NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES 700

NOISE CANCELLING

HEADPHONES 700

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Please read and keep all safety, security, and use instructions.

Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and

other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and all other applicable EU directive requirements.

The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliancewww.Bose.com/compliance

This product conforms to all applicable Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and all other

applicable UK regulations. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at:

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Bose Corporation hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements per

Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and all other applicable UK regulations. The complete declaration of

conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliancewww.Bose.com/compliance

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

8. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any

way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS

• Do NOT use the headphones at a high volume for any extended period.

– To avoid hearing damage, use your headphones at a comfortable, moderate volume level.

– Turn the volume down on your device before placing the headphones on your ears, then turn the volume up

gradually until you reach a comfortable listening level.

• Do NOT use your headphones while driving for phone calls or any other purpose.

• Do NOT use the headphones with noise canceling on at any time the inability to hear surrounding sounds may

present a danger to yourself or others, e.g., while riding a bicycle or walking in or near trac, a construction site or

railroad, etc., and follow applicable laws regarding headphone use.

– Remove the headphones, or use the headphones with noise cancelling o and adjust your volume, to ensure you

can hear surrounding sounds, including alarms and warning signals.

– Be aware of how sounds that you rely on as reminders or warnings may vary in character when using

the headphones.

• Do NOT use the headphones if they emit any loud unusual noise. If this happens, turn the headphones o and

contact Bose customer service.

• Remove headphones immediately if you experience a warming sensation or loss of audio.

• Do NOT use mobile phone adapters to connect headphones to airplane seat jacks, as this could result in injury or

property damage due to overheating.

• Do NOT use the headphones as aviation communication headsets.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.

This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might aect your

implantable medical device.

• To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electrical shock, do NOT expose this product to rain, liquids or moisture.

• Do NOT expose this product to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, on

or near the product.

• Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.

• Use this product only with an agency-approved power supply that meets local regulatory requirements

(e.g., UL, CSA, VDE, CCC).

• If the battery leaks, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact is made, seek

medical advice.

• Do not expose products containing batteries to excessive heat (e.g. from storage in direct sunlight, ﬁre or the like).

• Do NOT wear the headphones while charging.

• The headphones do not play audio while charging.

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REGULATORY AND LEGAL INFORMATION

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Bose Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate

this equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with ISED Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation

is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with FCC and ISED Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for general population.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

For Europe:

Frequency band of operation 2400 to 2483.5 MHz.

Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP.

Maximum transmit power is below regulatory limits such that SAR testing is not necessary and exempt per

applicable regulations.

This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste, and should be delivered to an

appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling helps protect natural resources,

human health and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this product, contact

your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.

Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices

Article XII

According to “Management Regulation for Low-power Radio-frequency Devices” without permission granted by

the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter

original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio-frequency devices.

Article XIV

The low power radio-frequency devices shall not inﬂuence aircraft security and interfere legal communications; If

found, the user shall cease operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal communications

means radio communications operated in compliance with the Telecommunications Act.

The low power radio-frequency devices must be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM

radio wave radiated devices.

Product type: Speciﬁc small output wireless devices (wireless devices for wireless data communication systems),

Certiﬁcation number R-C-BFM-423352, Model number 423352

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REGULATORY AND LEGAL INFORMATION

DON’T attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery from this product. Contact your local Bose retailer or

other qualiﬁed professional for removal.

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following local regulations. Do not incinerate.

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Part Name

Lead

(Pb)

Mercury

(Hg)

Cadmium

(Cd)

Hexavalent

(CR(VI))

Polybrominated

Biphenyl

(PBB)

Polybrominated

diphenylether

(PBDE)

PCBs X O O O O O

Metal Parts X O O O O O

Plastic Parts O O O O O O

Speakers X O O O O O

Cables X O O O O O

This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364.

O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this

part is below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials

used for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “1” is 2011 or 2021.

