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IMP O RTA NT SA F ETY INSTRU CTI O N S Please read and keep all safety 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.
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IMP O RTA NT SA F ETY INSTRU CTI O N S Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3. This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might affect your implantable medical device.
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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REG UL ATORY A ND L EGA L I N FO RM ATIO N DON’T attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery from this product. Contact your local Bose retailer or other qualified professional for removal. Please dispose of used batteries properly, following local regulations. Do not incinerate.
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District, Shanghai 201100 | EU Importer: Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands | Mexico Importer: Bose de México S. de R.L. de C.V., Avenida Prado Sur #150, Piso 2, Interior 222 y 223, Colonia Lomas de Chapultepec V Sección, Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de México, C.P. 11000 Phone Number: +5255 (5202) 3545 | Taiwan Importer: Bose Limited Taiwan Branch (H.K.), 9F., No.10, Sec.
CO NTE NTS WHAT’S IN THE BOX Contents ..................................... 11 BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP Download the Bose Music app..........................12 Add the earbuds to an existing account ....................... 12 HOW TO WEAR Put on the earbuds ................................. 13 Check your fit ..................................14 POWER Power on .....................................
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CO NTE NTS IMMERSIVE AUDIO Immersive audio settings ............................. 21 Change the immersive audio setting ........................22 Change the mode ..............................22 Use your shortcut ..............................22 Immersive audio while on a call ..........................22 Calibrate immersive audio ............................22 LISTENING MODES Modes....................................
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Android™ devices only ..............................36 Connect using Fast Pair ............................ 36 Snapdragon Sound™ technology ........................37 CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS Connect to a Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar ....................38 Benefits ..................................38 Compatible products ............................38 Connect using the Bose Music app ......................39 Reconnect to a Bose Smart Speaker or Soundbar ...................
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CO NTE NTS CARE AND MAINTENANCE Store the earbuds ................................41 Clean the earbuds and charging case........................41 Replacement parts and accessories ........................41 Limited warranty ................................41 Update the earbuds ............................... 42 Update the charging case ............................42 View the earbud date code ............................42 View the charging case serial number ........................
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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Charging case USB Type-C® to USB-A cable NOTE: If any part of your product appears to be missing or damaged, don’t use it. Visit support.Bose.com/UOE support.Bose.com/UOE for troubleshooting articles, videos, and product repair or replacement. E N G...
BO SE MUS IC A P P SETU P The Bose Music app lets you set up and control the earbuds from any device, such as a smartphone or tablet. Using the app, you can manage Bluetooth connections, manage earbud settings, adjust the audio, choose your voice prompt language, and get any future updates and new features made available by Bose.
H OW TO W EAR PUT ON THE EARBUDS 1. Hold the barrel-shaped part of the earbud so that the button is on top and the R (right) or L (left) marking is facing you. Button Barrel R/L marking 2. Hook the earbud speaker in your ear, then wrap the barrel around so it rests behind your ear.
H OW TO W EAR CHECK YOUR FIT Move your head up and down and side to side to make sure the earbuds are stable and comfortable. Then, check your fit using a mirror. PROPER FIT • The earbud barrel is behind your ear and the button is facing upwards.
P OW E R POWER ON Open the charging case. The earbuds power on. The earbud status lights glow according to the earbud charging status (see page 30). The charging case status light glows according to the case battery level (see page 31). Earbud status lights Charging case status light NOTE: When you remove the earbuds from the charging case, close the case to help...
P OW E R POWER OFF 1. Place both earbuds in the charging case. The earbuds disconnect from your device and power off. The earbud status lights glow according to the earbud charging status (see page 31) 2. Close the case. The charging case status light glows according to the case battery level (see page 31).
EA RBUD C O NTRO LS A button is located on the top of the barrel-shaped part of each earbud. The buttons control media playback, volume, phone calls, and your shortcut (see page 20). Buttons NOTE: You can use either earbud button to control all functions except for volume. When controlling volume, the left and right earbud buttons have different functions (see page 18).
The volume decreases volume as you hold the button. Release when you reach the desired volume. TIP: You can also increase or decrease the volume using the volume controls on your device or in the Bose Music app. E N G...
