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Bose - Sleepbuds II — Soothing Sounds and Noise-masking Technology Designed for Better Sleep - White/Silver

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SKU:: 6425583

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QuestionI use another meditation app (breethe) will I be able to listen to it while I sleep or do these only work with the Bose app? I am not sure If I can listen to my music and use other apps.
Asked 4 years ago by Megs.
- Answer Sleepbuds feature a 40 track library of relaxation content and noise masking sounds, but they cannot play music, podcasts, or any other audio outside this library. The reason for this is that Sleepbuds cannot stream audio from your mobile device. The power requirements for audio streaming would keep Bose from being able to make the buds small and comfortable enough to wear to sleep. Instead, the sounds from the library are transferred to the buds by the Bose Sleep app and played back locally thereafter.
  Answered 4 years ago by Bose Support
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QuestionThe description says they have a "noise blocking design." Does this mean the Sleepbuds create a seal inside the ear? In other words, do they have active noise cancellation, like basic earplugs?
Asked 4 years ago by Garth.
- Answer They are noise canceling, however to say they are active noise canceling im not sure. Active noise canceling will usually change based the pitch or frequency coming in. These earbuds seem to be set at a standard level. One thing to note though is they do a very good job at blocking out outside noise. I have a set of Bose over the ear active noise canceling headphones and these earbuds do a way better job than my headset!
  Answered 4 years ago by Crasher
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QuestionWould these help folks who have tinnitus by masking the ringing sound?
Asked 4 years ago by Tinnitus.
- Answer I, too, have tinnitus occasionally. Yes, the earbuds can mask it. They won't help make the tinnitus go away, but at least you can escape the ringing noise for a bit.
  Answered 4 years ago by PaulaL
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QuestionI have a hubby who unfortunately snores very loudly and I sleep very lightly so when he snores all bets are off... I was wondering how well these work for sleeping next to a loudly snoring partner?
Asked 4 years ago by Char.
- Answer I am in the same boat as you. My wife is the loud snorer. These work extremely well as long as you can fall asleep to loud enough white noise or other sounds that drown out the snoring. I have to turn the volume up to near maximum so it's the only thing I hear. If you can sleep with white noise, these should do the trick. I am very pleased with them.
  Answered 4 years ago by SleepingBetter
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QuestionI purchased these for my husband last december and he loves them. But recently he said only one ear bud charges to 100% while the other dies quickly. Can we send in for repair?
Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I had the same problem with the first generation sleep buds and I sent them to Bose directly. They sent me a new pair 48 hours later.
  Answered 4 years ago by Andy
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QuestionIf I use these and they truly block out all sounds, does it come with an alarm built in the app? I don't wanna have my alarm clock set and not hear it due to me wearing these through the night
Asked 4 years ago by WhitneyStarr.
- Answer Yes, for me they blocked out sounds especially when playing the sound clips.. they do have a built-in alarm that you can set.
  Answered 4 years ago by btb2k
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QuestionI live in an apartment with the loudest bunch of people above me,Do you think it might mask a dog's bark?Or loud thuds? Thanks!
Asked 4 years ago by barjean.
- Answer I doubt it would work with a THUD, you feel those more than hearing them. But dog barks and basic noises aren't a problem for these..They do have a snooze feature to stop making the relaxing sounds you can set to on or off and they'll play the sounds until you cut them off..
  Answered 4 years ago by RonnieB2
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QuestionI am wondering about the comfort level. I have some ear buds that you can only use if you sleep on your back and I am a side sleeper. Would these work as far as side sleeping and again, how is the overall comfort level?
Asked 4 years ago by Vita.
- Answer I am a side sleeper too. They can be a little fussy. If you turn the wrong way you can move it and not hear the sound you chose. Sometimes sleeping on my left side, the bud irritates my ear. I had to use a smaller size for my left ear where my right ear is mostly comfortable. I generally do not lose them though. I had one come out only once.
  Answered 4 years ago by Jackie
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QuestionI just want peace and quiet so do I have to use the noise option?
Asked 4 years ago by MAJOR.
- Answer No. You can use the earbuds with no sound. You can also limit the time any sound plays; it might be useful, for instance, to have a noisemasking sound play for an hour or so, till you get to sleep, and then stop.
  Answered 4 years ago by Laotze100
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QuestionI have very sensitive ears and normal headphones like this can hurt unless they are small enough. Would these fit well for a person with small ears?