China Importer: Bose Electronics (Shanghai) Company Limited, Part C, Plant 9, No. 353 North Riying Road, China

(Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone

EU Importer: Bose Products B.V., Gorslaan 60, 1441 RG Purmerend, The Netherlands

Taiwan Importer: Bose Taiwan Branch, 9F-A1, No. 10, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Taipei City 104, Taiwan

Phone Number: +886-2-2514 7676

Mexico Importer: Bose de México, S. de R.L. de C.V., Paseo de las Palmas 405-204, Lomas de Chapultepec, 11000

México, D.F. Phone Number: +5255 (5202) 3545

UK Importer: Bose Limited, Bose House, Quayside Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4QZ, United Kingdom

Charging Temperature Range: 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C)

Discharging Temperature Range: -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)

Model: 423352

The CMIIT ID is located on the right earcup.

Please complete and retain for your records

The serial and model numbers are located in the earcup and inside of the charging case.

Serial number: ____________________________________________________________________

Model number: ____________________________________________________________________

Please keep your receipt with your owner’s guide. Now is a good time to register your Bose product.

You can easily do this by going to global.Bose.com/registerglobal.Bose.com/register

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REGULATORY AND LEGAL INFORMATION

Security Information

This product is capable of receiving security updates from Bose via the Bose Music app. To receive security

updates, you must complete the product setup process in the Bose Music app. If you do not complete the

setup process, you will be responsible for installing security updates that Bose makes available.

Amazon, Alexa, Amazon Music, and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its aliates.

Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

The trademark “iPhone” is used in Japan with a license from Aiphone K.K. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect speciﬁcally to the Apple

product(s) identiﬁed in the badge, and has been certiﬁed by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such

marks by Bose Corporation is under license.

Google and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.

USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

Bose, Bose Home Speaker, Bose Music, Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones, Bose Portable Home Speaker,

Bose Soundbar, and SimpleSync are trademarks of Bose Corporation.

Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639

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CONTENTS

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Contents ............................................................................................................................. 14

BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP

Download the Bose Music app .................................................................................. 15

Add the headphones to an existing account ....................................................... 15

HOW TO WEAR

Adjust the headphones ................................................................................................ 16

Button orientation .......................................................................................................... 17

POWER

Power on/o ..................................................................................................................... 18

Auto-o .............................................................................................................................. 18

TOUCH CONTROL

Touch surface area ......................................................................................................... 19

Media playback and volume functions ................................................................... 19

Play/Pause ................................................................................................................. 19

Skip forward ............................................................................................................. 20

Skip backward .......................................................................................................... 20

Change the volume ................................................................................................ 21

Call functions .................................................................................................................... 22

Answer/End a call ................................................................................................... 22

Decline an incoming call ...................................................................................... 22

Mute a call.................................................................................................................. 23

Call notiﬁcations ..................................................................................................... 23

Customize Shortcut ....................................................................................................... 24

CONTENTS

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VOICE ASSISTANT

Voice Assistant options ................................................................................................ 25

Set up your Voice Assistant ........................................................................................ 25

Access Google Assistant .............................................................................................. 26

Use the Voice Assistant button ......................................................................... 27

Access Amazon Alexa ................................................................................................... 29

Use your voice ......................................................................................................... 30

Use the Voice Assistant button ......................................................................... 31

Access Tencent Xiaowei Assistant ........................................................................... 32

Use the Voice Assistant button ......................................................................... 32

Access mobile device voice control ........................................................................ 33

NOISE CANCELLATION

Noise cancelling levels .................................................................................................. 34

Favorites ..................................................................................................................... 34

Cycle through Favorites ....................................................................................... 35

Conversation mode ........................................................................................................ 36

Turn on conversation mode ................................................................................ 36

Turn o conversation mode ............................................................................... 36

Noise cancellation while on a call ............................................................................. 37

Use noise cancellation only......................................................................................... 37

BATTERY

Charge the headphones ............................................................................................... 38

Charging time........................................................................................................... 39

Hear the battery level .................................................................................................... 39

