Overview
Diagram showing the Soundcore V40i earbuds and charging case with numbered parts: 1. Touch-Control Area, 2. Adjustable Ear Hook, 3. Speaker, 4. Charging Contactors, 5. USB-C Charging Port.
Powering On and Pairing
- For first-time use, remove the insulation stickers.
- Return the earbuds to the charging case.
- Take out the earbuds again; they will automatically power on and enter Bluetooth pairing mode ([Bluetooth ON]).
- Select "soundcore V40i" from your device's Bluetooth list to connect.
Once connected, the earbuds will automatically reconnect to your device every time you take them out, as long as you haven't deleted the pairing history from your device.
Manual Pairing
To manually enter Bluetooth pairing mode, take the earbuds out of the case, then press and hold the touch-control areas on both earbuds for 3 seconds (⏱️3s).
Dual Connections
Dual Connections is enabled by default. To connect your earbuds to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously, there are two methods:
Method 1: Manually Pair with the Second Device
While wearing the earbuds, press and hold the touch-control areas on both earbuds for 3 seconds (⏱️3s) until you hear a sound prompt. You can then proceed to pair with the second device. If your earbuds have been connected to two devices, remove at least one before pairing a new device.
Method 2: Use the soundcore App
In the soundcore app, tap Dual Connections on the main interface, then proceed to Connect New Device. Note: The option names may vary based on your app's language settings. Follow the corresponding terms in your app to complete the process.
Wearing
- Set the ear hooks to the LV4 position, which offers the largest fit.
- Put on the earbuds and rotate the ear hooks along your outer ear for proper positioning.
- Adjust between the four positions to find the most comfortable and secure fit.
Controls
Touch Control Area actions:
| Action | Dual Earbuds | Single Earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Play / Pause Audio | Double Tap (R) | Double Tap (▶️ / ⏸️) |
| Play the Next track | Double Tap (L) | / |
| Answer a Call | Double Tap (L/R) | Double Tap (?) |
| Reject a Call / End a Call | Tap and Hold for 2 Seconds (L/R) (?⏳) | Tap and Hold for 2 Seconds (?⏳) |
Customize Touch Controls in the soundcore App. Access Controls on the home page to customize touch commands for the left or right earbud, including volume adjustment, skipping tracks, play/pause, and voice assistant activation.
Charging
- Place the earbuds back into the charging case. Ensure the earbuds and the USB-C charging port (?) are fully dry before charging.
- Connect the charging case to a power supply using the included USB-C cable. The case's LED indicator will flash during charging. Once fully charged, the LED will stay on for 3 seconds before turning off.
The case fully recharges in about 2.5 hours via USB-C.
LED Indicator Guide
- Charging: Light breathes ([Breathing Light]).
- Full: Light off ([Light Off]).
When the earbuds are returned to the case:
- Case with 20% charge or more: Light stays on for 3s ([Solid Light]).
- Case with less than 20% charge: Light flashes 6 times ([Flashing Light]).
Powering Off
- To power off, set the ear hooks to the LV1 position and return the earbuds to the case.
When out of the case, the earbuds will automatically power off after 30 minutes if not connected. Adjust the shutdown time in the soundcore app.
Reset
Reset the earbuds if they're malfunctioning.
While wearing them, tap and hold the touch-control areas on both earbuds for 10 seconds (⏱️10s) until you hear a voice prompt. Your earbuds are now successfully reset.
Firmware Update
When the earbuds are connected to the app, you'll be notified if a new firmware version is available. Keep the earbuds in the charging case until the update is complete and avoid using them during the process.
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
| Input | Charging Case: 5V 0.5A |
| Output | Charging Case: 5V 0.2A (0.1A Per Port) |
| Battery Capacity | Earbuds: 60mAh Charging Case: 470mAh |
| Charging Time | Earbuds: 1H Charging Case: 2H |
| Driver | 16 × 13 × 4mm |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz |
| Impedance | 16Ω |
| Waterproof and Dustproof Rating (Earbuds) | IP55 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m (32ft) |
Customer Service
✉️ Email: service@soundcore.com, support.mea@soundcore.com (For Middle East and Africa Only), support@anker.com (日本), support.kr@anker.com
? Phone Support:
- +1 (800) 988 7973 (US/Canada)
- +44 (0) 1604 936200 (UK)
- +49 (0) 69 9579 7960 (DE)
- 03 4455 7823 (日本)
- +86 400 0550 036 (中国)
- +82 1666-8470 (한국)
- +971 8000320817 (UAE)
- +966 8008500030 (KSA)
- +965 22069086 (Kuwait)
- +20 8000000826 (Egypt)
- +61 3 8331 4800 (Australia)
- +90 (850) 460 14 14 (Türkiye)
- +8 (800) 511-86-23 (Russia)
- 000-8000-504-414 (India)
