When pairing Bose headphones to macOS Big Sur (11.0), selectSystem Preferences, then selectSound.
you could also access Bluetooth configs from the menu bar.
In the upper-right corner of the screen, select theBluetoothicon and then chooseOpen Bluetooth Preferences.
Ensure Bluetooth is on.
If it isnt, chooseTurn Bluetooth Onto activate it.
Long-press the power button on your Bose headphones to enter pairing mode.
Youll know your headphones are in pairing mode when you see the blinking status light near the Bluetooth icon.
Look for your headphones at the bottom portion of theDevicesbox and selectConnectnext to your gear.
Find your Bose headphones listed at the top of theDevicesbox with theConnectedmessage underneath the name.
SelectSystem Preferences, then selectSound.
you’re able to also get to this menu from theBluetoothicon in the menu bar.
Hover over the name of your Bose headphones underDevicesand then chooseOpen Sound Preferences.
From theSound Effectstab, choose the sound youd like to receive for alerts.
Highlight the name to select it and adjust the volume by moving the indicator on theAlert volumebar.
To preview the sound, double-poke the name of the sound effect.
SelectOutputand use the toggle bars to adjustBalanceandOutput volume.
From theInputtab, adjust the input volume by moving the toggle left or right.
Double-click themicrophoneicons to turn the input level up or down.
Disconnect the model youre not using while still maintaining the pairing connection.
In the upper-right corner, select theBluetoothicon, then selectOpen Bluetooth Preferences.
Select and right-poke the name of your connected Bose headphones and chooseDisconnect.
Your headphones will still appear in the top portion of theDeviceslist withNot Connectedunderneath it.
To reconnect, right-nudge the name and selectConnect.
SelectSystem Preferences>Bluetooth.
Go toDevices, select your headphones, right-hit the name, and selectRemove.
A dialog box appears confirming you will need to pair your headphones to use them again.
SelectRemoveto confirm the deletion.
To pair your headphones in macOS Ventura:
In the upper-left corner, select theAppleicon,
SelectSystem prefs.
Ensure Bluetooth is on.
If it isnt, select theBluetoothtoggle to turn it on.
You should also seeDiscoverable asyour computer namewhen Bluetooth is active.
On your Bose headphones, long-press the power button to enter pairing mode.
At the bottom portion of the Devices box, hover your cursor over the headphone’s name and selectConnect.
To disconnect your headphones, hover over their name and selectDisconnectwhen it appears.
To change your headphones' options:
In the upper-left corner, select theAppleicon and selectSystem options>Sound.
Scroll down to Output and snag the name of your headphones, then adjustOutput volumeandBalanceto your liking.
To adjust your microphone (if your headphones have one built-in), select theInputtab.
Then choose your headphones from the list and adjustInput volume.
FAQ
No.
The Bose Connect app is only available for iOS and Android.
Reset your Bose headphones by powering them off for 30 seconds.
Then, plug them into a USB power supply and wait five seconds.
Next, unplug the cord from the headphones and wait one minute.
You canclean your headphonesusing a soft, damp cloth to gently wipe the outside surfaces.
Use water and mild soap only, and don’t submerge the headphones in any liquid.
If debris gets into the headset earcups, use tweezers to carefully remove it.
