Beosound A1 3rd Generation - Loudspeaker BANG & OLUFSEN - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Bang & Olufsen
Model	Beosound A1 3rd Generation
Product type	Portable Bluetooth speaker
Main functions	Play/pause, volume control, track change, hands-free calling, mute, stereo pairing
Connectivity	Bluetooth, USB-C (for charging and PC audio)
Power	Rechargeable battery via USB-C, battery indicator (orange blinking when charging, green when fully charged)
Battery indicator	Solid orange at 49% charge, solid red at 19% charge
Required app	Bang & Olufsen (for setup, audio customization, and stereo)
Stereo pairing	Compatible with Beosound A1 2nd and 3rd Gen, via app or manually
Light indicators	Blinking white (pairing), solid white (connected), green (active call), red (microphone muted)
Initial setup	Download the Bang & Olufsen app, create an account, add the product
Call usage	Accept/reject/end call, mute microphone, volume control
Online support	Bang & Olufsen support page and app

Frequently Asked Questions - Beosound A1 3rd Generation BANG & OLUFSEN

How to charge the Beosound A1 3rd Generation?

It is recommended to charge the speaker before first use. Plug in the provided USB-C cable. The battery indicator blinks orange during charging and turns green when fully charged.

How to pair the speaker via Bluetooth?

Turn on the speaker: the light indicator blinks white twice. Enable Bluetooth on your device and select 'Beosound A1 3rd Gen'. Once connected, the indicator becomes solid white and a sound prompt is heard. You can also use the Bang & Olufsen app for guidance.

How to control music?

Press the play/pause button once to start or pause. Use the + and - buttons to adjust volume. Press play/pause twice to skip to the next track, three times to go back to the previous track.

How to make a call with the speaker?

Press the play/pause button once to accept a call (green light). Hold to reject or end (white light). Use the + and - buttons for volume. Press the microphone button to mute (red light), press again to unmute (green light).

How to pair two speakers in stereo?

Make sure both speakers are connected via Bluetooth. In the Bang & Olufsen app, select one speaker, choose 'stereo pairing' and select the other. Alternatively, hold the Bluetooth button on both speakers until a confirmation sound is heard.

What do the light indicators mean?

Blinking white: pairing in progress. Solid white: connected. Green: call in progress. Red: microphone muted. Blinking orange: charging. Solid orange: battery at 49%. Solid red: battery at 19%.

How to check the battery level?

Use the Bang & Olufsen app. The battery indicator turns orange at 49% and red at 19% as a warning.

Can I use the speaker with a computer?

Yes, you can use the speaker as a speaker via Bluetooth or by connecting a USB-C cable to your computer.

How to reset or solve a connection problem?

Consult the Bang & Olufsen support page or the app. You can also hold the Bluetooth button for 2 seconds to restart pairing.

Where to find the Bang & Olufsen app?

The app is available on the App Store and Google Play. It is required to set up the speaker, customize audio, and manage stereo pairings.

USER MANUAL Beosound A1 3rd Generation BANG & OLUFSEN

Beosound A1 3rd Generation

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User Guide

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CONTENT

Download Bang & Olufsen app, 2

Charging, 6

First-time set up, 9

Controls - Music, 12

Controls - Calls, 16

Stereo pairing, 21

Bluetooth pairing, 27

Battery indicator, 30

More information, 33

DOWNLOAD BANG & OLUFSEN APP

To set up your product, start by download the Bang & Olufsen App here:

The app gives you the full Bang & Olufsen experience from setup to audio personalisation, product support and new features right at your fingertips.

When you first start the Bang & Olufsen App, you are asked to create a user account. Then tap the Add Product icon to add your product to the app.

DANSK DANISH - For at konfigurere dit produkt skal du starte med at downloade Bang & Olufsen-appen.

ENGLISH - We recommend that you charge your Beosound Al 3rd Gen before using it for the first time.

The battery indicator flashes orange when charging and turns green when the battery is fully charged.

ENGLISH - Switch on your Beosound AI 3rd Gen for automatic Bluetooth pairing, the light indicator on the top will double pulse white. Switch on Bluetooth on your device, and select Beosound AI 3rd Gen. When successfully paired, the light indicator will be solid white and a sound prompt is heard, indicating it is ready to play. When using the Bang & Olufsen App, it will guide you through this process.

ENGLISH - Press the play/pause button once to start the music, and press it again to pause.

Use the plus button to increase the volume or the minus button to decrease it.

Double-press the play/pause button to skip to the next track. Triple-press the play/pause button to go back to the previous track.

DANSK DANISH - Tryk én gang på afspil/pause-knappen for at starte musikken, og tryk igen for at pause.

Brug plus-knappen til at skrue op for lyden eller minus-knappen til at skrue ned.

▷II Accept call	• Single press
▷II Decline/End call	— Press and hold
+ Volume	• Single press
— Next	• Single press
♀ Mute/Unmute	• Single press

ENGLISH - You can either use your Beosound A1 3rd Gen as a speakerphone via Bluetooth or via a USB-C cable connected to a computer.

Press the play/pause button once to accept a call. The light will turn solid green when accepted.

Press and hold the play/pause button to decline or end the call. The light will return to solid white.

Use the plus button to increase the volume or the minus button to decrease it.

During a call, press the microphone button once to mute yourself. The light will turn solid red. Press the microphone button again to unmute, and the light will turn solid green.

2nd speaker

ENGLISH - You can stereo pair any combination of Beosound AI 3rd Generation and 2nd Generation speakers to play together. This is done either manually or in the app.

First, make sure both speakers are Bluetooth connected and paired to your device.

To stereo pair in the Bang & Olufsen app, simply select one of the Beosound AI speakers, select stereo pairing and select the Beosound AI speaker you wish to pair. The two speakers are now connected.

To manually stereo pair, long press the Bluetooth button on one speaker until you hear a prompt sound. Then do the same for the second speaker until you hear a prompt sound. The speakers are now stereo paired.

ENGLISH - Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 2 sec. The light indicator on the top will double pulse white. Switch on Bluetooth on your device, and select Beosound A1 3rd Gen. When successfully paired, the light indicator will be solid white and a sound prompt is heard, indicating it is ready to play.

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LED Behaviour Meaning

Solid White Battery high (50-100%)

Solid Orange Battery medium (20-49%) for 5 min

Solid Red Battery low (0-19%)

Pulsing Orange Charging

Solid Green Fully charged

ENGLISH - The battery indicator will turn orange for 5 minutes at 49% battery level to give an early warning. At 19% battery level, the battery indicator will turn red. Use the Bang & Olufsen app to check the battery status.

DANSK DANISH - Batteriindikatoren vil blive orange i 5 minutter ved 49% batteriniveau for at give en tidlig adversel. Ved 19% batteriniveau vil batteriindikatoren blive rød. Brug Bang & Olufsen-appen til at tjekke batteristatus.

ENGLISH - For more information please visit our support page or Bang & Olufsen App.

DANSK DANISH - For mere information, besøg venligst vores supportside eller Bang & Olufsen App.