Tag: Sony XBS 12

  • Sony XB12 Firmware Update Instructions

    Sony XB12 Firmware Update Instructions

    Covers the Sony XB12 Extra Bass BT speaker firmware update directions. Sony XB12 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…

  • How to Make Sony XB12 Discoverable

    How to Make Sony XB12 Discoverable

    To pair your SRS XB12 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…

  • How to Make Sony SRS XB12 Discoverable

    How to Make Sony SRS XB12 Discoverable

    To pair your SRS XB12 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…

  • Sony XB12 Hard Reset Instructions

    Sony XB12 Hard Reset Instructions

    Gives hard reset instructions for the Sony XB12 to set it back to its default settings. Hard resetting restores the XB12 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…

  • Sony SRS XB12 Hard Reset Instructions

    Sony SRS XB12 Hard Reset Instructions

    Gives hard reset instructions for the Sony SRS XB12 speaker to set it back to its default settings. Hard resetting restores the XB12 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…

  • How to Reset Sony XB12

    How to Reset Sony XB12

    Show you how to factory hard reset your Sony XB12 to its default settings. Hard factory resetting restores the XB12 Extra Bass speaker to factory 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 your…

  • Sony SRS XB12 Firmware Update Instructions

    Sony SRS XB12 Firmware Update Instructions

    Covers the Sony SRS XB12 Extra Bass BT speaker firmware update directions. Sony SRS XB12 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…

  • How to Check Sony XB12 Battery Life

    How to Check Sony XB12 Battery Life

    Covers how to check battery life and level on the Sony Extra Bass SRS XB12 Bluetooth speaker, and also, how to know if the battery life is shortening over time. How to Check Sony XB12 Battery Life: Current Charge 1. First, Turn ON the XB12 You won’t be able to read battery charge status unless…

  • How to Pair Sony SRS XB12 with Alexa

    How to Pair Sony SRS XB12 with Alexa

    This post shows how to pair the Sony SRS XB12 Bluetooth extra bass speaker to a typical Alexa device. We demonstrate this using the Alexa Echo Input smart device.  But the same you could also do with an Echo Dot, Spot, or any other Alexa device that supports Bluetooth pairing, which includes just about all…

  • Sony XB12 Buttons Guide

    Sony XB12 Buttons Guide

    The Sony XB12 Bluetooth extra bass speaker has several buttons across its lower rear panel, including the Add, Volume, Play-Pause, and Power-Pairing buttons.  There are five lights underneath the buttons as well. The lamps tell you what the speaker is up to, and you operate the speaker with the buttons.  The Power / Pairing Status…