Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Party Connect function)

You can connect multiple speakers (up to 100 speakers) compatible with the Party Connect function via BLUETOOTH connections and enjoy music playback.

Devices compatible with the Wireless Party Chain function are not applicable for connection.

Devices* compatible with the Party Connect function:

LSPX-S3, SRS-XP700, SRS-XP500, SRS-XG500, SRS-XG300, SRS-XB43, SRS-XB33, SRS-XB23, SRS-XE300, SRS-XE200, SRS-XV900, SRS-XV800, SRS-XV500, SRS-ULT70, SRS-ULT1000

* Depending on your country or region, some of the compatible devices are not available for purchase.


Before operating the speaker, make sure of the following:

  • Update the pre-installed software to the latest version on each and every speaker to connect for the function.

    (For details about the update procedure, see Updating the pre-installed software.)

  • When setting up the speakers for the Party Connect function, make sure that all of the speakers to connect for the function are located within 1 m (3.2 ft). Stop music playback if it is in progress.

  • When playing music, make sure that all of the devices to connect for the function are located within 30 m (98.4 ft) in your line of sight.

    Maximum communication range may shorten under the following conditions.

    • There is an obstacle such as a person, metal, or wall between the speaker and BLUETOOTH device.
    • A wireless LAN device is in use near the speaker.
    • A microwave oven is in use near the speaker.
    • A device that generates electromagnetic radiation is in use near the speaker.
  1. Use “Sony | Music Center” to set up the speaker for the Party Connect function.

    For details about “Sony | Music Center,” refer to the following URL:

    https://www.sony.net/smcqa/

  2. Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device, and adjust the volume to moderate level.

    The same music is played from all speakers.

    When adjusting the volume on the BLUETOOTH device or the speaker connected with the device (the speaker set up as the first one), the volumes of all speakers are automatically adjusted. For other speakers (the second or later speaker set), you can also adjust the volume on each other.

To change the connected BLUETOOTH device or speaker or to terminate the Party Connect function

Stop music playback in advance.

Hint

  • The lights and ULT button on the speaker light up differently depending on the model that is set up as the first speaker.

  • When using the Party Connect function, the codec automatically switches to SBC.

Note

  • While the Party Connect function is in use, audio from the following devices connected to the speaker will not be output.

    • The USB device connected to the PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT port (USB)

    • The device connected to the AUDIO IN jack by an audio cable

    • The TV connected to the OPTICAL IN connector

  • While the speaker is in OPTICAL IN, AUDIO IN, or USB mode, you can set it up for the Party Connect function with “Sony | Music Center” as well. Upon completion of the setup, however, the speaker is automatically placed into BLUETOOTH mode.

  • Deactivating the Party Connect function gives no effect on the established BLUETOOTH connection and the speaker remains in BLUETOOTH mode. To place the speaker into OPTICAL IN, AUDIO IN, or USB mode, a respective tap operation on the speaker is required.

  • When watching movies using the Party Connect function, there may be a gap between video and audio.