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 … Continue reading How to Factory Reset Sony XB 13



How to Turn Off Sony XB 13

We explain how to turn off the Sony XB 13 here.  Now most speakers have a Power button that Sony prominently positions on the unit so it’s easy to locate.  Indeed, this speaker is no exception to this pattern, as we find its Power button near the bottom in the button panel. See this next. … Continue reading How to Turn Off Sony XB 13



How to Make Sony XB 13 Discoverable

To pair your XB 13 Sony speaker with a Bluetooth 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 this BT speaker.  Now in this mode, the speaker broadcasts its name and currently valid connection information over the Bluetooth … Continue reading How to Make Sony XB 13 Discoverable



How to Turn On Sony XB 13

We explain how to turn on the Sony XB 13 portable BT speaker here.  Now most speakers have a Power button that Sony prominently positions on the unit so it’s easy to find.  Indeed, this speaker is no exception to this pattern, as we find its Power button near the bottom in the button panel, … Continue reading How to Turn On Sony XB 13



How to Tell if Sony XB 13 is Charging

How to tell if Sony XB 13 wireless BT speaker is charging?  This extra bass speaker has an orange LED light on its side panel, near the bottom, as shown in the following picture.  This light that Sony labels as the CHARGE light flashes orange when the battery is nearly dead. So it tells battery … Continue reading How to Tell if Sony XB 13 is Charging



How to Connect Sony XB 13 to Alexa

This post shows how to connect the Sony XB 13 small party 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 XB 13 to Alexa, Step … Continue reading How to Connect Sony XB 13 to Alexa



How to Hard Reset Sony XB 13

We explain here how to hard reset the Sony XB 13 to return it back to default factory settings. So hard resetting recreates the factory default state on the XB 13. Plus, it erases any previously connected Bluetooth devices from its memory. Erasing these stops this unit from joining to any close by BT devices. … Continue reading How to Hard Reset Sony XB 13



How to Reset Sony XB 13

Show you how to reset your Sony XB 13 to its default settings.  Resetting restores the XB 13 Extra Bass speaker to default state. Plus, resetting erases any earlier paired Bluetooth devices from its memory. Clearing these stops this speaker from pairing to any nearby Bluetooth devices. Also, you might reset this speaker to get … Continue reading How to Reset Sony XB 13



How to Pair Two Sony XB 12

Covers how to pair two Sony XB 12 Bluetooth speakers together, which lets you create a stereo (L + R) set.  The only extra cost is that you must have two XB 12s to get stereo sound, because individually, these speakers are monophonic. How to Pair Two Sony XB 12, Step by Step Prepare the … Continue reading How to Pair Two Sony XB 12



How to Pair Sony XB 13 with iPhone

This post shows how to pair the Sony XB 13 Extra Bass Bluetooth speaker with an iPhone, or other iOS or iPadOS based device. How to Pair Sony XB 13 with iPhone, Step by Step With your XB 13 switched OFF (power button is dark), run through these directions to pair it to your iPhone … Continue reading How to Pair Sony XB 13 with iPhone