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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] abbasheydari:
Same problem here!

When I connect it to my Z Ultra it forgets my PC (Win 8) and vice versa. In my android device "multipoint/singlepoint" is gray-out and I can't choose between them. I reinstalled the SBH 52 firmware but it didn't work either.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LevsOG:
Hi there, I just recently got the SBH52 to use with my XZ2 and it's fantastic, although when stamina mode is on it tends to disconnect a lot. I will consider adding it to the list.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] smemo1024:
Using with Nexus 5

Hi there

I'm using it with my Nexus 5 and all is working very well (great NFC!) I use it daily on my electric bike and it's very useful with the smartphone in the backpack and the SBH attached to my helmet.

I need some tips about customizations because I've read several pages but could not find the information I need.

- How to don't open "play music" after every new connection.

- How to stop the radio without removing the earphone.

- How to use SBH52 with "ok google".

Massimo
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jjletho67:
Is Smart Connect strictly necessary ?

Hi,

i'm evaluating to buy the sbh52 and i have a doubt i was unable to solve googling around:

Is the "Smart connect" app really necessary to use the sbh52 ?

The function i need are:

- using it to make and receive call with both inear phone and speakerphone

- see the caller id on the display

- listen to FM radio (which should automatically stops when a call arrives)

Can i do those things by simply pairing the device ? I don't need notification for facebook, email etc...

Thank you for your help
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gigimigi:
Except for FM radio "Smart connect" is necessary for all other things you mentioned.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jjletho67:
Sorry if i ask again, but are you sure Smart connect is necessary also for simply answering a call ? I'm surprised because this means that sbh52 is almost useless without an android device
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] tomoffel:
You don't need to install the smart connect app for answering a call, but to browse the last callers to place a call you need the application

Claller ID is showen without the application, but I am not 100% sure..

Listening to the radio works without the phone, so no application is necessary [emoji106]

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gigimigi:
I can confirm that. To check my previous statement i deinstalled Smart connect app and SBH52 app ( can be installed through Smart connect, it is some kind of "driver" for device).

I was able to receive call and caller ID was visible.

Call back from SBH52 was not possible, you can't browse caller list to make call.

Also you can't check SMS on SBH52.

Basically, you don't have all good stuff without Smart connect app.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jjletho67:
Thank you very much!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] tchsvy:
HTC Mini+

Has anyone tested the HTC Mini+ with the monster? at 45 USD on Aliexpress looks impressive. I would definitely buy it at that price, but just wanted to be sure before placing an order.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] princemarcus19:
My only issues battery drain to fast, its been 3 days using it but i think i kill it fsst cause i use the loud speaker alot its freaking loud lol. Can anyone tell me whats the latest update?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] StevenPhan2205:
I've just buy it...but I have to put SBH52 in my T-shirt 's pocket. It's so inconvenient for me because I want to put in my Jean's pocket. I'm using Note 2 with CM12. Can anybody give me some ideas :(:(:( ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Edwrib:
They can be used while charging?

I'm looking for one that can, mostly devices can't.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ikeyvan:
Yes you can use it while charging it
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] luizlee86:
Hi! I was looking for a bt earphone and found this. I just want the convenience of not having the earphone connected to my phone but the wireless earphones are pretty expensive... I'm between the SBH52 and the Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 but the reviews say that the plantronics lack a lot of bass...

What would you guys suggest?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ikeyvan:
I have no experience with "Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 " but I use my SBH-52 for listening to music while I'm running every day and I must say SBH-52 have clear and good bass and you will enjoy using this with Sony Walkman App on a Xperia Smartphone.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Vlad Paul:
Got an SBH52 this days, im excited, cool device and working great with my LG G2.

Only one question i have. How can i see SBH52 battery level on my phone lockscreen? I saw on other G2 lockscreen the battery level from Planctronics headset, look attachament:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Vlad Paul:
Hey guys, i saw a new picture from IFA Berlin 2015 and seems to be a new SBH Smart Handset.

Opinions? What do you think can be?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Vlad Paul:
I found, its SBH54 ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3192406
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] tommyJones11:
Okay, I know this is old, but I wanted to ask how you know the SBH52 has been fully charged?

