How do you reset the Bose Soundlink color Bluetooth speaker?

Resetting your Bose Soundlink color Bluetooth speaker can help resolve issues with connectivity or other performance problems. A reset restores the speaker to its original factory settings and clears out any paired devices.

When to Reset Your Bose Soundlink Color

Here are some common situations when resetting your Soundlink color can help:

You’re having trouble connecting to Bluetooth
The speaker won’t turn on
The speaker is frozen or unresponsive

You want to clear all paired devices
You’re passing the speaker to a new owner

Resetting should only take a minute or two and it’s easy to pair your devices again afterward. It’s worth trying before anything more drastic like contacting Bose support or taking your speaker for repair.

How to Reset the Bose Soundlink Color

There are two ways to reset the Soundlink color speaker – using the speaker buttons or the Bose Connect app.

Reset Using the Speaker Buttons

Here is how to reset your Soundlink color using the power and Bluetooth buttons:

Make sure your speaker is powered off.

Press and hold the power button and the Bluetooth button simultaneously for 10 seconds.
Release both buttons when you see the Bluetooth light begin flashing blue.
The speaker will restart. When it powers back on, the reset is complete.

Reset Using the Bose Connect App

You can also reset the Soundlink color from within the Bose Connect app:

Open the Bose Connect app on your phone or tablet.
Select your Bose Soundlink speaker from the device list.

Tap the settings icon in the top-right corner.
Select Factory Reset
Confirm the reset when prompted.

The app will restart your speaker and finish the reset process.

What to Expect After Resetting

Once your Bose Soundlink color reset is complete, here is what you can expect:

The speaker will restore to original factory settings.

Any devices paired to the speaker will be forgotten and need to be paired again.
All settings and customizations on the speaker will revert to default.
Stored playlists or favorites will be erased.

As long as you re-pair your phone, tablet or other Bluetooth devices, the speaker will work like new. Your custom sound settings and playlists will need to be set up again.

Pairing Devices to the Speaker After Reset

Follow these steps to pair your Bluetooth device to the Soundlink color after resetting:

Power on the speaker and make sure Bluetooth is enabled.

Open Bluetooth settings on your phone, tablet, or other device.
Select Bose Soundlink Color from the list of available devices.
If prompted for a passcode, enter 0000.

Once successfully paired, you will hear a tone.

Repeat this process for any other devices you need to reconnect. The speaker can remember up to 8 device pairings.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you’re having any issues resetting your Bose Soundlink color speaker, here are some troubleshooting tips:

Problem	Solution
Speaker won’t power on	Charge the speaker – reset requires some battery Try plugging in the speaker to power on
Buttons seem unresponsive	Make sure you are pressing the right buttons Try pressing and holding longer (20+ seconds) Contact Bose support if issue persists
Speaker won’t reset	Double check you are holding the right buttons Try restarting the reset process Contact Bose if still having trouble
Having trouble pairing device	Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on both devices Re-pair the device and enter 0000 when prompted Try moving the device closer to the speaker

Resetting Other Bose Bluetooth Speakers

The reset process is similar for most other Bose Bluetooth speakers and headphones. Here are guides for some popular models:

Bose SoundLink Mini

Press and hold the power and Bluetooth buttons for 10+ seconds
Look for the Bluetooth light to blink blue rapidly

Release buttons and let speaker reset

Bose SoundLink Revolve

Press and hold the power and Bluetooth buttons for 10+ seconds
Watch for the LED lights to flash purple

Let go of the buttons to complete reset process

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

Press and hold the power button for 15+ seconds
The headphones will restart and reset

For other models, consult the owner’s manual or Bose website for reset instructions specific to your product.

Get Help from the Bose Community

The Bose community forums are also a great place to get help with resetting your speaker or troubleshooting any issues.

Here are some popular threads related to Soundlink color reset:

Bose owners are very active in troubleshooting each other’s issues and providing helpful tips. So don’t hesitate to search existing threads or post your own question.

Conclusion

In summary, resetting your Bose Soundlink color Bluetooth speaker can easily fix many common issues and restore it to factory settings. Just remember the two reset options – using the speaker buttons or the Bose Connect app. Be prepared to re-pair your devices afterwards. With some patience, you’ll be wirelessly streaming music again in no time.