We have summarized a list of frequently asked questions about soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds. This FAQ includes links to articles where you may find more information.
Which Bluetooth version does Sleep A20 earbuds use?
Bluetooth 5.3
Do the earbuds support wireless charging?
No
What Bluetooth codecs do the earbuds support?
SBC, AAC
What is the maximum range of the Bluetooth connection?
10 meters/33ft
How long does a full charge take (including earbuds and charging case)?
Earbuds: Approximately 90 minutes
Charging case: Approximately 2 hours
How many times can the charging case charge the earbuds?
5 times on full charge.
What is the waterproof rating for Sleep A20?
The earbuds are IPX4 water-resistant.
The charging case is not waterproof.
What should I do if my Sleep A20 earbuds have an unstable fit?
We suggest trying the following:
- Make sure you are wearing the ear tips and ear wings correctly.
- Choose the ear tips and ear wings that fit your ears the best. We recommend that you start with size M ear tips and ear wings.
- Insert the earbud into your ear and find a suitable position for the best fit. If the earbuds are too deep in your ears, it may affect the Bluetooth connection. If you experience connection issues, we recommend that you replace the ear tips and wings with larger ones.
- When using them in bed, try a different pillow.
- Use soft pillows. Pillows that are too hard may exert more pressure on your ears if you sleep on your side, which can affect the connection to your phone.
- Do not use water pillows or pillows with metal or magnetic components.
What should I do if I feel uncomfortable, feel strong ear pressure, or experience itchy ear canals when wearing Sleep A20 for a long time?
1. Replace the ear tips with other sizes, and see if it improves the feeling of pressure in the ear.
2. If you feel stuffy or too sealed, you can replace the breathable ear tips. But please note that this will affect the noise masking effect.
3. When using them in bed, try a different pillow. Pillows that are too hard may exert more pressure on your ears if you sleep on your side, which can affect the connection to your phone.
4. Do not use water pillows or pillows with metal or magnetic components.
What should I do if I sleep on my side and feel pressure in my ear?
1. Check whether it is worn correctly
2. If you feel stuffy or too sealed, you can replace the breathable ear tips.
3. Try different ear tips or softer pillows.
How do I turn my earbuds on and off?
1. The first time you open the charging case you need to remove the insulation under the earbuds before putting the earbuds into the charging case. You must open and close the charging case once before you can turn on the earbuds.
2. After opening the charging case, the earbuds will automatically turn on. They turn off when you place them in the charging case and close it. You cannot turn the earbuds on and off manually without the charging case.
What should I do if there's no response when I double-tap?
The Sleep A20 earbuds do not have touch controls, so you may have to use a bit of force when pressing the button.
What should I do if the double tap gets triggered without me pressing it?
1. When the earbuds' G-sensor vibrates, it may recognize it as a double tap, resulting in a false trigger. To avoid this issue try to avoid dropping or throwing the earbuds.
2. False triggering is possible when adjusting the position of the earbuds while wearing them.
3. There is a certain probability that a double or triple tap will be triggered when placing one earbud into the charging case, resulting in mode switching or volume change, which is not a malfunction, but rather the earbuds triggering a tap by mistake when placed in the case. This is a common issue with the sensor.
How do I reset my Sleep A20 earbuds?
Place the earbuds in the charging case and leave the case open. Press and hold the button on the charging case for 10 seconds until the LED indicators on the case flash 3 times. This confirms that the reset was successful.
How do I switch between Bluetooth mode and Sleep mode?
1. Firmly tap the left earbud twice.
2. Switch via the soundcore app.
3. After turning on the Smart Switch, the earbuds will automatically switch to Sleep mode when the earbuds detect that the user is asleep, and switching to Sleep mode will play built-in sleep sounds by default.
How do I adjust the volume in Sleep mode?
1. Adjust the volume bar manually in the soundcore app. You can only adjust the volume in the soundcore app.
2. You can adjust by tapping on the earbuds (when using two earbuds together, the default is three taps on the left earbud to decrease volume, and three taps on the right earbud to increase volume, users can customize the Tap function in the soundcore app)
How does Smart Switch work?
When the earbuds detect that the user is asleep, they will automatically pause sound played via Bluetooth, switch from Bluetooth mode to Sleep Mode, and automatically play sleep sounds.