Settings menu. ADJUST THE AUDIO EQ To adjust the bass, midrange, and treble, use the Bose Music app. You can access these options from the product control screen. NOTE: At high volumes, the effects of these adjustments may be reduced to avoid distortion.
CHANGE OR DISABLE YOUR SHORTCUT To change or disable a shortcut or to assign a different shortcut to each earbud, use the Bose Music app. To access this option, tap Shortcut on the product control screen. NOTE: If you assign a different shortcut to each earbud, you must press and hold the appropriate earbud button.
• A few seconds after you stop moving your head, the speakers recenter on Still your position. • To access this setting, use the Bose Music app to change the immersive audio setting, create a custom mode (see page 23), or set a shortcut to cycle through immersive audio settings (see page 22).
You can change the immersive audio setting by changing the mode or setting a shortcut to cycle through immersive audio settings. TIP: You can also change the immersive audio setting using the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the product control screen.
• By default, the earbuds power on with the last mode used. To disable this setting, use the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the Settings menu. • For information about immersive audio settings, see page 21.
Modes on the product control screen. Add or remove modes from the earbuds To access modes on the earbuds, they must be set as favorites in the Bose Music app. By default, Stereo and Immersion modes are set as favorites.
D EV ICE VO IC E C O NTRO L You can set a shortcut to access your device voice control using the earbuds. The microphones on the earbuds act as an extension of the microphone on your device. NOTE: To access device voice control using the earbuds, it must be set as a shortcut (see page 20).
BATTE RY CHARGE THE EARBUDS 1. Align the charging contacts on the left earbud with the charging pins on the left side of the charging case. Charging contacts NOTE: Before charging, make sure the earbuds are at room temperature, between 46°...
BATTE RY CHARGE THE CHARGING CASE CAUTION: Use this product only with an agency-approved LPS power supply that meets local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CSA, VDE, CCC). 1. Connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB-C® port on the bottom of the charging case.
• A few seconds after you remove the earbuds from the charging case, a voice prompt announces the earbud battery level. • Use the Bose Music app. The earbud battery level is displayed on the product control screen. NOTE: If one earbud has a lower battery level than the other, the voice prompt announces the lower battery level.
4 Testing conducted by Bose in October 2023 by inserting production-representative Bose Ultra Open Earbuds with battery depleted (to the point of no audio playback) into a fully charged Bose Ultra Open Earbuds charging case and charging earbuds to 100% (or until the case battery was depleted). Then, the earbuds played IEC 60268-1 pink noise using A2DP Bluetooth audio streaming at an RSSI of 75 dBm until battery depletion.
EA RBUD AND C H A RG IN G CASE STATU S EARBUD STATUS LIGHTS The earbud status lights are located on the inside surface of the charging case next to each earbud. Earbud status lights Bluetooth status Shows the Bluetooth connection status. LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE Slowly blinks blue...
Updating software Blinks amber (3 seconds) Restoring factory settings Blinks amber and white Error – contact Bose customer service CHARGING CASE STATUS LIGHT The charging case status light is located on the front of the charging case. Charging case status light Battery, update, and error status Shows the charging case battery, update, and error status.
NOTES: • For the best experience, use the Bose Music app to set up and connect your device (see page 12). • For information about connecting using Fast Pair, see page 36.
NOTE: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Settings menu. 3. Select the 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.
2. When you hear the correct device name, release the button. You hear a tone that indicates when the device is connected. TIP: You can also reconnect to a different device using the Bose Music app (see page 12) or the device Bluetooth settings.
B LU ETO OTH C O NNECTIO NS CLEAR THE EARBUD DEVICE LIST 1. With the earbuds in the charging case and the case open, press and hold the button on the back of the case for 15 seconds until the earbud status lights blink white 2 times and then slowly blink blue.
3. Tap the notification. Once the earbuds are connected, a notification appears confirming that the connection is complete. NOTE: You can also tap the button on the notification to download the Bose Music app and finish setting up the earbuds. E N G...
B LU ETO OTH C O NNECTIO NS Snapdragon Sound technology Bose Ultra Open Earbuds feature Snapdragon Sound technology. Snapdragon Sound optimizes Qualcomm® audio technologies across connected devices to ensure the best sound quality, connection stability, and latency for your streaming audio.
