How to Pair Bose QuietComfort 35 to Phone or Tablet

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How to Pair Bose QuietComfort 35 to Phone or Tablet

Pairing your Bose QuietComfort 35 headphones with your phone or tablet ensures a seamless audio experience. Follow these steps:

1. Turn on the Headphones:
   • Slide the power switch to the "on" position on your Bose QuietComfort 35 headphones.
2. Activate Pairing Mode:
   • Slide the power switch to the Bluetooth symbol and hold it there until you hear “Ready to pair” or the Bluetooth indicator blinks blue.
3. Enable Bluetooth on Your Device:
   • On your phone or tablet, go to “Settings” and then “Bluetooth.”
   • Ensure Bluetooth is turned on.
4. Select Bose QuietComfort 35:
   • Your Bose headphones should appear in the list of available devices.
   • Tap “Bose QuietComfort 35” to initiate pairing.
5. Confirm Pairing:
   • If prompted, confirm the pairing request.
   • Once paired, you will hear “Connected to [device name]” in the headphones.
6. Troubleshooting:
   • If you have trouble pairing, ensure no other devices are connected to the headphones and repeat the steps.
   • Restart your phone or tablet if the headphones do not appear in the Bluetooth list.
7. Reconnect Automatically:
   • The Bose QuietComfort 35 headphones will automatically reconnect to the last paired device when turned on.

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1. Introduction

This guide will walk you through pairing your Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones to your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet.

2. Pair Mode

1. Slide the Power Switch to the right, and hold it for 2 seconds.
   

1. The Bluetooth light will blink.

3. Pair Bluetooth Devices

Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory manual for the correct PIN or passkey.

Depending on what device (Smartphone or Tablet) and which generation you have, the menu theme and options might look slightly different on your screen. However, the steps should be similar to all Android devices and generations.

Use one of the following connection methods:

• Method 1 - The Drop Down Menu
• Method 2 - Settings

Drop down menu

1. Swipe down from the top of the device screen if it's a phone or up from the bottom of the device screen if it's a tablet to access the menu.
2. Locate the Bluetooth icon.
   

1. Press and hold the Bluetooth icon.
2. Swipe the switch to your right to set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
3. A list of nearby devices and previously paired devices will be shown.
4. In the list of Available Devices, choose the Bluetooth accessory you wish to pair with.
   

1. If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

Android menu settings

1. Locate and tap the Apps Menu.
   

1. Locate and tap the Settings icon.
   

1. Select the Bluetooth. You may need to select Connections first.
2. Swipe the switch to your right to set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
3. A list of nearby devices and previously paired devices will be shown.
4. In the list of Available Devices, choose the Bluetooth accessory you wish to pair with.
   

1. If you are prompted for a passkey, put it in. If there is no passkey, then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.

4. Connect Bluetooth

Some Bluetooth accessories are configured with a PIN or a passkey that is often listed in its information manual. Check your Bluetooth accessory documentation for the correct PIN or passkey.

From any iOS device (iPod, iPad, iPhone):

1. Open Settings
   

1. Then Bluetooth.
   

1. Set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
2. Wait for your iOS device to display the detected Bluetooth accessory.
   

1. Select the Bluetooth accessory to pair it with the iOS device.
2. If there is a passkey, put it in.
3. If there is no passkey then your Bluetooth accessory should be paired now.