How to Connect Bose Headphones to iPhone Using the Bose Connect App

All Bose wired headsets can connect to iPhones equipped with a traditional audio jack, but most iPhones don’t have audio jacks, and many headphones are wireless. Bose headphones connect to iPhones using Bluetooth and the Bose Connect app. In addition to simplifying the connection process, the Bose Connect app installs firmware updates that support new features and fix audio bugs or glitches.

How to Pair Bose Headsets With iPhone Settings

While the Bose Connect app is the recommended method for pairing Bose headphones to an iPhone, you can also connect a Bose headset using the iOS Settings app. Swipe down on the screen to begin connecting your Bose headset to your iPhone. If your headphones aren’t detected, you see a screen offering several tips for helping your iPhone find them. Your Bose headphones are now connected to your iPhone.

How to Disconnect Bose Headphones From an iPhone

To turn off your Bose Bluetooth headphones, flick the switch on the right earpiece from green to red. If you want to disconnect the headphones from your iPhone while still using them on another device, open the Bose Connect app, tap the image of your headphones, then tap Disconnect. You can also turn off Bluetooth on your iPhone to disable the wireless connection. To remove Bose headphones from an iPhone altogether and prevent them from pairing automatically in the future, go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap the i symbol next to the headphones, and then tap Forget This Device.