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How do I play my ipod on my Bose SoundTouch?

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Rachel Newton

Updated on March 01, 2026

Re: connect ipod to sound touch

Make sure your ipod/ipad and your wave soundtouch are connecting to the same router and play music from your ipad/ipod, open your Airplay by tapping airplay icon (it should automatically appears) and select wave soundtouch or whatever you name your wave soundtouch system.

Also, how do I connect my iPod to my Bose?

Connecting an iPod® or portable audio device

  1. Insert the 1/8" (3.5mm) plug into the input jack on your portable audio device.
  2. Insert the pair of RCA connectors into available left and right audio input jacks (AUX, TAPE or VIDEO SOUND) on the back of the Bose system.

Subsequently, question is, how do I connect my Bose SoundTouch?

  1. Set up your Bose SoundTouch. In a few steps, we'll set up your Bose SoundTouch speaker.
  2. Step 1: turn on your smartphone or tablet.
  3. Step 2: plug the device into a socket.
  4. Step 3: download the Bose SoundTouch app.
  5. Step 4: open the app.
  6. Step 5: connect to the Internet.
  7. Step 6: connect to WiFi.
  8. Step 7: give your speaker a name.

Herein, how do I play my iTunes library on my Bose SoundTouch?

The library will now be available in the SoundTouch app by navigating to Menu (≡) > Music Library. If you're using an iTunes or Windows Media Player library, enable sharing of the library. For iTunes: Open iTunes > Edit > Preferences > Advanced.

How do I connect my iPod to a Bluetooth speaker?

Power on your Bluetooth device and place it near your iPod. Press the "Settings" button on the home screen of your iPod to launch the settings menu. Select "General" from the options that appear, followed by "Bluetooth."

Related Question Answers

Is iPod touch compatible with Bose SoundDock?

The SoundDock Series II digital music system is Apple-certified and compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod classic and any iPod featuring a click wheel.

Why is my IPAD not connecting to my Bose speaker?

Turn Bluetooth off and on in the device. Turning Bluetooth off and on forces the device and Bose system to re-pair or re-connect. Make sure that no more than one Bluetooth device is currently connected. When two Bluetooth devices are connected to the speaker, other paired devices will not be able to connect.

How do I connect to my Bose speaker?

Using Settings within the Android Menu
  1. Locate and tap the Apps Menu.
  2. Locate and tap the Settings icon.
  3. Select the Bluetooth.
  4. Swipe the switch to your right to set the Bluetooth accessory in pairing/discovery mode.
  5. A list of nearby devices and previously paired devices will be shown.

Does the Bose SoundDock charge an iPod?

Best answer: Only a compatible iPod or iPhone can be docked on our SoundDock systems. Although another device could be connected to the 3.5mm AUX input on the back, it will not charge and the dock's remote will not control it. Thanks!

Can I play my iPhone on my Bose system?

With Bluetooth, it is quite simple. You can use the Bose remote, and press the Bluetooth button. Then go to your Bluetooth settings on your iPhone and select the Wave System under the Bluetooth Settings. Auxiliary is just as simple, you can plug the iPhone directly into the auxiliary port on the back of the system.

How do I play music from my iPhone to my Bose SoundTouch?

The first is by pairing to the SoundTouch 10 through Bluetooth. This will mean that any audio you play from the Iphone (Itunes, Spotify, Youtube etc.) would play through the speaker. The second means is by using the AUX port on the system to directly cable up to your Iphone.

Does Bose SoundTouch work with Apple music?

The newer generation of Bose SoundTouch allows Apple Music playback via Bluetooth. It's a useful solution to help you get Apple Music compatible with SoundTouch.

What is Bose SoundTouch rest music server?

The SoundTouch Music Server is the portion of the program which allows us to interact with a local music library such as iTunes or Windows Media Player stored on the computer.

How do I make a playlist on my Bose SoundTouch?

Adding tracks to a playlist

Once the SoundTouch music server re-syncs, the new playlist or adding tracks can be found by navigating to Menu > [NAS drive name] > Music > Playlist > [Playlist name].

Does Bose SoundTouch have AirPlay?

Using AirPlay with your Bose speaker - SoundTouch® 20 Series III wireless speaker.

Does Bose home speaker 500 work with Apple music?

Apple Music is supported with the Home Speaker 500, Soundbar 500 and Soundbar 700 via the integration of Airplay 2, enabling you to wirelessly stream content from your Apple device to one or multiple Bose Smart Home Speakers.

Why can't I connect to my Bose SoundTouch?

If your Bose SoundTouch 10 is not connecting with the stereo, please make sure the SoundTouch systems are within range of the router. If this does not work, reset all devices involved (SoundTouch 10 speakers, router, range extenders/repeaters) by unplugging them from power for one minute.

Why won't my Bose SoundTouch connect to Bluetooth?

Make sure Bluetooth is turned-on within the iPhone's Bluetooth settings. Select "Add a new device" or "Search for devices" and wait for the device to search (or the SoundTouch speaker may simply show up as an available device). From the list of discovered devices that appears on the device, select "Bose SoundTouch"

Can you use Bose SoundTouch without WIFI?

Internet connection is required in order to use the majority of the features on your SoundTouch 20 system. Without an internet connection, the SoundTouch app will not control your speaker and the music library from your NAS drive cannot be accessed.

Can I play my TV through my Bose SoundTouch?

If your TV has an RCA (red/white) audio output, you can connect a 3.5mm to stereo-RCA audio cable between the TV and SoundTouch 30. Simply press the AUX button on the SoundTouch 30, or remote control, to listen to your TV audio.

How do I pair my Bose SoundTouch 10?

  1. On the Bluetooth enabled device, turn on the Bluetooth feature.
  2. Select your SoundTouch™ system from the device list.
  3. Once connected, on the Bluetooth enabled device, play music to stream to.

How do I pair my Bose SoundTouch 300 rear speakers?

Pairing with a SoundTouch® 300 soundbar

On the SoundTouch® 300 remote control, press the SoundTouch® button . 2. Press and hold until the connectivity indicator on the soundbar blinks white. Once paired, your speakers emit a tone.