Enjoying wireless playback using multiple speakers (Party Connect function)

By connecting multiple devices (up to 100 devices) compatible with the Party Connect function, you can liven up parties with loud volume.

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

* 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.)

  • 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 already in progress.

  1. Set up the first speaker.

    The following operation is an example of setting SRS-XP700 or SRS-XP500 as the first speaker. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device you are using to set up other devices compatible with the Party Connect function.

    1. Press the(power) button on the speaker.

      The(BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes in blue.

    2. Connect the BLUETOOTH device to the speaker via BLUETOOTH connection.

      Depending on the type of BLUETOOTH device to be connected, see the following topics.

      Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH ® devices

      Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Windows)

      Connecting with a computer via a BLUETOOTH connection (Mac)

      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. Press the PARTY CONNECT button located on the rear side of the speaker.

      You hear a beep and the(BLUETOOTH) indicator and the PARTY CONNECT indicator flash. In about 6 seconds, the PARTY CONNECT indicator will stop flashing and stay lit with a beep. While a connection for the Party Connect function is being established, the activity of the(BLUETOOTH) indicator changes from lit to flashing.

  2. Connect a second or more speakers.

    The following operation is an example of connecting SRS-XP700 or SRS-XP500 as the second speaker. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device you are using to connect other devices compatible with the Party Connect function.

    1. Press the(power) button on the speaker.

      The(BLUETOOTH) indicator of the speaker you turned on flashes in blue.

    2. Press the PARTY CONNECT button.

      A beep is heard, the(BLUETOOTH) indicator flashes and the PARTY CONNECT indicator lights up, then the(BLUETOOTH) indicator turns off. The PARTY CONNECT indicator continues to stay lit.

      Hint

      • Connect the second speaker within 1 minute. After 1 minute or more, the speaker setting is canceled.

    3. To connect additional speakers, repeat stepsnumber 2– 1 to 2.

      Hint

      • When connecting a third or more speakers, connect each one within 30 seconds of connecting the previous speaker. After 30 seconds or more, the speaker cannot be connected.

      • If you want to add another speaker after connecting (30 seconds or more), operate stepnumber 1– 3, then operate stepsnumber 2–1 to 2.

      When a connection for the Party Connect function is established, the PARTY CONNECT indicators on all the speakers stay lit. Then, the activity of the(BLUETOOTH) indicator on the first speaker changes from flashing to lit.

  3. Start playback on the connected BLUETOOTH device and adjust the volume 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.

Hint

  • By using “Sony | Music Center,” you can establish a connection for the Party Connect function or terminate the Party Connect function.

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

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

  • The lighting mode of the speaker varies depending on the type of the speaker that is set up as the first speaker.

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

Note

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

  • When the speaker is in USB mode or in AUDIO IN mode, you cannot use the Party Connect function.

    Connecting a USB device or an audio device, such as a portable audio device, to the PLAY/CHARGE port (USB1) or to the AUDIO IN jack on the speaker automatically places the speaker into USB mode or into AUDIO IN mode and terminates the Party Connect function.