Nothing ear B171 True Wireless Earbuds User Manual

: June 1, 2024
: Nothing ear

Table of Contents

Nothing ear B171 True Wireless Earbuds
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Overview
Replacing ear tips
PAIR
OPERATIONS
- Charging
SAFETY INFORMATION & WARRANTY INFORMATION
EU Regulatory Conformance
FCC/ISED Regulatory Conformance Statement
Warranty Information
References
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Nothing ear B171 True Wireless Earbuds

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Product Information

Specifications:

Website: https://nothing.tech
SAR (Specific Absorption Rate): 0
SAR (Head): 1 W/kg / 1.6 W/kg (Body)
Operating Temperature: 10°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature: -10°C to 2.0°C

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions:
Before using the product, read the user manual carefully and follow all safety guidelines provided.
Power On/Off:
To power on the device, press and hold the power button for a few seconds. To power off, repeat the same process.
Connectivity:
Ensure the device is within range and properly paired with any required devices for seamless connectivity.
Settings Adjustment:
Use the settings menu to adjust various features such as brightness, volume, and notifications to suit your preferences.
Maintenance:
Regularly clean the device using a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that may damage the product.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What should I do if the device does not power on?
A: Check if the device is charged and try charging it using the provided charger. If the issue persists, contact customer support.
Q: How can I reset the device to factory settings?
A: Navigate to the settings menu, find the reset option, and follow the on- screen instructions to reset the device to its factory settings.

Overview

Bluetooth:
Please make sure Bluetooth is turned on.

App:

Get the most out of your Nothing products with the Nothing X app.
Customise EQ and gesture control settings, update firmware, and more.

Replacing ear tips

Choose ear tips in the appropriate size for optimal comfort and sound quality.
Check the accessories for ear tips in different sizes.
Buds arrive with medium size attached.

PAIR

Use with your Android devices (Google Fast Pair)

First-time use or new device connection
While the buds are inside the charging case, open the charging case and place it near the Android device for on-screen setup.

Connect to other devices

With the buds in the open case, press the setup button until the light blinks.
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OPERATIONS

Press
- Music: Play or pause.
- Call: Answer or hang up a call.
Double-press
- Music: Skip forward.
- Call: Reject a call.
Triple-press
- Music: Skip back.
Press and hold
Switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode.

More options in the Nothing X app.

Optional functions:
Play/pause, skip back, skip forward, switch noise cancellation mode, volume up, volume down and wake up voice assistant.

Wearing detection
Wear the buds. During music playback, take them off to pause music automatically. Put the buds back in within 3 minutes, music will resume automatically. If 3 minutes pass, you must play the music manually on the device.

Charging

Earbuds
Put the buds in the charging case and close the case to charge.

Ear case

Close the case and connect the case to a power supply through the power cable delivered with the buds with the buds.
If the indicator lamp of the case is flashing white, the case is charging. If it is always white, the case is fully charged.

Power level indication

White: The battery level is higher than 30%.
Red: The battery level is lower than 30%.
If the buds are placed in the case, the indicator lamp will flash the colour relating to the battery level of the buds, not the case.
Take the left and right bud out. The indicator lamp will flash the colour relating to the battery level of the case.
For Nothing phone users, you can set the widget on the lock screen or check the power status of the device in Quick Settings on the drop-down notification bar.

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SAFETY INFORMATION & WARRANTY INFORMATION

Quick Start Guide
For more information, please download the complete guide on https://nothing.tech/pages/support-product-help.

Trademarks and Permissions

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth 51G, Inc.
The “Hi-Res Audio Wireless” Logo is used under a license from the Japan Audio Society.
LDAC and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Other trademarks, products, services and company names mentioned may be the property of their respective owners.

