Do you want to learn how to connect and disconnect your Bose headphones to your Mac, even without the Bose Connect App? This guide will explain the steps for pairing Bose wireless headphones with a Mac via macOS Bluetooth preferences.
Instructions in this guide apply to Macs running macOS Big Sur (11.0), macOS Catalina (10.15), and macOS Mojave (10.14).
Bose is undeniably one of the top headphone brands today. So it’s disappointing when your Bose headphones can’t even connect with your Mac.
Bose headphones are designed to pair easily, especially so with the convenience of the Bose Connect App.
However, the Bose Connect App is limited to mobile device operating systems. That’s why pairing Bose headphones to a Mac requires a few settings and tweaks.
Open System Preferences > Sound.
How to Connect Bose Headphones to a Mac
Select Bluetooth.
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Ensure Bluetooth is on. If it isn’t, choose Turn Bluetooth On to activate it.
How to Connect Bose Headphones to a Mac
Long-press the power button on your Bose headphones to enter pairing mode.
Look for your Bose headphones in the “Devices” box and select Connectnext to your device.
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Wait until the label beside your headphones on the screen says “Connected.”
How to Connect Bose Headphones to a Mac
If you don’t see your Bose headphones from the available devices list, turn Bluetooth off and on again on your Mac and re-enter pairing mode.