Connecting with an NFC-compatible device by one touch (NFC)
By touching the speaker with an NFC-compatible device such as a smartphone or Walkman, etc., the speaker turns on automatically, then proceeds to pairing and BLUETOOTH connection.
- Compatible smartphones
- NFC-compatible smartphones with Android 2.3.3 or later installed
- Compatible Walkman models
- NFC-compatible Walkman models*1
*1 Even if your Walkman is compatible with the NFC function, it may not be able to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the speaker by one touch. For details on the compatible models, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Walkman.
- NFC
- NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as smartphones and IC tags.
- Thanks to the NFC function, data communication - for example, BLUETOOTH pairing - can be achieved easily by simply touching NFC-compatible devices together (i.e., at the N-mark symbol or location designated on each device).
Note
- Stop playback on a BLUETOOTH device beforehand to avoid sudden loud sound output from the speaker.
- Set the NFC function of the device to on.
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device.
- If your smartphone OS is Android 2.3.3 or later, and less than Android 4.1:
proceed to step 2.
- If your smartphone OS is Android 4.1 or later: proceed to step 4.
- NFC-compatible Walkman models*2: proceed to step 4.
*2 The procedures for the NFC settings may vary depending on Walkman models. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your Walkman.
- If your smartphone OS is Android 2.3.3 or later, and less than Android 4.1:
- Download and install the app “NFC Easy Connect” on the smartphone.
“NFC Easy Connect” is a free Android app you can download from Google Play.
Download the app by searching for “NFC Easy Connect” or access it by using the following two-dimensional code. A fee may be charged to download the app.
To download via the two-dimensional code, a two-dimensional code reader app is required.
Access the following Web site to search for the app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.easyconnect
Download via the two-dimensional code:
The app may not be downloadable in some countries/regions.
- Start “NFC Easy Connect” on the smartphone.
Make sure that the app screen is displayed.
- Touch the speaker with the device.
Unlock the screen of the device beforehand.
Keep touching the device on the N marked part of the speaker until the device responds.
If the speaker is off, it will turn on when the device touches it.
Follow the on-screen instructions to establish the connection.
When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, (BLUETOOTH) indicator stays lit.
To disconnect, touch the speaker with the device again.
Hint
- If you cannot connect the speaker, try the following.
- Start the app on the device and move the device slowly over the N marked part of the speaker.
- If the device is in a case, remove the case.
- Make sure that the app screen is displayed on the device.
- If you touch a device on the speaker, the device terminates the BLUETOOTH connection with the current device (NFC-compatible headset, etc.), and connects with the speaker (One-touch connection switching).
Note
- If your smartphone is a type that goes into standby mode in response to magnetic force, it may not be able to connected by NFC.