CONTENTS

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HEADPHONE STATUS

Bluetooth® light ................................................................................................................ 40

Battery light ...................................................................................................................... 41

BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

Connect using the Bluetooth menu on your mobile device .......................... 42

Disconnect a mobile device ........................................................................................ 43

Reconnect a mobile device ......................................................................................... 43

Connect an additional mobile device ..................................................................... 44

Switch between two connected mobile devices ................................................ 44

Clear the headphone device list................................................................................ 44

WIRED CONNECTIONS

Connect the audio cable .............................................................................................. 45

CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS

Connect to a Bose Soundbar or Home Speaker ................................................ 46

Beneﬁts ....................................................................................................................... 46

Compatible products ............................................................................................ 46

Connect using the Bose Music app ................................................................. 47

Reconnect to a Bose Soundbar or Home Speaker ............................................ 48

ADVANCED AUDIO SETTINGS

Equalizer ............................................................................................................................. 49

CONTENTS

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Store the headphones ................................................................................................... 50

Clean the headphones .................................................................................................. 52

Replacement parts and accessories ........................................................................ 52

Limited warranty ............................................................................................................. 52

Serial number locations ................................................................................................ 53

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try these solutions ﬁrst ................................................................................................ 54

Other solutions ................................................................................................................ 54

Reboot the headphones............................................................................................... 59

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

CONTENTS

Conﬁrm that the following parts are included:

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 Carry case

USB Type-C® to USB-A 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable

NOTE: If any part of the product is damaged, do not use it. Contact your authorized

Bose dealer or Bose customer service.

Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/HP700worldwide.Bose.com/Support/HP700

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BOSE MUSIC APP SETUP

The Bose Music app lets you set up and control the headphones from any mobile

device such as a smartphone or tablet. Using the app, you can conﬁgure Google

Assistant, Amazon Alexa, or Tencent Xiaowei Assistant, choose your voice prompt

language, adjust noise cancelling levels, and manage headphone settings.

NOTE: If you have already created a Bose account in the app for another Bose

product, see “Add the headphones to an existing account.”

DOWNLOAD THE BOSE MUSIC APP

1. On your mobile device, download the Bose Music app.

NOTE: If you’re located in mainland China, download the Bose8 app.

2. Follow the app instructions.

ADD THE HEADPHONES TO AN EXISTING ACCOUNT

To add your Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, open the Bose Music app and

add your headphones.

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HOW TO WEAR

ADJUST THE HEADPHONES

Before placing the headphones on your head, adjust the position of the earcups on

the headband to ensure proper ﬁt.

1. With the outer earcup facing toward you, ﬁrmly grip the side of the headband.

2. With your other hand, grip the earcup. Move the earcup up or down to adjust

the position.

3. Repeat steps 1-2 for the other earcup.

HOW TO WEAR

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BUTTON ORIENTATION

The inner scrims (cloth covers) of the headphone earcups are marked with an L (left

earcup) and R (right earcup). There are two buttons on the right earcup and one on

the left earcup.

Match the right earcup with your right ear and the left earcup with your left ear.

Place the headphones on your head with the buttons facing behind you. Once the

headphones are on your head, use your thumbs to press the buttons.

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POWER

POWER ON/OFF

Press and release the Power/Bluetooth button.

After powering on the headphones, you hear a voice prompt, and the status lights

glow (see page 40).

AUTO-OFF

Auto-o conserves the headphone battery by using motion-detection. The

headphones power o when you have not moved the headphones for 1 hour.

To wake the headphones, press the Power/Bluetooth button.

TIP: You can also set the headphones to power o when no audio is playing. To

enable auto-o for audio, use the Bose Music app. You can access this option

from the Settings menu.

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TOUCH CONTROL

Use touch control by swiping or tapping the touch surface of the headphones. With

touch control, you can play or pause audio, skip forward or backwards, change the

volume, and perform basic call functions.

TOUCH SURFACE AREA

The touch surface is located on the front of the right earcup.

