Q: How do I enter Dictation Mode?
Make sure the microphone button is in the released position, then press it three times in quick succession. The indicator light will start flashing blue, accompanied by vibration and a beep, indicating that the device has entered Dictation Mode and is ready for pairing.
Q: How do I connect soundcore Work to my Mac?
Put soundcore Work in Dictation Mode and wait for the indicator light to flash blue. On your Mac, open System Settings > Bluetooth, turn on Bluetooth, and click Connect next to soundcore Work. Once the device shows as connected, go back to the Typeless app to finish setup.
Q: How do I connect soundcore Work to my Windows PC?
Put soundcore Work in Dictation Mode and wait for the indicator light to flash blue. On Windows 11, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Add device > Bluetooth, then select soundcore Work. On Windows 10, go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices and add soundcore Work. Once the device shows as connected, return to the Typeless app.
Q: How do I finish setting up soundcore Work in the Typeless app on my computer?
Click Connect in the soundcore Work prompt or on its card on the the Typeless home screen. Allow any permissions the app requests, then wait for the device to connect. During the microphone test, speak near the device and check that the blue bars move. Follow the double-tap instructions to finish setup. Typeless then saves the device and starts using it as your microphone.
Q:What permissions does Typeless need on my Mac?
Typeless needs Microphone permission to pick up your voice, Accessibility permission to insert text, and Bluetooth permission to communicate with soundcore Work. Allow these permissions when prompted. If you previously denied a permission, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and enable Typeless in the relevant section, then return to the app.
Q: How do I connect soundcore Work to my phone?
Put soundcore Work in Dictation Mode and wait for the indicator light to flash blue. Open your phone's Bluetooth settings, turn on Bluetooth, and select soundcore Work to connect. Then open the Typeless app to finish setup.
Q: How do I finish setting up soundcore Work in the Typeless app on my phone?
Open Typeless and follow the connection prompt, or connect from the soundcore Work card on the home screen. Allow any permissions the app requests, then finish connecting the device. If only one device is connected, there's no separate microphone test or gesture tutorial. If Typeless asks you to choose a device, select one and speak near it to check that it's picking up your voice before continuing.
Q: What permissions does Typeless need to connect to soundcore Work on my phone?
On Android, allow nearby devices access when Typeless asks for it. On iOS, follow any prompts asking for permission to connect to the device. If you previously denied a permission, enable it in your phone's app settings, then return to Typeless to continue.
Q: How do I exit Dictation Mode?
While the indicator light is blue, whether flashing or solid, press the latch button once to release it. The blue light will turn off, accompanied by a beep and vibration, indicating that Dictation Mode has been exited. The device will then return to the default Recording Mode.
Q: Do I need to set it up again in Typeless every time I reconnect soundcore Work?
No. If the device is already saved in Typeless, the app automatically attempts to reconnect once the device connects to your computer or phone over Bluetooth. You won't need to repeat the initial tests or tutorial. If you've removed the device from Typeless, you'll need to set it up again.
Q: Do I need to reconnect soundcore Work if Bluetooth disconnects or the recorder powers off due to low battery?
Out of Bluetooth Range: The recorder will flash blue and vibrate as a reminder. Once it is back within range, it will reconnect automatically without any manual action.
Automatic Shutdown Due to Low Battery: Charge the recorder. Once it powers back on and is within range, it will reconnect automatically without any manual action.
Bluetooth Disconnected Manually on the Computer: The recorder will flash blue and vibrate, but it will not reconnect automatically. Reconnect it on the computer, or press the latch button once to exit Dictation Mode.
Note: In all the cases above, as long as you have not exited Dictation Mode, the recorder will return to its corresponding indicator light status once the connection is restored.
Q: What does a flashing or solid blue light mean?
A flashing blue light means soundcore Work is in Dictation Mode and waiting to pair. A solid blue light means it's connected to your computer or phone over Bluetooth.
The light alone doesn't confirm that setup in Typeless is complete. Check that soundcore Work appears as connected on the Typeless home screen. On a computer, also make sure it's selected as Typeless's microphone.
Q: How many computers or phones can soundcore Work connect to at the same time?
In Dictation Mode, soundcore Work can connect to only one phone or computer at a time. It remembers the most recently paired device.
Q:How do I connect my soundcore Work to Typeless on another computer or phone?
First, make sure the recorder is in Dictation Mode, then disconnect it from the currently paired phone or computer in the system Bluetooth settings. After that, pair and connect it through the system Bluetooth settings on the other phone or computer.
Q: How many soundcore Work devices can Typeless connect to at the same time?
Typeless supports connecting to multiple devices at the same time, but only one soundcore Work device can be used for dictation and audio input at a time.
Q: If my Typeless is paired with multiple soundcore Work devices, how do I switch voice input to another soundcore Work device?
Select the device you want to use from the device list pages in Typeless.
