Connecting the neckband speaker concurrently with 2 BLUETOOTH devices (multipoint connection)

While the neckband speaker is connected concurrently with 2 BLUETOOTH devices via a BLUETOOTH connection, you can do the following:

  • Switching the music (audio) playback source between 2 devices

    You can switch the music (audio) playback source from one device to the other without reestablishing the BLUETOOTH connection.

  • Standing by for an incoming call to either of the 2 smartphones/iPhone devices

    You can keep both of the 2 smartphones/iPhone devices on standby for an incoming call while listening to music (audio) playing on one of the smartphones/iPhone devices, and receive an incoming call to either of the smartphones/iPhone devices when it arrives.

Note

  • Multipoint connections cannot be made when [Connect to 2 devices simultaneously] is set to off in the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app.

  • When using the Speaker Add function, you cannot use the multipoint connection capability.

  • Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, you may not be able to use the multipoint connection capability.

  • If the dedicated audio adaptor (supplied) and the dedicated audio cable (supplied) are connected to the neckband speaker, then the BLUETOOTH function and the call function cannot be used.

Connecting the neckband speaker concurrently with 2 devices via BLUETOOTH connections

Before connecting, make sure that the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app is installed on one of the 2 devices.

  1. Connect the neckband speaker with the first BLUETOOTH device.
  2. While keeping the neckband speaker connected with the first BLUETOOTH device, press and hold the (power)/(BLUETOOTH) button for about 5 seconds.

    You hear a notification sound and voice guidance (Pairing) from the neckband speaker and the (power)/(BLUETOOTH) indicator double flashes in blue (pairing mode).

    Note

    • Press and hold the (power)/(BLUETOOTH) button for about 2 seconds, and continue pressing the button when the power turns off and you hear a notification sound.

  3. Operate the second BLUETOOTH device to search for the neckband speaker.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to establish a BLUETOOTH connection.

    When a BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear a notification sound from the neckband speaker and the (power)/(BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes in blue.

Changing the BLUETOOTH devices in multipoint connection

While keeping the neckband speaker connected with 2 devices in multipoint connection, you can attempt to connect another device via a BLUETOOTH connection.

When you operate the neckband speaker and the third device in an attempt to establish a BLUETOOTH connection, the BLUETOOTH connection with one of the 2 devices used for the previous music (audio) playback or phone talking is retained and the BLUETOOTH connection with the other device is disconnected. Then, a BLUETOOTH connection is established between the neckband speaker and the third device.

Music (audio) playback while the neckband speaker is connected with 2 devices in multipoint connection

  • When you play music (audio) by operating the neckband speaker, the music (audio) that plays is from the last device that was played.

  • To play music (audio) on the other (second) device in multipoint connection, operate the second one to start music (audio) playback.

    Depending on the condition, you may still hear music (audio) playing on the same (first) device from the neckband speaker after you operate the second device to start playback. In such a case, stop the playback on the first one. Then, you can listen to music (audio) playing on the second one.

Receiving a call while the neckband speaker is connected with 2 smartphones/iPhone devices in multipoint connection

  • Connecting the neckband speaker with 2 smartphones/iPhone devices in multipoint connection places both of the devices on standby for an incoming call.

  • When an incoming call arrives to one of the devices in multipoint connection, a ring tone is heard via the neckband speaker.

  • When another incoming call arrives to the other (second) device while you are talking on the first call via the neckband speaker, a ring tone is heard from the second device.

    By ending the call on the first device, you hear a ring tone on the second device via the neckband speaker.