
Hey friends, I recently ran into a little trouble, my Bose speaker just wouldn’t connect to my laptop, and it was driving me crazy! That day, I wanted to play some music to relax, but the speaker refused to connect. However, after some trial and error, I finally found a solution, and now I’m here to share my experience with you!
I remember that day, I was in a hurry to use the speaker for a meeting, but it just wouldn’t connect. If you’re facing the same issue, don’t worry! Try this little trick: go to the Bluetooth device settings and check the list of previously connected devices. That’s where I found the problem—my Bose speaker was still listed in the previous devices, and there was even a duplicate entry marked as LE (Low Energy). I quickly deleted them, and when I tried again, it connected! So, if you’re having connection issues, check the device list too!
How Do I Manually Connect My Bose Speaker?
Manually connecting is actually quite simple. Just follow these steps:
- Enable Pairing Mode: I held down the Bluetooth icon on the speaker until the light started flashing blue. At this point, the speaker was ready to pair, as if saying, “Come connect with me, I’m ready!”
- Turn on Bluetooth on Your Device: I took out my phone, went to the Bluetooth settings, and turned on Bluetooth. It was like my phone responding, “I’m here, let’s connect!”
- Connect the Speaker: When the Bluetooth light on the speaker started flashing blue, I found my Bose speaker in the device list and clicked “Connect.” Just like that, they were paired!
Once, I was at a friend’s place trying to connect to his Bose speaker, but he told me his speaker wouldn’t connect to his phone either. I taught him how to manually connect, and it worked instantly. He was thrilled!

Sometimes, the Bose Connect app just can’t find my speaker. I remember one time, I was in a hurry to play music, but the app couldn’t detect the device. In such cases, you can try connecting the speaker directly through your phone’s Bluetooth menu without using the app. I tried this, and it worked! After connecting manually, I tried using the app again, and it worked too. So, if the app can’t find your device, try manual pairing first!
How Do I Connect Bose Quiet Comfort to My Mac?
If you want to connect your Bose Quiet Comfort headphones to your Mac, here’s how:
- Open Bluetooth Settings: On my Mac, I clicked “System Preferences” and then “Bluetooth.” It was like telling my Mac, “I’m about to connect a Bluetooth device, are you ready?”
- Put the Headphones in Pairing Mode: I pressed the button on the headphones to enter pairing mode. The headphones were like, “I’m ready to pair, come connect with me!”
- Select and Connect: I found my headphones in the Bluetooth device list and clicked “Connect.” Just like that, the headphones and Mac were paired!
Once, I was at a café trying to listen to music, but my headphones weren’t connected to my Mac. I quickly followed these steps, and it worked instantly. I happily started listening to music.
How Do I Put My Bose Speaker in Setup Mode?
If your Bose app or manual instructs you to put the speaker in setup mode, here’s how:
Once, I wanted to adjust the speaker settings but didn’t know how to enter setup mode. Later, I found the method in the manual: on the top of the speaker, simultaneously hold down the AUX and Play/Pause buttons. It was like telling the speaker, “I’m about to enter setup mode, are you ready?” Then, wait for the light bar to change every second, like a countdown. After the countdown, the light will flash white twice and then turn amber. At this point, I knew I was in setup mode!
How Do I Connect My Bose Speaker to My Laptop (e.g., MacBook Pro)?
If you want to connect your Bose soundbar to your MacBook Pro, here’s how:
I remember one time, I wanted to watch a movie at home, but the soundbar just wouldn’t connect to my MacBook Pro. Later, I followed these steps:
- Open System Preferences: I clicked the Apple icon and selected “System Preferences.” It was like telling my MacBook Pro, “I’m about to connect an audio device, are you ready?”
- Go to Sound Settings: I clicked the “Sound” icon, as if saying, “Let me see what audio output devices are available.”
- Select Output Device: I clicked “Output” and saw a list of audio output devices.
- Connect the Bose Speaker: I found my Bose speaker in the device list and selected it as my audio output device. Just like that, the soundbar and MacBook Pro were paired! I happily started watching my movie.
Of course! You don’t actually need the Bose app to use the speaker. I remember one time, I was outdoors and wanted to play music, but my phone had no internet, and the app wouldn’t open. I tried turning on Bluetooth on my phone and connecting to the speaker, and it worked! I happily played music and enjoyed the moment. So yes, you can use your Bose speaker without the app!
Why Can’t My Mac Find My Speaker?
If my MacBook’s Bluetooth still couldn’t find the device, I’d first check if the speaker was turned on and if Bluetooth was enabled. Once, I spent ages searching at home, only to realize the speaker was out of battery and hadn’t been turned on. Other times, the device might have forgotten to turn on Bluetooth or didn’t keep it on. I could also try reloading the device I wanted to connect to, restarting the signal. Of course, making sure they were within range of each other was also crucial. I didn’t want to miss out on great music moments because of这些小问题.
Here are some possible reasons:
- The device isn’t turned on or Bluetooth isn’t enabled.
- The signal is unstable and needs to be restarted.
- The devices are too far apart and can’t “hear” each other.
For laptop connection issues, I first check if the Bluetooth device is turned on, has enough battery, or if it’s within the computer’s range. Once, I was at a picnic trying to play music through the speaker, but it just wouldn’t connect. Later, I realized the speaker was out of battery and too far from the laptop. So, I charged it up and moved it closer, and it connected just fine. At that moment, I felt like a wise problem-solver.
Conclusion
Finally, I discovered a little trick to revive Bluetooth: unplug all USB devices, like USB keyboards, mice, and external drives, then restart the Mac. Wait a few minutes before plugging them back in. Once, I tried for ages at home, only to realize that too many USB devices were causing the Bluetooth connection to fail. After using this trick, it connected smoothly. Although it’s a bit odd, this little trick might just be the key to restoring your Bluetooth connection!