In this article I will offer very simple but complete step-by-step instructions for how to pair Bose SoundSport wireless earbuds to any device – an Apple PC or iPhone, a Windows PC or Android phone.
First we’ll cover the most basic steps, which should help you get your SoundSport ‘buds connected quickly and easily, and then we’ll go over some basic troubleshooting points if it doesn’t work.
Then at the end of the article I will offer more detailed instructions for finding and using the Bluetooth page on any phone or computer – Apple, Android or Windows.
How to Connect Bose SoundSport Earbuds to Any Device
Step 1
Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on on your phone or PC
For specific instructions on how to do this with an Apple iPhone or PC, an Android phone or a Windows PC, see below
Step 2
Make sure your Bose SoundSport Earbuds are close enough to the device
Effective Bluetooth range can be several hundred feet, but for pairing, I like to have the earbuds and the device right next to each other
Step 3
Power on your Bose SoundSport earbuds
- Press the power/Bluetooth button, located on the top of the right earbud, until the LED lights up
- The LED also indicates battery level – red, yellow or green – and if it is red, you should charge your SoundSports before proceeding
Step 4
Put your your SoundSport earbuds in pairing mode
- Press and hold that same Power / Bluetooth button until the LED indicator blinks blue
- You should also hear the voice prompt say “ready to pair”
Step 5
Go back to your device’s Bluetooth page and select your Bose SoundSport earbuds
- If your SoundSport earbuds are powered on and in pairing mode, they should appear here. If not, go back to the previous steps – and make certain the earbuds are close enough to your device
- Also, If you don’t see your SoundSport earbuds listed, you can refresh the list, or turn Bluetooth off and on
- Again, for more specific instructions on how to do this with an Apple phone or PC, an Android phone or a Windows PC, see below
Your Bose SoundSport earbuds should now be paired and connected to your device. The LED indicator light should now be glowing steady white, and if the ‘buds are out of the case you should hear the voice prompt “connected to >>device name<<.”
Please note that you only have to go through this manual pairing process one time – after that, your Bose earbuds and your phone, PC or other Bluetooth gadget will automatically find each other and pair every time they are turned on and in range
How to Connect Bose SoundSport Earbuds: Basic Troubleshooting
- Make sure your Bose SoundSport earbuds are not just on and pairing, but are sufficiently charged
- Remember that your earbuds and device have to be in range of each other – this can be several hundred feet, but when pairing I always have them right next to each other
- Make sure you are actually playing something – music, a movie, an audiobook or any other audio
- Check the volume controls on your SoundSport earbuds, your gadget and your media player, making sure they are all turned up at least a bit
- Make sure your PC, phone, tablet or other device is not locked or in airplane mode
- Power down your earbuds and restart your PC or phone, and try the process again
If all else fails, you can always contact the Bose Online Support Page
And finally, if you’ve arrived at this article, but you actually have a different pair of Bose headphones – that is, not SoundSports earbuds, but a different model – you can go to our more general article: How To Pair Bose Headphones: A Simple Guide.
How To Find and Use the Bluetooth Page
How to Find and Connect Bose SoundSport Earbuds on an Apple iPhone
- On your iPhone go to Settings, and then to Bluetooth
- Turn Bluetooth on
- Make sure your Bose SoundSport earbuds are in Pairing Mode (see sections above)
- Tap on the name of your Bose SoundSport earbuds
- Enter any required passwords or pin codes (if you’re not sure, enter 0000)
- Click Yes or Confirm for any ensuing pop-ups
How to Find and Connect Bose SoundSport Earbuds on Apple MacBook PC
- Go to Apple menu, then System Preferences, and then Bluetooth
- Make sure your Bose SoundSport earbuds are in Pairing Mode (see sections above)
- Select your Bose SoundSport earbuds and click on Connect
- Enter any required passwords or pin codes (if you’re not sure, enter 0000)
- Click Yes or Confirm for any ensuing pop-ups
How to Find and Connect Bose SoundSport Earbuds on an Android Phone/Tablet
- Swipe down from the top of your screen
- Find the Bluetooth icon and press and hold it until the Bluetooth page opens
- Make sure Bluetooth is turned on
- Make sure your Bose SoundSport earbuds are in Pairing Mode (see sections above)
- Tap on the name of your Bose SoundSport earbuds
- If you do not see your Bose earbuds listed, you may have to press one of the following (depending on your device):
- Connect New Device
- Refresh
- Enter any required passwords or pin codes (if you’re not sure, enter 0000)
- Click Yes or Confirm for any ensuing pop-ups
How to Find and Connect Bose SoundSport Earbuds on a Windows PC
- Go to Settings, and then to Devices
- Turn Bluetooth on
- Make sure your Bose SoundSport earbuds are in Pairing Mode (see sections above)
- Click on “Add Bluetooth or other device”
- Select your Bose SoundSport earbuds from the pop-up list and click on Connect
- Enter any required passwords or pin codes (if you’re not sure, enter 0000)
- Click Yes or Confirm for any ensuing pop-ups