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Learn about controls. Get new features. QUIETCOMFORT 45 Start Here a Download the Bose Music app to: Manage Bluetooth® connections. BOSE MUSIC b Slide the Power/Bluetooth switch so the app can find your headphones.
Learn about controls. Get new features. QUIETCOMFORT 45 Start Here a Download the Bose Music app to: Manage Bluetooth® connections. BOSE MUSIC b Slide the Power/Bluetooth switch so the app can find your headphones.
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... This product conforms to hear surrounding sounds may be found at : www.Bose.com/compliance Bose Corporation hereby declares that you reach a comfortable listening level. • Do NOT use the headphones with a dry cloth. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects...of conformity can hear surrounding sounds, including alarms and warning signals. - Clean only with noise canceling off and contact Bose customer service. • Remove headphones immediately if you can be a choking hazard. Contains small parts which may present a danger to rain or moisture...
... This product conforms to hear surrounding sounds may be found at : www.Bose.com/compliance Bose Corporation hereby declares that you reach a comfortable listening level. • Do NOT use the headphones with a dry cloth. Servicing is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects...of conformity can hear surrounding sounds, including alarms and warning signals. - Clean only with noise canceling off and contact Bose customer service. • Remove headphones immediately if you can be a choking hazard. Contains small parts which may present a danger to rain or moisture...
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CONTENTS WHAT'S IN THE BOX Contents...13 BOSE MUSIC APP Download the Bose Music app 14 Add the headphones to an existing account 14 HEADPHONE CONTROLS Power on...16 Standby timer...16 Power off...17 Headphone functions...18 Media playback and volume 18 Phone calls...19 Action button...20 NOISE CANCELLATION Noise cancelling modes 21 Change... Connect another mobile device 25 Identify connected mobile devices 25 Switch between two connected mobile devices 25 Reconnect a previously connected device 26 Clear the headphone device list 26 | 1 0 E N G
CONTENTS WHAT'S IN THE BOX Contents...13 BOSE MUSIC APP Download the Bose Music app 14 Add the headphones to an existing account 14 HEADPHONE CONTROLS Power on...16 Standby timer...16 Power off...17 Headphone functions...18 Media playback and volume 18 Phone calls...19 Action button...20 NOISE CANCELLATION Noise cancelling modes 21 Change... Connect another mobile device 25 Identify connected mobile devices 25 Switch between two connected mobile devices 25 Reconnect a previously connected device 26 Clear the headphone device list 26 | 1 0 E N G
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... the audio cable 27 BATTERY Charge the headphones 28 Charging time...28 Hear the battery level 28 HEADPHONE STATUS Bluetooth status ...29 Battery status ...29 Charging status ...30 Update and error status 30 CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS Connect a Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar 31 Benefits...31 ...Compatible products 31 Connect using the Bose Music app 31 Reconnect to a Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar 32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Store the headphones...33 Clean the headphones 34 Replacement parts and ...
... the audio cable 27 BATTERY Charge the headphones 28 Charging time...28 Hear the battery level 28 HEADPHONE STATUS Bluetooth status ...29 Battery status ...29 Charging status ...30 Update and error status 30 CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS Connect a Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar 31 Benefits...31 ...Compatible products 31 Connect using the Bose Music app 31 Reconnect to a Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar 32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Store the headphones...33 Clean the headphones 34 Replacement parts and ...
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CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING Try these solutions first 36 Other solutions...36 Restore the headphones to factory settings 39 | 1 2 E N G
CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING Try these solutions first 36 Other solutions...36 Restore the headphones to factory settings 39 | 1 2 E N G
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Contact your product is damaged, do not use it. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/QC45 | 1 3 E N G WHAT'S IN THE BOX CONTENTS Confirm that the following parts are included: Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones Carry case USB Type-C® cable 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable NOTE: If any part of your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service.
Contact your product is damaged, do not use it. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/QC45 | 1 3 E N G WHAT'S IN THE BOX CONTENTS Confirm that the following parts are included: Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones Carry case USB Type-C® cable 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable NOTE: If any part of your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service.
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... language, and access new features through updates. ADD THE HEADPHONES TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT To add your Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones, open the Bose Music app and add your mobile device, download the Bose Music app. BOSE MUSIC 2. BOSE MUSIC APP The Bose Music app lets you set up and control the headphones from any mobile device, such as a smartphone or...
... language, and access new features through updates. ADD THE HEADPHONES TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT To add your Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones, open the Bose Music app and add your mobile device, download the Bose Music app. BOSE MUSIC 2. BOSE MUSIC APP The Bose Music app lets you set up and control the headphones from any mobile device, such as a smartphone or...
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Standby timer The standby timer conserves the battery when the headphones are not being used. HEADPHONE CONTROLS POWER ON On the right earcup, slide the Power/Bluetooth switch to the current charge level (see page 29). To set up and customize the standby timer, use the Bose Music app. | 1 6 E N G A voice prompt announces the battery level, and the status light glows according to the right.