Precautions for using the device
Please read the safety information carefully before using it to ensure safe and proper operation. Download the latest user manual at https://nothing.tech

Do not modify the device or replace the battery by yourself which may damage the device and battery, and cause short circuits, overheating, fire, and injuries.
The device can be charged through an adapter or PC. Adapters must comply with local or international safety standards (eg: IEC 62368-1). Using any Third-party power adapter that does not comply with the above safety standards may result in injury. Using a damaged power cable may cause a fire, electric shock, injury, or property loss.
To avoid choking or any other injury, do not swallow any of the parts of this product. Keep the device out of reach of children.
Clean the microphone hole and sound mesh on the device regularly to avoid blockage. Use a soft and lint-free cloth to clean the device. Improper cleaning of the device may result in ear infections. Stop using the device if a skin problem occurs and consult a doctor.
Ideal temperature: 0°C to 35 °C for operating, -20 °C to 40 °C for storage.
Avoid using the device in dusty, damp, or dirty environments, or near sources of magnetic interference.
Keep a minimum distance of 15 cm between a wireless device and an electronic implant (pacemaker, insulin pumps, neurostimulators, etc.).
If wearing an electronic implant, hold the device on the side opposite the implant.
Do not use the device and safety should take priority when you are driving. Be sure to obey all local traffic laws and regulations.
Please check all laws and regulations when using the device, especially in hospitals or medical institutions, schools, gas stations near fuel or chemicals and in an aircraft.
Keep the device away from the belly of pregnant women and loathes the lower abdomen of adolescents.
Children and adolescents should make reasonable use of the device. Limit the frequency and duration of use.
Use the device under good reception conditions to reduce the radiation of exposure. Keeping the connection closer can reduce the amount of radiation.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
Keep the device and battery away from excessive heat and direct sunlight. Do not place them on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. The battery must not be dismantled, impacted, forced out or exposed to fire, which can result in an explosion.
A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure or extremely high temperature may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
Please do not continue to use the product if the battery appears to be swollen.
Please dispose of the battery per local regulations.
Do not dispose of the battery as a household refuse.
The power delivered by the charger must be between min 2.5 Watts required by the radio equipment, and max 6.0 Watts to achieve the maximum charging speed.

RF Exposure Information (SAR)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) refers to the rate at which the body absorbs RF energy. This equipment has been tested and meets applicable limits for radio frequency (RF) exposure. During testing, device radios are set to their highest transmission levels and placed in positions that simulate use near the head, with 0 mm separation. Accessories with metal parts may change the RF performance of the device and use such accessories should be avoided. The SAR limit is 1.6 W/kg over 1 gram of tissue in the US/Canada. The SAR limit of Europe is 2.0 W/kg over 10 grams of tissue.

EU Regulatory Conformance

CE Statement
Hereby. NOTHING TECHNOLOGY LIMITED declares that this device complies with Directive 2014/53/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: https://nothing.tech/pages/support-product-help.

Correct disposal of this product
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on your product, battery, literature or packaging indicates that the product and its electronic accessories should not be disposed of with household waste. To safely recycle your device, please
use local return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the device was originally purchased.

Frequency Bands and Power
The frequency bands and maximum transmitting power (radiated and/or conducted) nominal limits applicable to this radio equipment are as follows:

Bluetooth (2.4GHz): <20dBm

India E-waste information
The products manufactured by NOTHING comply with E-waste Rules 2022 and its amendments. The content of hazardous substances is as follows:

Lead (Pb) – not over 0.1% by weight;
Cadmium (Cd) – not over 0.01% by weight;
Mercury (Hg) – not over 0.1% by weight;
Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) – not over 0. 1% by weight;
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) – not over 0.1% by weight.
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) – not over 0.1% by weight

For recycling and reducing the harmful effects on the environment, the Electrical & Electronic Equipments should not be disposed of with other household waste. Please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them through an authorized e-waste company. As a part of the e-waste recycling initiative, NOTHING has partnered with an authorized e-waste company named Karo Sambhav. You can contact Karo Sambhav to recycle your e-waste products.

For further information, you can contact Karo Sambhav at:

Karo Sambhav Private Limited

Website: www.karosambhav.com
Toll-Free No: 1800-2121-434

FCC/ISED Regulatory Conformance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Responsible Party(Contact for FCC matters only) WAGMI Amercia, Corp.

Address: 19901, Kent, Dover, 108 Lakeland Avenue, Delaware, USA
https://us.nothing.tech/pages/contact-support.
Product Name: Nothing Ear
HVIN: B171R, B171L
FCC ID: 2AZEQ-B171
IC: 27102-B171

Warranty Information

NOTHING devices purchased on nothing. tech or authorized sales channels come with a limited warranty. The duration of this warranty is dependent on the original country or region of purchase and is only redeemable within the original country or region. The limited warranty only covers functional defects of products caused by workmanship or build materials. For more details, please contact NOTHING Customer Support by visiting NOTHING official website.