Sony SRS XB31 Not Charging, How to Fix

Most Sony Bluetooth speakers, including the XB31, 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 SRS XB31 is not charging fully, or at all, even when you connect the … Continue reading Sony SRS XB31 Not Charging, How to Fix



Sony SRS XB31 Add Button Explained

The ADD button on the Sony SRS XB31 speaker enables you join from two to ten compatible speakers such that both play the same program. The ADD button joins two XB31s for Stereo or Double modes.  It’s the bottom button on the rear buttons panel, just below the WPC button, and to the left of … Continue reading Sony SRS XB31 Add Button Explained



Sony SRS XB31 WPC Button Explained

This WPC  button on the Sony SRS XB31 Bluetooth speaker lets you join from two to a hundred compatible speakers together, such that they all play the same program. Why do this?  Because, as with the Connect Plus and Party Boost features on JBL speakers, you get a wider coverage area when you have more … Continue reading Sony SRS XB31 WPC Button Explained



How to Connect to Sony SRS XB31 Speaker

This post shows how to connect to the Sony SRS XB31 Extra Bass wireless speaker via Bluetooth from typical source devices. E.g. These  include the Apple line of device like the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. This routine also works for Android base devices as well, such as Samsung and LG phones, as well as … Continue reading How to Connect to Sony SRS XB31 Speaker



Sony SRS XB31 Pairing Two Speakers

The key to pairing two Sony SRS XB31 speakers together is the ADD button. It lets you join two XB31s for Stereo or Double modes.  It’s the button closest to the bottom in the three button row inside the back port compartment. Pairing Two Sony SRS XB31 Speakers Explained The Stereo Pairing function lets you … Continue reading Sony SRS XB31 Pairing Two Speakers



How to Bass Boost Sony SRS XB31 Speaker

You can change how loud the bass is on the Sony SRS XB31 Bluetooth speaker, by turning on and off its bass boost mode. When switched on, this mode makes the unit vibrate much more. Plus it adds a low rumble quality to the playing program, that travels pretty far from the unit.  So, for … Continue reading How to Bass Boost Sony SRS XB31 Speaker



Sony SRS XB31 Battery Life, How Much Playtime

Covers how to check battery life and level on the Sony Extra Bass SRS XB31 Bluetooth speaker, and also, how to know if the battery life is degrading over time. Battery Life on the Sony SRS XB31 Extra Bass Speaker, Current Charge 1. First, Turn ON the XB31 You won’t be able to read battery … Continue reading Sony SRS XB31 Battery Life, How Much Playtime



How to Connect Sony SRS XB31 to Alexa

This post shows how to connect the Sony SRS XB31 mini Bluetooth party speaker  with light show 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 XB31 … Continue reading How to Connect Sony SRS XB31 to Alexa