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Connecting a PULSE SUB+ Wirelessly

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The PULSE SUB+ is a wireless subwoofer that will easily pair to most existing Bluesound Players as a FIXED Group. See a full list of compatible players at the bottom of this article. 

This is different than the original PULSE SUB, to connect the older PULSE SUB, please see Connecting your PULSE SUB wirelessly.

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Network Setup

Wired: A wired connection to the network is simple and requires no network configuration. If you wish to use the wired connection, simply connect the PULSE SUB+ directly to your router or home network using an Ethernet cable. It will appear in the Player Drawer labeled 'NEEDS SETUP'. Tap it and fall on-screen prompts to name the SUB+ and check for a firmware update. Please scroll down to Pairing with your Existing Bluesound Player for the next steps.

Wireless: A wireless connection allows you to place your PULSE SUB+ virtually anywhere in your home but does require some setup. The process is very easy but slightly differs between iOS (Apple) and Android. Please follow the below instructions for the smartphone or tablet that applies to you. Windows and Mac users please see the instructions under Wireless Manual Setup below.

Android iOS
  1. Open the Player Drawer by pressing the House icon in the top right corner of the App
  2. Scroll to the bottom and select Add a Player to launch the Easy Setup Wizard
  3. Select Add Subwoofer from the bottom of the screen
  4. Select PULSE SUB+ from possible models
  5. Skip to Step 8
  1. Open the Player Drawer by pressing the House icon in the top right corner of the App
  2. Scroll to the bottom and select Add a Player to launch the Easy Setup Wizard
  3. Select Add Subwoofer from the bottom of the screen
  4. Select PULSE SUB+ from possible models
  5. As illustrated press the Home button on iPhone or iPad and open the iOS Settings App to select WiFi
  6. Select PULSE SUB+-XXXX from the available WiFi networks
  7. Return to the BluOS App
  1. Select your Home WiFi Network from the Connect to WiFi drop-down menu.  If your Home WiFi Network does not appear or is hidden, select Manual SSID Entry.  Enter the Wireless SSID and select the Protection type your network uses
  2. Enter your home network’s WiFi Password in the field provided and press Continue
  3. Enter a Name for this PULSE SUB+ when locating it in the Player Drawer
  4. Wait for the screen to say Setup Complete and the PULSE SUB+’s LED to turn blue
  5. If using a wired sub-woofer cable, select Use without Pairing. See Pairing with your Existing Blueosund Player later in this article to pair wirelessly if decided on later
  6. Select Start Pairing if using wirelessly
  7. Select the desired Bluesound Player from all the Players listed and press Continue
  8. Press Finish

Please see How Do I Connect My BluOS Player to the Network for a more detailed BluOS Player setup to troubleshoot or if you are connecting using a Windows or macOS personal computer.

Pairing with your Existing Bluesound Player

  • Ensure the BluOS Player you wish to pair with is on and connected to the network
  • Play something through that Player to make sure the Player is not in Standby Mode
  • Open the Player Drawer by pressing the House icon in the top right corner of the App
  • Scroll down to My Subwoofers and select the Link icon next to the PULSE SUB+
  • Select the desired Bluesound Player from all the Players listed and press Continue
  • Press Finish

Unpairing a PULSE SUB+

  • Open the Player Drawer by pressing the House icon in the top right corner of the App
  • Select the Player with the PULSE SUB+ paired
  • Open the Player context menu (3 dots) and select Audio Settings
  • Tap Subwoofer in Audio Settings Menu
  • From the Subwoofer menu, select unpair at the bottom of the menu 

Notes

  • Alternatively, you can connect the PULSE SUB+ wired directly to any existing Bluesound Gen 2 or newer Player or a Bluesound Gen 1 Powernode using Subwoofer Cable (not included)
  • The PULSE SUB+ LED will pulse blue and purple if the PULSE SUB+ is connected to your network but not paired wirelessly with another BluOS Player.
  • The PULSE SUB+ Can be paired with the following models;
      • Bluesound Node 2,
      • Bluesound Node 2i
      • Bluesound Powernode 2
      • Bluesound Powernode 2i
      • Bluesound Powernode 2i w HDMI
      • Bluesound  Pulse Flex
      • Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i
      • Bluesound Pulse Mini
      • Bluesound Pulse Mini 2i
      • Bluesound Pulse 2,
      • Bluesound Pulse 2i
      • Bluesound Pulse Soundbar 2i
      • Bluesound Vault 2
      • Bluesound Vault 2i
      • Bluesound Professional B100S
      • Bluesound Professional B160S
      • Bluesound Professional BSP125
      • Bluesound Professional BSP500
      • Bluesound Professional BSP1000.
      • NAD Electronics CI720
      • NAD Electronics CI720v2

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