Bose soundbars are widely recognized for their superior sound quality and ease of use. However, like all electronics, you may encounter issues on the soundbar over time, such as connectivity problems, malfunctioning, or software glitches. If updating your Bose soundbar doesn’t resolve the issues, try a factory reset as the most effective solution. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to reset your Bose soundbar with or without a remote.
Steps to Reboot Your Bose Soundbar
A reboot can be a quick and effective way to resolve minor glitches or issues without losing any of your saved settings.
1. Turn Off the Soundbar: Press the power button on your Bose soundbar to turn it off.
2. Unplug the Power Cord: Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
3. Wait for 30 Seconds: Leave the soundbar unplugged for at least 30 seconds. This will allow the system to reset itself.
4. Reconnect the Power Cord: Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
5. Turn On the Soundbar: Press the power button to turn the soundbar back on.
This simple reboot can resolve most minor issues without deleting your customized settings or connections.
Reset Your Bose Soundbar with Remote
If a reboot doesn’t resolve the issue, performing a hard reset is the only way to fix it. Factory reset restores your Bose soundbar to its default settings, erasing all custom configurations, network settings, and paired devices.
Reset Bose Soundbar 500, 700, and 900
1. Power On: Turn on your Bose soundbar using the remote.
2. Hold the Buttons: Press and hold the Power and Skip Forward buttons simultaneously for about 5 seconds.
3. Reset Indication: Wait for the soundbar to blink twice, indicating that the reset process has begun.
4. Factory Reset: Once completed, the soundbar will display an amber light. Now, your soundbar is restored to its factory settings. Pair the soundbar again and use it.
Alternate Method!
If your soundbar doesn’t support the above resetting technique, follow this method to reset the Bose soundbar 300 or other models.
1. Hold the Button: Long-click the Pause/Play or Volume Down for 5 seconds or until the soundbar light blinks.
2. Resetting Process: Thus, the soundbar will start the resetting process. Once done, the soundbar light will flash amber.
Steps to Reset the Bose Soundbar Without Remote
In cases where the remote is lost or malfunctioning, you can still reset your Bose soundbar using the Bose Music app. This option is perfect if you need to bypass the remote and perform a factory reset.
1. Launch App: Install or open the Bose Music app on your mobile device.
2. Account Access: Tap the Account icon located in the top-left corner.
3. Manage Devices: Select Manage Products.
4. Edit Selection: Tap Edit and pick your soundbar in the list of connected devices.
5. Unpair Device: Choose Delete to unpair the soundbar, effectively resetting it to default settings.
FAQ
In this case, you should take your Bose soundbar to the nearby support center or contact the Bose soundbar support team via its website and seek service support.