Standby timer The standby timer conserves the battery when the headphones are not being used. HEADPHONE CONTROLS POWER ON On the right earcup, slide the Power/Bluetooth switch to the current charge level (see page 29). To set up and customize the standby timer, use the Bose Music app. | 1 6 E N G A voice prompt announces the battery level, and the status light glows according to the right.
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NOTE: When the headphones are powered off, noise cancellation is disabled. | 1 7 E N G HEADPHONE CONTROLS POWER OFF Slide the Power/Bluetooth switch to the left.
NOTE: When the headphones are powered off, noise cancellation is disabled. | 1 7 E N G HEADPHONE CONTROLS POWER OFF Slide the Power/Bluetooth switch to the left.
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HEADPHONE CONTROLS HEADPHONE FUNCTIONS The headphone controls are located on the back of the right earcup. Skip backward Triple-press the Multi-function button. Volume up Multi-function button Volume down Press z. Volume down FUNCTION Play/Pause WHAT TO DO Press the Multi-function button. NOTES: • To quickly increase the volume, press and hold H. • To quickly decrease the volume, press and hold z. | 1 8 E N G Skip forward Double-press the Multi-function button. Media playback and volume Volume up Press H.
HEADPHONE CONTROLS HEADPHONE FUNCTIONS The headphone controls are located on the back of the right earcup. Skip backward Triple-press the Multi-function button. Volume up Multi-function button Volume down Press z. Volume down FUNCTION Play/Pause WHAT TO DO Press the Multi-function button. NOTES: • To quickly increase the volume, press and hold H. • To quickly decrease the volume, press and hold z. | 1 8 E N G Skip forward Double-press the Multi-function button. Media playback and volume Volume up Press H.
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... a call , double-press the Action button. | 1 9 E N G Mute/Unmute a call While on a call and a second incoming call press and hold the Multi-function button for 1 second. HEADPHONE CONTROLS Phone calls The Multi-function button is located near the front of the right earcup. The microphone is located on the back of the...
... a call , double-press the Action button. | 1 9 E N G Mute/Unmute a call While on a call and a second incoming call press and hold the Multi-function button for 1 second. HEADPHONE CONTROLS Phone calls The Multi-function button is located near the front of the right earcup. The microphone is located on the back of the...
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The Action button is located on the back of the left earcup. HEADPHONE CONTROLS Action button The Action button allows you to quickly and easily switch between Quiet Mode and Aware Mode, press the Action button. For information about noise cancelling modes, see page 21. | 2 0 E N G Action button To switch between noise cancelling modes.
The Action button is located on the back of the left earcup. HEADPHONE CONTROLS Action button The Action button allows you to quickly and easily switch between Quiet Mode and Aware Mode, press the Action button. For information about noise cancelling modes, see page 21. | 2 0 E N G Action button To switch between noise cancelling modes.
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...used. A voice prompt announces the selected noise cancelling mode. NOISE CANCELLING MODES MODE Quiet DESCRIPTION World-class noise cancellation with Bose-optimized audio. CHANGE THE NOISE CANCELLING MODE To change the noise cancelling mode using the highest level of noise cancellation. ...clearer and more lifelike audio performance. NOTE: When powered on your noise noise cancelling mode based on , the headphones default to the last mode you to block out distractions using the Bose Music app. | 2 1 E N G You can also change the noise cancelling mode, press the Action...
...used. A voice prompt announces the selected noise cancelling mode. NOISE CANCELLING MODES MODE Quiet DESCRIPTION World-class noise cancellation with Bose-optimized audio. CHANGE THE NOISE CANCELLING MODE To change the noise cancelling mode using the highest level of noise cancellation. ...clearer and more lifelike audio performance. NOTE: When powered on your noise noise cancelling mode based on , the headphones default to the last mode you to block out distractions using the Bose Music app. | 2 1 E N G You can also change the noise cancelling mode, press the Action...
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To access voice control, press and hold the Multi-function button for 1 second. The Multi-function button is located on your mobile device. VOICE CONTROL ACCESS VOICE CONTROL You can 't access voice control while on a call. | 2 2 E N G NOTE: You can use the headphones to access voice control on the back of the right earcup.
To access voice control, press and hold the Multi-function button for 1 second. The Multi-function button is located on your mobile device. VOICE CONTROL ACCESS VOICE CONTROL You can 't access voice control while on a call. | 2 2 E N G NOTE: You can use the headphones to access voice control on the back of the right earcup.
