Why is my Bose Soundlink not discoverable?
Christopher Pierce
Published Mar 09, 2026
Why is my Bose Soundlink not discoverable?
For Android devices, try clearing stored Bose app data from the device. If using an Android device, you can clear the app data that the device stores for the Bose app. To do this, go to the device Settings menu and look for the Apps menu. Select the Bose app and choose both Clear Cache and Clear Data.
How do I get my Bose Soundlink to work?
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 can’t I connect to my Bose?
Go to the Bluetooth® menu in the device settings and remove your Bose product. Then, try connecting again. In the Bluetooth settings of the device, you should see a list of Bluetooth devices that have previously connected to the device. Locate your Bose product in the list and remove it.
Why is my Bose SoundLink not connecting to my phone?
If you have tried the above steps, and your Bluetooth device is still unable to connect to the Bose SoundLink Speaker, you may need to clear the Bluetooth pairing settings for the Bose SoundLink Speaker – on the device (s) you are attempting to pair the speaker with.
How do I reset Bose SoundLink wireless speaker Mad?
Press and Hold the Bluetooth Button for 10 Seconds, until you hear “Bluetooth Device List Cleared” and the Bluetooth Light is blinking Blue. Delete or Forget the entry for the Speaker from your device. Now attempt to pair your device with the Speaker. These steps should work on Bose’s more current lineup of portable speakers including: Others??
How long does it take to charge a Bose SoundLink?
To resolved both of these issues is to connect your Bose SoundLink Speaker to it AC Adapter for a minimum of 4 hours of continuous charging before attempting to use the speaker. However in some cases, the battery in your SoundLink may be defective or has reach the end of its useful life and would need to be replace.
What to do if your Bose speaker does not work?
For example, if you can not get the speaker to pair with your iPhone, you need to delete the pairing entry on the iPhone and then re-pair the speaker to the iPhone. Since the number of devices that have Bluetooth capabilities, the particular steps to delete or un-pair a device is outside the scope of this article.
If you have tried the above steps, and your Bluetooth device is still unable to connect to the Bose SoundLink Speaker, you may need to clear the Bluetooth pairing settings for the Bose SoundLink Speaker – on the device (s) you are attempting to pair the speaker with.
Press and Hold the Bluetooth Button for 10 Seconds, until you hear “Bluetooth Device List Cleared” and the Bluetooth Light is blinking Blue. Delete or Forget the entry for the Speaker from your device. Now attempt to pair your device with the Speaker. These steps should work on Bose’s more current lineup of portable speakers including: Others??
How can I connect my Bose SoundLink Mini to my computer?
You can pair any Bluetooth-enabled device to the soundlink mini. Turn on the Bluetooth in both your source and the speakers to make them discoverable. On your phone, tablet, or computer, click scan to see a list of discoverable devices. Click on the “Bose Mini Soundlink” to match it to the speaker.
What does red mean on Bose SoundLink Mini?
Red means it needs charging or low battery. You can pair any Bluetooth-enabled device to the soundlink mini. Turn on the Bluetooth in both your source and the speakers to make them discoverable. On your phone, tablet, or computer, click scan to see a list of discoverable devices. Click on the “Bose Mini Soundlink” to match it to the speaker.