How to Put Sony XB40 in Pairing Mode

To pair your SRS XB40 Sony speaker with a Bluetooth source device for the first time, or to update old connection info in that device, you have to know how to begin pairing mode on the speaker.  Also, in this mode, the speaker broadcasts its name and currently valid connection information over the Bluetooth airwaves.  … Continue reading How to Put Sony XB40 in Pairing Mode



Sony XB40 Buttons Guide

The Sony XB40 Bluetooth Extra Bass speaker has seven buttons across its top panel. E.g. Including the EXTRA BASS, PHONE-BATT, Play-Pause, ADD, Volume UP and DOWN, and Power-Pairing buttons. There’s also an NFC sensor just in front of the ADD button.  Knowing how to use these allows you to fully enjoy the many advanced features of … Continue reading Sony XB40 Buttons Guide



Sony XB40 Not Charging

Most JBL Bluetooth speakers, including the XB40, offer truly portable operation via their lithium ion batteries inside. And when said battery dies, you can recharge the speaker with an AC or car adapter. Sometimes though, you may notice that the Sony XB40 is not charging fully, or at all, even when you connect the adapter … Continue reading Sony XB40 Not Charging



Sony XB40 ADD Button

The ADD button on the Sony XB40 enables you join from two to ten compatible speakers such that both play the same program in Wireless Party Chain (WPC) mode. The ADD button also joins two XB40s for Stereo or Double modes.  It’s the fourth button from the left edge of the buttons panel, just to … Continue reading Sony XB40 ADD Button



Sony XB40 Pairing Two Speakers

The key to pairing two Sony XB40 speakers together is the ADD button. It lets you join two XB40s for Stereo or Double modes.  It’s the fourth button from the left edge of the buttons panel, just to the right of the Play-Pause button, and just to the left of the Volume DOWN button. Sony … Continue reading Sony XB40 Pairing Two Speakers



How to Factory Reset Sony XB40

Show you how to factory reset your Sony XB40 BT speaker to its default settings.  Factory resetting restores the 40 to factory default state. Plus, it clears out any earlier paired Bluetooth devices from its memory. This stops the speaker from pairing to any nearby Bluetooth devices. Furthermore, you might factory reset the unit to … Continue reading How to Factory Reset Sony XB40



Sony XB40 Power Button Not Working

When the Power button on your Sony XB40 is not working, this likely means one or more things as follows. Sony XB40 Power Button Not Working: Reasons Why Dead Battery.  The internal battery is empty needs a recharge for continued speaker operation. Use a widely available AC charger to do this. Faulty AC Adapter.  The … Continue reading Sony XB40 Power Button Not Working



Sony XB40 Factory Reset

Gives you Sony XB40 factory reset directions to restore this BT speaker to its default settings.  Plus, it clears out any earlier paired Bluetooth devices from its memory. This stops the speaker from pairing to any nearby Bluetooth devices. Furthermore, you might factory reset the unit to get it ready for sale or re-gifting, or … Continue reading Sony XB40 Factory Reset



Sony XB40 Charge Time

You charge this speaker via the barrel style DC input port. And to get the quickest Sony XB40 charge time for full recharge, use a charger with big enough capacity for fastest results. Details follow. Sony XB40 Charge Time: How Long to Fully Recharge According to the specs for this speaker the time it takes … Continue reading Sony XB40 Charge Time



How to Tell if Sony XB40 is Charging

How to tell if Sony XB40 wireless BT speaker is charging?  This desktop speaker has an orange LED light just above the Power-Pairing button, as we see in the next photo.  This light, labeled as the CHARGE lamp, flashes orange when the battery is about dead. So it does tell battery level (to a degree).  … Continue reading How to Tell if Sony XB40 is Charging