Huawei Sound Joy Speaker User Guide
Quick Start Guide
Speaker Appearance
The speaker is a cylindrical device with buttons and ports on one side and volume controls on another.
Buttons and Ports
| No. | Button/Port | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power button | Press and hold for 9s to forcibly restart, press and hold for 1s to power off, short press to power on, or press once for less than 1s to check the battery level after the speaker is powered on. |
| 2 | Voice control button | Press to wake up the voice assistant on the phone. |
| 3 | Play/Pause button | - Press to play/pause. - Press to answer or end a call, or press and hold to reject a call. - Press and hold with the Volume - button at the same time for 5s to restore the speaker to its factory settings. |
| 4 | Bluetooth button | Press to turn on/off Bluetooth. |
| 5 | Stereo button | Press twice to set up or cancel stereo group. |
| 6 | Battery level indicator | Indicates the battery level. |
| 7 | Charging port | Connects to a charger through a cable. |
| 8 / 9 | Volume +/– button | Increases or decreases the volume. |
| 10 | Ring indicator | Shows different light effects for different functions. |
Speaker Lighting Effect
| Ring Indicator Color | Ring Indicator Status | Button Indicator Status | Speaker Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | Turns on | Power button steady on | Powering on |
| Voice button on | Waking up the voice assistant on the phone | ||
| Turns on for 1s and then turns off | Bluetooth button flashes | Bluetooth connection in progress | |
| Bluetooth button steady on | Bluetooth connected | ||
| Changes in stages | / | Increasing/Decreasing volume | |
| Diffuses, spins, turns on, and turns off | Bluetooth button flashes | OneHop Audio Sharing connection in progress | |
| Bluetooth button steady on | OneHop Audio Sharing connected | ||
| Spins | Stereo button flashes | Setting up a stereo group | |
| Stereo button steady on | Stereo group set up | ||
| Turns on and then turns off in stages, and flashes once at the current battery level and then turns off | Power button steady on | Checking battery level | |
| Green | Turns on | / | Incoming call/Answering a call |
| Steady on | Call in progress | ||
| Off | Call ended | ||
| Increases in stages | Updating firmware | ||
| Yellow | Increases in stages | / | Being restored to factory settings |
| Multicolor | Spins | / | Media playback* |
| / | / | Battery indicator turns white | Battery level ≥ 20 % |
| Battery indicator turns yellow | Battery level ≥ 10 % | ||
| Battery indicator turns red | Battery level < 10 % |
* Due to the production process, the colors of the ring indicator may vary slightly on different speakers. Please refer to the actual light effect.
By default, there is no light effect during media playback. To enable the light effect:
- Open the AI Life app. On the Home screen, select the speaker card, touch Light effect, and enable Sync with music.
- During music playback, press and hold the Play/Pause button for 3 seconds to enable the light effect.
The Power button is steady white when the speaker is powered on. Other buttons are displayed depending on the speaker status.
Connect the Speaker to a PC
When the speaker is close to a PC, press the Bluetooth button [Bluetooth icon] briefly to enable Bluetooth. A connection card will pop up on the PC. Click CONNECT to complete the Bluetooth connection between the speaker and the computer.
This feature is only supported by the following Huawei laptops: HUAWEI MateBook D 16, HUAWEI MateBook 13 2021, HUAWEI MateBook 14 2021, and HUAWEI MateBook X Pro 2021.
Update PC Manager to the latest version on the above laptops to use this feature.
If you are using a Huawei PC not listed above, or a non-Huawei PC, enable Bluetooth on the speaker and the computer and manually connect them.
Wake up the Voice Assistant on Your Phone Using the Speaker
- On your phone, go to Settings > HUAWEI Assistant > AI Voice > Voice wakeup, and follow the onscreen instructions to enable AI Voice.
- Press the Bluetooth button [Bluetooth icon] on the speaker to turn on Bluetooth and connect the speaker to your phone.
- When the speaker is connected to your phone for the first time, press the voice button on the speaker. A prompt will be displayed on your phone instructing you to select the voice assistant. Go to AI Voice > ALWAYS ALLOW. When you use the speaker again, keep the Bluetooth connection between your phone and the speaker and press the voice button to wake up AI Voice on your phone.
Play Audio from a Phone
Connect to the Speaker via Bluetooth to Play Music
- Press the Bluetooth button on the speaker to turn on Bluetooth.
- Open Settings on the phone, access the Bluetooth screen, and enable Bluetooth. Search for available devices nearby and select the speaker that you want to connect to.
- After a Bluetooth connection is set up between the speaker and your phone, the speaker can be used for Bluetooth calls or to play audio from your phone.
To disable Bluetooth on the speaker, press the Bluetooth button again.
