Get started with your Bose QuietComfort Headphones

With the following 5 steps, you'll get the most out of your Bose QuietComfort Headphones.

Step 1: connect your headphones

Step 2: download the app

Step 3: adjust the noise canceling

Step 4: adjust the sound preferences

Step 5: adjust the shortcut function

When you turn on the headphones for the first time, they search for a Bluetooth connection right away. Switch on Bluetooth on your smartphone, laptop, or tablet as well. 'Bose QC Headphones' will appear on your screen. Put on your headphones and select this device. You'll hear 'Connected to' and the name of your device. You've now connected your headphones.

When you connect your headphones to a smartphone or tablet, download the Bose Music App. Use this app to go through steps 3, 4, and 5.

With the Bose Music App, you determine how much ambient noise you want to hear. Go to 'Modes' in the app. This contains 2 noise canceling options. Choose 'Silent' if you don't want to hear anything from your surroundings. Want to hear ambient noise? Select 'No NC'. And with the + icon, you can choose from various presets to determine the intensity of ambient noise reduction yourself.

You can adjust your sound preferences in the Bose Music App. This allows you to listen to music the way you want. Go to 'EQ' in the app. Then, set your sound preferences with the 3-band equalizer. For example, you can emphasize the bass and treble, while the mids remain the same.

Press and hold the left ear cup to hear the battery level of your headphones. In the Bose Music App, you can adjust the function. Go to 'Shortcut' and choose between 'Hear battery level' and 'Spotify'. Did you choose Spotify? Spotify will provide suggestions according to your taste if you press the button.