Asked 4 years ago by Als.
- Answer These buds are extremely lightweight and soft. You can barely feel them in your ears. After a few nights you almost forget you are wearing them!
  Answered 3 years ago by Kevin
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QuestionHi. Can you download say, piano music playlists from YouTube or something like that? Or is there already piano music on the headphones? Thank you!
Asked 4 years ago by Addison.
- Answer As far as I know, we're limited to the sounds the Bose Sleep app provides. Bose explains that they deliberately limited the earbuds' versatility in order to keep them as small and comfortable as possible. The Bose sleep app provides multiple (like maybe 30-40 overall) soundtracks. They are divided broadly into tranquilizing sounds; noise-masking sounds; and nature sounds. Each track loops, so you get a repetitive (and thus calming) version of whatever sounds you choose. I'm a music buff, and I've found their tracks suitable for the purpose intended. Remember, we want to sleep -- not become engaged in a music performance.
  Answered 4 years ago by Laotze100
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QuestionMy mate snores extremely loud, will these help eliminate the snore and help me sleep?
Asked 4 years ago by Francos.
- Answer Yea - that is why we bought them. They work great for that.
  Answered 4 years ago by Santa
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QuestionMy spouse and I have to sleep in separate rooms because of his snoring. How well would these work to block his snoring?
Asked 4 years ago by Sleeper.
- Answer BUY THEM! My fiance snores SO LOUD and they REALLY WORK to block it out! I will not sleep without them! They are a life saver!
  Answered 4 years ago by RMCC
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QuestionI bought the sleep buds a 2 years ago and they only worked for about 3 months. I was told they could not be replaced as the item was no longer made. Now that the new ones are out, can I exchange?
Asked 4 years ago by TiredinTexas.
- Answer I had problems with the original sleep buds, as did many, many others. Bose graciously replaced them twice. In light of the persistent issues, Bose offered to replace the buds with an improved battery, or a full refund stating that the item was to be discontinued. This offer expired in December 2019. Lo & behold, a new version hits the market with no concession to purchasers of the original buds. I have been happy with the new ones so far. I think it is horrible that Bose did not acknowledge customers who stuck with them from the original glitchy version, but I do need the sleep.
  Answered 4 years ago by NeedBoseBuds
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QuestionDo the sounds have a short or long loop? I have OCD and I listen closely and if I hear a break and repeat from 5 to 30 seconds it drives me crazy instead of making me feel comfortable to sleep. Long loops of 2 minutes or longer are better for me.Opinion?
Asked 3 years ago by James.
- Answer I have only found one sound where you can hear the loop. Otherwise the others you cannot hear a break.
  Answered 3 years ago by Kevin
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QuestionCan I use these for other than sleeping? Like studying or to help me focus for example?
Asked 4 years ago by tr4gik.
- Answer Yes
  Answered 4 years ago by Jackie
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QuestionI have a very small ear canal, almost child size. Would these works for me? Do they go into the ear canal or just block it?
Asked 4 years ago by Ursula.
- Answer These go into the ear canal a bit since they kind of work like ear plugs in addition to playing sound. There is a loop that fits them snuggly and comfortably into your ear. It comes with 3 different size rubber tips, so you can put on the smaller size and see how they fit.
  Answered 4 years ago by Jeff
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QuestionMy wife had the first pair and they worked on and off. Are these upgraded?
Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The battery in second generation are improved over the first generation. I had charging issues with the first generation. So far no charging issues with my second generation.
  Answered 4 years ago by Jeff
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QuestionHow are they compared to earplugs? I have a neighbor upstares who has chandelier feet and isheavy. Earplugs help reduce those thuds to a good extent but sometimes I still hear them. Will these sleep buds help? Also, how about for reading and coding etc
Asked 3 years ago by sanjayovs.
- Answer The sleep buds work really well at drowning out unwanted noise. Very comfortable. But do remember that they only play sounds and not music. I use for tendinitis and for my snoring wife. All I can say is they work.
  Answered 3 years ago by Papaw
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QuestionI use a dental device to treat sleep apnea and to prevent snoring. It seems to work with respect to preventing snoring. but my wife complains that I make make a noise with the device as I breathe out thru my mouth. Will this machine help?
Asked 3 years ago by Larry.
- Answer It will most certainly help your wife. My husband is a heavy snorer and this device is the first solution we have found that provides us both with a good nights sleep.
  Answered 3 years ago by srus
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