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Why are my Bose headphones not connecting?

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Emily Sparks

Published Mar 28, 2026

Why are my Bose headphones not connecting?

When Bose Headset Does Not Pair in Connect If that does not work, reboot the device. You can also try closing and reopening the Connect app, and if you are on Android, enable location services or clear the app’s cache to reset the app’s settings and, hopefully, fix the problem.

Can’t connect to Bose Quietcomfort 35?

For Android devices, go to Settings > Applications and select the Bose app. Tap Permissions and check that Location is not disabled….There are two ways to remedy this on an iOS device:

  1. In your device settings, scroll down to your list of apps.
  2. Select Bose Connect.
  3. Under “ALLOW BOSE MUSIC TO ACCESS,” enable “Bluetooth.”

What does red light mean on bose wireless headphones?

Solid white – Fully charged. Slowly pulsing red – Needs to charge. Blinks red and white – Error, contact Bose customer service.

How do I reconnect my Bose earbuds?

Locate and tap the Settings icon. Select the Bluetooth. You may need to select Connections first. Swipe the switch to your right to set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode….Using Settings within the Android Menu.

Right EarbudPush once to turn on headset.
Push and hold to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.

How do I connect my Bose headphones to my iPhone?

On your Bose QC35 headphones push the button on the right headphone all the way to the bluetooth sign and hold it there for at least 6 seconds or until you hear all paired devices cleared. Bose headphones won’t connect to iphone The process to connect your Bose headphones using bluetooth should work the same to your iphone as your laptop or pc

How do you know if a Bose Headphone is Bluetooth?

Once you have decided on which technique to use you need to slide and hold the power button located on the right earcup, until you hear “Ready to pair”. The Bluetooth indicator will also blink blue. The headphones are now discoverable. Check down the pairing list for the Bose headphone Bluetooth and connect to the bluetooth device list.

Can you connect two Bose headphones at the same time?

Delete the headphones from your phone’s Bluetooth device menu and retry the initial pairing process. It may also help to remove some other Bluetooth devices from your smartphone to avoid cluttering it. The Bose QuietComfort 35 II can connect to two devices simultaneously, and will automatically switch to the device playing content.

Why are my Bose headphones not connecting to my laptop?

Why won’t my Bose headphones connect to my laptop? The most likely reason is that there are too many devices in the headphone, you just need to clear all pairings, or the bluetooth drivers need to be updated on your laptop and or the headphones. Or they are simply not close enough to initiate pairing. Bose QC35 II

How do I connect my Bose headphones to my computer?

To do that, follow these steps: On your Bose headphones slide the Power button up to the Bluetooth symbol and hold it there for 10 seconds. Now headphones should appear in the Bluetooth devices list, and you’ll be able to connect them to your PC.

How do you pair Bose wireless headphones?

To pair your Bose headset with a Bluetooth-enabled device: Turn the headset upside down so that you are looking at the bottom of the headset. Move the power switch to the On position to turn on the headset. Move the headset close to the Bluetooth-enabled device that you want to pair it with so it can be discovered.

How do I pair Bose headphones to my iPhone?

To connect Bose headphones to iPhone simply activate Bluetooth on your iPhone and switch on the Bose headphones. They should now appear in your Bluetooth settings ( “Settings” → “Bluetooth”) and once you tap on them in your list, they should connect.

How do I pair Bose speakers?

On Android: Go to Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Bluetooth, then enable Bluetooth. Tap Pair New Device. Tap the Bluetooth device called “Bose Soundlink.”. The Bluetooth light on the speaker will blink blue when it’s ready to connect.