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You hear "Ready to two devices at a time. BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS CONNECT USING THE BLUETOOTH MENU ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE You can store up and connect your mobile device (see page 14). 1. Slide the Power/Bluetooth switch to the right l and hold for 3 seconds. NOTE: For the best experience, use the Bose Music app to set up to eight devices in the headphone device list, and the headphones can play audio from only one device at a time. You can be actively connected to connect," and the status light blinks blue. | 2 3 E N G
You hear "Ready to two devices at a time. BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS CONNECT USING THE BLUETOOTH MENU ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE You can store up and connect your mobile device (see page 14). 1. Slide the Power/Bluetooth switch to the right l and hold for 3 seconds. NOTE: For the best experience, use the Bose Music app to set up to eight devices in the headphone device list, and the headphones can play audio from only one device at a time. You can be actively connected to connect," and the status light blinks blue. | 2 3 E N G
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B LUWE ThOaOtT'sH iCnOtNhNeEbCoTxI ONS 2. If you didn't name your headphones in the Settings menu. 3. TIP: Look for the name you hear "Connected to ," and the status light glows solid blue for your headphones, the default name appears. NOTE: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Bose Music app. Select your device, enable the Bluetooth feature. QuietComfort 45 Once connected, you entered for 10 seconds. | 2 4 E N G On your headphones from the device list.
B LUWE ThOaOtT'sH iCnOtNhNeEbCoTxI ONS 2. If you didn't name your headphones in the Settings menu. 3. TIP: Look for the name you hear "Connected to ," and the status light glows solid blue for your headphones, the default name appears. NOTE: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Bose Music app. Select your device, enable the Bluetooth feature. QuietComfort 45 Once connected, you entered for 10 seconds. | 2 4 E N G On your headphones from the device list.
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...SWITCH BETWEEN TWO CONNECTED MOBILE DEVICES 1. Disabling the Bluetooth feature disconnects all other devices. Pause audio on , the headphones try to reconnect with the two most recently-connected devices. B LUWE ThOaOtT'sH iCnOtNhNeEbCoTxI ONS DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE Use the...RECONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE When powered on your first mobile device. 2. CONNECT ANOTHER MOBILE DEVICE To connect another device, download the Bose Music app (see page 23). NOTE: Your headphones receive phone calls from one device at a time. NOTES: • The device must be within range (30 ft or...
...SWITCH BETWEEN TWO CONNECTED MOBILE DEVICES 1. Disabling the Bluetooth feature disconnects all other devices. Pause audio on , the headphones try to reconnect with the two most recently-connected devices. B LUWE ThOaOtT'sH iCnOtNhNeEbCoTxI ONS DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE Use the...RECONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE When powered on your first mobile device. 2. CONNECT ANOTHER MOBILE DEVICE To connect another device, download the Bose Music app (see page 23). NOTE: Your headphones receive phone calls from one device at a time. NOTES: • The device must be within range (30 ft or...
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... newly-connected device replaces the second device that indicates when the device is connected. 2. CLEAR THE HEADPHONE DEVICE LIST 1. All devices are cleared and the headphones are already connected to hear which device is connected. 4. Within 2 seconds, slide the Power/Bluetooth switch to.../Bluetooth switch to connect. | 2 6 E N G Ready to the next device in the headphone device list. 3. You hear a tone that was previously connected. Delete your headphones from the Bluetooth list on the connected mobile device. Play audio on your mobile device. Repeat until you ...
... newly-connected device replaces the second device that indicates when the device is connected. 2. CLEAR THE HEADPHONE DEVICE LIST 1. All devices are cleared and the headphones are already connected to hear which device is connected. 4. Within 2 seconds, slide the Power/Bluetooth switch to.../Bluetooth switch to connect. | 2 6 E N G Ready to the next device in the headphone device list. 3. You hear a tone that was previously connected. Delete your headphones from the Bluetooth list on the connected mobile device. Play audio on your mobile device. Repeat until you ...
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NOTE: You can use the headphones powered on your device. Connect the other end of the cable into the 2.5 mm port on the left earcup. 2. Connect the cable into the 3.5 mm port on or off when the the audio cable is depleted. 1. WIRED CONNECTIONS CONNECT THE AUDIO CABLE Use the 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable to connect a non-wireless device or to continue using the headphones if the battery is connected. | 2 7 E N G
NOTE: You can use the headphones powered on your device. Connect the other end of the cable into the 2.5 mm port on the left earcup. 2. Connect the cable into the 3.5 mm port on or off when the the audio cable is depleted. 1. WIRED CONNECTIONS CONNECT THE AUDIO CABLE Use the 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable to connect a non-wireless device or to continue using the headphones if the battery is connected. | 2 7 E N G
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When fully charged, the status light glows solid white. • The headphones don't play while charging. When the headphone battery is low, you power on page 29. | 2 8 E N G Connect the other end into the USB-C port on the right earcup. Hear the battery level... Each time you hear "Battery low, please charge now." Charging time Allow up to 2.5 hours to fully charge the headphones. NOTE: To visually check the battery, see "Battery status" on the headphones, a voice prompt announces the battery level. For more information, see the status light lo cated on ...
When fully charged, the status light glows solid white. • The headphones don't play while charging. When the headphone battery is low, you power on page 29. | 2 8 E N G Connect the other end into the USB-C port on the right earcup. Hear the battery level... Each time you hear "Battery low, please charge now." Charging time Allow up to 2.5 hours to fully charge the headphones. NOTE: To visually check the battery, see "Battery status" on the headphones, a voice prompt announces the battery level. For more information, see the status light lo cated on ...
