How to Pair Sony SRS XB21

This post shows how to pair the Sony SRS XB21 Extra Bass wireless speaker by way of Bluetooth to common portable devices. E.g. These  include the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the iPad line of Apple phones, media players, and tablets. How to Pair Sony SRS XB21: Step by Step With your SRS XB21 powered OFF … Continue reading How to Pair Sony SRS XB21



How to Charge Sony SRS XB21

This piece covers how to charge the Sony SRS XB21 Bluetooth speaker. Do this easily through the micro USB power in port, shown in the pictures below. Note that you can still play your XB21 as it recharges, without raising the charging time by too much. First, pick a powerful enough USB adapter, as no … Continue reading How to Charge Sony SRS XB21



How to Factory Reset Sony SRS XB21

Show you how to factory reset your Sony SRS XB21 Extra Bass wireless speaker to its default settings.  Factory resetting restores this version of the XB series speaker to its default state. Plus, factory resetting erases any earlier paired Bluetooth devices from memory. Then this clearing stops this speaker from pairing to any nearby Bluetooth … Continue reading How to Factory Reset Sony SRS XB21



How to Turn On Sony SRS XB21

We explain how to turn on the Sony SRS XB21 desktop speaker here.  Now most Bluetooth speakers have a Power button that Sony prominently places on the unit so it’s easy to find.  Indeed, this speaker is no exception to this, as we find its Power button on the top of the SRS XB21, near … Continue reading How to Turn On Sony SRS XB21



How to Connect Sony SRS XB21 to Alexa

This post shows how to connect the Sony SRS XB21 mini Bluetooth speaker to Alexa smart speakers. Since this pairing happens between the Sony and Echo devices directly, you need not turn Bluetooth on in the mobile device you’re using to set up this connection. How to Connect Sony SRS XB21 to Alexa, Step by … Continue reading How to Connect Sony SRS XB21 to Alexa



How to Bass Boost Sony SRS XB21

You can change how loud the bass is on the Sony SRS XB21, by turning on and off its bass boost mode. When switched on, this mode makes this speaker vibrate much more. Plus it adds a low rumble quality to the playing program, that travels pretty far from the unit.  So, for you boom … Continue reading How to Bass Boost Sony SRS XB21



How to Connect to Sony SRS XB21

This post shows how to connect the Sony SRS XB21 Extra Bass wireless speaker by way of Bluetooth to common portable devices. E.g. These  include the iPhone, iPod Touch, and the iPad line of Apple phones, media players, and tablets. How to Connect Sony SRS XB21, Step by Step With your SRS XB21 powered OFF … Continue reading How to Connect to Sony SRS XB21



How to Hard Reset Sony SRS XB21

Show you how to hard reset your Sony SRS XB21 Extra Bass portable BT speaker to its default settings.  Hard resetting restores this version of the Sony XB series speaker to its default state. Plus, hard resetting erases any earlier paired Bluetooth devices from memory. Then this wiping stops this speaker from pairing to any … Continue reading How to Hard Reset Sony SRS XB21



How to Put Sony SRS XB21 in Pairing Mode

To pair your SRS XB21 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 pairing mode on the speaker.  That’s because in this mode, the speaker broadcasts its name and valid connection information over the Bluetooth … Continue reading How to Put Sony SRS XB21 in Pairing Mode



How to Turn Off Lights on Sony SRS XB21

This speaker comes equipped with a set of party LED lights that, by default, blink and pulsate in a blue-green color to the beat of whatever you play on the speaker.  However sometimes, you may not want a party atmosphere, like when you want to play the speaker while drifting off to sleep or during … Continue reading How to Turn Off Lights on Sony SRS XB21