There can be many reasons why you might need to reset the Bose Soundsport free, like if they are not working properly. If the earbuds are not connecting to your device, or if they are not producing sound, a reset may be able to fix the problem.
However, Bose Soundsport free reset will also delete all the customizations that you have made to the earbuds, like the equalizer settings. So, if you are okay with that, then follow the steps below to reset the Bose Soundsport free.
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How to Factory Reset Bose Soundsport Free
If you want to know how to factory reset Bose Soundsport free, then let me clear one thing here, you can only perform a soft reset on the earbuds, as there is no hard reset option.
A soft reset will delete the customizations that you have made to the earbuds, like the equalizer settings, and it will also remove any previously paired devices from the list.
Follow the steps below to reset Bose Soundsport free:
- If your Earbuds are out of the charging case, put them back in it.
- Now you have to turn them off and wait for 30 seconds.
- Connect the charging case to a power source using the USB cable, wait for 5 seconds, and then disconnect it.
- Wait for 60 seconds and then open the case.
Your earbuds will now be reset and you can start using them again.
How to Clear Bluetooth List on Bose Soundsport Free
In some cases, it is helpful to clear the Bluetooth List of earbuds. For example, if you are having trouble connecting to a device or if you are selling or giving away your earbuds.
However, the process is very simple and requires you to follow a few steps.
Before proceeding, make sure your Bose Soundsport free is paired to the device that has the installed Bose Connect App.
Here, I pair Bose Soundsport Free to PC. Where I have already installed the Bose Connect App on the PC.
- Now open the Bose Connect App.
- Under the Soundsport Free image, select the Bluetooth icon.
- A Connection menu will be open, select the Edit button.
- Now you can see the list of all the paired devices.
- To remove a device, simply select the ‘X’ button in front of the Device name.
- A menu will be popup, select the Disconnect button.
- After removing the unwanted paired devices click on the All Done button.
That’s it, now you have cleared the Bluetooth list of your Bose Soundsport free.
Conclusion
Bose Soundsport Free are top-notch sports earbuds with a lot of features and amazing sound quality. However, sometimes the earbuds may not be working properly or they might become unresponsive to other devices such as the Apple watch, in such cases, you will need to reset them.
The above article provides information about how to factory reset Bose Soundsport free and also shows how you can clear your Bluetooth list of earbuds.
FAQs
No, there is no hard reset option for the earbuds, you can only perform a soft reset on them. This is a safety feature to prevent accidental data loss and to protect the earbuds’ internal components.
The whole process of resetting Bose Soundsport Free will take a few minutes. It’s important to be patient during this process to ensure the reset is successful.
When you reset the earbuds, it will delete all the customizations that you have made to them like the equalizer settings. It will also remove any previously paired devices from the list. This can be helpful if you’re experiencing connectivity issues or if you want to pair the earbuds with a new device.
After the reset process, the Bose Soundsport Free earbuds will typically revert to their factory settings, and any paired devices will be forgotten. You can confirm the reset by checking if the earbuds are discoverable on a new device or if previous settings have been cleared. Remember, resetting should be your last resort if you’re having issues with the earbuds, as it will erase all your personalized settings.