A1 - USER GUIDE - FIRST-TIME SETUP
A1 - USER GUIDE - CONNECTIVITY AND PAIRING
A1 - USER GUIDE - TOUCH CONTROLS
A1 - USER GUIDE - FACTORY RESET
A1 - USER GUIDE - BATTERY LEVELS AND MANAGEMENT
A1 - USER GUIDE - CARE AND CLEANING
A1 - USER GUIDE - DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION
A1 - FEATURES - WATER RESISTANCE RATING (IPX4)
A1 - FAQ - CAN I USE ONE EARBUD AT A TIME?
A1 - FAQ - DOES A1 SUPPORT WIRELESS CHARGING?
A1 - USER GUIDE - FIRST-TIME SETUP
Congratulations on receiving your new pair of A1! Use this guide to learn about pairing A1 with your preferred device, charging the batteries, and restoring the earphones to their factory settings.
What's included in the box
- A1 wireless earphones and charging case
- Type-C USB-cable
- Owners manual
- Warnings manual
Before getting started
⚠️ Sudio A1 is delivered with a protective film covering the charging connectors between the earbuds and charging case. The film needs to be removed in order for the earbuds to charge/turn on.
The earbuds will likely have some existing battery charge, however it is recommended to fully charge A1 before using it for the first time.
Turning A1 on or off
A1 powers up as soon as the earbuds are removed from the charging case, as indicated by the LED lights on the earbuds and the audio feedback 🔈 Power On.
Similarly, A1 is turned off when placing the earbuds back into the case.
You can also use the touch controls to power the earbuds on or off. Do this by holding the touch control for 7 seconds on either earbud.
Pairing with a device
A1 enters pairing mode when the earbuds are removed from the charging case. Open the Bluetooth settings on your device and wait for A1 and the device to locate each other, then select Sudio A1 when it appears in the list. You will hear 🔈 Pairing Successful, confirming that the devices are paired with each other!
Charging the batteries
There are three batteries in total on A1; one in the charging case and one in each earbud.
The A1 earbuds charge their batteries automatically when placed inside the charging case, this is indicated by the LED lights on the earbuds. Make sure to first remove the protective film which is covering the charging connectors.
The A1 case is charged with a Type-C USB-cable. When the case is charging, you will see a light on the front of the charging case. It is recommended to use the Sudio Type-C USB-cable that's included in the package, but the charging case may be compatible with third-party Type-C USB-cables as well.
Restoring A1 to factory settings
If A1 is behaving unexpectedly or you simply wish to restore it to its original settings, reset it by placing the earbuds inside the case and press the button on the bottom of the case for 5 seconds. The reset is complete when the LEDs light on the front of the case flashes white twice.
You may then proceed with pairing A1 again.
A1 - USER GUIDE - CONNECTIVITY AND PAIRING
A1 powers up as soon as the earbuds are removed from the charging case, as indicated by the LED lights on the earbuds and the audio feedback 🔈 Power On. When pairing A1 for the first time, you hear 🔈 On followed by 🔈 Ready to pair, find your Sudio product in the Bluetooth list of your device.
⚠️ Sudio A1 is delivered with a protective film covering the charging connectors between the earbuds and charging case. The film needs to be removed in order for the earbuds to power on.
Pairing A1 with a device
- Remove the A1 earbuds from the charging case and fit them inside your ears.
- Go into the Bluetooth settings on your device. The A1 earbud LED lights are flashing white while scanning for available devices.
- For iOS (iPhone), go to the Settings app and select Bluetooth.
- For Android, go to the Settings app, then select Connections followed by Bluetooth.
- For Windows 10, click on the Start button, select Settings followed by Devices, and then Bluetooth and other devices.
- For macOS, go to the System Preferences app and select Bluetooth.
3. Locate and select Sudio A1 in the Bluetooth list on your device.
4. When paired you will hear the audio feedback 🔈 Connected.
If A1 has previously been paired with your preferred device, simply remove the earbuds from the charging case and they will automatically connect, so long as Bluetooth is activated on the device and A1 has not been paired with a different device more recently.
Device compatibility
A1 uses Bluetooth version 5.3 which is compatible with a wide range of Bluetooth devices. The paired device does not need to be the same version, but similar versions are more likely to maintain a strong connection.
Signal interference
Some wireless devices may interfere with each other's signals, such as WiFi-routers, smartwatches, other Bluetooth devices, etc. If they operate within the same frequency, you may experience interference, such as dropped sound and glitching. The easiest way to locate the cause of interference is by maintaining one connection between devices at the same time, or take your A1 and connected device outdoors to see if the interference clears.
A1 can be up to a maximum of 10 meters (32 ft) from the paired device, but the connection may break if they are blocked by walls or similar objects.
Pairing with multiple devices
A1 can remember up to 10 paired devices, which means that you don't have to follow the pairing step every time you switch between devices. When A1 is turned on, it will automatically connect to the device most recently connected.
If you want to reconnect to one of your previously paired devices, please disconnect Sudio A1 first from the device you are currently using, and click "Sudio A1" in the list of the next device you want to connect.
Sudio A1 supports multi-pairing, but you can only play audio from one device at a time. (Multi-point connection is not supported.)
A1 - USER GUIDE - TOUCH CONTROLS
A1 has a touch control button on each earbud that allows you to control certain features on your paired device.
