X4i FAQ'sUpdated 3 hours ago

How do I pair the X4i?

Turn the X4i on by pressing the power button for 1.5 seconds, the X4i will announce “Bluetooth” and the Bluetooth icon will flash to show the X4i is in pairing mode. On your phone or source device search for and select the BlueAnt X4i.

How long is the play time on the X4i?

The X4i has a play time of around 12 hours at 50% volume.
When used at 100% volume the play time is 6-7 hours.
To use the X4i at 100% volume for long periods, please use the power cable.
Battery life will vary based on type of music, level of bass and environmental factors.
4 lights - Battery fully charged.

How long does it take to charge the X4i?

The X4i takes about 4 hrs to charge using the supplied power cable.

What do the 4 lights on the top of the X4i mean?

These show the battery level remaining in the X4i, 25% charge per light..

How do I use the built-in Powerbank on my X4i?

Simply plug USB your cable into the powerbank port on the top of your X4i, then plug the other end into your phone.

The X4i provides a 5V1A output.

How do I change the volume on the X4i?

Turn the volume dial on the top of the X4i clockwise to increase volume and anti-clockwise to reduce volume..

Every time you power on the X4i the volume defaults back to 25%.

How do I skip tracks on the X4i?

Click the skip forward button to skip forward a track.

Click the skip backward button to skip backward a track.

What is the Bass Boost Button on the X4i?

Increase the intensity of the Bass with the Bass Boost Button.
Simply press it to feel the bass.
Press the button again to return to Standard EQ.

The X4i remembers the last setting the next time it powers on.

How do I control the LEDs on the X4i?

Simply press the LED button to switch between light modes or to toggle the LED off. The X4i remembers the last LED mode the next time it powers on.

How many devices can the X4i connect to at the same time?

The X4i connects to one source device at a time.

How do I disconnect my X4i to change source device?

Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 3 seconds and the X4i will announce “disconnected”, then you can connect your other device.

How do I reset the X4i?

With the X4i speaker on please press and hold the Mode button (M) for 5 seconds.
The X4i will say "Factory Reset" and then the X4i will power off.
All paired devices will be removed.
You can now press and hold the power button for 1.5 seconds to power it back on and pair to it.

How do I use the X4i with an AUX cable?

Please ensure you have plugged in the AUX cable.
Press the Mode button (M) on the X4i to switch to AUX mode.
When using AUX mode the X4i can only control the speaker volume and not the source volume or tracks.
When you unplug the AUX cable the X4i will default back to Bluetooth mode.

How do I use the X4i with an USB disk?

Put your music onto your USB disk and then insert the USB disk into the X4i’s USB slot.
The X4i supports FAT 32 format and the music files can be MP3, WAV, APE or FLAC.
USB disks upto 32GB are supported.
To change to USB disk mode please press the Mode button (M).
The X4i will remember which track was played last and start from there.
When you unplug the USB disk the X4i will default back to Bluetooth mode.

How do I change back to Bluetooth mode on the X4i?

To change back to Bluetooth mode simply press the Mode button (M).

How do I use the wireless microphone with the X4i?

With the X4i powered on simply press and hold the power button on the microphone for 3 seconds and it will power on and connect to the X4i.

Where will the microphone audio play back?

When you connect a wireless microphone to the X4i the microphone audio will playback through the speaker it is connected to.

How do I change the microphone volume on the X4i?

The two wireless microphones have built-in volume controls.

Press + to increase the volume slowly, or hold + to increase the volume quickly.
Press - to decrease the volume slowly, or hold - to decrease the volume quickly.

Each time the microphones power on the microphone volume defaults to 25%, volume 4 of 16.

How to change the echo on the microphones on the X4i?

The + and -0 for Echo control the level of reverb on the microphones.
By default the echo level is 25%, level 4 of 16.

What is the range of the wireless microphones from the X4i

The wireless microphones should have a range of around 20 metres from the X4i, this will depend on interference and obstacles.

What is Duo Mode?

DUO mode allows you to connect two X4i speakers together for a wide stereo soundstage.

DUO mode only works when using Bluetooth as the source of the music.

How do I pair the X4i in DUO mode?

To connect two X4i together please follow these instructions:

Power on the first speaker.
Press and hold the DUO mode button for 4 seconds. The speaker will announce "Duo mode pairing".
Power on the second speaker.
Press and hold the DUO mode button for 4 seconds. The speaker will announce "Duo mode pairing".
Please wait until one speaker says "DUO mode connected".
This may take up to one minute. The speakers are now connected to each other.
The speaker that says "DUO mode connected" is the master speaker, this is the speaker you should pair with your phone.
If your phone is already connected to the primary speaker it will reconnect..
If your phone is not yet connected the display of the primary speaker you should pair your phone to this speaker.

When in DUO mode:

The speaker volume and Bass boost are synchronized between the speakers
Either speaker can be used to control the music or LEDs.
Microphone volume controls are on the microphones themselves.
Each speaker can have upto 2 wireless microphones connected.
The microphone audio will playback through the speaker it is connected to only.
When you power off one speaker both speakers will power off.
When powering speakers on, they power on independently.

How do I disconnect the X4i in DUO mode?

To disconnect two X4i in DUO mode press and hold the DUO mode button on one of the speakers for 4 seconds.
The speaker will announce "DUO mode disconnected".
The speakers will reconnect the next time they are both powered on.
To stop the speakers from reconnecting please use the DUO mode clearing procedure below.

How do I clear DUO mode on the X4i?

To clear DUO mode on the X4i please press and hold DUO mode button on one of the speakers for 8 seconds.
The speaker will announce "DUO mode cleared".
The speakers will not reconnect the next time they are both powered on and will need to have paired again with the DUO mode pairing process.

How do I get even more bass from the X4i?

If maximum bass is your thing, try these tips to speaker placement indoors.

When the X4i speaker is placed on the floor (assuming no walls close by), the floor reinforces the bass (+6dB)
When the X4i speaker is sitting on the floor near a wall, the floor and wall reinforces the bass (+12dB)
Putting the X4i in a corner give maximum bass reinforcement (+18dB)
Pair two X4i speakers together and place them in the corners of a room for out of this world bass.

How big is the X4i?

The X4i is 26cm wide by 27cm deep by 36cm high and weighs 4.8kg.

How many drivers does the X4i have?

The X4i has two Tweeter, one Woofer and a Bass Invertor.

How many Watts is the X4i?

The X4i is 80 Watts.

What Bluetooth version is the X4i?

The X4i is Bluetooth version 6.0.

What is the range of the X4i?

This depends on interference and the source device but it is possible to have a 30 metre range.

Can I use my X4i with my computer or laptop?

To use the X4i via Bluetooth with your computer or laptop your computer must support A2DP for music playback.
To check what is supported on your computer please check with your computer or laptop manufacturer.
When using your X4i via AUX cable only playback is supported.
Control of the music is done on your computer.
Volume on the speaker only controls the speaker and not the source volume.

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