Screenshot of the Sony SRS X2 speaker showing as discovered on iPadOS.

How to Put Sony SRS X3 in Pairing Mode

To pair your SRS X3 Sony speaker with a Bluetooth source device for the first time, or to refresh old connection info in that device, you have to know how to start up discovery mode on the speaker.  Moreover, in this mode, the speaker broadcasts its name and currently valid connection information over the Bluetooth airwaves, and this allows other devices to pair to it.  So in this post, we show you how to put the Sony SRS X3 speaker into pairing mode, to let you to link it with phones, tablets, computers, and smart speakers and enjoy better sound.

How to Put Sony SRS X3 Speaker into Pairing Mode

1. Turn On the Speaker

Turn on the speaker by rapidly pressing its  Power  button.

E.g. See this button, that we point out with the green arrow, in the next picture.

Picture of the Power button on the Sony SRS X3.
The Power button on the Sony SRS X3.

The speaker then comes on.

Picture of the green glowing Power light on the X3.
The green glowing Power light on the X3.

2. Press and Hold the Pairing Button for Two to Three Seconds

Secondly, place the speaker into pairing mode by pressing and holding the the Pairing button, as pointed out next. It in the front row of buttons as you face the speaker, second button in from the left.

Picture of The pairing button.
The Pairing button.

When you press this button, the speaker beeps twice. Plus, the Pairing lamp begins rapidly flashing white.

Picture of the Pairing light on the Sony SRS X3 flashing white.
The Pairing light on the Sony SRS X3 blinking white.




3. Done with How to Put Sony SRS X3 in Pairing Mode

While the Pairing light is blinking, you should be able to see the X3 on any in-range phone, computer, tablet, or smart speaker, that is within several feet of it, as shown next.

Screenshot of the X3 showing as discovered on iPadOS.
The X3 showing as discovered on iPadOS.

Note in the last picture, that the speaker appears as “SONY:SRS-X3”.  So at this point, you could connect to this speaker if you wish.

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References for How to Put the Sony SRS X3 in Pairing Mode

    1. Sony SRS X3 Support Page at Sony.com

Revision History

    • 2022-09-26: First published.