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.

  • 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 playing on one of the smartphones/iPhone devices, and receive an incoming call to either of the smartphones/iPhone devices when it arrives.

Connecting the speaker concurrently with 2 devices via BLUETOOTH connections

  1. 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.

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

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

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

    When the 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 or phone talking 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.

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

  • Connecting the 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 at the first device in multipoint connection, you hear a ring tone via the speaker.

  • When another incoming call arrives at the other (second) device while you are talking on the first call via the 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 speaker.

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.

  • With the “Sony | Sound Connect” app, you can establish/disconnect BLUETOOTH connections, unpair BLUETOOTH devices, and more.

Note

  • When using the Stereo Pair 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.