Fixing Sony SRS-XB12 Bluetooth Not Working Problem
The Sony SRS-XB12 Bluetooth not working issue prevents you from pairing the speaker to another Bluetooth device. There are several factors that can cause this such as a software glitch, device not paired, or device not within range. You need to do several troubleshooting steps to fix this.
The Sony SRS-XB12 is a portable Bluetooth speaker that is small yet delivers an excellent sound quality. You can bring this with you on the beach or pool without worrying about it getting wet thanks to its waterproof design. Some of its features include a battery life of up to 16 hours on a single full charge, waterproof, dustproof, and extra bass boost just to name a few.
Technical specifications of the Sony SRS-XB12:
- SPEAKER TYPE: full range
- SPEAKER SIZE: Mono Speaker 46 mm
- DIMENSIONS (W X H X D): Approx. diameter 74 mm, height 92 mm
- WEIGHT: Approx. 243 g
- HANDS-FREE FUNCTION: Yes
- Bluetooth COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: Version 4.2
- MAX. COMMUNICATION RANGE: 10 m
- SUPPORTED CODECS: SBC / AAC
- FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION RANGE: 20 Hzâ20,000 Hz (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz)
- COMPATIBLE PROFILES: A2DP/AVRCP/HFP/HSP
- FREQUENCY RANGE: 2.4 GHz
- BATTERY LIFE: Approx. 16 hrs
- WATER PROTECTION: IP67
What to do when your Sony SRS-XB12 cannot connect to a Bluetooth device
One problem that you might encounter with your SRS-XB12 Bluetooth speaker is when it will not pair to another Bluetooth device. This can be an annoying issue especially if you want to play your favorite music on the speaker. Here are the troubleshooting steps you need to do to fix this.
Method 1: Perform a factory reset on Sony SRS-XB12
Sometimes this issue is caused by the speaker software freezing. A factory reset or hard reset is needed in this case to delete the data on this Bluetooth speaker and bring it back to its default settings. This is a useful troubleshooting step to do when you are experiencing problems with the device such as when you canât make a Bluetooth connection.
Time needed:Â 2 minutes.
Reset the speaker
- Open the cap on the rear side of the speaker and push the RESET button with a pin.
This will reset the speaker which will turn off then on.
- Press the Power button and Volume down button.
This will restore the speaker to its default settings and initialize it for pairing.
After performing this step try to check if your phone can pair with the speaker.
Method 2: Pair the SRS-XB12 to fix Bluetooth not working issue
Your phone wonât be able to pair with this speaker if it is currently paired to another device. What you need to do to fix this is to prepare the speaker for pairing again.
- Turn on the SRS-XB12.
- Press and hold down the Power button for 3 seconds or until the blue light flashes rapidly.
Delete the speaker connection name on your phone then do a Bluetooth scan so that the speaker name will appear on it. Try connecting to the speaker.
Method 3: Device is not in range
The ideal distance between the speaker and device it is connecting to should not exceed 100 feet. This distance will decrease if there are several obstructions or signal interferences such as walls between both devices. Try placing the speaker and the device it is connecting to side by side then check if the problem still occurs.
Having the Sony SRS-XB12 Bluetooth not working issue can be a frustrating experience. Hopefully, this solution will help you fix the problem.
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