How to Use a Sony XB10 Wireless Speaker

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

The Sony XB10 is an ultra-compact, canister-style Bluetooth speaker that's water-resistant, has good battery life, and can connect to your mobile device to provide speakerphone capabilities.

This guide will help you with basic functionality of this device.

2. Power On/Off

To power the unit on/off press the Power button. The Bluetooth indicator will blink when powered on.

Auto Power Off will occur in 15 minutes if there is no activity.

3. Charge

To charge your speaker, use the supplied USB Cable. Plug one end into your speaker and the other end into the USB port of a computer or USB AC adapter.

The computer and USB AC adapter used in the illustrations are not included with your speaker.

The CHG light will be amber while charging.
When charging is complete the CHG light will turn off.
The CHG light will slowly flash when the battery is low.

4. Pair Bluetooth Devices to Your Sony XB10 Wireless Speaker

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5. Phone Calls

Making phone calls

Make sure your mobile device is paired.
Initiate a phone call from your mobile device.
Press the Play/Pause button to end the call.

Receiving phone calls

Make sure your mobile device is paired.
When a phone call is received, press the Play/Pause button to answer the phone call.

Press the Play/Pause button to end the call.

6. Link Speakers

Multiple Sony XB10 speakers can be linked together for Stereo or "Double mode."

Power on both speakers you wish to link.
Press and hold the Add button for 3 seconds on the first speaker until you hear a beep.

Press and hold the Add button for 3 seconds on the second speaker until you hear a beep.

The speakers will now be linked together.

7. Audio Playback Introduction

The Sony XB10 supports playback via Bluetooth and via an audio cable with a stereo mini plug (not included). The following steps will walk you though playback of audio to your device.

8. Stereo Mini Plug

Plug in a stereo mini plug into your source device and your wireless speaker.

Make sure both the source device and speaker are set to a moderate volume for the best listening experience.

9. Audio Playback

From any app that plays audio, you can now open and stream music to your speaker.

From a mobile device

From a computer

10. Introduction

Bluetooth technology allows you to stream audio from your computer or mobile device to your Bluetooth capable audio device. It has a range of approximately 30 feet. Your streaming device and Bluetooth audio device need to be paired with one another successfully before streaming can take place.

11. Audio Playback