BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 (01) PDF Document

The BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 carton contents include:

• Pi8 True Wireless Earbuds with medium ear tips
• Extra small ear tip x 2
• Small ear tip x 2
• Large ear tip x 2
• Charging case
• USB-C charging cable
• USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable
• Literature Pack (including Quick Start Guide and Safety & Warranty)

BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 power management is automatic. The earbuds will be ready for use when removed from the charging case and will automatically enter standby and start charging when placed into the case. If the earbuds are removed from the charging case and not used for 5 minutes, they will enter a power saving mode to preserve battery life. Simply tap both earbuds to wake them up.

To toggle between ANC and Pass-Through by tapping and holding the left (L) earbud multi-function button for 1 second. The Bowers & Wilkins Music app can be used to customise the multi-function button behaviour and adjust ANC and Pass-Through modes directly from your phone.

Voice Assistance on your source device can be activated by tapping and holding the right (R) earbud multi-function button for 1 second. The Bowers & Wilkins Music app can be used to customise the multi-function button behaviour.

The Wear Sensors in the BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 earbuds will pause audio when either earbud is removed from your ears, and playback will automatically resume when the earbuds are placed back in your ears. The sensors also enable intelligent battery conservation by entering power saving mode when removed from your ears and left out of the charging case. Simply tap both earbuds to wake them up again. The wear sensors can be enabled or disabled from the Bowers & Wilkins Music app.

When not in use, the BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 earbuds should be stored inside the charging case, where they will be recharged ready for future use.

BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 ships with the charging case and earbud batteries partially charged and may be used immediately. However, it is recommended to fully charge the earbuds and case before first use and every 3 weeks to maintain battery health. Allow up to 3 hours to fully charge.

To charge your BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 earbuds:

1. Place the Pi8 earbuds in the charging case.
2. Close the charging case lid.

To charge the BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 charging case:

1. Use the supplied USB charging cable and connect one end to a USB wall charger or a powered computer USB port.
2. Connect the other end to the USB-C socket on the charging case.

To charge the Pi8 case using a wireless charging station:

1. Place the charging case onto the centre of your wireless charging station (not supplied).
2. Ensure that the rear of the charging case is on the charging station (with the Bowers & Wilkins logo facing up).

Note: While charging, the case indicator LED will flash green. When fully charged, the LED will light solid green. The case can be charged with or without the earbuds inside the case.

LED states with earbuds in the charging case and the lid open for BOWERS & WILKINS PI8:

Status LED states with the earbuds removed from the charging case for BOWERS & WILKINS PI8:

To pair BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 earbuds with an Apple iPhone:

1. Place the case and earbuds no further than 10 cm (4 inches) away from your source device and ensure its Bluetooth connection is enabled.
2. Open the Bowers & Wilkins Music app and follow the instructions to link your earbuds to the app (refer to section 6 below if necessary).
3. During the process of connecting your earbuds to the app for the first time, you will be prompted to pair the earbuds as an audio accessory. Tap on the confirmation popup to complete the pairing process.
4. If the earbuds are in the case, the case LED will change to solid blue momentarily to indicate pairing is successful.
5. If the earbuds are out of the case, they will play a tone to indicate pairing is successful.

To pair your BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 earbuds without using the Bowers & Wilkins Music app:

1. Place the case and earbuds no further than 10 cm (4 inches) away from your source device and ensure its Bluetooth connection is enabled.
2. Ensure the earbuds are in pairing mode.
3. Go to the Bluetooth pairing menu of your source device and select “Pi8” from the device list. If multiple devices are listed, select the one with the headphones icon.
4. If the earbuds are in the case, the case LED will change to solid blue to indicate pairing is successful.
5. If the earbuds are out of the case, they will play a tone to indicate pairing is successful.

You can quickly disconnect BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 from a device by placing the earbuds back into the case and closing the lid. Alternatively, use your device’s Bluetooth settings to select a new Bluetooth device or disable Bluetooth completely.

To add your BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 earbuds to the Bowers & Wilkins Music app:

1. From your Android or iOS device, download and install the Bowers & Wilkins Music app.
2. Ensure your earbuds are powered on by opening the charging case or taking them out of the case.
3. Open the app, then read and follow the instructions pertaining to app notifications and permissions.
4. The app should detect your earbuds automatically and invite you to set up your earbuds; follow the in-app instructions to complete the setup process.
5. If your earbuds are not detected automatically, navigate to the Settings page ( icon), tap Add product and follow the in-app instructions.

