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

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

  • Switching the music playback source between 2 devices

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

Connecting the speaker concurrently with 2 devices via BLUETOOTH connections

  1. If a USB device is connected to the PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT port (USB) or an audio cable is connected to the AUDIO IN jack, disconnect them.

    While a USB device is connected to the PLAY/CHARGE OUTPUT port (USB) or an audio cable is connected to the AUDIO IN jack, you cannot hear music from any BLUETOOTH device.

  2. Connect the speaker with the first BLUETOOTH device.

    For details about the BLUETOOTH connection procedure, see one of the following that is applicable to your device.

  3. While keeping the speaker connected with the first BLUETOOTH device, press (BLUETOOTH) button.

    You hear voice guidance (Pairing) from the speaker and the(BLUETOOTH) indicator starts double flashing (pairing mode).

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

    When a BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear the notification sound from the speaker and the activity of the (BLUETOOTH) indicator changes from flashing to lit.

Changing the BLUETOOTH devices in multipoint connection

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

When you operate the 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 playback is retained and the BLUETOOTH connection with the other device is disconnected. Then, a BLUETOOTH connection is established between the speaker and the third device.

Music playback while the speaker is connected with 2 devices in multipoint connection

  • When you operate the speaker to play music, music starts playing on one of the devices in multipoint connection that was used for the previous playback.

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

    Depending on the condition, you may still hear music playing on the same (first) device from the 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 playing on the second one.

Hint

  • As long as the BLUETOOTH function is activated on a BLUETOOTH device that has previously been connected with the speaker, the speaker is reconnected with the device right after the speaker is turned on.

  • You can perform operations including establishment and disconnection of BLUETOOTH connections by using “Sony | Music Center.”

Note

  • When using the Stereo Pair function or the Party Connect function, you cannot use the multipoint connection capability.

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

  • The multipoint connection cannot be disabled.