The left earcup houses the ANC button and a port for the included headphone
cable. The audio cable can be used with the headphones for passive listening
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the audio performance in passive and active wired modes is dramatic, and some
users may prefer the passive sound signature’s lighter emphasis on bass.
Unplugging the cable when the power is on triggers auto-pairing with your
mobile device. The cable lacks an inline remote or mic, which is a bummer,
since wired mode disables the on-ear controls.
The included charging cable connects to a USB-C port on the bottom of the
right earcup, and the other end of the cable is a standard USB-A plug to use
with any compatible port or charger (no charger base is included). The Noise
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included cables.
Bose estimates battery life is up to 20 hours, but your results will vary based on
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APP AND VOICE ASSISTANTS
The Bose Music app (for Android and iOS) walks you through pairing the
headphones, naming them, and selecting the music services you want to access
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then set up the voice assistant of your choosing.
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The voice assistant button on the right earcup defaults to
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listen for its wake word, so you don’t even need to tap the
button. (Google Assistant currently doesn’t work with a
wake word yet, though Bose says this functionality is
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just like with a smart speaker.