How to Factory Reset Sony XB 13

We explain here how to factory reset the Sony XB 13 to return it back to default factory settings. So factory resetting restores the XB 13 to factory default state. Additionally, it erases any previously connected Bluetooth devices from its memory. Clearing these stops this unit from joining to any nearby BT devices. Also, you should factory reset to get this speaker ready for sale or re-gifting, or to stop the auto pairing with devices you no longer wish it to link with.

How to Factory Reset Sony XB 13, Step by Step

1. Power UP the XB 13

Press the Power button for a half-second or so and then release it.

E.g. Find the Power button as we show in the next picture.

Picture of the Sony XB 13 -Power- button. How to Factory Reset Sony XB 13. — The -Power- Button on the Sony XB 13.

Then, the status light comes on, as shown next.

Picture of the -Power- lamp glowing. — The -Power- lamp glowing.

The speaker may make a ding-dong tone sound when it powers up, should it pair to a nearby device. Or it may make no sound whatsoever if it does not. Yet whether it connects or not, this factory reset to default state routine works the same, as follows.

2. Press and Hold the Play / Pause and Volume UP Buttons At the Same Time

Find these buttons as we show next. Both are near the bottom of the speaker, as called out in the next picture.

Picture of the Sony XB 13 -Play-Pause- and -Volume UP- buttons. — The Sony XB 13 -Play-Pause- and -Volume UP- buttons.

The XB 13 then enters factory reset mode.

After a little pause, the speaker powers OFF, and the status lamp goes dark, as shown next. Note that on the XB 13, there is no power-down sound.

Picture of the -Power- lamp shown as OFF. Sony XB 13 Factory Reset. — The -Power- lamp shown as OFF.

3. Check that Factory Reset Did Indeed Happen on your Sony XB 13

Next, power on the unit again, as we detail in step 1.

Note that after a factory reset, the XB 13 comes up in pairing / discovery mode. The Power lamp blinks blue rapidly to telegraph this. This is a prompt that you may then look for this speaker on a nearby BT device, and pair to it if you so desire.

4. Done with How to Factory Reset Sony XB 13 !

Factory reset is now done. So you may now gift or sell it, or link it again with your favorite Bluetooth devices.

After a factory reset, the XB 13 no longer auto connects with any prior paired Bluetooth device. Thus, to restore automatic pairing, you manually pair it with a device. Then after that, any time that both speaker and that device have Bluetooth turned on, and they’re near to each other, pairing would automatically take place once more.

References

1. Official Sony XB 13 Support Page
2. Where to Buy the Sony XB 13

Revision History

- 2023-04-14: First published.