Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection

You can enjoy listening to music of a BLUETOOTH device and operate it by the speaker via BLUETOOTH connection if it supports the following BLUETOOTH profiles.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Enables you to enjoy high-quality audio contents wirelessly.

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)

Enables you to adjust the volume and operate to play, pause or skip to the beginning of the next/current track.

Operations may vary depending on the BLUETOOTH device. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the BLUETOOTH device.

Note

  • Make sure beforehand that the volume on the BLUETOOTH device and speaker are set to a moderate level to avoid sudden loud sound output from the speaker.

    Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, adjusting the volume of the speaker may not be possible on the BLUETOOTH device while playback on the device is stopped/paused.

  1. When a USB device or an audio cable is connected to the PLAY/CHARGE port (USB1) or to the AUDIO IN jack, disconnect the device or the cable.

    While a USB device or an audio cable is connected to the PLAY/CHARGE port (USB1) or to the AUDIO IN jack, you do not hear music from any BLUETOOTH device.

  2. Connect the speaker with the BLUETOOTH device.

    When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, you hear voice guidance (BLUETOOTH connected) from the speaker and the activity of the(BLUETOOTH) indicator changes from flashing to lit.

  3. Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device.
  4. Adjust the volume by pressing the –/+ (volume) buttons on the speaker or operating the BLUETOOTH device.

    When you press the –/+ (volume) buttons on the speaker or adjust the volume on the BLUETOOTH device, the(power) indicator flashes once or 3 times.

    Depending on the BLUETOOTH device you are using, the(power) indicator on the speaker may not flash even if you adjust the volume on the BLUETOOTH device.

    During playback, you can use the buttons on the speaker to perform the following operations.

    Pause

    Press the(play) button during playback to pause. Press it again to cancel pause.

    Skip to the beginning of the next track

    Press the(play) button twice quickly during playback.

    Skip to the beginning of the current or previous track*

    Press the(play) button 3 times quickly during playback.

    * Operations vary depending on the BLUETOOTH device in use.

Hint

  • When you set the volume to the maximum or minimum level on the speaker, the(power) indicator flashes 3 times.

Note

  • For Apple iOS devices, the speaker is compatible with iOS 10.0 or later. A BLUETOOTH connection is not available on the devices with iOS 9.x or earlier.

  • If the communication condition is poor, the BLUETOOTH device may react incorrectly to the operations on the speaker.

  • While music playback is in progress on a BLUETOOTH device, do not connect a device to the PLAY/CHARGE port (USB1) or to the AUDIO IN jack. Connecting a device to the PLAY/CHARGE port (USB1) or to the AUDIO IN jack automatically places the speaker into USB mode or into AUDIO IN mode and you do not hear music from any BLUETOOTH device.

  • While the speaker has a device connected to the PLAY/CHARGE port (USB1) or the AUDIO IN jack, you can still listen to music from the BLUETOOTH device connected via a BLUETOOTH connection by selecting, for example, [My Library] on “Sony | Music Center.”

  • When using in a place with a high temperature, the volume may decrease to protect the built-in battery.

  • If the built-in battery level is low, the maximum output of the speaker decreases.

  • Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, it may be necessary to adjust the volume or set the audio output setting on the connected device.

  • Noise or sound interruption may occur depending on the BLUETOOTH device connected with the speaker, the communication environment or the usage environment.