Bose SoundSport Wireless Sport Headphones

Engineered to push you forwards, not hold you back

Exercise is a demanding activity. That’s why you demand headphones that are up to the challenge. With no wires in the way, SoundSport® wireless headphones keep you moving with powerful audio and earbuds that stay secure and comfortable. They’re also sweat and weather resistant with a battery life of up to 6 hours per charge. So nothing’s holding you back from your workout. Connect to your device easily withBluetooth® and NFC pairing. Once you’ve tried them, you’ll realise that the SoundSport® headphones are not just named for exercise — they’re made for it.

• StayHear®+ Sport tips are designed for the utmost comfort and stability, with a soft silicone material and a unique shape that sits gently in your ear
• Bluetooth ® and NFC pairing so you can connect to your devices wirelessly
• Volume-optimised EQ gives you balanced audio performance at any volume
• Lithium-ion battery delivers up to 6 hours per charge
• Bose® Connect app helps manage paired devices and gives you a personalised experience

Powerful audio to keep you moving

When you’re working out, you want your earbuds to stay in. That’s exactly what we designed our StayHear®+ Sport tips to do. The tip is formed in a unique shape to create a gentle seal at the entrance of the ear canal, which helps improve audio performance. There’s also an extended flexible wing that uses the ridge of your ear for support and provides significantly improved stability — no need to force them in. The soft, silicone material and rounded profile delivers an unmatched combination of comfort and stability for long-term wear. And it should: We developed more than half a dozen prototypes based on original StayHear®+ tips to ensure we had the best solution.  

Bluetooth ® & NFC pairing keep you tangle-free

Pairing SoundSport® wireless headphones to your Bluetooth® device is simple. And if you have an NFC-enabled phone, it only takes a quick tap between your phone and the inline remote. Use the inline remote to take calls, control volume and skip or pause tracks. You’ll find the reliable performance and convenience keeps the focus on your sport or workout, not your headphones.

Superior audio quality turns up the intensity

You rely on music to push you further and drive you through the toughest workouts. SoundSport® wireless headphones deliver, with the clear, full-range sound our wired headphones have long been known for. And now, volume optimised EQ provides a noticeable improvement to the sound quality at any volume.  

Sweat-resistant and weather-resistant design

Whether you’re sweating it out in the gym or braving the elements for a run, these headphones will keep you going every step of the way. The acoustic ports in each earbud are positioned to resist sweat and weather, and the hydrophobic cloth keeps moisture out.

Trusted performance, wherever you are

Challenging environments can lead to unreliable performance with many wireless headphones. A dropped Bluetooth® signal outdoors or Wi-Fi® interference in a gym, for example. That’s why we’ve tested our headphones extensively, continuously tweaking until we got the performance we wanted — with no compromise to the audio performance or Bluetooth® connectivity. 

Easy control

Connecting to Bluetooth® devices and switching between them—say, from your iPad to iPhone when a call comes in—is now delightfully easy. The free Bose® Connect app manages all connections with an intuitive graphic interface. Once paired with multiple devices, the headphones will switch between them automatically whenever you want. The app also provides software updates, product tips and even lets you personalise your settings.

FAQ

Can SoundSport® wireless headphones take calls?
Yes. SoundSport® wireless headphones have an inline microphone for taking calls from your smartphone. In addition to traditional calls, the headphones will work with many apps that use Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), such as Skype or FaceTime.

Are SoundSport® wireless headphones noise cancelling?
No, SoundSport® wireless headphones do not have noise-cancelling technology. If you're looking for earphones with noise-cancelling technology, see our QC®20 wireless headphones.

What is NFC?
Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless technology that enables two NFC-enabled devices to communicate when they are placed in close proximity, typically less than 10 cm (4 in.). For SoundSport® headphones, NFC is used to facilitate Bluetooth® pairing. When an NFC-enabled device, such as a smartphone, is placed near the inline remote, it pairs them to the device via Bluetooth®, which allows you to quickly enjoy your music. Placing the device near the inline remote a second time will disconnect the headphones.

How do I pair SoundSport® wireless headphones with my mobile device?
If you have an NFC-enabled phone, ensure NFC is turned on, then simply turn on the headphones by pressing the Power/Bluetooth® button for 1 second. Then tap the back side of your phone on the inline remote and follow the phone prompt to accept a connection.
If you don’t have an NFC-enabled phone, press and hold the Power/Bluetooth® button until you hear the “ready to pair” voice prompt or until the Bluetooth® LED flashes blue. Now, follow the directions within the smartphone’s Bluetooth® menu to connect the headphones.
Additional note: The NFC function in iPhone 6/6 Plus or 7/7 Plus only enables Apple pay functionality. It doesn't facilitate pairing. Please use pairing instructions for phones that are not NFC enabled.

Can SoundSport® wireless headphones simultaneously be connected to two mobile devices?
Yes. Multi-point technology allows SoundSport wireless headphones to maintain a connection to two devices at the same time—for example, an iPad and a smartphone. So, while you're watching video on the connected iPad, the headphones will automatically pause the video to answer a call from the connected smartphone. When the call is finished, the headphones switch back to the video on the iPad. Please note that audio can be streamed from only one device at a time.

What is the range of SoundSport wireless headphones?
SoundSport wireless headphones have a range of 9 metres (30 feet) from the source device. This range may be reduced by physical obstructions, such as walls and doors, or by interference from other electronic devices. If that happens, bring your headphones closer to the Bluetooth® device.

How do I charge SoundSport® wireless headphones?
SoundSport® wireless headphones can be charged using the USB cable supplied in the box and plugging it into a USB port on a computer or a wall charger (sold separately). Allow up to 2 hours for the headphones to fully charge. Once they are fully charged, the battery indicator light will turn green.

Can I charge SoundSport® wireless headphones from my PC/laptop?
Yes. SoundSport® wireless headphones come with a USB cable that allows the headphones to be charged from your PC or laptop. Please note that the PC or laptop must be on and awake in order to charge over USB.

Can you listen to music when the battery is depleted? Can you quickly charge the battery?
No. SoundSport® wireless headphones will not play music when the battery is fully depleted. However, if the battery is depleted, a quick 15-minute charge provides approximately one hour of play time.

What do the buttons on the inline remote do?
The larger middle button is the multi-function button. It initiates play/pause and other track controls for videos and music, answers and ends calls and can also initiate voice commands such as Siri, Google Now or voice dial. The buttons on either side of the multi-function button are volume +/- buttons. They allow you to easily adjust volume in an intuitive up/down vertical orientation.

How are the StayHear®+ Sport tips included with the SoundSport® wireless headphones different to the original StayHear® tips?
The StayHear®+ Sport tips are made of a similar soft silicone material as the original StayHear® tips, but they utilise a unique shape to create a gentle seal at the entrance of the ear canal, which helps improve audio performance.

Are the StayHear®+ Sport tips compatible with other Bose® in-ear headphones?
No. While the StayHear®+ Sport tips for SoundSport® wireless headphones look similar to those used on QuietComfort® 20 and SoundTrue® Ultra headphones, they should not be used with any other Bose® in-ear headphones.