• Use independent volume controls on each product to lower or mute your Bose Smart Soundbar while keeping the earbuds as loud as you like. • Hear your music clearly from the next room by connecting the earbuds to your Bose Smart Speaker.
NOTE: Make sure both earbuds are in the case and the case is open. 2. Use the Bose Music app to connect the earbuds to a compatible Bose product. For more information, visit: support.Bose.com/Groups support.Bose.com/Groups...
SW EAT A ND W EATH ER RESI STAN C E The earbuds are rated IPX4 water resistant. They are designed to be sweat and weather resistant but aren’t meant to be submerged under water. The charging case is rated IPX1 water resistant. It's designed to be resistant to light water exposure, such as light vertical rainfall, but isn't meant to be splashed or submerged.
Wipe with a soft cotton swab or damp cloth (water only). CAUTION: Do not use any solvents, chemicals, or cleaning solutions containing alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service. Visit: support.Bose.com/UOE support.Bose.com/UOE LIMITED WARRANTY The earbuds are covered by a limited warranty.
Follow the app instructions. UPDATE THE CHARGING CASE If Bose customer service tells you to update the charging case, you can do so using the Bose updater website. On your computer, visit: btu.Bose.com btu.Bose.com and follow the on- screen instructions.
• Increase the volume on the earbuds, your device, and the music app. • Make sure your device supports Bluetooth connections (see page 32). • Download the Bose Music app and run available software updates (see page 12). • Connect a different device (see page 12).
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(see page 12). Make sure you’re using the Bose Music app for setup (see page 12). Make sure you have given the Bose Music app access to Earbuds don’t respond Bluetooth connections in your device Settings menu. during app setup Make sure the Bluetooth feature is on in your device Settings menu.
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TRO UBL E SH O OTI NG SYMPTOM SOLUTION Make sure your device is compatible with the Bose Music app and meets minimum system requirements. For more Bose Music app doesn’t information, refer to the app store on your device.
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Check the earbud fit using a mirror (see page 14). Visit: support.Bose.com/UOE support.Bose.com/UOE to see how-to videos. Make sure the software in the Bose Music app is up to date (see page 42). No sound from one earbud Clear any debris or wax buildup from the speaker ports.
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Visit: support.Bose.com/UOE support.Bose.com/UOE to see how-to videos. Make sure you’re using the Bose Music app for setup (see page 12). Try a different audio track. Play audio from a different application or music service.
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Too much bass Adjust the bass level using the Bose Music app (see page 19). Try sliding the earbuds up slightly so that the speaker is further away from your ear canal.
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Can’t adjust the mode If you customized your shortcut to be on a specific earbud, use the Bose Music app to assign the shortcut to the other earbud and try again. Visit: support.Bose.com/UOE support.Bose.com/UOE to see how-to videos.
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Connect a different device and try again. Reboot the earbuds and charging case (see page 53). Make sure you have set a shortcut using the Bose Music app (see page 20). If you customized the shortcut to be on a specific earbud, make sure you press and hold the button on the Can’t access shortcut...
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(see page 12). You can access this option from the isn’t correct Settings menu. Make sure your device isn’t set to Do Not Disturb. Make sure voice prompts are enabled using the Bose Music Not receiving app (see page 12). You can access this option from the call notifications Settings menu.
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Earbuds don’t reconnect press and hold the button on the back of the case until the to a previously-connected earbuds status light slowly blinks blue. Use the Bose Music Bose Smart Soundbar app to connect the earbuds to a compatible Bose product.
TRO UBL E SH O OTI NG REBOOT THE EARBUDS AND CHARGING CASE If the earbuds or charging case are unresponsive, you can reboot them. NOTE: Rebooting the earbuds clears the earbud device list. It doesn’t clear other settings. With the earbuds in the charging case and the case open, press and hold the button on the back of the case for 20 seconds until the earbud status lights blink white 2 times, slowly blink blue, and then turn off.
Restoring to factory settings is only recommended if you are having issues with the earbuds or you have been instructed to do so by Bose customer service. 1. Remove the earbuds from the Bluetooth list on your device.
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only one bud plays at a time .if i take the bud that has music out the other plays ,but they do not play together
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