Bose Headphones Not Turning OFF/ON Solved
By Robert Jones · 2021-11-10
If your Bose headphones are not turning OFF or ON, you have
## Bose Headphones Playing Up? Here's How to Fix 'Em Right, so you've got a pair of Bose headphones, and they're being a bit of a nightmare. Not turning on, or worse, refusing to switch off? Happens to the best of us, believe me. I've had more gadgets decide to play dead on me than I care to remember. Sometimes it’s a simple hiccup, other times it feels like they’re staging a protest. Don't chuck 'em in the bin just yet, though. We can usually sort these things out. I’ve been testing headphones and speakers for SpeakersMag.co.uk for donkey's years – more than two decades, actually. You come across all sorts of quirks. Bose gear, generally, is pretty reliable, good solid kit. But like anything with a battery and a bit of silicon, it can get a bit temperamental. Let's run through some common culprits and how to get your beloved Bose back in working order. ### The "It Won't Turn On" Conundrum This is usually the more frustrating one. You want to listen to your music or a podcast, and... nothing. Here’s what I usually check first: #### 1. Is it Charged, You Daft Sod? Seriously, it sounds obvious, but you'd be amazed. How many times have I been sat down, ready to finally relax with a bit of Miles Davis, only to find the battery’s dead? Plug 'em in. Give it a good 30 minutes, or even an hour, especially if they’ve been completely flat for a while. Sometimes the charging circuits need a bit of nudging to kick back into life. Use the original charger and cable if you can. Third-party stuff can be a bit hit or miss. #### 2. The Hard Reset – Turning it Off and On Again (the Proper Way) This is the classic IT fix, but for good reason. For most Bose models, you need to hold the power button down for a good 10-15 seconds. Don't just tap it. Hold it until you see an indicator light, hear a sound, or just feel like you’ve held it long enough to make a cup of tea. This often clears out any minor software glitches that might be stopping it from booting up properly. #### 3. Bluetooth Shenanigans Sometimes, the headphones are on, but they