Sony XB13 Factory Reset Instructions

Gives factory reset instructions for the Sony XB13 to set it back to its default settings. Factory resetting restores the XB13 to factory default state. Plus, it erases any earlier connected Bluetooth devices from its memory. Clearing these stops this unit from pairing to any nearby BT devices. Also, you might factory reset to get … Continue reading Sony XB13 Factory Reset Instructions



How to Turn On Sony XB13

We explain how to turn on the Sony XB13 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, as … Continue reading How to Turn On Sony XB13



Sony XB13 Firmware Update Instructions

Covers the Sony XB13 Extra Bass wireless speaker firmware update directions. Sony XB13 Firmware Update: Details Unfortunately though, we know of no way to upgrade the software on this mini speaker.  Further, there are currently no firmware downloads given for it on the Sony web site.  Nor are any details for this effort in the … Continue reading Sony XB13 Firmware Update Instructions



Sony XB13 Hard Reset Instructions

Gives hard reset instructions for the Sony XB13 to set it back to its default settings. Hard resetting restores the XB13 to factory default state. Plus, it erases any earlier connected Bluetooth devices from its memory. Clearing these stops this unit from pairing to any nearby BT devices. Also, you might hard reset to get … Continue reading Sony XB13 Hard Reset Instructions



How to Pair Sony XB13

This post shows how to pair the Sony XB13 with 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 XB13, Step by Step With your SRS XB13 powered OFF (power button is dark), run through these directions to pair … Continue reading How to Pair Sony XB13



How to Tell if Sony XB13 is Charging

How to tell if Sony XB13 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 level … Continue reading How to Tell if Sony XB13 is Charging



How to Factory Reset Sony XB13

We explain here how to factory reset the Sony XB13 to return it back to default factory settings. So factory resetting restores the XB13 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 … Continue reading How to Factory Reset Sony XB13



Sony XB13 Charging Light Stays On

Many Sony speakers, including this SRS XB13 Extra Bass model, have an orange charging light. labeled CHARGE, that glows while charging / recharging these tiny speakers. Sometimes though, this light stays on much longer than the time you need to fully recharge the speaker.  E.g. It does not turn off once charging is complete. So … Continue reading Sony XB13 Charging Light Stays On



How to Turn Off Sony XB13

We explain how to turn off the Sony XB13 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. There’s … Continue reading How to Turn Off Sony XB13



How to Check Sony XB13 Battery Life

Covers how to check battery life and level on the Sony Extra Bass SRS XB13 Bluetooth speaker, and also, how to know if the battery life is gradually growing shorter over time. How to Check Sony XB13 Battery Life, Current Charge 1. First, Turn ON the XB13 You won’t be able to read battery charge … Continue reading How to Check Sony XB13 Battery Life