How do I power ON the X2i?

To turn on the X2i, press the power button on the back with a quick, short press.

The X2i will announce "Bluetooth," and the blue light on the back will flash, indicating that it is in pairing mode.

Note that holding the button for too long may prevent the X2i from turning on, so ensure it is a brief press.

Next, on your phone or source device, search for and select "BlueAnt X2i" to connect.

How do I pair the X2i?

Turn the X2i on by pressing the power button on the back, the X2i will announce “Bluetooth” and the light on the back will flash to signal the X2i is in pairing mode.
If this does not occur please press and hold the play button for 8 seconds to enter pairing mode.

On your phone or source device search for and select the BlueAnt X2i.

How long is the play time on the X2i?

The play time depends on the volume, type of music and distance from the source device but you should be able to get up to 12 hrs of play time at 50% volume.

How long does it take to charge the X2i?

The X2i takes about 3 hrs to charge using an AC charger, it may take longer when using a computer’s USB port. The lights on the back will flash when charging and go solid when charging is complete.

What is the IP rating of the X2i?

The X2i is IP56, splashproof.

How do I use Siri or Google with my X2i?

Once your X2i is paired to your phone, simply double click the play button to start Siri or Google.

If you have not used Siri or Google on your phone before you may need to set it up.

To deactivate Siri/Google simply double click the play button again.

What do the 4 lights on the back of the X2i mean?

These show the battery level remaining in the X2i, 25% charge per light.

Does the X2i have a microphone?

Yes, the X2i has a built-in microphone so you can take calls or use it with Siri/Google.

Simply double click play to activate or cancel Siri/Google.

To deactivate the Siri/Google simply double click the play button again.

What is the range of the X2i?

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

How many devices can the X2i connect to at the same time?

The X2i connects to one source device at a time.

How do I disconnect my X2i to change source device?

Press and hold the play button for about 8 seconds and the X2i will announce “disconnected”, then connect your other device.

How do I reset the X2i?

• With the X2i speaker off please press and hold the power button.
• The start up sound will sound and the led will flash.
• Keep holding the power button until you see the battery indicator lights turn off. Then let go of the power button.
  This takes around 15 seconds.
• After the battery indicator lights have turned off the X2i will restart and say "Bluetooth".
• The X2i can now be paired.

How do I answer and end or reject calls on the X2i?

• Press the play button to answer a call.
• Press the play button when on a call to end the call.
• To reject a call either double click the play button or press and hold the play button for about 2 seconds when you have an incoming call.

How do I change the volume on the X2i?

• Click the plus button to turn up the volume.
• Click the minus button to turn down the volume.
• Everytime you turn on the X2i the volume defaults back to 50%.

How do I skip tracks on the X2i?

• Press and hold the plus button for about 1.5 seconds to skip forward a track.
• Press and hold the minus button for about 1.5 seconds to skip backward a track.

How do I use the X2i with an AUX cable?

• When the speaker is powered on the X2i will automatically switch to AUX mode when you plug in the AUX cable.
• When you remove the AUX cable it will automatically switch back to Bluetooth mode.
• When using AUX cable the speaker can only control the speaker volume and not the source volume or tracks.

What is Duo Mode?

DUO mode allows you to connect two X2i speakers, or an X2i and an X1i, together for a wide stereo soundstage.

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

How do I pair two X2i or an X2i and X1i in DUO mode?

To connect two speakers together please follow these instructions:

• Power on the first speaker.
• Press and hold the volume + and volume - buttons for 4 seconds. The speaker will announce "DUO mode pairing" .
• Power on the second speaker.
• Press and hold the volume + and volume - buttons 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.

When in DUO mode the speaker volume is synchronized between the speakers and either speaker can be used to control the music.

When you power off one speaker both will power off.
When powering speakers on, they power on independently.

How do I disconnect the X2i in DUO mode?

• To disconnect two speakers in DUO mode press and hold the volume + and volume - buttons 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 X2i?

• To clear DUO mode on the X2i, or an X2i and X1i, please press and hold volume + and volume - buttons 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.

Can I use my X2i with my computer or laptop?

• To use the X2i via Bluetooth with your computer or laptop your computer must support A2DP for music playback.
• To use the microphone on the speaker your computer must support HFP or HSP.
• To check what is supported on your computer please check with your computer or laptop manufacturer.
• When using your X2i 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.

How many drivers does the X2i have?

The X2i has two drivers and two passive radiators.

How many Watts is the X2i?

The X2i is 20 Watts.

What Bluetooth version is the X2i?

The X2i is Bluetooth version 5.3