Does it show a completed "symbol", "icon" etc?

Can it be used on any USB charging methods?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] smemo1024:
Hi Tommy

Yes it shows an animated icon during charge and you can use every sub charger like pc, battery pack or other.

Ciao
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] tommyJones11:
hi thanks for the reply, awesome, one more thing when its fully been charged how do you know?

does it show an indication or something? e.g.( on a mobile it will usually show the battery bar full and charge lightning sign cycle off) (like the picture under my name on the left of this post)

will the charging stop automatically?

pictures of the charging completion would help if possible please anyone.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] smemo1024:
Hi Tommy, it's like your mobile, with a full battery bar without the flashing effect on it. I don't know if the charging stops automatically.

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] charis93:
/i would liketo know that as well
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] MusterMaxMueller:
can only speak for sbh50 but

yes

yes. screen will turn off after few seconds. if you press the back button on the sbh50 display turns on and shows charging bar. even if its turned "off" and connected to charger. when its full, charging stops.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] David Yaoming:
My SBH52 only works when it is connected to a wall charger. After it had been unplugged, power off itself immediately. Any possible solution to fix it?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] PeriukBerdansa:
Hi everybody,

I have this SBH52 for 2 years now and not even once regret it (proud SBH52 user).

Just want to ask, is that any apps that allow me to use the SBH52's mic to wake my phone with Google Now?

Or at least I can use it after unlocking my phone. Just realize that the mic only works with phone call.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] danilos2k:
Unfortunately no

Just arrived mine today, perfect mate for our Ultra :D

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] xene68:
I thought this had an sd card slot so you could use it as a portable music player. Is this not the case? very disappointed if so.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] danilos2k:
No SD card slot but it had a fm radio

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] xene68:
Oh at least that's something, thanks. It's far too expensive for what it is though.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] selat2:
voice recorder with sbh52

I posted this question elsewhere. I have installed Smart Connect and the relevant sbh52 apps as well as Watch It. Have been trying to figure out a way to use an app on the phone like easy voice recorder that works through the sbh52. Thought it worked at first but realized it was using the mic from the phone and not the sbh52. Went into the other room leaving the phone behind and no luck either with the headset in or out. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
Don't think it works that way
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] clubtech:
In this review:http://recombu.com/mobile/news/sony-sbh52-review_M19403.html

The reviewer states that if you plug in headphones with mic the device will use the mic of the headphones that are plugged in.

I tried with a few headphones I have here but the mic used is always the one on the BT unit.

Anyone actually tried this?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] selat2:
voice recorder with sbh52

Thanks for your response. Perhaps Sony did not intend for it to work that way, but I thought that since there is a mic on the unit and it works for phone calls that there might be a work around to have it work on other apps like voice rfecorder.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
Could work if there was an app that runs on the device or can use a blue tooth mic
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nys299:
No you cannot its a simple device. You cannot even read your contacts list to make a call (which disappointed me). You can only access like the last 3 callers log to call back.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] danilos2k:
Sure? Because with mine I can access all my callers

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] desman:
You can view whatsapp and Line messages on the sbh52. To do this, install WatchIt and it does the trick.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
Yes it did that. Watch it reads all the apps so make sure to ignore all other apps.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] selat2:
voice recorder sbh52

I was thinking the sbh52 is a bluetooth mic as you can talk on phone calls. So if the phone can run your voice from the sbh52 thru a call that there must be some way to run your voice to the recording app on the phone.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Not being able to see your entire contact list just seems dumb I must say. It wouldn't stop be buying the device, but seriously who came up with that item :confused:

Lets hope the address it in a software update, or someone comes out with a third party app :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] scoobydu:
Can the device be updated with firmware like the smartwatch is, do we know?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
Yeah
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] scoobydu:
Oh, nice, didn't know that :)

Hopefully they have opened it up in the same way as the smartwatch so some budding dev can create a firmware for it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
Thanks to op for the thread, really keen on this device and your review has answered all my questions.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] johnny grep:
Has anyone tried it with other Android phones (non-Sony)? Any loss in functionality?

Also, does the 3.5mm jack have a mic input (TRRS connector)?

