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Why Is My Bose SoundLink Mini Red Light Flashing?<\/b><\/h2>\n
The Bose SoundLink mini Bluetooth speaker has an LED indicator light that displays the battery\u2019s current status. A green light means the battery level is 100%, while an amber\/yellow light means you should recharge the battery soon since it is between 20-70% charged. A <\/span>red flashing light indicates the battery is low and needs immediate charging<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\nHowever, a <\/span>low battery percentage is not the only reason the LED indicator on your Bose SoundLink mini is flashing red<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\nBose SoundLink mini red light flashing might indicate <\/span>issues with the charger<\/b>, <\/span>charging cradle<\/b>, <\/span>charging cable<\/b>, or <\/span>firmware<\/b>. Jump to the next section to learn how to fix this problem.<\/span><\/p>\nHow to Fix Bose SoundLink Mini Red Light Flashing?<\/b><\/b><\/h2>\nCharge the Battery<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n
The Bose SoundLink mini Bluetooth speaker is wireless and uses a rechargeable Lithium battery to play audio. Depending on usage and other environmental factors, the speaker provides 10-12 hours of playtime when fully charged. <\/span><\/p>\nWhen not plugged into a charger, your speaker\u2019s battery might discharge power quickly, especially when playing audio at full blast. Fortunately, you can tell the current battery status by checking the LED indicator light on the speaker. <\/span><\/p>\nA red flashing light on your Bose SoundLink Mini speaker usually indicates that the battery level is low and requires immediate charging. Connecting the speaker to a charger will often resolve the issue.<\/div><\/div>\n
Charge your Bose SoundLink Mini to get rid of the red flashing light<\/p><\/div>\n
The battery status will blink yellow while charging and turn green when fully charged. It will take 3-10 hours to charge the speaker to 100%.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\nRemove and Reattach the Battery<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n
Bose SoundLink Mini red light flashing might indicate <\/span>issues with the battery connection<\/b>. There might be an issue intercepting the battery causing it not to connect with the speaker\u2019s power terminals. Removing and reattaching the battery can help solve the problem.<\/span><\/p>\nFollow these steps to remove and reattach the battery:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n- <\/i> Unplug the power cord.<\/span><\/li>\n
- <\/i> Flip your Bose speaker and rest the button panel on a flat surface.<\/span><\/li>\n
- <\/i> Locate the imprinted pull indicator on the corner of the speaker\u2019s base.<\/span><\/li>\n
- <\/i> Gently pull the rubber foot away from the speaker.<\/span><\/li>\n
- <\/i> Remove the screws using the supplied wrench.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- <\/i> Pull out the battery.<\/span><\/li>\n
- <\/i> Check the terminals and wipe any dust or dirt.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Clean the terminals<\/p><\/div>\n
\n- <\/i> Re-install the battery.<\/span><\/li>\n
- <\/i> Tighten the screws back.<\/span><\/li>\n
- <\/i> Charge the speaker and check if this resolves the issue.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/b><\/p>\n
Check the Power Supply<\/b><\/h3>\n
If your Bose SoundLink mini Bluetooth speaker displays a red flashing light, the battery is low and requires charging. However, <\/span>the problem might not disappear if you use a faulty charger or cable<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\nMany people buy third-party chargers for their Bose SoundLink Mini speakers. However, <\/span>these chargers might be incompatible with your speaker.<\/b> The recommended Bose SoundLink mini speaker charger should have a power rating of 12V\/0.833A.<\/span><\/p>\nAlso, check the charging cable for issues. It could be defective or have bends, causing it not to supply enough current to the speaker. Try a different charging cable to determine if the first one is faulty.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\nDisconnect and Reconnect the Speaker to the Charging Cradle<\/b><\/b><\/h3>\n
Setting your Bose SoundLink mini speaker on a charging cradle ensures it stays charged and is ready whenever needed. However, the battery indicator might still flash red while the speaker is on the cradle. <\/span>When this occurs, the speaker and the cradle\u2019s metal contacts probably have no proper connection.<\/b><\/p>\nThe quickest way to solve this problem is to disconnect and reconnect the speaker to the charging cradle. Properly align the speaker with the metal contacts to ensure it sits correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n