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Connecting a Bluetooth Device using the Bose app | Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Speaker (2nd Gen)
Bluetooth pairing with the Bose app
Note: The image may show a different product, but the process is the same.
- Open the Bose app.
- Tap "Connect" under the Bluetooth speaker section.
- Select "Source."
- Tap the "+" icon to the left of "Add new."
- Go to your Bluetooth device settings and select the Bose Speaker. For details on different device types, see the section below.
- Wait for the confirmation message. Once connected, the speaker will make a sound or the light will stop blinking. You’re now paired.
Which device would you like to pair with?
Smartphone or tablet
Bluetooth pairing with a smartphone.
Note: The image may show a different speaker, but the process is the same.
- Press the power
button on your speaker to turn it on.
- Hold down the Bluetooth
button on your Bose speaker until the light starts blinking blue, indicating it's in pairing mode.
- Go to your Bluetooth device settings and select the Bose Speaker.
- For iPhone:
- On your iPhone, tap the Settings app.
- In the Settings menu, tap Bluetooth, and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
- Under "Other Devices," find your Bose speaker's name in the list and tap on it to connect.
- For Android:
- On your Android device, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the gear icon to access settings.
- In the settings menu, tap "Connections" or "Connected Devices" and then tap Bluetooth. Ensure Bluetooth is turned on.
- Under "Available Devices," find your Bose speaker's name and tap on it to connect.
- For iPhone:
- Once connected, the speaker will make a sound or the light will stop blinking. You're now paired!
Computer
Bluetooth pairing with a computer
Note: The image may show a different speaker, but the process is the same.
- Press the power
- Hold down the Bluetooth
- Go to your Bluetooth device settings and turn on Bluetooth:
- Windows: Click the upward arrow in the system tray (bottom-right corner) to reveal hidden icons. Then, click the Bluetooth icon and select "Add a Bluetooth Device."
- Mac: Go to the Apple menu, open System Preferences, and check if Bluetooth is enabled.
- Open the Bluetooth pairing window:
- Windows: Click Add Bluetooth or other device, and select Bluetooth.
- Mac: Open the Bluetooth settings from System Preferences.
- Select the Bose Speaker
- Windows: find your Bose speaker in the list and click on it to connect.
- Mac: locate your Bose speaker in the list of devices and click Connect.
- Once the speaker is connected, you should hear a sound or see the blinking light turn solid, confirming the connection.
TV
Bluetooth pairing with a TV
Please note that these are general steps for TV Bluetooth settings. For more specific guidance, refer to your TV brand's owner’s manual or visit their support website.
- Power on your Bose Bluetooth speaker by pressing the power
- Enable pairing mode by holding down the Bluetooth
- Access TV’s Bluetooth Settings:
- Turn on your TV.
- Navigate to the TV’s settings menu, typically by pressing the "Menu" button on your TV remote.
- Look for "Bluetooth" or "Audio" settings. If your TV has Bluetooth, this option will be listed.
- Pair the Devices
- Under the Bluetooth settings, select "Add a Bluetooth Device" or similar.
- Your TV will search for available devices. Select your Bose speaker when it appears in the list.
- Wait for the pairing process to complete. Once connected, your TV will confirm the connection, and the sound will start playing through your Bose speaker.
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