Picture of the back of the original Sony SRS XB13 box.

Sony SRS XB13 Firmware Update Instructions

Covers the Sony SRS XB13 Firmware Update Instructions. Unfortunately though, we know of no way to upgrade the software on this speaker.  Further, there are currently no firmware downloads given for it on the Sony web site.  Nor are any details for this effort in the included manuals.

So apparently, Sony feels that the XB13 works well with the fresh-out-of-box firmware. Thus, they did not include a (perhaps) risky and confusing update routine for such a low priced device.

Furthermore, in our tests, the XB13 is quite reliable with the firmware it comes with.  I.e. We see no bugs, lost connections, distortion, or anything else bad.  So firmware updating is probably unnecessary, and as far as we can tell, impossible for the average consumer to perform.

Picture of the Sony SRS XB13 charging.
The Sony SRS XB13 charging.

Finally, a no-update option makes the XB13 even easier to use for the tech  challenged person. And it’s good to see a speaker that just works, right out of the box, and will likely never need updates to fix issues.  So if that’s the sort of hassle-free operation you’re looking for in a Bluetooth speaker, then the XB13 is a good one for you. It’s a virtually zero-service unit, and the only maintenance it needs is to keep it clean and to exercise the battery periodically.

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References for Sony SRS XB13 Firmware Update Instructions

  1. Official Sony SRS XB13 Support Page
  2. Where to Buy the Sony SRS XB13