How to Connect Sony SRS XG500 to Alexa

This post shows how to connect the Sony SRS XG500 boombox 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 XG500 to Alexa, Step by … Continue reading How to Connect Sony SRS XG500 to Alexa

How to Factory Reset Sony SRS XG500

Shows how to factory reset the Sony SRS XG500 wireless tabletop speaker back to its default settings. E.g. Resetting returns sound mode and light settings to their fresh-out-of-the-box values.  Plus, factory resetting erases any earlier connected Bluetooth devices from memory. This stops this unit from auto pairing to any nearby wireless devices. Moreover, you might … Continue reading How to Factory Reset Sony SRS XG500

How to Turn On Sony SRS XG500

We explain how to turn on the Sony boombox SRS XG500 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, as we find its Power button on the top panel, as we see next. There’s also … Continue reading How to Turn On Sony SRS XG500

How to Put Sony SRS XG500 in Pairing Mode

To pair your SRS XG500 Sony Boombox speaker with a 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 this speaker.  Why?  Because in this mode, the speaker broadcasts its name and currently valid connection info over Bluetooth. … Continue reading How to Put Sony SRS XG500 in Pairing Mode

Sony SRS XG500 Buttons

The Sony SRS XG500 Boombox speaker has several buttons across its top panel. Plus, there are also a few more inside its rear port compartment along with mic/guitar, power input, and USB play and charge out ports. All this is behind the sealing cap. Sony SRS XG500 Buttons: Summary The buttons on the top include … Continue reading Sony SRS XG500 Buttons

How to Bass Boost Sony SRS XG500

You can change how loud the bass is on the Sony SRS XG500, by turning on and off its bass boost mode. When switched on, this mode makes the passive bass radiators on the sides vibrate much more, and adds a low rumble quality to the playing program, that travels pretty far from the speaker.  … Continue reading How to Bass Boost Sony SRS XG500

How to Check Sony SRS XG500 Battery Life

Covers how to check  battery life on the Sony boombox speaker model  SRS XG500 for proper operation, and also, how to know if the battery charge holding capacity is diminishing over time, and thus, when to replace the battery. How to Check Sony SRS XG500 Battery Life, Current Charge 1. First, Turn ON the XG500 … Continue reading How to Check Sony SRS XG500 Battery Life

Sony SRS XG500 Firmware Update

Here, we detail the firmware update procedure for the Sony SRS XG500 Bluetooth speaker. This routine can take ten (10) to fifteen (15) minutes depending on the speed of your internet connection, source device used to update the speaker, distance between speaker and that device, Etc. Plus, you cannot roll back the update once you … Continue reading Sony SRS XG500 Firmware Update

Sony SRS XG500 Battery Life

Covers how to check battery life and level on the Sony SRS XG500 Bluetooth boombox speaker. We also explain how to know if the battery life is degrading over time. Sony SRS XG500 Battery Life, Current Charge 1. First, Turn ON the XG500 You won’t be able to read battery charge status unless the speaker … Continue reading Sony SRS XG500 Battery Life

How to Pair Sony SRS XG500 to Alexa

This post shows how to pair the Sony SRS XG500 boombox 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 Pair Sony SRS XG500 to Alexa, Step by … Continue reading How to Pair Sony SRS XG500 to Alexa