OneHop Audio Sharing
Tap your phone against the speaker to seamlessly switch audio playback from your phone to the speaker for an enhanced audio experience.
Enable OneHop Audio Sharing
- Enable NFC on your phone, and make sure the screen is unlocked and turned on. It is recommended that you enable Bluetooth on both your phone and speaker.
- Tap the NFC area on your phone against the [NFC icon] on the speaker and touch to confirm the connection on your phone. You can then use the speaker for calls or to play audio from your phone.
This feature is only supported on NFC-compatible phones running Android 5.1.1 or later.
Disconnect OneHop Audio Sharing
You can disconnect in the following ways:
- Cancel the Bluetooth connection between your phone and speaker: Access the Bluetooth settings screen on your phone and touch the name of the connected speaker to disconnect from it.
- Disable Bluetooth on your phone: Access the Bluetooth settings screen of your phone and disable Bluetooth.
Stereo Group
Set Up a Stereo Group
If you have two speakers of the same model, you can connect them to establish a stereo group for simultaneous audio playback and stereo sound effects. Place the two speakers in the same room, with a recommended distance of 1 to 3 meters between them.
Method 1: Double-press the Stereo button
- Double-press the Stereo button on either of the speakers. The ring indicator will turn white and spin.
- Double-press the Stereo button on the other speaker, and wait for the stereo group to be set up.
Method 2: Shake to set up the stereo group
Shake the two speakers simultaneously for 1 to 3 seconds. The ring indicator on both speakers will turn white and spin. Wait for the stereo group to be set up, after which the ring indicators will turn steady white.
Shaking the speakers to set up a stereo group is available only when the speaker is idle (no ongoing operation or playback).
Cancel the Stereo Group
Double-press the Stereo button on either of the speakers in the stereo group to ungroup them.
More Instructions
Schedule Off Time
When the schedule off time feature is enabled, the speaker will automatically power off after a specified period of inactivity to save power, provided it's not connected to a power source. To enable this feature, open the AI Life app, touch the speaker card on the Home screen, select Schedule off time, and specify a time period. To disable the feature, select Never.
The schedule off time feature is enabled by default, with the time period set to 15 minutes.
Low Power Consumption Mode
When the speaker is powered on, it enters an idle state. Enabling the low power consumption mode can save power and prolong usage time. To enter this mode, press and hold the voice button for 5 seconds. You can exit low power consumption mode by pressing any button, using NFC tapping, shaking the speaker, or playing audio over Bluetooth.
Restore the Speaker to Factory Settings
Ensure the speaker is connected to a power source. Press and hold the Play/Pause button [Play/Pause icon] and the Volume - button simultaneously for approximately 5 seconds.
Update
The speaker can be updated for an improved user experience. Please update your speaker to the latest version in a timely manner. The update process typically takes 5 to 10 minutes. During the update, ensure your phone is connected to the speaker via Bluetooth and has a stable network connection. Do not exit the update screen. The speaker will be unusable during the update.
Charging
- It is recommended to use a 5V/2A, 9V/2A, or 10V/4A charger. After the speaker is fully charged, remove the charger to prolong battery lifespan.
- It is recommended to use a Huawei charger and charging cable. Charging speed may be affected if you use a charger that does not support SCP2.0 or PD3.0 with a standard charging cable.
Set the Speaker Name and Location
- Open the AI Life app. On the Home screen, touch the speaker card, touch the settings icon [Settings icon] in the upper right corner, and then touch Device settings.
- On the device settings screen, you can change the Device name and Location.
Hot FAQs
Other FAQs
Can multiple users use the same HUAWEI ID to connect to the speaker?
Yes, you can log in to the AI Life app on multiple phones using the same HUAWEI ID and connect to the speaker. However, this may cause inconsistent speaker status across the apps on different phones. Therefore, it is not recommended.
Which devices can I connect my speaker to?
The speaker can be connected to any Bluetooth-enabled device for audio output, such as a phone, tablet, computer, or TV. The speaker can only be connected to one central device (e.g., a phone) via Bluetooth at a time. A maximum of 10 previously connected devices can be saved.
Speaker volume is too low after connecting to a Bluetooth device
Turn up the volume on both your phone and the speaker. Press the '+' button on the speaker to increase the volume. If your phone runs HarmonyOS or later, go to Settings > Bluetooth, select the speaker from the paired devices list, and enable 'Sync volume with phone'.
Control different speakers
If multiple speakers are linked to the AI Life app, you can control them by touching the corresponding speaker card on the Home screen or by selecting a speaker from the top of the Media screen.
More FAQs
Go to AI Life > Me > Help & feedback, touch the corresponding speaker card, and check for more FAQs. If the problem persists, touch 'Give feedback' to submit the issue.
