Setup and care for your portable bluetooth speaker (2024)

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    This page provides information on how to set up, use, and care for your EXTRA BASS™ Portable Bluetooth® Speaker.

    Pair your speaker with a Bluetooth source device

    Setup and care for your portable bluetooth speaker (1)

    1. Set your speaker to pairing mode.
      • On your speaker, press and hold the Setup and care for your portable bluetooth speaker (2) Pairing/Power icon button until the Setup and care for your portable bluetooth speaker (3)Bluetooth icon blinking indicator flashes rapidly.
        • Your speaker powers up in pairing mode if no paired devices are present.
    2. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the device you want to connect.

    3. On your source device, select the model name of your speaker.
      • After the Bluetooth connection is established, the Setup and care for your portable bluetooth speaker (4)Bluetooth icon indicator becomes steady.

    Connect the speaker using the One Touch NFC™ function

    Setup and care for your portable bluetooth speaker (5)

    Touch the NFC-compatible devices to your speaker to pair and connect them.

    1. Turn on your speaker.
    2. Set the NFC function of your mobile device or Walkman player to ON.
    3. Touch your mobile device or Walkman player to the NFC logo on your speaker.

      Setup and care for your portable bluetooth speaker (6)

    4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection.
      • After the Bluetooth connection is established, the Setup and care for your portable bluetooth speaker (7) Bluetooth indicator switches from flashing to steady.

    Use the Party Booster feature

    Setup and care for your portable bluetooth speaker (8)

    1. Turn on your speaker.
    2. Turn on the Party Booster function. There are three ways to turn it on:

      Use the Music Center app.

      Use the buttons on your speaker.

      Tap your speaker's body.

    3. Tap the top, front, both sides, or bottom of your speaker.
      • Sound effects come out of your speaker and the lights turn on.
      • Tapping the top, front, both sides, and the bottom surfaces of the speaker generates different sound effects.
      • A stronger tap increases the volume of the sound effects.

        Setup and care for your portable bluetooth speaker (9)

    Connect multiple speakers with the Wireless Party Chain feature

    Setup and care for your portable bluetooth speaker (10)

    1. Set all speakers that you want to connect within one meter (three feet) of each other.
    2. Set up your first speaker.
    3. Connect a second speaker.
    4. Connect more speakers.
    5. Play music on the first speaker so that it plays back on all the connected speakers.

    Play music using the Music Center app

    The Music Center (SongPal) app allows you to connect your sound sources to perform other operations and play stored music on your audio device through wireless connections. You can download the app for free from the Google Play™ store or the Apple® App Store® online store.

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    • Depending on the function of the connected devices, the following main functions available on Music Center:
      • Wireless Multi-room, Wireless Surround, and Wireless Stereo functions
      • Speaker Add function through Bluetooth
      • Network connection settings for the audio devices
      • Sound settings and equalizer
      • Auto standby settings
      • Version check of your audio device
    • The following functions are available only in Music Center:
      • Playback of the music files, including high-resolution audio files, stored on a mobile device
      • Wireless Party Chain function through Bluetooth
      • Output to USB DAC devices

    Visit the Music Center Website for more information.

    Keep your speaker clean

    Clean foreign substances as soon as possible. Otherwise, it may cause the water-repellent fabric part to become discolored or deteriorate and lead to speaker malfunction. Follow this maintenance procedure to clean salt, sand, and other foreign substances from the water-repellent surface of your speaker:

    1. Make sure that the rear cap ① on the back of the speaker is completely closed.

      Setup and care for your portable bluetooth speaker (12)

    2. Wash your speaker in fresh water (tap water, etc.) to remove foreign substances.
      • The speaker is not resistant to water pressure. Don't perform this step using high water pressure, such as in a shower.

        Setup and care for your portable bluetooth speaker (13)

    3. Wipe any remaining water off of the surface using a soft, dry cloth.

      Setup and care for your portable bluetooth speaker (14)

    4. Put your speaker on a soft, dry cloth with the logo facing down to drain anywater collected inside thespeaker.
      • The sound quality may change if water enters the speaker section of the system. This isn't a malfunction.

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    5. Place your speaker in a well-ventilated location until it dries completely.

      Setup and care for your portable bluetooth speaker (16)

    Note:

    • Don't use a vacuum cleaner to remove sand or other foreign substances.
    • Don't use detergents, thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other chemicals on your speaker.
      • It may affect the water-repellent treatment of the fabric part of your speaker and damage it.
    • Don't leave your speaker in cold places.
      • Moisture on your speaker may cause it to freeze and malfunction.

