B and O Beoplay H100 Headphones User Guide

: September 15, 2024
: B and O

Beoplay H100

User Guide

Beoplay H100

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INTRODUCTION

Your Beoplay H100 are much more than just headphones. They are an experience that merges timeless luxury with cuttingedge sound. Journey through decades of history and immerse yourself in a limitless sonic world. They are your companion for all the future tunes and sounds yet to be discovered.

In this guide, you will find information about the daily use of your Beoplay H100 and detailed descriptions of the features and functions.

Your Bang & Olufsen retailer is your first stop for all your service queries.

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DOWNLOAD THE BANG & OLUFSEN APP

To set up your Beoplay H100, follow the instructions on the welcome card included in the packaging or download the Bang & Olufsen App from your designated App Store.

In the app you can set up your product and get the full Bang & Olufsen experience of audio personalisation, product support, automatic software updates and new features at your fingertips.

For first-time setup in the app, place your smartphone over the included welcome card. The welcome card contains a built-in NFC chip, similar to those used in contactless payments. If your device supports NFC, a prompt will appear on your iOS device to guide you through the setup process. If you have a Android™ device it will link directly to the App store.

FIRST-TIME SETUP AND DAILY USE

When you put on your Beoplay H100, they will switch on automatically. Alternatively, you can switch them on by pressing the button on either earcup.

The Beoplay H100 are automatically in Bluetooth pairing mode when switched on the first time, shown by the light indicator on the right earcup pulse white. When in pairing mode, they will appear in the Bang & Olufsen App or in the Bluetooth settings of your device where they can be selected.

To switch off your Beoplay H100, simply take them off your head. They will switch off after 5 seconds This behavior can be adjusted using the B&O app. Alternatively, you can press and hold either buttons for 3 seconds, an off tone will be heard.

Your headphones will last up to three months in sleep mode outside the pouch. Inside the pouch they will last more than a year, if they are fully charged.

DAILY USE – MEDIA OPERATIONS

Use the glass touch surfaces and the buttons on each earcup to operate your Beoplay H100. Most gestures will work on both sides, however, the dials on each earcup have different functions.

Note: Some gestures are unavailable when using Beoplay H100 with a device connected via Line-in. For a complete overview, refer to the Bang & Olufsen App.

Press on either glass surface to play or pause.
Swipe forward or backward on either glass surface for next or previous track.
Rotate the dial on the right earcup to adjust the volume.
Press and hold either button (5 sec.) to initiate Bluetooth pairing.
Press either button to toggle between ANC and TrueTransparency™.
Rotate the left dial to fine-tune the level of ANC and TrueTransparency™.
Place your palm on the glass interface to quickly listen to your surroundings.
Lift one or both earcups to pause your content. Put them on again to resume.
Double-press either button to switch between connected devices (this feature will not be available from launch).

Note: Beoplay H100 support multipoint, allowing you to actively connect to two devices at the same time.

DAILY USE – CALL OPERATIONS

Use the glass touch surface and the button on each earcup to operate your Beoplay H100. Most gestures will work on both sides, however, the dials on each earcup have different functions.

Note: Some gestures are unavailable when using Beoplay H100 with a device connected via line-in. For a complete overview, refer to the Bang & Olufsen App.

Press on either glass surface to accept a call.
Swipe forward or backward on either glass surface to reject a call.
Rotate the dial on the right earcup to adjust volume.
Press and hold the button (5 sec.) to initiate Bluetooth pairing.
Rotate the left dial to fine-tune the level of ANC and TrueTransparency™.
Place your palm on the glass surface to quickly listen to your surroundings.
Double-press either button to switch between connected devices (this feature will not be available from launch).

Note: Beoplay H100 support multipoint, which means that you can actively connect to two devices at the same time.

SOUND FEATURES

Listening Modes is a feature that consists of a wide range of controls that allow you to adjust the sound to your personal preference or to optimise the current listening experience. Listening Modes can be selected and customised on the Beoplay H100 product page in the Bang & Olufsen App. For each Listening Mode, you can define the following parameters:

Beosonic
Advanced digital sound algorithms developed by our acoustics team let you explore different audio spaces by simply moving the circle around.

Hi-Res Codec
Your Beoplay H100 supports Hi-Res studio-quality content via USB-C audio up to 24 bits/ 96 kHz.

Wind Protection
When enabled in the Bang & Olufsen app, the Wind Protection feature automatically reduces wind-induced distortion. This feature consists of a combination of a passive, physical filter and a customised wind detection algorithm, which detects and then suppresses the noise.

Moreover, for crystal-clear voice transmission during phone calls, we employ advanced machine learning algorithms for the speech microphones.

SOURCES

You have multiple options for playing music on your Beoplay H100 through the following sources:

Bang & Olufsen Radio
Radio stations are available through the Bang & Olufsen App where you can also set Favourites.

Bluetooth 5.3
Streaming available out of the box.

Line-in
Lets you play music through a cabled connection using the USB-C to mini-jack cable included in the box. Note that some operation gestures are limited when using Line-in.

USB-C
Lets you play music or take calls through a cabled connection using the USB-C to USB-C cable included in the box. Note that some operation gestures are limited when using Line-in.