Touch surface

MEDIA PLAYBACK AND VOLUME FUNCTIONS

Play/Pause

Double-tap to play or pause audio.

TOUCH CONTROL

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Skip forward

Swipe forward to skip to the next track.

Skip backward

Swipe backward to skip to the previous track.

TOUCH CONTROL

ENG

Change the volume

• Swipe up to increase the volume.

• Swipe down to decrease the volume.

TOUCH CONTROL

ENG

CALL FUNCTIONS

Answer/End a call

Double-tap to answer or end a call.

Decline an incoming call

Tap and hold for 1 second to decline an incoming call.

TOUCH CONTROL

ENG

Mute a call

While on a call, press and release the Voice Assistant button to mute the microphone.

Call notiﬁcations

A voice prompt announces incoming callers and call status.

To disable call notiﬁcations, use the Bose Music app. You can access this option from

the Settings menu.

NOTE: Disabling voice prompts also disables call notiﬁcations.

TOUCH CONTROL

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CUSTOMIZE SHORTCUT

You can customize a shortcut for the tap and hold action on the headphones to

perform one of two functions:

• Announce the battery level (default).

• Disable/Enable the wake word for Amazon Alexa (not applicable for

Google Assistant, Tencent Xiaowei Assistant, or mobile device voice control).

NOTE: For more information on Voice Assistant options, see page 25.

To customize touch control, use the Bose Music app. You can access this option from

the Settings menu.

Once customized, tap and hold for your preferred function.

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VOICE ASSISTANT

VOICE ASSISTANT OPTIONS

You can program the headphones to quickly and easily access Google Assistant,

Amazon Alexa, Tencent Xiaowei Assistant, or voice control capabilities on your

mobile device.

OPTIONS HOW TO USE

Google Assistant

Use the Voice Assistant button (see page 26).

NOTES:

• Google Assistant isn’t available as an integrated

feature on headphones connected to an Apple

mobile device.

• Voice activation is currently not available for

Google Assistant. Use the Voice Assistant button

to get started.

Amazon Alexa

Use your voice and/or the Voice Assistant button

(see page 49).

Tencent Xiaowei Assistant

Use the Voice Assistant button (see page 32).

NOTES:

• Tencent Xiaowei Assistant is only available in

mainland China.

• You cannot use your voice to access mobile device

voice control.

Mobile device voice control

Use the Voice Assistant button (see page 32).

NOTE: You cannot use your voice to access mobile

device voice control.

NOTE: You cannot set the headphones to access Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa,

and Tencent Xiaowei Assistant at the same time.

SET UP YOUR VOICE ASSISTANT

Before you begin, make sure your mobile device is connected to a Wi-Fi® or

cellular data network.

To set up your Voice Assistant, use the Bose Music app. You can access this option

from the Settings menu.

NOTE: If you’re located in mainland China, use the Bose8 app.

VOICE ASSISTANT

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ACCESS GOOGLE ASSISTANT

Your headphones allow you to get help from Google hands-free, making them the

perfect companion to stay connected when you’re on the go. Get things done without

stopping what you’re doing - like playing your favorite songs, texting and calling,

getting quick answers, and managing your calendar and reminders. You can even have

your notiﬁcations and messages read aloud to you, so you can keep your phone in

your pocket without missing anything important. Just ask Google. Talk to Google on

headphones to help when you commute, exercise or just want “me time.” It brings the

best of Google together in a natural and personalized way to help get things

done fast.

For more information on what Google Assistant can do, visit:

https://support.google.com/headphoneshttps://support.google.com/headphones

NOTES:

• Google Assistant isn’t available as an integrated feature on headphones connected

to an Apple mobile device.

• Google Assistant isn’t available in certain languages and countries.

VOICE ASSISTANT

ENG

Use the Voice Assistant button

The Voice Assistant button is used to access Google Assistant. It’s located on the

right earcup.

THINGS TO TRY WHAT TO DO

Talk to Google Assistant

Press and hold the Voice Assistant button until you

hear a tone. After you hear a tone, say your request.