Music/video playback
- Touch once on either earbud (left or right) to play or pause
- Touch twice on the left earbud to rewind
- Touch twice on the right earbud to go forward
- Touch three times on the left earbud to decrease volume
- Touch three times on the right earbud to increase volume
Incoming phone calls
- Touch once on either earbud (left or right) to accept a phone call
- Touch (hold) for two seconds on either earbud (left or right) to reject or end a phone call*
*It's not possible to end a call using the touch controls while using third-party conference software due to different software protocols.
Power
A1 powers on and off automatically when the earbuds are taken out or put back inside the case. However, you can also control this without using the charging case.
- Press (hold) for six seconds on either earbud to power off both earbuds (🔈 Power Off).
- Press (hold) for six seconds on either earbud to power on the single earbud(🔈 Power On).
A1 - USER GUIDE - FACTORY RESET
If A1 starts behaving unexpectedly, or if you wish to remove the connection between A1 and the connected device, you can perform a factory reset to restore your Sudio A1 to its original settings. This will reset the connection between your paired devices, as well as the connection between the two earbuds.
- Place the earbuds back into the charging case, keep the lid of the case open.
- Press and hold the reset button on the bottom of the case for 5-7 seconds.
- The factory reset is complete when the LED light on the front of the case starts flashing white slowly.
- Close the lid and allow 3 minutes before using the earphones again.
When you hear 🔈 Ready to pair, find your Sudio product in the Bluetooth list of your device, proceed to pair them with your Bluetooth device.
A1 - USER GUIDE - BATTERY LEVELS AND MANAGEMENT
A1 has three built-in batteries; one inside the charging case and one in each earbud. The battery inside the case is used to charge the earbuds, while the included Type-C USB-cable is used to charge the case.
Charging and play times
The earbuds can be used for approximately 6-7 hours on one charge, with up to 30 hours in total before the case needs to be recharged.
Each battery takes approximately 90 minutes to fully charge.
Charging methods
The A1 case can be charged with a Type-C USB-cable, wireless charging is not supported. We recommend using the Sudio cable included in the package, however, other third-party Type-C USB-cables may be compatible too.
Battery level indicators
There are four LED-lights that indicate the charging case's remaining level on the front of the case.
The LED lights up when the earbuds connect and disconnect to the case and when there is less than 25% battery remaining.
When inserting the charging cable to the case, the current battery level is displayed for 5 seconds followed by a blinking light, indicating that the case is currently charging.
In some cases, you can also read the battery level on your phone, such as iPhone or Android devices. The level shown is that of the A1 earbuds, not the charging case.
Charging case (no cable inserted)
- One light: 0-25% battery remaining
- Two lights: 26-50% battery remaining
- Three lights: 51-75% battery remaining
- Four lights: 76-100% battery remaining
Charging case (with cable inserted and charging)
- First light blinking: 0-25% battery charged
- Second light blinking: 26-50% battery charged
- Third light blinking: 51-75% battery charged
- Fourth light blinking: 76-99% battery charged
- Four lights shining: 100% battery charged
A1 - USER GUIDE - CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning your earphones on a regular basis will ensure the best possible sound performance and prevent them from wearing out sooner than expected.
Use only a slightly damp cloth when cleaning the earbuds and/or case. You can also use a fine brush or cotton swab to gently clean inside the case, avoiding damage to the charging connectors (copper pins).
While the A1 earbuds and case are sweat - and splash - proof, subjecting them to high moisture levels could lead to permanent water damage.
Keep in mind that with time, some discoloration may eventually appear. This is most common if the earbuds or charging case continue to come in contact with dirty surfaces or materials over extended periods of time.
A1 - USER GUIDE - DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION
Click here to download the A1 user guide (PDF).
A1 - FEATURES - WATER RESISTANCE RATING (IPX4)
Sudio A1 is a device with a level 4 water protection rating, which means that the earbuds are water-resistant. At this level, the earbuds can handle heavy rain, sweat, and the occasional accidental splash.
IPX is an official third-party rating that is awarded through a series of tests. Sudio A1 is also completely sweat-proof and can be used during exercise.
However, for an IPX 4 rating, we would like to communicate that there is no guarantee that the earbuds will remain fully operational after activities like swimming or showering with them.
While the earbuds have IPX4 protection, the charging case is not waterproof. If you touch the charging case with wet hands or put the earbuds into the case while they are not completely dry, the product might be damaged. Please always make sure that earbuds are not wet when you put them back in the charging case. Unfortunately, if the earphones are damaged in these cases, they will not be considered a manufacturing defect and will not be eligible for replacement through our warranty.
A1 - FAQ - CAN I USE ONE EARBUD AT A TIME?
Yes, you can use one A1 earbud on its own for both playback and calls. Both earbuds have the same components (speakers and microphones), which means that you can use either the left or right earbud at your leisure.
To ensure a stable connection, always keep the unused earbud inside the charging case.
It’s always a good idea to charge both earbuds until full after having used them separately to maintain the same battery levels.
A1 - FAQ - DOES A1 SUPPORT WIRELESS CHARGING?
No, A1 does not support wireless charging through Q1-technology or similar. Charge your A1 case by inserting a Type-C USB-cable and connecting it to either a USB-port or to a wall socket via an adapter.
We recommend using the Sudio cable included in the product packaging, however other third-party Type-C USB-cables may be compatible too.
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