SPATIAL AUDIO

Beoplay H100 come equipped with Bang & Olufsen Spatial Audio, which provides two key benefits. Firstly, the auditory cues that are usually lost when listening to sound over headphones are restored digitally, delivering a more natural listening experience that mimics how we hear sound in the real world. Secondly, Head Tracking anchors the sound stage to your phone or tablet’s screen, ensuring that head movements contribute to the listening experience when consuming audio-visual content.

Bang & Olufsen Spatial Audio supports all audio formats, including stereo, Dolby Atmos, and voice calls. To learn more, please refer to the Bang & Olufsen Spatial Audio technical guide.

You can also enable or disable Spatial Audio or Head Tracking in Bang & Olufsen App. However, note that Head Tracking without enabling Spatial Audio is not possible.

Head Tracking
This new feature utilises a combination of sensors, gyroscopes, and surround sound audio to create a virtual 3D space, where the sound is anchored and adjusts dynamically with the movement of your head.

EARSENSE

This technology enhances the listening experience with two features:

Real-Time Bass Adaption
With the built-in microphones positioned in front of the drivers, Earsense captures and analyses the music right at your ears. This allows for real-time bass adjustments, ensuring optimal sound quality tailored to the fit of your Beoplay H100.

Environmental Noise Analysis
Earsense uses the outside microphones to analyse the characteristics of ambient noise. The technology intelligently adjusts the Active Noise Cancellation to match your surroundings an to be most efficient.

ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION AND TRUETRANSPARENCY™

The innovative, TrueTransparency™ algorithm seamlessly adjusts the volume of your surroundings, giving you full control of your listening experience.

Full TrueTransparency™ Mode
This feature lets you hear your surroundings as if you weren’t wearing headphones. It is ideal for situations where awareness matters – whether you’re walking down a busy street or working in an open office.

Reduce ambient noise (Active Noise Cancellation)
The dial on the left earcup lets you fine-tune the level of transparency while maintaining a natural and balanced listening experience.
This means that you can adjust the level to fully reduce ambient noise during music listening.

To activate and toggle between ANC or TrueTransparency™, press the button on either earcup. Note, when pressing the button, it will switch to the opposite of the current mode (maximum). For adjusting the different levels, rotate the dial on the left earcup. If the mode is set to ANC, rotate the dial forward to increase Transparency. If the mode is set to Transparency, then rotate the dial backward to increase ANC.

Keep turning until a sound feedback indicates that you have reached maximum level.

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LONGEVITY

Beoplay H100 do not age. They evolve. Quality materials last. When a new feature comes out, simply update your headphones and experience it. They are future-proof. This brings the concept of circular design to the front. Individual parts can be replaced or serviced easily; The battery, the cushions, the inner headband, the glass surfaces and even the drivers and circuit boards. This is our answer to longevity.

ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS

You can replace the ear cushions and the inner headband yourself. These are available for purchase from a retailer and our online store. For instructions on how to replace the ear cushions or inner headband, please refer to the respective guides. If you need service for other parts on your Beoplay H100, please reach out to your nearest retailer or contact our Customer Care here

WARRANTY

We stand by our quality and care, which is why we extend the warranty of your Beoplay H100 from three to five years when you join Beocare.
Beocare is Bang & Olufsen’s extended warranty program.
Learn more here

STORE YOUR HEADPHONES

Use the provided leather pouch to safely store your Beoplay H100. Crafted from premium materials, the pouch ensures durability and protection. Be careful when placing your Beoplay H100 in or removing them from the pouch to protect the leather on the earcups and the aluminium.

This will help maintain the leather quality over time and may significantly extend their lifespan.

Note: Your headphones will last up to three months in sleep mode outside the pouch. Inside the pouch they will last more than a year, if they are fully charged.

For additional assistance or inquiries, refer to our FAQ or contact our Customer Care here

CHARGING

You can charge your Beoplay H100 using the included USB-C to USB-C cable and use them while charging. A full charge takes around 1 hour. When in a hurry, charging for just 5 minutes will get you up to 5 hours of battery.

– When fully charged, the light indicator turns solid green.
– If the battery level is below 5%, the light indicator turns red, and a sound prompt is heard.

USER EXPERIENCE IS KEY

A versatile set of features provide intelligent interaction options. With Beoplay H100, we introduce:

Improved first-time setup with iOS and Android devices
Customisable User interface
Customisable ANC and TrueTransparency™
Multipoint
Spatial Audio

BLUETOOTH PAIRING

You can pair your Beoplay H100 with a new device by pressing and holding either button for 5 seconds. Continue holding while hearing the switching off tone until your hear the Bluetooth tone and the light indicator starts pulsing white.

Go to Bluetooth settings on your portable device (phone, tablet or computer).
Select Beoplay H100 to connect. Alternatively, if already set up in Bang & Olufsen App, you can go to the product settings, select Bluetooth pairing, and follow the steps in the app.

Note: When your headphones switch on, they will automatically connect to the most recently connected Bluetooth device, if available.

FACTORY RESET

You can restore factory settings by pressing and holding the buttons on the right and left earcup at the same time for 10 seconds until the light indicator turns solid orange. This will initiate the reset process and after a few seconds, your Beoplay H100 will be ready for firsttime setup again. Remember to forget your Beoplay H100 in the Bluetooth settings on your device and pair them again.

BACKGROUND UPDATES

To update the software of your Beoplay H100, open the Bang & Olufsen App and initiate the update, if available. It will then update in the background, and you can use the headphones while they are updating.
Note: The Bang & Olufsen App needs to remain open during the update.