Bose Sleepbuds II Instruction Manual

SLEEPBUDS™ II

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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/compliance

Important Safety Instructions

1. To avoid accidental ingestion, keep Sleepbuds™ away from children and pets. Sleepbuds™ contain a nickel-metal
hydride (NiHM) battery, and may be hazardous if swallowed. If ingested, seek immediate medical attention.
When not in use, store Sleepbuds™ in the charging case with the charging lid closed, and keep out of the reach
of children and pets.

2. Do NOT allow children to use Sleepbuds™.

3. Clean Sleepbuds™ and charging case only with a dry cloth. For additional cleaning instructions, see page 27.

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

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS

• When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
– Read all the instructions before using the charging case.

– To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the charging case is used near children.
– Do not expose charging case to water, rain, liquids or snow.
– Do not use the charging case in excess of its output rating. Overload outputs above rating may result in a risk of

fire or injury to persons.

– Do not use a charging case that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit

unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.

– Do not disassemble the charging case. Take it to a qualified service person when service or repair is required.

Incorrect re-assembly may result in risk of fire or injury to persons.

– Do not open, crush or expose a charging case to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature

above 212° F, 100° C may cause explosion.

– Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that

the safety of the product is maintained.

• Sleepbuds™ are designed to mask sounds. Do NOT use Sleepbuds™ in a way that may interfere with sounds you

need to hear for your safety or the safety of others.

• Use this product only with an agency-approved power supply that meets local regulatory requirements (e.g., UL,

CSA, VDE, CCC).

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

• Do NOT submerge Sleepbuds™ in water. Do NOT expose Sleepbuds™ to moving water (e.g., from a faucet, etc.).

Do NOT wear Sleepbuds™ while showering or bathing, or when participating in water sports, e.g., swimming,
waterskiing, surfing, etc.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might aect your
implantable medical device.

• 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.

• Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do NOT place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,

on or near the product.

• Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.

• 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).

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REGULATORY 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.

Right Bud; FCC ID: A94432893R
Left Bud; FCC ID: A94432893L
Right Bud; IC ID: 3232A-432893R
Left Bud; IC ID: 3232A-432893L

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
For Europe:

Frequency bands 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.

DON’T attempt to remove the rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiHM) battery from this product. Contact your local
Bose retailer or other qualified professional for removal.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

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

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements

Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements

Lead

Part Name

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.

(Pb)

Mercury

(Hg)

Cadmium

(Cd)

Hexavalent

(CR(VI))

Polybrominated

Biphenyl

(PBB)

Polybrominated

diphenylether

(PBDE)

Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Equipment name: Bose Sleepbuds™ II, Type designation: 432893

Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

Unit

PCBs
Metal Parts
Plastic Parts
Speakers
Cables
Note 1: “○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value

of presence.

Note 2: The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Lead

Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd)

(Pb)

- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

- ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Hexavalent

chromium (Cr+6)

Polybrominated
biphenyls (PBB)

Polybrominated
diphenyl ethers

(PBDE)

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “0” is 2010 or 2020.
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: [phone]
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: [phone]

Output Rating: 2V, 10mA x 2
Input Rating: 5V p 150mA
Charging Temperature Range: 50° F – 104° F (10° C – 40° C)
Discharging Temperature Range: 41° F – 113° F (5° C – 45° C)

The CMIIT ID is located under the charging case lid.
The Bose Privacy Policy is available on the Bose website.

Please complete and retain for your records

The serial and model numbers are located under the charging case lid.
Serial number: ____________________________________________________________________
Model number: 432893
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/register

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LEGAL INFORMATION

Security Information

This product is capable of receiving security updates from Bose when connected to the Bose Sleep app. In

order to receive security updates via the mobile application, you must complete the product setup process
in the Bose Sleep app.

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a
service mark of Apple Inc.

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.

Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.
Bose, Bose Sleep, and Sleepbuds are trademarks of Bose Corporation.
Bose Corporation Headquarters: 1-877-230-5639
©2020 Bose Corporation. No part of this work may be reproduced, modified, distributed, or otherwise used without

prior written permission.

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CONTENTS

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

Contents ............................................................................................................................. 10

STAY AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS

Set an appropriate volume.......................................................................................... 11

Tips for maintaining awareness ................................................................................. 11

BOSE SLEEP APP

Download the Bose Sleep app ................................................................................. 12

POWER

Open the charging case ............................................................................................... 13

Power on ............................................................................................................................ 14

Power o ............................................................................................................................ 14

HOW TO WEAR

Insert Sleepbuds™ ........................................................................................................... 15

Check the fit ...................................................................................................................... 16

Make adjustments ................................................................................................... 17

Locate the eartip size .................................................................................................... 17

Change the eartips ......................................................................................................... 18

BATTERY

Charge Sleepbuds™........................................................................................................ 19

Charging time........................................................................................................... 20

Check Sleepbuds™ battery level ............................................................................... 20

While using Sleepbuds™ ...................................................................................... 20

While charging Sleepbuds™ ............................................................................... 20

Charge the case ............................................................................................................... 21

Charging time........................................................................................................... 21

Check the case battery level .............................................................................. 22

Battery protection .......................................................................................................... 22

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SLEEPBUDS™ AND CHARGING CASE STATUS

Sleepbuds™ charging lights ........................................................................................ 23

Charging case battery lights ...................................................................................... 24

BLUETOOTH® CONNECTIONS

Connect your mobile device....................................................................................... 25

Disconnect a mobile device ........................................................................................ 25

Reconnect a mobile device ......................................................................................... 25

ADVANCED FEATURES

Phone Call Alerts ............................................................................................................. 26

Phone-Free Mode ........................................................................................................... 26

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Store Sleepbuds™ ........................................................................................................... 27

Clean Sleepbuds™ and charging case .................................................................... 27

Replacement parts ........................................................................................................ 28

Limited warranty ............................................................................................................. 28

Reset the charging case ............................................................................................... 28

Update Sleepbuds™ ....................................................................................................... 28

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try these solutions first ................................................................................................ 29

Other solutions ................................................................................................................ 29

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

CONTENTS

Confirm the following parts are included:

Bose Sleepbuds™ II Charging case

USB-C to USB-A cable Eartips (sizes 1 and 3)

NOTE: Size 2 eartips are attached to your

Sleepbuds™. For help identifying the
eartip sizes, see “Locate the eartip size”
on page 17.

NOTE: If any part of your product is damaged, don’t use it. Contact your authorized

Bose dealer or Bose customer service.

Visit: worldwide.Bose.com/Support/Sleepbuds2

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