How to Use a Sony XB40 Wireless Speaker

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

The Sony SRS-XB40 wireless speaker allows you listen to music on the go.

This guide will cover the following topics:

• Turning on/off the speaker
• Charging the speaker
• Pair Bluetooth devices with your speaker
• How to send/receive phone calls
• Linking multiple speakers together
• Audio playback

2. Power On/Off

To power the unit on/off press the Power button. The Bluetooth indicator will blink when powered on.

Auto Power Off will occur in 15 minutes if there is no activity..

3. Charge

To charge your speaker, plug the AC adapter into your speaker and the other end into an available wall outlet.

• The CHARGE light will be amber while charging.
• When charging is complete the CHARGE light will turn off.
• The CHARGE light will slowly flash when the battery is low.
• To check approximate battery life, press and hold the Call button for at least 3 seconds. The speaker will announce a current battery life estimate.

4. Pairing Bluetooth devices to your Sony XB40 Wireless Speaker

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5. Link Speakers

Multiple Sony XB40 speakers can be linked together for Stereo or "Double mode."

1. Power on both speakers you wish to link.
2. Press and hold the Add button for 3 seconds on the first speaker until you hear a beep.
   

1. Press and hold the Add button for 3 seconds on the second speaker until you hear a beep.
   

1. The speakers will now be linked together.

6. Phone Calls

Making phone calls

1. Make sure your mobile device is paired.
2. Initiate a phone call from your mobile device.
3. Press the Play/Pause button to end the call.
   

Receiving phone calls

1. Make sure your mobile device is paired.
2. When a phone call is received, press the Play/Pause button to answer the phone call and then speak into the speaker.

1. Press the Play/Pause button to end the call.
   

7. Audio Playback Introduction

The Sony XB40 supports playback via Bluetooth and via an audio cable with a stereo mini plug (not included). The following steps will walk you though playback of audio to your device.

8. Stereo Mini Plug

1. Plug in a stereo mini plug into your source device and your wireless speaker.
   

Make sure both the source device and speaker are set to a moderate volume for the best listening experience.

9. Audio Playback

From any app that plays audio, you can now open and stream music to your speaker.

• From a mobile device
  

• From a computer
  

10. Extra Bass

You can enable or disable the extra bass feature by pressing the Extra Bass button on the speaker.

11. Introduction

Bluetooth technology allows you to stream audio from your computer or mobile device to your Bluetooth capable audio device. It has a range of approximately 30 feet. Your streaming device and Bluetooth audio device need to be paired with one another successfully before streaming can take place.

12. Audio Playback

From any app that plays audio, you can now open and stream music to your speaker.

• From a mobile device
  

• From a computer
  

13. Extra Bass

You can enable or disable the extra bass feature by pressing the Extra Bass button on the speaker.

14. Pairing Bluetooth devices to your Sony XB40 Wireless Speaker

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