Soundcore Life Q30 User Manual
Charging
To charge your headphones:
- Ensure the USB port is fully dry before charging.
- Use the provided or a certified USB-C charging cable and charger to prevent any damage.
- Do not power on your headphones while they are charging.
Charging Indicator Lights:
Indicator | Status | Meaning |
---|---|---|
? Flashing red once every 60 seconds | Low battery | Low battery |
? Steady red | Being charged | Being charged |
⚫ Light off | Fully charged | Fully charged |
Powering On/Off
Press and hold the power button ⚙️ for 3 seconds to power your headphones on or off.
Visual Description: The right earcup has a power button. An indicator shows holding the button for '3"' (3 seconds) powers the device ON or OFF.
Bluetooth Pairing
To enter Bluetooth pairing mode:
- When powered off, press and hold the power button ⚙️ for 5 seconds until the LED indicator flashes blue.
- On your device's Bluetooth list, select "Soundcore Life Q30" to connect.
Visual Description: The left earcup shows the power button and LED. The process is illustrated with a phone screen showing the Bluetooth icon and the device name, with a timer indicating '5"' (5 seconds) for pairing mode.
Bluetooth Indicator Lights:
Indicator | Status | Meaning |
---|---|---|
? Flashing blue | Bluetooth pairing | Bluetooth pairing |
? Steady blue | Bluetooth connected | Bluetooth connected |
Pairing with another device:
When successfully connected with the first device, press the power button ⚙️ twice to pair up with another device.
Note: Your Soundcore headphone can only play music on one mobile device at a time. To play from another connected device, pause the currently active device first. Each time you power on your Soundcore headphone, it will automatically connect to your last successfully connected device if available within the Bluetooth range.
Button Controls
Music Playback & Volume:
Function | Button | Action |
---|---|---|
Play/Pause | ▶️/⏸️ | Press |
Next track | ➕ | Press and hold for 1 second |
Previous track | ➖ | Press and hold for 1 second |
Volume up/down | ➕/➖ | Press |
Call Controls:
Function | Button | Action |
---|---|---|
Answer/End a call | ? | Press |
Put the current call on hold and answer a new incoming call | ? | Press and hold for 1 second |
Reject a call | ? | Press and hold for 1 second |
Switch between held call and active call | ? | Press |
Voice Assistant:
Function | Button | Action |
---|---|---|
Activate Siri or other voice assistant software | ?️ | Press and hold for 1 second |
NFC Mode
Near Field Communication (NFC) is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various NFC compatible devices, such as mobile phones and IC tags. If your Bluetooth device supports NFC, you can connect it with your headphone easily.
- Enable the NFC feature on your Bluetooth device (iOS devices excluded).
- Tap the right panel of your headphones with the back of your Bluetooth device.
Visual Description: The right earcup is shown with an NFC symbol. A hand holding a smartphone is depicted tapping the right earcup.
Noise Cancellation Mode
To reduce ambient noise, turn on the active noise cancellation mode by pressing the NC button. Press the NC button again to turn off.
Visual Description: The left earcup has an NC button. The diagram shows pressing the NC button to toggle modes, indicated by 'NC ON' and a symbol.
Transparency Mode
To stay aware of your surroundings by allowing ambient sounds in, touch the right panel of your headphones for 1 second to activate the transparency mode.
Visual Description: The right earcup is shown. A finger is depicted touching the earcup for '1"' (1 second).
AUX Mode
Play audio on an external device by plugging in a 3.5mm AUX cable.
Visual Description: The headphones are shown connected via a 3.5mm AUX cable to a device.
Soundcore App
Download the Soundcore App for an enhanced experience with your headphones.
- EQ settings: There are more than 20 EQ settings you can choose from in the App to optimize your experience while enjoying different music genres.
- Noise cancellation: Choose an active noise cancellation mode to reduce ambient noise according to your surroundings.
- Transport: Targets low-end frequencies like engine and road noise for peaceful journeys and commutes.
- Outdoor: Reduces ambient sounds in cities for less distractions.
- Indoor: Reduces voices and mid-frequency noise from coffee shops and other inside spaces.
- Transparency: Stay aware of your surroundings by allowing ambient sounds in.
- White noise soundscape: Tailor your own white noise soundscape when you need to rest.
- Firmware update: You will be informed once the new version of firmware is detected when you connect the headphones with the App.
Visual Description: The Soundcore app icon is shown. Links to download on Google Play and the App Store are provided.
Reset
You might need to reset your headphone if you experience any connectivity problems or function issues.
Press and hold the power button ⚙️ and volume up button ➕ simultaneously for 5 seconds until the LED indicator flashes blue and red alternately twice.
Visual Description: The headphones are shown with the power and volume up buttons highlighted. An indicator shows holding both buttons for '5"' (5 seconds).
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specification | Detail |
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Input | 5 V ⎓ 0.65 A |
Charging time | 2 hours |
Playtime (with ANC mode turned on) | 40 hours |
Playtime (with ANC mode turned off) | 60 hours |
Driver size | 40 mm × 2 |
Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
Impedance | 16 Ω |
Bluetooth version | V5.0 |
Bluetooth range | 15 m / 49.5 ft |