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Setting the adjustable Active Noise Cancellation mode
The noise cancellation in your headphones can be set higher or lower. This is useful in environments where you want to hear more or less of the sound around you.
Noise Cancelling Modes
Noise cancelling reduces unwanted noise, providing a clearer, more lifelike audio performance. You can choose between two pre-configured noise cancelling modes — Quiet or Aware — or create up to two of your own custom modes. Choose your noise cancelling mode based on your listening preferences and environment.
. You can access this option from the Settings menu.
To change the noise cancellation, press the Action button.
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A voice prompt announces the selected mode. You can also change the mode using the Bose app
. To access this option, tap Modes on the main screen.
When you make or receive a call, the headphones remain at the current noise cancellation setting and self voice is activated. Self voice helps you hear yourself speak more naturally. To adjust noise cancellation while on a call, change the mode. To adjust self voice, use the Bose app. You can access this option from the Settings menu.
You can use noise cancellation only, without audio or interruptions from phone calls.
- Quiet - Full noise cancellation with Bose-optimized audio. Allows you to block out distractions using the highest level of noise cancellation
- Aware - Full transparency with Bose-optimized audio. Allows you to hear your surroundings while enjoying your audio
- Custom - Custom noise control (noise cancellation or wind blocking) based on your listening preferences and environment. You can create up to two custom modes using the Bose app
. To access this option, tap Modes on the main screen.
Changing the noise cancellation
To change the noise cancellation, press the Action button.A voice prompt announces the selected mode. You can also change the mode using the Bose app
Using noise cancellation while on a call
When you make or receive a call, the headphones remain at the current noise cancellation setting and self voice is activated. Self voice helps you hear yourself speak more naturally. To adjust noise cancellation while on a call, change the mode. To adjust self voice, use the Bose app. You can access this option from the Settings menu.
Using noise cancellation only
You can use noise cancellation only, without audio or interruptions from phone calls.
- Do one of the following:
- Disconnect your mobile device
- Turn the Bluetooth feature off on your mobile device
- Press the Action button change the mode. NOTE: To reconnect your mobile device, select the headphones from the Bluetooth list on your device.
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