If you want to listen to Bluetooth music again, firmly tap the left earbud twice or change mode via the soundcore app to switch back to Bluetooth mode. Double-tap the right earbud to play Bluetooth music again.
What should I do if any of the following problems occur?
1. The earbuds don’t recharge in the charging case.
2. The earbuds stay connected to the device even after being placed in the charging case with the lid closed.
3. The earbuds don't turn on when taken out of the charging case."
1. Confirm the charging case has power left (open the charging case to check if there is a flashing light).
2. Clean the charging pins with a dry cloth and rubbing alcohol. This is to ensure all charging contact pins on the earbuds and charging case are completely clean and dry from sweat and water. Then put the earbuds correctly into the case.
3. Use the certified charging cable and wall charger.
4. Check whether the ear tips and ear wings are installed properly. And make sure the ear tips and ear wings do not cover the charging contacts.
5. Make sure the earbuds are put in the charging case correctly. The charging contact part needs to be aligned.
What should I do if my Sleep A20 earbuds have a short battery life?
- Standard playtime in Bluetooth mode is about 10 hours at 50% volume.
- Standard playtime in Sleep mode is about 14 hours at 50% volume.
Note:
- Setting an alarm will take up 20% more battery so the playtime will be reduced to 80%.
- The battery life of electronic products will be shortened with the increase of usage time. The battery life of the earbuds shortens over time due to factors such as battery aging, excessive charging times, ambient temperature, and frequency of use. These factors can lead to a gradual reduction in battery life, affecting how long your earbuds will last.
- Battery playtime in Bluetooth and Sleep mode is obtained from testing in the soundcore laboratory using the earbuds' default settings; no smart volume control (Sleep mode only), and 50% volume. The actual playtime may vary by volume, audio source, environmental interference, usage, etc.
We also recommend you try the following tips:
- Fully charge your earbuds.
- Turn on the smart switch, and the earbuds will enter Sleep mode after detecting the user has fallen asleep, which can prolong battery life.
- Try to close the soundcore app in the background of the mobile phone to reduce power consumption.
- Do not turn off the device's Bluetooth, turning off Bluetooth during sleep will cause the earbuds to be in Bluetooth search state for a certain period of time, which will consume power a little faster.
What should I do if my Sleep A20 earbuds disconnect or the sound is choppy?
1. Make sure you're wearing the earbuds correctly.
2. Try another set of ear tips and ear wings in a different size.
- Please note that if the earphones are too deep in your ears, it may affect the Bluetooth signal. Try larger sizes to reduce the in-ear depth of the earbuds, which may improve the connection stability.
3. This doesn't necessarily mean there's an issue with the earbuds, so check your connected devices and surroundings. Bluetooth signals may be influenced by obstructions, such as walls, pillars, home appliances, Wi-Fi, and more. To ensure a stable connection for these earbuds, we recommend avoiding such obstructions and using the earbuds in an indoor environment.
4. Fully charge and reset your earbuds as stated below and repair them.
- Place the earbuds in the charging case and leave the case open. Press and hold the button on the charging case for 10 seconds until the LED indicators on the case flash 3 times. This confirms that the reset was successful.
5. Check the earbuds by listening to a downloaded song/video if you're using them in Music mode.
6. Check the earbuds with another Bluetooth device in a different environment to see if there's a difference.
What should I do if any of the following problems occur?
- The device cannot detect the earbuds.
- Earbuds cannot pair or reconnect with my device.
- Only one earbud can connect at a time.
- One earbud does not pair with the other earbud or my device.
- No music plays after connecting with my device when using them in Bluetooth mode.
1. Remove the protective film covering the connectors on the earbuds.
2. Reboot the Bluetooth device you're using (such as a phone or computer). Forget all the pairing records of your earbuds on your device and turn off Bluetooth.
3. Reset the earbuds as per the steps below (make sure your earbuds have enough battery).
- Place the earbuds in the charging case and leave the case open. Press and hold the button on the charging case for 10 seconds until the LED indicators on the case flash 3 times. This confirms that the reset was successful.
- When resetting the earbuds, make sure the earbuds are properly connected with charging points in the case, or it may cause the reset to fail.
