundLink go into battery protection mode?
The Speaker goes into battery protection mode when it has been unplugged and unused for more than three days with a remaining charge of less than 10 percent. In order to turn the speaker on again, connect it to the charging cable or port. Your Bluetooth device will not pair to the speaker.
How do I clear my Bose SoundLink Mini?
On the speaker, press and hold the Bluetooth button for about 10 seconds until you hear a noise. The speaker will clear all Bluetooth devices from its memory and will be able to be discovered. Clear the list on your Bluetooth device.
Why is my Bose Bluetooth speaker not working?
If the speaker still will not turn on, there may be a faulty power adaptor. As a result, you may need to buy a new one. Make sure you are using the power adaptor supplied with your speaker upon purchase, as other power adaptors may not be compatible.
How do you reset Bose speaker?
To reset the Bose SoundLink Speaker: On the speaker, press and hold the Mute button for 10-12 seconds or until the LED Indicators Flash. The speaker should now be powered off, now press the Power button to power the speaker back on.
Why is my Bose speaker not charging?
If your bose soundlink mini bluetooth speaker is not turning on or not charging, or connecting to bluetooth / pairing, it is due to a firmware bug which soft bricks the speaker due to various reasons. The LED will be flashing red and the speaker stops charging.
Why is the Bose sound bar not working?
If any or all of your Bose Surround Sound speakers are not producing any sound, this does not necessarily mean that they are defective. There are a number of things that can cause such an issue, and they are often very simple problems like loose wiring. Make sure the rear speakers have not come unplugged.