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    FAQs

    How to maintain a Bluetooth speaker? ›

    Keep Your Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Clean

    Liquids can get inside the wireless Bluetooth speaker and damage internal parts. A simple cloth to wipe away dirt and other particles will do the job nicely. Another tip is to make sure to keep your DOSS wireless Bluetooth speaker in an area that's dust-free.

    Is it OK to leave Bluetooth speaker plugged in all the time? ›

    If you leave the battery of your Bluetooth speaker plugged in for a long time, the battery will eventually lose its charge and will need to be replaced. However, if you unplug the Bluetooth speaker and then plug it back in, the battery will recharge and be good as new.

    How can I make my Bluetooth speaker battery last longer? ›

    The distance from the Wi-Fi access point also affects the speaker's battery life. To increase the playback time, reduce the volume level and/or reduce the distance from the Wi-Fi access point. Reset your product. Much like rebooting a smartphone, your product might need to be reset on occasion to correct minor issues.

    What damages Bluetooth speakers? ›

    - Interference - Nearby electrical devices or WiFi signals in the 2.4GHz band can interfere with Bluetooth transmissions, corrupting the audio. - Bandwidth limitations - If too much data is being transmitted simultaneously over Bluetooth (audio + data), the bandwidth can be exceeded causing errors.

    How to prolong speaker battery life? ›

    Portable speakers are a great way to enjoy music on the go, but their battery life can be short-lived. To increase battery life, you can follow certain tips like avoiding extreme temperatures, turning off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when the speaker is not in use, keeping volume at moderate levels, and more.

    How many years does Bluetooth speaker last? ›

    One of the great things about Bluetooth speakers is that they can last a lifetime — if they're cared for properly. A new wireless Bluetooth speaker will come with an owner's manual. In the manual, there will be dedicated instructions for cleaning and maintenance.

    Can you overcharge a Bluetooth speaker? ›

    Avoid completely draining the battery every time and try to maintain at least some charging in the unit at all times for better long-term battery health. Finally, avoid overcharging, which is leaving your speaker plugged in to a charger after it has been fully charged.

    How long is the useful life of Bluetooth speaker? ›

    A good portable Bluetooth speaker should have a battery life of at least 8-10 hours on a single charge. However, some high-end speakers can have a battery life of up to 20 hours or more. The battery life also depends on the volume level and usage of the speaker.

    What drains more battery Bluetooth or speakers? ›

    The results show that playing back audio over Bluetooth consumes essentially the same amount of power as playing back audio over speakers or headphones with Bluetooth turned off. On average, our devices recorded just a 0.2% increase in power consumption when playing back audio over Bluetooth.

    Can you replace the battery in a Bluetooth speaker? ›

    The battery in your product can be removed so you can insert a new battery if your battery weakens or dies. Find out how to access and replace the battery. Attaching or removing the battery.

    Why does my Bluetooth speaker battery drain so fast? ›

    Several factors can affect the battery life of your Bluetooth speaker. These include the volume at which you are playing music, the distance between the speaker and the connected device, and the type of music being played.

    Do Bluetooth speakers need Wi-Fi? ›

    Yes, Bluetooth can work without WiFi or cellular network. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology that uses radio waves to connect devices. It does not require an internet connection to work. This means that you can use Bluetooth to connect devices even if you are in an area with no WiFi or cellular coverage.

    Can I connect my TV to a Bluetooth speaker? ›

    Can I connect Bluetooth speaker to smart TV? Yes, you can connect your Bluetooth speaker to your smart TV by pairing the two devices together using TV settings.

    Can I use a Bluetooth speaker for phone calls? ›

    Only the Bluetooth device that supports SCO can record and play audio. If the Bluetooth device supports only A2DP, then it cannot record audio, which means it cannot be used to answer a phone call. You can route audio to a Bluetooth device only if the Android device supports the use of SCO for off-call use cases.

    How long do Bluetooth speakers usually last? ›

    Every speaker on this list can clock more than ten hours with decent recharge times. Naturally, larger speakers will have larger batteries, but even small speakers should offer over ten hours of battery life.

    How do you protect a Bluetooth speaker? ›

    Therefore, a simple recommendation to all: if there are Bluetooth speakers in your room, and you are not using them, turn them off or simply unplug them. Modern Bluetooth keyboards, car head units, and other input devices can pair Bluetooth silently or require an end-user PIN for added security.

    How do I maintain my Bluetooth connection? ›

    Bluetooth device won't stay connected to Galaxy phone or tablet
    1. Charge the devices. ...
    2. Turn on Bluetooth. ...
    3. Check the Bluetooth range. ...
    4. Restart both devices. ...
    5. Check both devices for software updates. ...
    6. See if the device needs a support app. ...
    7. Unpair and then re-pair the devices. ...
    8. Clear the Bluetooth's cache.

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