How To Connect Bose Headphones To iPad-3 Methods

Bose headphones feature wireless connectivity through Bluetooth. So, you can connect your Bose headphones to the iPad using the Bluetooth option.

Bose headphones come in various models such as Bose QuietComfort, SoundLink, SoundSport, Noise-canceling, and many other headphones.

Bose earphones and wireless earbuds are also available. Almost, all of these models are wireless and can be connected to any Bluetooth device.

You can manually pair it with an iPad and can also connect through the Bose Connect app. However, there is another option to connect your Bose headphones to the iPad which is wired connectivity.

We will discuss this option later in this article. But, first, we will learn to connect the Bose headphones to the iPad through Bluetooth.

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How To Connect Bose Headphones To iPad: Step-by-Step Guide

There are three methods of connecting your Bose headphones to your iPhone. Let us consider all these methods.

Method 1: Manual Bluetooth Pairing

You can connect Bose headphones to an iPad in two ways. One is the manual method and the other is via the app. In this section, we will learn the manual method. So, follow these instructions;

First of all, you need to turn on your Bose headphones. Turn it upside down to locate the power button and move it to the ‘ON’ position. Some Bose headphones may have a power button located on one of the earcups.
Next, put the headphones in the pairing mode. Press and hold the multifunctional and ‘Volume+’ buttons at the same time.
On some Bose headphones, you need to hold the ‘Call’ button to turn on the pairing mode. The exact Bluetooth pairing button of your specific Bose headphones model is mentioned in the user guide.
Release the buttons when the Bluetooth indicator blinks purple. Now, your device is ready to pair.
Go to your iPad open Settings and click on ‘Bluetooth’ from the list of options.
Turn the Bluetooth ON and soon it will discover your Bose headphones. Just tap your Bose headphones name displayed on the iPad screen. Within a few seconds, both devices will be successfully paired.
The Bluetooth indicator on your Bose headphones will be light solid blue indicating a successful connection.
Both devices will remember each other and whenever you turn on the Bose headphones. They will connect automatically to your iPad if Bluetooth is turned on.

Method 2: Connecting through the Bose Connect App

It is easy to manage Bluetooth settings through the Bose Connect app. You can pair your Bose headphones to an iPad by the following method;

On your iPad, download the Bose Connect app from Google Play or iOS App Store.
Launch the app and tap the ‘Connect New’ option. Make sure your Bose headphones are powered on, and turn ON pairing mode on them.
Your Bose headphones will appear in the app, tap it to complete the pairing process.
The Bluetooth light on the headphones blinks twice to indicate a successful connection with the Connect app.
Now, you can play music on your iPad and it will be played through your headphones.
You can add multiple devices in the Bose Connect app. Disconnecting and reconnecting a device is easier through the app.

Method 3: Wired Connection

You can also connect your Bose headphones to your iPad using a cable. Most of the Bose headphones have this option. It is ideal when the battery of your headphones is running down.

While the wired connection also has disadvantages. Because it limits your movement and you need to maintain the minimum distance between your headphones and iPad.

On the other hand, Bluetooth can work within a long-distance range and you can move freely. However, if you wish to make a wired connection, follow the guidelines given below;

Take a Lightning to 3.5 mm headphones Jack Adapter. Plug one end into the Lightning connector on your iPad and plug the other end into the headphones.
Another option is a USB-C to 3.5 mm headphone Jack Adapter. Plug one end into the USB-C port on your iPad and the other end into the headphones.

In this way, you can connect your Bose headphones to the iPad through a cable. This method is a ready and quick connectivity option. But, this connection will be successful only on the iPad with iOS 10 or later.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have further queries regarding your Bose headphones, get answers in the following section.

How can I connect my Bose headphones to my iPad/iPhone?

There are various methods to connect your Bose headphones to iOS devices. You can pair the devices via Bluetooth, the Bose Connect app, or through the audio cable.

Why are my Bose headphones not connecting to the iPhone/iPad?

Troubleshoot the Bluetooth connection and your devices. Clear the pairing information on your headphones. Disconnect the headphones from your phone by pressing the “Forget” button and then connect again.

How to reset the Bluetooth pairing list on my Bose headphones?

First, turn ON your Bluetooth headphones. Now, toggle the power switch to the Bluetooth icon. Hold down the button for 10 seconds or until the device says “Bluetooth device list cleared”.

Final Words

So, this article has told you three methods to connect your Bose headphones to the iPad. You can choose either of the wireless methods.

We also told you the wired connectivity method using USB-C and a 3.5 mm lightning headphones jack adapter.

The majority prefer the wireless connectivity option to connect your Bose headphones to the iPad. We hope this guide helped you a lot.