Sent from my Moto X
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] anirudhks:
I love this device , only sad part is the bad battery even on standby it drains a lot of battery I can do max of a day with 2 hours of music and 20-30 mins of call...

but the sound clarity is just amazing the lows and the highs are damn clear....

any tips for battery saving on this ?: :) dont tell me switch off when not in use hehehe
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
mine seems fine so far

have it on standby for nearly 8 hours, read some messages, a short call, and battery is fine on mine, havent tried listening to a alot of music, will check soon
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
Mine arrived yesterday. Really cool device. I'll get a lot more use out of it then i had thought.

Here is a quick look at the SBH 52

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] julz:
Thanks for the great write-up!

I posted this in the other SBH52/SmartWatch 2 thread but thought it is probably more fitting to ask here.

Does anyone think the SBH-52 is worth the premium price over the SBH-50? (It's around another $40!)

I managed to find the SBH-50 on Amazon here for only $63

Meanwhile the SBH-52 is over ~$100 from the UK

The other alternative is the old Sony Ericsson MW600 headset for only ~$42 here

Which one do you think is worth getting?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
sbh52

I have had the sbh20 and mw600 now the sbh52 and i would recommend the 52 anyday. i havent had the 50 so i wouldnt know .

the question to ask is what do you want your device for?

music and calls only? then stick to the 50

more functionality ? go with the 52.

reading the specs the 50 and 52 seem very similar except for the 52 offering the ability to use as a handset free of the wires.

if you have the smartwatch or got it as part of the promotion then dont get the 52 not worth it since the watch would do it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] julz:
I've got my order in for the Smart Watch 2 so I probably don't need the extra functionality of the SBH52. I'll probably end up going for the SBH50 instead as it does seem quite similar. The MW600 is probably getting a bit old as well so there my be compatibility issues with it in the future.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
sbh20

did you get the sbh20 with your device? i got one free. if you did then dont waste money on the sbh50, there might be something better to spend it on :)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] julz:
Unfortunately not :( No freebies with my phone. Still can't even claim my 5 free movies through Xperia Privilege either as it isn't working in my region (Australia).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
thats a shame, same with the Privilege doesnt work in the US, where did you buy your device from?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] julz:
Bought my phone from the official Sony Australia website. It was a pre-order so I'm hoping that I'm eligible to receive the free CP12 battery case via redemption. It was only available for the first 250 orders so I'm not sure if I made it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] RaindancerAU:
I know it's a little off topic, but I preordered my XZU from Harvey Norman and I'm experiencing the same issues with redeeming the movies.

Now I'm reminded of the things I don't like about Sony which caused me to fall out of love with them for a few years.

Oh well, their products are on the up so I guess we have to give them time still to get the rest of their act together again.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] scoobydu:
I'm having that deja vu feeling too.

Found out (once I'd bought the devices) that the offer is the same for multiple devices so can only be claimed once per account, even though they are being advertised as available for new devices with no caveat. It doesn't give you the option of using the wifes account either, just takes the cheapest route out for Sony.

Sony is not interested so I'm letting the ASA and Trading standards know about my annoyance.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
Ordered my sbh52 today from an amazon seller in UK. Paid over the odds as they were the only outfit with any in stock, but was dispatched immediately so don't really mind the extra cash. Really looking forward to it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
Worth it

After all these days i feel its a gr8 device, could be better but well ..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nys299:
SBH52 keeps getting disconnected

I am extremely frustrated. My SBH52 keeps getting disconnected from my XZU.

Even if I use the NFC or the Bluetooth connection it will just search and search and search and not able to connect.

The only way to fully connect again is to turn off the SBH52 and turn it on again. IN which case it reconnects again. I have to do this several times a day and it is very irritating. The worst thing is when a call comes in, it happens to be disconnected. HELP!!!!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AndyGarton:
Same problem here. For now I've given up on it :(
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
What rom you on? I'm on 532 UK and no issues yet.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
stamina mode

make sure to add the sbh52 app in the stamina app exclusion list. i had that issue which stopped after i did this
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] johnny grep:
Anyone using this with a non-Sony device?