NOTE: For examples of things to try, see page 49.

Get your notiﬁcations Press the Voice Assistant button.

Reply to a message

After receiving a message notiﬁcation, press and hold

the Voice Assistant button to respond. When you’re

done, release the button.

Stop Google Assistant Double-press the Voice Assistant button.

VOICE ASSISTANT

ENG

Things to try

THINGS TO TRY

WHAT TO SAY

Enjoy entertainment Continue podcast

Keep in touch Call Mom

Find your way Take me to the nearest coee shop

Get answers When is my next meeting?

NOTE: For more examples of questions and things you can do, visit:

https://support.google.com/headphoneshttps://support.google.com/headphones

VOICE ASSISTANT

ENG

ACCESS AMAZON ALEXA

The headphones are Amazon Alexa enabled. With Alexa, you can ask to play music,

hear the news, check the weather, control smart home devices, and more. Using Alexa

on your headphones is as simple as asking. Just ask or use the Voice Assistant button

and Alexa responds instantly.

For more information about what Alexa can do, visit:

https://www.amazon.com/usealexahttps://www.amazon.com/usealexa

NOTE: Alexa isn’t available in certain languages and countries.

Custom access

During initial set up, the app prompts you to choose your preferred way to access

Alexa. If you choose Alexa for your Voice Assistant, you can customize it to be

accessed using:

• The Voice Assistant button only.

• Your voice and the Voice Assistant button.

VOICE ASSISTANT

ENG

Use your voice

Start with “Alexa,” then say:

THINGS TO TRY EXAMPLES OF WHAT TO SAY

Talk to Alexa What can you do?

Play audio

Play Beethoven.

NOTE: Amazon Music is set as the default music

service. To change the default music service,

use the Alexa app.

Play from a speciﬁc audio service Play NPR on TuneIn.

Skip to the next song Next song.

Plan your day What’s the weather?

Add to your shopping list Add eggs to my shopping list.

Send a message

(Alexa-to-Alexa messaging only)

Send a message to Tom.

Discover more skills What new skills do you have?

Stop Alexa Stop.

Disable the wake word

To disable the wake word for Amazon Alexa, use the Bose Music app. You can access

this option from the Settings menu.

NOTES:

• After disabling the wake word, you can still use the Voice Assistant button

(see page 25).

• You can also customize touch control to disable/enable the wake word

(see page 24).

VOICE ASSISTANT

ENG

Use the Voice Assistant button

The Voice Assistant button is used to control Amazon Alexa. It’s located on the

right earcup.

Voice Assistant button

THINGS TO TRY WHAT TO DO

Talk to Alexa

Press and release the Voice Assistant button. After

you hear a tone, say your request.

For a list of things to try, visit:

https://www.amazon.com/usealexahttps://www.amazon.com/usealexa

Stop Alexa Press and release the Voice Assistant button.

VOICE ASSISTANT

ENG

ACCESS TENCENT XIAOWEI ASSISTANT

The headphones have been adapted for the Tencent Xiaowei Assistant. Just press and

hold the Voice Assistant button to request and control music/audio content or get

news and weather information.

For more information about what the Tencent Xiaowei Assistant can do, visit:

https://Xiaowei.weixin.qq.com/https://Xiaowei.weixin.qq.com/

NOTES:

• Tencent Xiaowei Assistant is only available in mainland China.

• To use and set up the Tencent Xiaowei Assistant, download the

Tencent Xiaowei app.

Use the Voice Assistant button

The Voice Assistant button is used to control the Tencent Xiaowei Assistant.

It’s located on the right earcup.

THINGS TO TRY WHAT TO DO

Talk to Tencent Xiaowei Assistant

Press and hold the Voice Assistant button until you

hear a tone. After you hear a tone, say your request.

For a list of things to try, visit:

https://Xiaowei.weixin.qq.com/https://Xiaowei.weixin.qq.com/

Stop Tencent Xiaowei Assistant Double-press the Voice Assistant button.

