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Article ID : 00273585 / Last Modified : 30/06/2024Print

The headphone volume cannot be adjusted. (WF-XB700)

    Follow these steps to troubleshoot this issue:

    1. Use the button to adjust the volume.

      You can adjust the volume using the left unit button:

      • To increase the volume: Press the button on the left unit once. The volume increases by 1 step.
      • To decrease the volume: Press and hold the button on the left unit. Continue to hold your finger to the button until you reach the desired volume level.
      The volume can be adjusted
      The headphones operations have resolved the issue.
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      Go to the next troubleshooting step.

    2. Adjust the volume on the connected device.
      For details on how to adjust the volume on the connected device, refer to the device manual or support site.

      Note: Depending on the connected device, the volume may not sync with the headphones. If you cannot get the desired volume by adjusting the headphones or device volume only, adjust the volume on both the headphones and the connected device.

      The volume can be adjusted
      You may need to adjust the volume on the device in some situations.
      The volume cannot be adjusted
      Go to the next troubleshooting step.

    3. If the app has the volume settings, try adjusting the volume using those settings.

      The volume can be adjusted
      The issue may have been caused by the app settings.
      The volume cannot be adjusted
      Go to the next troubleshooting step.

    4. Reset the headphones.
      Visit the Help Guide to reset the headphones.

      The volume can be adjusted
      The issue may have been caused by a temporary malfunction.
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      Go to the next troubleshooting step.

    5. Initialize the headphones.

      Note: Initialization returns the headphones to the factory settings and all Bluetooth pairing information is deleted.

      Visit the Help Guide to initialize the headphones.

      The volume can be adjusted
      The issue may have been caused by a temporary malfunction.
      The volume cannot be adjusted
      The headphones may be malfunctioning, and service may be required.

    Go to the Headphones Troubleshooting Guide