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I M P ORTA N T SA F ET Y I N STR UCT IO NS Please read and keep all safety, security, and use instructions. Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other applicable EU directive requirements. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance...
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The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio wave radiated devices. DON’T attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery from this product. Contact your local Bose retailer or other qualified professional for removal.
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R EG U LATORY A N D L E G AL I NFO RM AT I O N Please dispose of used batteries properly, following local regulations. Do NOT incinerate. China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements Polybrominated Polybrominated...
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Serial number: ____________________________________________________________________ Model number: ____________________________________________________________________ Please keep your receipt with your owner’s guide. Now is a good time to register your Bose product. You can easily do this by going to global.Bose.com/register Security Information This product is capable of receiving security updates from Bose automatically when connected to the Bose Music app.
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LI CEN SE D I S CLOS UR E S LI CEN SE D I S CLOS UR E S “Contribution” shall mean any work of authorship, including the original version of the Work and any modifications or additions to that Work or Derivative Works thereof, that is intentionally submitted to Licensor for inclusion in the Work by the copyright owner or by an individual or Legal Entity authorized to submit on behalf of the copyright owner.
CON TE NTS WHAT’S IN THE CARTON Contents ..........................11 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app .................. 12 Add the earbuds to an existing account ............... 12 SWEAT AND WEATHER RESISTANCE .............. 13 HOW TO WEAR Put on the earbuds ......................14 Check your fit ........................
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CON TE NTS EARBUD STATUS Bluetooth® status......................23 Battery status ........................23 Update and error status ....................24 BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS Connect using the Bluetooth menu on your mobile device ......25 Disconnect a mobile device ..................27 Reconnect a mobile device ..................27 Clear the earbud device list ..................
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Confirm that the following parts are included: Bose Sport Open Earbuds Carry case Charging base NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, don’t use it. Contact your authorized Bose dealer or Bose customer service. Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/SportOpenEarbuds E N G...
BOSE M U SI C A P P SET UP The Bose Music app lets you set up and control the earbuds from any mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet. Using the app, you can check your earbud fit, learn about earbud controls, customize earbud settings, choose your voice prompt language, and get new features.
SWEAT A N D W EAT H E R RE S ISTA NC E The earbuds are rated IPX4 water resistant. They are designed to be sweat and weather resistant against drops of water but aren’t meant to be submerged under water.
HOW TO WE A R PUT ON THE EARBUDS 1. Slide the earhook behind your ear and rotate it back until it rests gently over the top of your ear. The earbud should rest over the top of your ear. NOTE: Make sure you wear the correct earbud on the correct ear.
HOW TO WE A R CHECK YOUR FIT Move your head up and down and side to side to make sure the earbuds are stable and comfortable. PROPER FIT You have the right fit when: • The earhook rests behind your ear without any discomfort.
P OW E R POWER ON Press the button on the right earbud. The status lights blink white twice then glow according to Bluetooth connection status (see page 23). A voice prompt announces the battery level and Bluetooth connection status. NOTE: When powering on for the first time, press the button on the left earbud and then the right earbud.
Auto-off conserves battery when the earbuds aren’t being used. After 10 minutes of no audio playing or no movement, the earbuds automatically power off. To power on, see page 16. NOTE: To disable Auto-off, use the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the Settings menu. E N G...
Double-press the button on the right earbud. Skip backward Triple-press the button on the right earbud. VOLUME FUNCTIONS To increase or decrease the volume, use the volume controls on your mobile device or the Bose Music app. E N G...
Call notifications A voice prompt announces incoming callers and call status. NOTE: To stop call notifications, disable voice prompts using the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the Settings menu. E N G...
EA R BUD CO NTR O L S ACCESS VOICE CONTROL The earbud microphones act as an extension of the microphone in your mobile device. Using the button on the left earbud, you can access the voice control capabilities on your device to make/take calls or ask Siri or Google Assistant to play music, tell you the weather, give you the score of a game, and more.
BATT E RY CHARGE THE EARBUDS 1. Align the charging contacts on each earbud with the charging pins on the charging base. 2. Place the earbuds on the charging base until they magnetically snap into place. NOTE: Make sure you place the correct earbud on the correct side of the charging base.
While using the earbuds, a voice prompt announces if the battery needs to be charged. View the battery level • Check the home screen in the Bose Music app. • When the earbud status lights blink red, the earbuds need to be charged. E N G...
EA R BU D STAT US The earbud status lights are located on the outside surface of each earbud. Status light Status light BLUETOOTH STATUS Shows the Bluetooth connection status of mobile devices. LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Slowly blinks blue Ready to connect Quickly blinks blue Connecting...
EA R BU D STAT US UPDATE AND ERROR STATUS Shows the update and error status. LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Quickly blinks white Updating earbuds (see page 30) Blinks red and white (repeated) Error - contact Bose customer service E N G...
You can store up to seven devices in the earbud device list. You can connect and play audio from only one device at a time. NOTE: For the best experience, use the Bose Music app to set up and connect your mobile device (see page 12).
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B LU E TO OT H CO NN E CT I O NS 3. Select your earbuds from the device list. NOTE: Look for the name you entered for your earbuds in the Bose Music app. If you didn’t name your earbuds, the default name appears.
B LU E TO OT H CO NN E CT I O NS DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE Use the Bose Music app to disconnect your mobile device. TIP: You can also use Bluetooth settings to disconnect your device. Disabling the Bluetooth feature disconnects all other devices.
CA RE A N D M A IN T E N AN CE STORE THE EARBUDS On the charging base For the best battery performance, store the earbuds on the charging base when not in use (see page 21). In the carry case Use the carry case to protect the earbuds during travel.
CA RE A N D M A IN T E N AN CE CLEAN THE EARBUDS AND CHARGING BASE COMPONENT CARE INSTRUCTIONS Wipe only with a dry, soft cotton swab or equivalent. CAUTIONS: • Do NOT use bug spray or any other sprays near the earbuds. Earbuds •...
Failure to register will not affect your limited warranty rights. UPDATE THE EARBUDS The earbuds update automatically when connected to the Bose Music app. Follow the app instructions. TIP: You can also update the earbuds and charging base using the Bose updater website.
CA RE A N D M A IN T E N AN CE VIEW THE EARBUD DATE CODE The date code is located on the inside surface of each earbud. Date code VIEW THE CHARGING BASE SERIAL NUMBER The serial number is located on the bottom of the charging base. SN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TIP: The charging base serial number is also located on the carton outer label.
• Check the state of the status lights (see page 23). • Make sure your mobile device supports Bluetooth connections. • Download the Bose Music app and run available software updates. • Increase the volume on your mobile device, and/or your audio/streaming app.
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In the Bose Music app, run available software updates. Make sure the Bose Music app is compatible with your device. Bose Music app doesn’t Uninstall the Bose Music app on your device then reinstall work on mobile device the app (see page 12).
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TR OUBL ES H O OTI N G PROBLEM WHAT TO DO Make sure the microphone isn’t muted on your mobile device. Make sure the microphones aren’t blocked. Try another phone call. Microphone isn’t picking Try another compatible device. up sound On your device: •...