How to pair a PULSE SUB+ with a Bluesound player?

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PULSE SUB+ is a wireless subwoofer that easily pairs with most Bluesound players in a FIXED Group. View a complete list of PULSE SUB+ compatible players in the Notes section of this article.

To connect the PULSE SUB, refer to Connecting your PULSE SUB wirelessly.

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Wired

A wired connection to the network is simple and requires less setup. If you require a wired connection, connect the PULSE SUB+ directly to the router or home network using the Ethernet cable.

Android/iOS - Wired Setup

  1. In the BluOS Controller app, navigate to the Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png and select the PULSE SUB+ under Other Devices, highlighting NEEDS SETUP.
  2. Select the required PULSE SUB+'s Hotspot* from the My Players Window.
  3. Enter the PULSE SUB+’s name (or room location name) and tap Continue.
  4. Wait until the All done! screen displays two options:
      • Use Without Pairing – Select when you decide to pair later with the Bluesound player. The Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png displays PULSE SUB+ as a separate player.
      • Start Pairing – Select the player to pair with, and tap Continue.
        When the Pairing Complete screen is displayed, tap Finish.

Windows/macOS - Wired Setup

  1. In the BluOS Controller app, navigate to the Player Drawer and select the PULSE SUB+ under Other Devices, highlighting NEEDS SETUP.
  2. Select the required PULSE SUB+'s Hotspot* from the Add Player Window.
  3. Enter the PULSE SUB+’s name (or room location name) and click Next.
  4. Wait until the All done! screen displays two options:
      • Use Without Pairing – Select when you decide to pair later with the Bluesound player. The Player Drawer displays PULSE SUB+ as a separate player.
      • Start Pairing – Select the player to pair with, and click Continue.
        When the Pairing Complete screen is displayed, click Finish.

Wireless

A wireless connection lets you place PULSE SUB+ virtually anywhere in your home, but it requires a network setup.

Please follow the below instructions as applicable.

Android - Wireless Setup

  1. Launch the BluOS Controller App on an Android device. New Players Detected prompt is displayed – select Setup Now.
  2. If the prompt is not displayed, tap the Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png in the bottom navigation drawer to launch the Players screen.
  3. Tap the Add a Player button 004_Add a Player_Fixed Group_Playlist_Preset_button.png in the upper-right corner.
  4. Select the PULSE SUB+’s hotspot* from the My Players window.
  5. Tap Choose WiFi Network and select the required WiFi Network.
    Note: If the required WiFi Network does not appear or is hidden, select Custom SSID. Enter the SSID name and select the Security Method the network uses.
    Optional: Switch on Save WiFi Password for a simplified future setup.
  6. Enter the WiFi network Password and tap Continue.
  7. Enter the PULSE SUB+’s name (or room location name) and tap Continue.
  8. Wait until the Setup Complete screen displays two options:
      • Use Without Pairing – Select when you decide to pair later with the Bluesound player. The Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png displays PULSE SUB+ as a separate player.
      • Start Pairing – Select the player to pair with, and tap Continue.
        When the Pairing Complete screen is displayed, tap Finish.

The PULSE SUB +’s status indicator LED turns to solid Blue, indicating a successful connection to the WiFi network.

iOS - Wireless Setup

  1. Launch the BluOS Controller App on an iOS device. New Players Detected prompt is displayed – select Setup Now.
  2. If the prompt is not displayed, tap the Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png in the bottom navigation drawer to launch the Players screen.
  3. Tap the Add a Player button 004_Add a Player_Fixed Group_Playlist_Preset_button.png in the upper-right corner.
  4. Tap Add Subwoofer.
  5. Select PULSE SUB+ to launch the Connect to Pulse Sub+ wizard.
  6. As illustrated in the wizard, press the Home button on your iPhone or iPad, open the iOS Settings, and tap Wi-Fi.
  7. Select the PULSE SUB+’s hotspot* from the available WiFi networks.
  8. Return to the BluOS Controller App. The Connect to WiFi screen is displayed.
  9. Tap Choose WiFi Network and select the required WiFi Network.
    Note: If the required WiFi Network does not appear or is hidden, select Manual SSID Entry. Enter the WiFi network name and select the Security Method the network uses.
    Optional: Switch on Save WiFi Password for a simplified future setup.
  10. Enter the WiFi network Password and tap Continue.
  11. Enter the PULSE SUB+’s name (or room location name) and tap Continue.
  12. Wait until the Setup Complete screen displays two options:
      • Use without Pairing – Select when you decide to pair later with the Bluesound player. The Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png displays PULSE SUB+ as a separate player.
      • Start Pairing – Select the player to pair with and tap Continue.
        When the Pairing Complete screen is displayed, tap Finish.

The PULSE SUB +’s status indicator LED turns to solid Blue, indicating a successful connection to the WiFi network.

Refer to How Do I Connect My BluOS player to the Network - Wireless Manual Setup for detailed information on PULSE SUB+ setup, troubleshooting, or if you are connecting using a Windows or macOS computer.

Pairing PULSE SUB+ with Existing BluOS Player

Prerequisites:

      • Power on the PULSE SUB+
      • BluOS player to be paired is powered on, connected to the network, and not in Standby Mode (play any audio).
  1. In the BluOS Controller App, select the Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png or Player Drawer.
  2. Under Other Devices, select the Link icon mceclip3.png next to PULSE SUB+.
  3. Select the player to pair with, and click Continue.
  4. When the Pairing Complete screen is displayed, click Finish.

Note: PULSE SOUNDBAR+ has a dedicated secondary WiFi module to automatically pair (WiFi Direct Connect) with PULSE SUB+ without using the local home network. WiFi Direct Connect provides a complete low-latency wireless sound experience even in a noisy network. BluOS Controller App, PULSE SUB+, and PLUSE SOUNDBAR+ should be upgraded to the latest software version to enable the WiFi Direct Connect feature.

Unpairing a PULSE SUB+

  1. In the BluOS Controller App, select the Players tab 001_Playerstab_button.png or Player Drawer.
  2. Select the Player paired with PULSE SUB+.
  3. Select the player’s context menu (3 dots) and select Audio Settings. The Audio Settings screen is displayed.
  4. Select Subwoofer, and the subwoofer menu is displayed.
  5. Select Unpair and select OK.

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