VOICE ASSISTANT

ENG

ACCESS MOBILE DEVICE VOICE CONTROL

You can set the headphones to access voice control on your mobile device.

Once set, the headphone microphone acts as an extension of the microphone in

your mobile device.

Press and hold the Voice Assistant button to access mobile device voice control. You

hear a tone that indicates voice control is active.

ENG

Noise cancellation reduces unwanted noise, providing a clearer, more lifelike audio

performance. Each time you power on the headphones, noise cancellation is fully

enabled at the highest level.

NOTE: To use the last set noise cancelling level when powering on, use the Bose

Music app. You can access this option from the Settings menu.

NOISE CANCELLING LEVELS

Choose your noise cancelling level based on your listening preferences and

environment. You can adjust between full transparency and full noise cancellation.

When the headphones are set to full transparency, you hear more outside sounds.

When set to full noise cancellation, unwanted outside noise is reduced.

NOTE: To access all noise cancelling levels, use the Bose Music app. You can access

this option from the home screen.

Full noise

cancellation

Full

transparency

Noise Cancellation

Favorites

By default, the headphones are set to three Favorite noise cancelling levels:

1 (full noise cancellation), 2 (some awareness), and 3 (full transparency).

FAVORITE DESCRIPTION

Provides world-class noise cancellation to eliminate virtually all the

exterior noise around you.

Blocks most low frequency noises, like the rumble of a train or the

hum of a vacuum cleaner, but still provides some awareness of

your surroundings.

Provides full transparency so that you can hear the world around

you as if you’re not wearing headphones.

NOTE: To customize Favorite noise cancelling levels, use the Bose Music app.

You can access this option from the Settings menu.

NOISE CANCELLATION

ENG

NOISE CANCELLATION

Cycle through Favorites

NOTE: To customize Favorite noise cancelling levels, use the Bose Music app.

1. Press and release the Noise Control button.

You hear the current noise cancelling level.

2. Repeat until you hear your preferred level.

ENG

NOISE CANCELLATION

CONVERSATION MODE

Conversation mode is a convenient method to simultaneously pause your audio and

give you full awareness. This allows you to have a quick conversation with someone or

immediately be aware of your surroundings.

Turn on conversation mode

Press and hold the Noise Control button for 1 second.

Turn o conversation mode

Press any button or tap the touch surface.

The headphones return to the previous noise cancelling level and resume

playing audio.

ENG

NOISE CANCELLATION

NOISE CANCELLATION WHILE ON A CALL

When you receive a call, the headphones remain at the current noise cancelling level,

and Self Voice is activated. Self Voice helps you hear yourself speak more naturally. To

adjust the noise cancelling level while on a call, use the Noise Control button

(see page 35).

NOTES:

• To adjust Self Voice, use the Bose Music app. You can access this option from the

Settings menu.

• You can’t use Conversation mode while on a call.

USE NOISE CANCELLATION ONLY

Clear away noisy distractions without audio. Focus on what matters most — your work

or whatever your passion.

1. Press and hold the Power/Bluetooth button until you hear a voice prompt.

Your mobile device(s) disconnects and all audio stops playing.

2. Set your preferred noise cancelling level (see page 35).

ENG

BATTERY

CHARGE THE HEADPHONES

1. Connect the small end of the USB cable into the USB-C® port on the right earcup.

2. Connect the other end into a USB-A wall charger or computer that is powered on.

While charging, the battery light blinks white. When the battery is fully charged,

the battery light glows solid white (see page 41).

NOTE: The headphones do not play audio or cancel noise while charging.

ENG

BATTERY

Charging time

Allow up to 2.5 hours to fully charge the headphones.

NOTES:

• A 15-minute charge powers the headphones for up to 3.5 hours.

• A full charge powers the headphones for up to 20 hours.

HEAR THE BATTERY LEVEL

Each time you power on the headphones, a voice prompt announces the battery level.

