Soundcore Space A40 User Manual
Your guide to true wireless audio freedom.
Soundcore App Integration
Enhance your audio experience with the soundcore app. Download it from your mobile app store to access features such as:
- Ambient Sound modes
- Adaptive noise control
- HearID Sound personalization
- Equalizer tuning
- Customizable controls
- Firmware updates
If you encounter connection issues with the app, ensure you have the latest version installed.
Visual Description: Screenshots of the soundcore app interface are displayed, showcasing various settings and customization options.
Wearing and Fit
For optimal comfort and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) performance, select the Ear Tips that best fit your ears. The soundcore app includes a 'Fit Test' feature to help you achieve the best seal.
Visual Description: A diagram illustrates different ear tip sizes labeled XS, S, M, L, and XL, alongside an image showing how to correctly wear the earbuds.
Charging Your Earbuds and Case
- Before first use, remove the insulation sticker from the earbuds.
- Place the earbuds into the charging case and close the lid.
- Connect the charging case to a power source using a certified USB-C charging cable, or place it on a wireless charger.
Fully charge both the earbuds and the charging case before initial use. The LED indicators on the case will turn off once charging is complete.
Visual Description: Diagrams depict the charging process: removing an insulation sticker, placing earbuds in the case, connecting a USB-C cable, wireless charging, and LED indicators showing battery levels (e.g., < 30%, 30%-70%, 70%-95%, 96%-99%, 100%). A note indicates "10 minutes of charging provides 4 hours of playback".
Powering On and Pairing
Open the charging case, and the earbuds will automatically power on and enter Bluetooth pairing mode.
To connect for the first time, select "soundcore Space A40" from your device's Bluetooth list.
Visual Description: A diagram shows the charging case opening, revealing the earbuds, with an indication of automatic power-on and entry into pairing mode. A Bluetooth icon ? and the device name "soundcore Space A40" are shown, along with a status indicator for "Pairing".
Multipoint Connection
The soundcore Space A40 can connect to two devices simultaneously, allowing seamless switching between them.
To connect to a second device:
- Wear the earbuds.
- Press and hold the touchpad on both earbuds for 3 seconds simultaneously.
- Select "soundcore Space A40" from your second device's Bluetooth list.
Using the soundcore App:
- Navigate to Settings within the soundcore app.
- Select 'Dual Connections'.
- Choose 'Connect New Device'.
Visual Description: Diagrams illustrate the process of connecting to multiple devices, including app screenshots showing device connection management and the "Dual Connections" setting.
Manual Pairing Mode
To manually enter Bluetooth pairing mode:
- Place both earbuds in the charging case.
- Leave the charging case open.
- Press and hold the button on the charging case for 3 seconds until the LED indicators flash white in sequence.
Visual Description: A diagram shows the earbuds inside the open charging case, with an arrow pointing to the case button and an indication of the LED lights flashing white.
Controls
Customize your listening experience with touch controls. The following functions are available in both TWS (True Wireless Stereo) and Mono modes, with specific actions detailed below. Many controls can be customized further within the soundcore app.
| Function | TWS Mode | Mono Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Play / Pause | Tap twice (Right Earbud) | Tap twice |
| Next Track | Tap twice (Left Earbud) | / |
| Answer / End a call | Tap twice (Left/Right Earbud) | Tap twice |
| Reject a call | Tap and hold for 2 seconds (Left/Right Earbud) | Tap and hold for 2 seconds |
| Switch Ambient Sound Modes (ANC / Transparency / Normal) | Tap and hold for 2 seconds (Left/Right Earbud) | Tap and hold for 2 seconds |
Visual Description: Icons represent touch gestures (single tap, double tap, tap and hold) and functions like play/pause, next track, call handling, and switching sound modes.
Noise Cancellation
Reduce unwanted ambient noise by selecting a noise cancellation mode in the soundcore app:
- Adaptive Mode: Automatically adjusts to the most suitable noise-cancelling profile for your current environment.
- Manual Mode: Allows you to manually set the desired level of noise cancellation.
Visual Description: An app screenshot shows the Noise Cancellation settings, including options for 'High' and 'Adaptive Mode'.
Transparency Mode
Stay aware of your surroundings while listening to music by selecting a transparency mode in the soundcore app:
- Fully Transparent: Allows you to hear all ambient sounds clearly.
- Vocal Mode: Enhances the clarity of voices amidst other ambient sounds.
Visual Description: An app screenshot displays the Transparency Mode options, including 'Fully Transparent' and 'Vocal Mode'.
LDAC Audio Codec
Experience higher quality sound with LDAC, supported on devices running Android 8.0 or later.
- Benefits: Provides superior audio quality.
- Considerations: Increases power consumption and may reduce playtime. For a stable connection, enable LDAC in environments with low interference.
- Note: Enabling LDAC may disable multipoint connection.
To enable LDAC:
- Open the soundcore app and go to Settings.
- Select 'Sound Mode'.
- Choose 'Preferred audio quality' and switch to the LDAC codec.
You will be notified if LDAC is not supported when connected to two devices. You may need to update your earbuds' firmware for optimal LDAC performance.
Visual Description: App screenshots illustrate the process of selecting 'Sound Mode' and choosing 'Preferred audio quality' with the LDAC option. A notification regarding LDAC and multipoint connection is also shown.
Powering Off
To power off your earbuds, simply return them to the charging case and close the lid.
The earbuds will automatically power off after 30 minutes if they are not connected to any device. This duration can be adjusted in the soundcore app.
Visual Description: A diagram shows the earbuds being placed back into the charging case.
Resetting Your Earbuds
Reset the earbuds if you experience pairing issues with each other or with other devices.
Procedure:
- First, delete the pairing history from your Bluetooth device(s).
- Place both earbuds in the charging case and leave the case open.
- Press and hold the button on the charging case for 10 seconds. The LED indicators on the case will flash white 3 times, then flash in sequence.
Visual Description: A diagram illustrates the reset process, showing the earbuds in the open case and indicating the 10-second press on the case button, followed by LED flashing patterns.
LED Light Guide
Understand the status of your earbuds and charging case through the LED indicators:
- Steady white: Indicates charging or fully charged status.
- Flashing white: Indicates pairing mode or firmware update in progress.
- Flashing white in sequence: Indicates reset process.
- Light off: Indicates charging is complete or device is off.
The charging case LEDs also indicate battery level:
- Red/Orange: < 30%
- Yellow: 30% - 70%
- Green: > 70%
- Off: Fully charged.
Visual Description: A guide showing different LED light patterns (steady white, flashing white, flashing white in sequence, light off) and their meanings. It also shows battery level indicators for the charging case (e.g., <5%, 5%-30%, 30%-70%, >70%).
Firmware Update
You will be notified within the soundcore app when a new firmware version is available for your earbuds.
To update:
- Ensure the earbuds are placed in the charging case and the case remains open.
- The update will proceed automatically. Keep the case open until the update is completed.
During the update, ensure the earbuds are being charged and avoid using them.
Visual Description: An app screenshot shows the firmware update screen, indicating the current version, size, and a 'Download' or 'Update' button.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Input | 5 V ⎓ 0.65 A |
| Rated output power | 2.2 mW |
| Battery capacity | 53 mAh x 2 (earbuds); 800 mAh (charging case) |
| Charging time | 2 hours |
| Playtime (with ANC off) | Up to 10 hours (Total 50 hours with the charging case) |
| Playtime (with ANC on) | Up to 8 hours (Total 40 hours with the charging case) |
| Driver unit | 10 mm dynamic driver |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω |
| Waterproof level (Earbuds) | IPX4 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth range | 10 m / 33 ft |
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
