Updating the pre-installed software

When a new version of the software is released, you can update your speaker’s pre-installed software by using the following methods.

By updating the software, new features will be added enabling you to experience more convenient and stable use.

  1. Connect the speaker to an AC outlet with a USB AC adaptor (commercially available).

    Software updates cannot be applied while the speaker is running on power from the built-in battery.

  2. Turn on the speaker.

    The(power) indicator lights up in green.

  3. When your device, such as a smartphone, does not have “Sony | Music Center” installed, download the application from Google Play (Play Store) or the App Store and install it on the device.

    Hint

    • “Sony | Music Center” is compatible with the Apple iOS devices with the iOS 11.0 or later version. It is not compatible with the devices with the iOS 10.x or earlier version.

  4. Tap [Music Center] on the device to start up the application.

    Music Center

  5. Tap [SRS-XB100].

    When a new version of the software is released, an update notice is displayed on the “Sony | Music Center” screen.

  6. Follow the instructions on the screen to update.

    As a software update progresses, the (power) indicator changes its green flashing pattern (5-time flashing, 4-time flashing, 1-time flashing, unlit).

    Depending on the situation, you may not be able to see all flashing patterns.

    When the speaker turns on for the first time after a software update, the green(power) indicator and the blue(BLUETOOTH) indicator flash simultaneously 3 times to inform you that the update is complete.

  7. Confirm the version of the speaker’s software.

    On “Sony | Music Center,” tap [SRS-XB100] - [Settings] - [System].

    “XXXX” displayed under “SRS-XB100” indicates the software version.

Hint

  • When a software update fails, turn off the speaker and then turn it back on. The speaker will recover from the error state.

  • For details on activities of the indicators on the speaker pertaining to software updates, see “Other activities of the indicators (indications pertaining to updates to the pre-installed software)” in About the indicators.

Note

  • Be aware that “Sony | Music Center” and “Music Center for PC” are different apps.

  • Be sure to use the latest version of “Sony | Music Center.” When you have an issue, such as having trouble with establishing a BLUETOOTH connection between the speaker and your device, such as a smartphone, uninstall “Sony | Music Center” and try to connect via the BLUETOOTH connection again.

    For details about “Sony | Music Center,” refer to Google Play (Play Store) or the App Store.

  • When an attempt to update the software fails, charge the rechargeable built-in battery until it is charged 40% or more. You can view the remaining power of the rechargeable built-in battery on “Sony | Music Center.”

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