When you’re using the headphones and the battery is low, you hear “Battery low,

please charge now.”

To hear the battery level while using the headphones, tap and hold the touch surface

until you hear a voice prompt.

NOTE: By default, the tap and hold action on the headphones is set to

announce the battery level. For more information about customizing this

action, see page 39.

ENG

BLUETOOTH LIGHT

The Bluetooth light is located on the right earcup and shows the connection status of

a mobile device.

Bluetooth light

LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE

Slowly pulses blue Ready to connect

Blinks blue Connecting

Solid blue Connected

O Disconnected

HEADPHONE STATUS

ENG

HEADPHONE STATUS

BATTERY LIGHT

The battery light is located on the right earcup and shows the battery level.

Battery light

LIGHT ACTIVITY SYSTEM STATE

Solid white Medium to full charge

Solid red Low charge

Blinks red Need to charge

Blinks red and white Error - contact Bose customer service

Quickly blinks white Updating headphones

NOTES:

• While charging, the battery light blinks white. When the headphones are fully

charged, the battery light glows solid white.

• If connected to an Apple device, the device displays the battery level near the upper

right corner of the screen and in the notiﬁcation center.

• You can also check the battery level of the headphones using the Bose Music app.

ENG

BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

Bluetooth wireless technology lets you stream music from mobile devices such as

smartphones, tablets, and laptop computers. Before you can play audio from a device,

you must connect the device with the headphones.

CONNECT USING THE BLUETOOTH MENU ON YOUR

MOBILE DEVICE

NOTE: To get the most out of the headphones, set up and connect your mobile device

using the Bose Music app (see page 15).

1. Press and hold the Power/Bluetooth button until you hear “Ready to connect

another device,” and the Bluetooth light slowly pulses blue.

2. On your device, enable the Bluetooth feature.

TIP: The Bluetooth feature is usually found in the Settings menu.

BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

ENG

3. Select the headphones from the device list.

TIP: Look for the name you entered for the headphones in the Bose Music app.

Bose NC Headphones 700

Once connected, you hear “Connected to <mobile device name>,” and the

Bluetooth light glows solid blue.

DISCONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE

Use the Bose Music app to disconnect your mobile device.

TIP: You can also use Bluetooth settings to disconnect your device.

Disabling the Bluetooth feature disconnects all other devices.

RECONNECT A MOBILE DEVICE

When powered on, the headphones try to reconnect with the two most

recently-connected devices.

NOTES:

• The devices must be within range (30 ft. or 9 m) and powered on.

• Make sure the Bluetooth feature is enabled on your mobile device.

BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

ENG

CONNECT AN ADDITIONAL MOBILE DEVICE

You can store up to eight devices in the headphone device list, and the headphones

can be actively connected to two devices at a time.

To connect an additional device, use the Bose Music app. You can access this option

from the Settings menu.

TIP: You can also use the Bluetooth menu on your mobile device (see page 42).

NOTE: You can play audio from only one device at a time.

SWITCH BETWEEN TWO CONNECTED MOBILE DEVICES

1. Pause audio on your ﬁrst device.

2. Play audio on your second device.

CLEAR THE HEADPHONE DEVICE LIST

1. Press and hold Power/Bluetooth button until you hear “Bluetooth device list

cleared,” and the Bluetooth light slowly pulses blue.

2. Delete the headphones from the Bluetooth list on your device.

All devices are cleared, and the headphones are ready to connect.

BLUETOOTH CONNECTIONS

ENG

CONNECT THE AUDIO CABLE

Use the audio cable to connect a non-wireless device or if the headphone battery

is depleted.

1. Insert the cable into the 2.5 mm jack on the right earcup.

2. Insert the other end of the cable into the 3.5 mm jack on your device.

WIRED CONNECTIONS

ENG

CONNECT TO A BOSE SOUNDBAR OR HOME SPEAKER

With Bose SimpleSync™ technology, you can connect the headphones to a Bose

Soundbar or Bose Home Speaker for a personal listening experience.

