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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Network Setup

Wired: A wired connection to the network is simple and requires no network configuration. If you require to use the wired connection, connect PULSE SUB+ directly to your router or home network using an Ethernet cable. PULSE SUB+ appears in the Player Drawer of the BluOS Controller App labeled – NEEDS SETUP. Select it and follow the on-screen prompts to name the SUB+ and check for a firmware update.

For more information on establishing a wired connection for PULSE SUB+, refer to the Pairing PULSE SUB+ with your Existing Bluesound Player section.

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

  1. In the BluOS Controller App, open the Player Drawer by tapping the Rooms button mceclip0.png in the top-right corner of the BluOS Controller App.
  2. Scroll to the bottom and tap ADD A PLAYER to launch the easy setup wizard.
  3. Select the PULSE SUB+’s hotspot* from the Select Player window. The Choose a WiFi Network screen is displayed.
  4. Select the WiFi network from the drop-down menu.
    If the WiFi network does not appear or is hidden, select Manual SSID Entry, enter the SSID and select the network security type.
  5. Enter the Password and tap OK.
  6. Enter the Player Name (or room location name) and tap OK.
  7. Wait until the Setup Complete 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 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

  1. In the BluOS Controller App, open the Player Drawer by tapping the Rooms button mceclip1.png in the top-right corner.
  2. Scroll to the bottom and tap ADD A PLAYER to launch the Connect to Player wizard.
  3. Tap Add Subwoofer.
  4. Select PULSE SUB+ to launch the Connect to Pulse Sub+ wizard.
  5. As illustrated in the wizard, press the Home button on iPhone or iPad, open the iOS Settings and tap WiFi.
  6. Select the PULSE SUB+’s hotspot* from the available WiFi networks.
  7. Return to the BluOS Controller App. The Connect to WiFi screen is displayed.
  8. Select your home WiFi network from the drop-down menu.
    If your home WiFi network does not appear or is hidden, select Manual SSID Entry and tap Select. Enter the WiFI Network name and select the Security Method used by your network.
  9. Enter Password and tap Continue.
  10. Enter the PULSE SUB+’s name (or room location name) and tap Continue. 
  11. Wait until the Setup Complete 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 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, troubleshoot, 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 Rooms button mceclip2.png to open the Player Drawer.
  2. Under My Subwoofers, select the Link icon mceclip3.png next to PULSE SUB+.
  3. Select the player to pair with, and tap Continue.
  4. When Pairing Complete screen is displayed, tap 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 Rooms button mceclip4.png to open the 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.

Notes

  • Alternatively, you can connect PULSE SUB+ wired directly to any Bluesound players (with a SUBW OUT) using a Subwoofer cable (not included in the package).
  • PULSE SUB+’s Status Indicator LED blinks Blue and Purple alternatively if PULSE SUB+ is connected to your network but not paired wirelessly with another Bluesound player.
  • You can pair PULSE SUB+ with the following models:

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