Environmental Controls set the desired Noise Cancelling and Pass-Through mode from the following options:

• Noise Cancelling On
• Pass-Through On
• Noise Cancelling and Pass-Through Off

To switch playback between two connected devices:

1. Pause audio on the first device.
2. Play audio from the second device and the earbuds will automatically switch over to this device.

When streaming audio, receiving a call on the second device will automatically pause playback on the first device and the call will be routed to your earbuds.

The Advanced EQ setting allows you to use sliders to customise the tone of your BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 earbuds. The Pi8 features a True Sound mode which bypasses any tonal customisation to deliver the audio as the artist and Bowers & Wilkins intended.

To manage connections in the Bowers & Wilkins Music app, tap PAIRED DEVICES to view more detailed connection settings, including currently connected devices and previously paired devices. To delete a device from the list, tap the device and select Remove device.

In Device Management, toggle Wear sensor on to enable intelligent playback control. Once enabled, remove an earbud to pause playback; place the earbud back in your ear to resume playback.

To rename your BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 earbuds, tap Rename product to choose a new Bluetooth name for your earbuds. Note that devices already paired with the earbuds may still reference the previous name.

The Bowers & Wilkins Music app will notify you when a software update is available. Follow the in-app instructions to perform the update.

Correctly wearing the BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 earbuds will help ensure the best possible experience. Like many in-ear earbuds, Pi8 are designed to seal the ear canal in order to perform optimally. Four eartip sizes are provided: extra small, small, medium and large. The earbuds come pre-fitted with the medium eartips, the other sizes are located in the bottom of the Pi8 box. Finding the best size for each ear is critical to obtaining a good seal and ensuring the advanced features of Pi8, such as Active Noise Cancellation and superior audio performance, function optimally.

To achieve the best fit:

1. Identify the left and right earbud by finding the L and R identification (located on the inner side of each earbud).
2. Place each earbud in your ear and twist them backward slightly so that the tips engage comfortably with the opening of the ear canal.
3. If the earbud tip feels too large or small, try another ear tip size to ensure the best fit. You may find that different sizes are required for each ear.

The charging case of the BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 can be used to wirelessly retransmit audio to your earbuds using the supplied USB type-C-to-3.5mm (analogue) or USB type-C-to-C Cable.

Procedure for media streaming:

1. Remove the earbuds from the charging case and close the lid.
2. Connect the supplied 3.5mm or USB-C cable to the charging case and the source device.
3. Start playback on the source device.
4. Your Pi8 case will automatically start transmitting audio to the earbuds.

Note: If using Mac and streaming over USB for the first time, go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Sound > Output and select “Bowers & Wilkins Pi8”. The charging case will only transmit audio from the analogue/USB source; the microphone signals from the earbuds will not be transmitted back to the case.

To reboot the BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 earbuds and charging case:

1. Place the earbuds inside the case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the recessed button next to the USB socket for 8-10 seconds. Use an object with a rounded end such as a sim card removal tool to prevent damaging the charging case.
3. Release the button when the case LED starts flashing amber.
4. The case LED will turn solid amber to indicate the reset is in progress then green when the reset is complete.

Note that you will also need to delete the Pi8 from each device’s Bluetooth pairing list and re-pair the Pi8 earbuds after resetting them; please refer to section 5.1 above for pairing instructions.

To factory reset the BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 earbuds and charging case:

1. Place the earbuds inside the case and close the lid.
2. Press and hold the recessed button next to the USB socket for 3-5 seconds. Use an object with a rounded end such as a sim card removal tool to prevent damaging the charging case.

Factory reset can be used to clear the product’s paired device history and restore all settings to their defaults. Open the case with the earbuds placed inside.

Note that you will also need to delete the Pi8 from each device’s Bluetooth pairing list and re-pair the Pi8 earbuds after resetting them; please refer to section 5.1 above for pairing instructions.

The BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 earbuds and charging case can be cleaned by a soft, clean, damp cloth and gently dabbing until clean. Do not use cleaning detergents, rubbing alcohol, or chemical cleaners/polish, doing so may damage your product.