Beneﬁts

• Use independent volume controls on each product to lower or mute your Bose

Soundbar while keeping the headphones as loud as you like.

• Hear your music clearly from the next room by connecting the headphones to

your Bose Home Speaker.

NOTE: SimpleSync™ technology has a Bluetooth range of 30 ft (9 m). Walls and

construction materials can aect reception.

Compatible products

You can connect the headphones to any member of the Bose Home Speaker family.

Popular compatible products include:

• Bose Soundbar 700

• Bose Soundbar 500

• Bose Home Speaker 500

• Bose Home Speaker 300

• Bose Portable Home Speaker

New products are added periodically. For a complete list and more information, visit:

worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groupsworldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groups

CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS

ENG

CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS

Connect using the Bose Music app

To connect a compatible Bose product to your headphones, use the Bose Music app.

For more information, visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groupsworldwide.Bose.com/Support/Groups

NOTES:

• Make sure that the headphones are within 30 ft (9 m) of your soundbar or speaker.

• You can connect the headphones to only one product at a time.

ENG

CONNECT BOSE PRODUCTS

RECONNECT TO A BOSE SOUNDBAR OR HOME SPEAKER

Power on the headphones (see page 18).

The headphones try to connect to the two most recently-connected Bluetooth

devices, including your soundbar or speaker.

NOTES:

• Your soundbar or speaker must be within range (30 ft or 9 m) and

powered on.

• If the headphones don’t connect, connect using the Bose Music app. You can access

this option from the Settings menu.

ENG

ADVANCED AUDIO SETTINGS

EQUALIZER

The Equalizer adjusts the bass, mids, and treble levels based on your listening

preference. Each time you power on, the headphones use your previously-set

Equalizer settings.

NOTES:

• To access the Equalizer, make sure the headphones are up to date.

• To adjust Equalizer settings, use the Bose Music app. You can access this option

from the Settings menu.

ENG

STORE THE HEADPHONES

The earcups rotate for easy, convenient storage.

1. Adjust the earcups so that the headband is at its smallest size (see page 16).

2. Rotate both earcups inward so they lay ﬂat.

Left earcup Right earcup

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

ENG

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

3. Place the headphones ﬂat into the case.

NOTE: Make sure to power o the headphones when not in use.

ENG

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CLEAN THE HEADPHONES

The headphones may require periodic cleaning.

• Wipe the outside surfaces with a soft, dry cloth.

• Do NOT allow moisture to get inside the earcups or the 2.5 mm jack.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Replacement parts and accessories can be ordered through Bose customer service.

Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/HP700worldwide.Bose.com/Support/HP700

LIMITED WARRANTY

The headphones are covered by a limited warranty. Visit our website at

global.Bose.com/warrantyglobal.Bose.com/warranty for details of the limited warranty.

To register your product, visit global.Bose.com/registerglobal.Bose.com/register for instructions.

Failure to register will not aect your limited warranty rights.

ENG

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

The serial number is located:

• On the carton outer label.

• In the Bose Music app, under Technical Info.

• In the right earcup, underneath the scrim (cloth insert).

View the serial number on the headphones (not recommended)

1. On the right earcup, slightly pull the top of the right earcup cushion back.

2. Push down the scrim at the top-right edge to reveal the label.

CAUTION: Be careful not to press down on or remove any other components inside

the earcup as this could damage the headphones.

Scrim

Serial number location

ENG

TROUBLESHOOTING

TRY THESE SOLUTIONS FIRST

If you experience problems with the headphones, try these solutions ﬁrst:

• Charge the battery (see page 38).

• Power on the headphones (see page 18).

• Check the status lights (see page 40).

• Make sure your mobile device supports Bluetooth connections (see page 42).

• Download the Bose Music app and run available software updates.

• Move your device closer to the headphones and away from any interference

or obstructions.

• Increase the volume on the headphones, mobile device, and music app.

• Connect another mobile device (see page 42).