4. Turn on your device's Bluetooth, search for soundcore Sleep A20, and pair.
If there is a pop-up window to confirm pairing for "soundcore Sleep A20," please select "Pair." If you accidentally select "Cancel", you need to refresh (turn off and turn on) the Bluetooth on your device and pair the earbuds again.
The sound is quieter or there's no sound in one earbud when I sleep on my side. What should I do?
1. After sleeping on your side, one earphone may be blocked due to pillow obstruction, resulting in Bluetooth disconnection.
2. Sleeping on your side at a certain angle causes the ear tips to be offset and block the earbuds, resulting in no sound or low sound.
We recommend you try the following:
1. Adjust the positioning of your head and pillow.
2. Try larger ear tips.
3. Use a Q-tip with a bit of rubbing alcohol to gently clean the metal mesh filter under the rubber ear tips.
When the earbuds are paired with my phone, the sound comes through my phone. What should I do?
You can check whether the earbuds are in Sleep mode (you may have touched the left earbud by mistake and double-tapped to enter Sleep mode). In Sleep mode, the earbuds can only play white noise, but cannot play Bluetooth music.
The noise-canceling effect of Sleep A20 is not working well. What should I do?
1. Please note that these earbuds do not support active noise canceling, it is through the matching of ear tips and ear wings that enhances the effect of noise isolation, when you feel that the noise-blocking effect is not good enough, you can try different ear wings and ear tips.
2. Please refer to Wearing Guidance to confirm that you are wearing the earbuds correctly.
3. Please make sure you choose the sealed ear tips, please note that Breathable ear tips are not noise-blocking.
The reminder tone is too loud. What should I do?
You can turn off the reminder tone through the soundcore app.
The volume is too low or cannot be adjusted. What should I do?
Volume adjustment is different in the two modes:
1. When using them in Sleep mode, the volume of the sleep sounds can be adjusted via the soundcore app or by tapping on the earbuds (when using two earbuds together, the default is three taps on the left earbud to decrease volume, and three taps on the right earbud to increase volume, users can customize the Tap function in the soundcore app).
2. When using them in Bluetooth mode, you need to turn on volume synchronization via the settings on your phone.
Does soundcore Sleep A20 support calls?
soundcore Sleep A20 has no mic for calling. When using these earbuds for calls (including conferencing software), the sound will be played out through the connected device.
How do you download sleep sounds?
1. Download sleep sounds in Bluetooth mode.
Note: You can't download sleep sounds in Sleep mode and importing third-party audio sources is not supported.
2. The sleep sounds can be downloaded in 4 combinations, with up to three combinations of sleep sounds sources per group.
Why is the sleep detection data inaccurate?
Sleep data is acquired via the earbuds according to the state of the person wearing the earbuds when asleep or awake, so as to generate sleep data in the soundcore app. Since each person is different, there may be an error in the detection.
Why is there no sleep data?
How sleep detection works:
The earbuds judge whether the user has fallen asleep by their movements. If within half an hour, the user barely moves, the earbuds determine that they have fallen asleep and begins generating sleep data. If they turn over frequently or make big head movements while sleeping, it may cause the earbuds to misjudge that they are still awake, so no sleep data will be recorded.
1. The latest sleep data needs to be updated by connecting the earbuds and syncing them to the soundcore app.
2. You don't need to open the soundcore app every time you go to bed to sync data.
3. You'll need to connect your earbuds to the soundcore app on a regular weekly basis to sync your data.
The sleep reminder doesn't work after I open it. What should I do?
You need to keep the app running in the background for a prompt. You will only get a prompt on your phone not via the earbuds.
How do I turn off the tapping function?
Click "Control" to enter the settings page to switch the tapping function of the corresponding mode on and off.
How do I set an alarm?
1. Connect the earbuds to your phone, open the soundcore app, and click on Sleep A20.
2. Click "Add alarm" to set an alarm clock (you can set up to five alarms).
How do I turn off the alarm?
1. Firmly double-tap the left or right earbud to pause.
2. When double-tapping the right earbud to turn off the alarm, it is possible to invoke the AVRCP protocol to start the device's background music.
3. Putting the earbuds back into the charging case can also snooze the alarm. (Note: subsequent alarms will not sound again)
If you have any more issues or your issue has not been resolved, please contact us for further assistance.
