HiBy specializes in high-fidelity portable audio products, including digital audio players, USB DACs, and HiFi earphones designed for audiophiles.
HiBy (established as HiBy Music) is a prominent company dedicated to the research, development, and manufacturing of high-quality portable audio products. Operating under the philosophy to "Make Music More Musical," HiBy has gained a strong reputation in the audiophile community for its high-resolution Digital Audio Players (DAPs), portable headphone amplifiers, and USB DACs. The company is also renowned for its proprietary software solutions, including the widely used HiByMusic player app and HiByOS, an immense audio-optimized operating system based on Android and Linux that ensures bit-perfect audio playback by bypassing system-level sample rate conversion.
With a product lineup ranging from entry-level pocketable players like the M300 and R3 series to flagship reference-grade devices like the R8 and RS8, HiBy caters to music enthusiasts off all levels. Their devices often feature advanced technologies such as the Darwin Architecture, Direct Transport Audio (DTA), and MSEB (MageSound 8-ball) tuning, allowing users to customize their listening experience deeply. In addition to hardware, HiBy continues to innovate in wireless audio transmission, developing codecs like UAT (Ultra Audio Transmission) for superior Bluetooth sound quality.
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Most HiBy players support Over-the-Air (OTA) updates. Connect to WiFi, go to System Settings, and check for updates. Alternatively, you can download the firmware file from the HiBy website and perform a local update via the System Update menu.
Connect the device to your computer via USB. On the player, pull down the notification shade and change the USB mode from 'Charge only' to 'USB DAC'. Windows users may need to download and install a specific driver from the HiBy website.
If the device is unresponsive, perform a forced reboot by pressing and holding the Power button for at least 10 to 15 seconds until the device restarts.
HiByLink is a remote control feature that allows you to control your HiBy player playback, clear playlists, and manage volume using the HiByMusic app on your smartphone via Bluetooth or WiFi.
Connect the player to your computer using the supplied USB Type-C cable. On the player screen, select 'File Transfer' or 'MTP' mode from the USB options. The player should appear as an external drive on your computer.