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Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth® Speaker

Sold from 2021 – present

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Poor sound quality from product

If you experience distortion, crackling, static, noise or unexpected poor sound quality from your product:

This product only has one active speaker and two passive radiators

You may notice the audio is slightly prominent from the right side of the speaker. This is normal. This product only has one active speaker and two passive radiators. If the audio is clear, your speaker is functioning as designed.

For issues with stereo or party mode, see Enabling or disabling Party or Stereo mode.

Determine if the problem is specifically related to bass performance.

If there is too little bass, see Too little bass or too much treble from product.
If there is too much bass, see Too much bass or too little treble from product.

Turn up the volume of the connected device.

Set the device volume to 90–100% to send a strong signal to your product. Then, use your product to adjust the volume level.

Reset your product.

Much like rebooting a smartphone, your product might need to be reset on occasion to correct minor issues. For more info, see Resetting your product.

Try a different app.

If the issue only occurs with a particular app, it is likely related to the app or app settings.

Reboot the Bluetooth® device.

Electronics might need to be reset on occasion to correct minor issues. This is typically done by turning the device off, then powering it on again.

Check the EQ settings on your Bluetooth® device.

The EQ settings of your Bluetooth device can affect sound. On the device, try setting the EQ to "off" or "flat" and disabling any other sound playback adjustments (i.e. loudness, compression, reverb, etc.). These settings are commonly found in the device's audio settings or in the settings of the app being used to play audio.

If connecting to a Windows computer via Bluetooth®, be sure the Stereo audio profile is selected.

On your Windows computer, click the speaker icon In the lower-right to view the volume slider. Click the ^ above the volume slider to view a list of available audio devices. (Tip: If your Bluetooth product is not connected, the ^ may not appear.) Your product will appear twice: once with Stereo or A2DP next to it and once with Hands-Free or HSP next to it. For full-range audio quality, select the Stereo listing.

Be sure your product is within 33 feet (10 meters) of the Bluetooth device.

This range can be reduced by obstacles (e.g. walls, doors, appliances, other wireless devices, etc.). Try moving the device and product closer together.

Check for sources of interference.

Electronics can pick up interference from other electronics connected to the same power circuit or connected within close proximity. Try disconnecting the power cord from any such nearby electronics (i.e. laptop/phone charger, TV, cable box, seasonal lights, microwave, etc.). If the issue is resolved, try connecting the device or your product to a different power circuit or farther away.

Your product may need service.

If the steps provided do not resolve your issue, your product may need service. Follow the link below for more information on how to service your product. Depending on your product and region, you will be provided a contact number or the ability to setup service online.

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