Sent from my Moto X
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
Got mine today. First days use... Really impressed. Good battery, great clean full sound, good call quality. Worth the cash I'd say.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] desman:
Previously used with ZU and now using with Note 3. Don't have any problem so far.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nys299:
I am not using Stamina Mode
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
Try to unpair and repair
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AndyGarton:
The stamina suggestion didn't help here unfortunately. I got a firmware update this morning but that hasn't changed anything either.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] anirudhks:
+1 got a update tooo , from what i have seen is battery has been slightly better not sure though , will test few more hours.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mozzy:
I can't update my sbh52, I get an update alert when it'd connected but when the update starts it disconnects then won't finish the update
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cmclaughlan:
I'm having the same problem.

Tried doing reset, pair only xzu, disable all help apps but still can't get the update through.

And it won't link to my text updates.

Got Facebook updates to work ok.

Multi-point BT is great, have it working with my xzu and AK120 and can answer calls now without having to swap head-sets.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
Thank God

never had any problems with the headset b4 or after the upgrade, i did have a brief issue which resolved it self after i unpaired and repaired the device
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
Make sure NFC is off too, that will conflict.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AndyGarton:
It connects via NFC?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
NFC is used only for the initial setup, it turns on bluetooth on the XZU nothing else, once pairing is completed there is no more use for NFC
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cmclaughlan:
Even NFC turned off doesn't help. BT is getting turned off after the download starts and gets to about 20%.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
Only for initial pairing.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mozzy:
Is there a way to update the firmware through pc?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
try connecting to ur PC after installing Sony Updater service on the PC.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cmclaughlan:
Mac doesn't recognize it as a usb device and does not appear in the System Information.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
Just had a thought, don't know why it should matter but will put it out there...

I didn't use NFC to pair, just did it via Bluetooth. Wonder if that sets a more stable pair for some unknown reason... Makes no sense but worth mentioning it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
Not sure, but the NFC just allows pairing without password i guess not to mention turning on the bluetooth for XZU
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
just got a firmware update of the SBH-52 through my smartphone... you must have 'smart connect' installed from the play store.

But im sure you all have that installed... or messaging and email functionality doesnt work.

Also works with CM10.2... (which is what I am running)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Quick question about the SBH52. If you leave it on and paired all day receiving noticifations hows the battery life on the SBH52? I anticipate leaving it on for notifications and then maybe an hour or two of music/podcast listening and some calls. I just want to make sure I through a full day :D
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
I've had it for 4 days. Fully charged it when i got it, and it says there is just under half to go.

I mowed the lawns while listening to music. (takes me about an hour) then had it in stand by for 2 days non stop. Made a few calls, had it read some messages to me... Did a full on test to see what it could do while i made a video on it.

So if you want it to last a day with full on use, then it will exceed your expectations!

[YOUTUBE]inMFmXoyA5c[/YOUTUBE]
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
I've had mine on for about 12 hours, two decent phone calls and half an hour of music, not a lot I know but it's still almost full.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Thanks for the feedback guys. Thats put my mind at rest :good:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hagba:
I received it today from Amazon UK, very nice device,I'm using it with my Note II, received an update after installing the Smart Connect,.

I have just one question though, how to view the call logs? Do I have to install a special application for that? .
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
Do a search for smart extension, make sure the developer is Sony. There are only a few that are compatible, calls list, messaging, calendar and email I think.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
If you use Watchit! you can send notifications from any app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.petersson.watch&hl=en
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
I can't seem to update this thing... I received it today and I've been trying all morning (thanks, desk job :D) to update it with no success.

It starts, the bar on the device starts to fill up, but at about 25% it stops because the device disconnects itself from any device.

I tried with my stupid LG 2X, with my Nexus 7, no luck at all.

When I'll be home I'll try with my wife's Z, let's see...

So sick of not having the Ultra with me...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mozzy:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2469306
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
One thing though, I don't seem to fix the USB flap in... No matter how hard I try, it comes out bit. If I push in up or down the up or down part are perfectly fitting, but otherwise the upper part comes out after ten seconds or so.

I suppose there are no USB flap replacement anywhere right?

I guess there is a little bit more silicone in the upper part, so I wanted to cut it off, but if something goes wrong I wanna be able to replace it...

I'm feeling somewhat unlucky with Sony devices...

Sent from my mother in law's horribly small, painfully slow, still at ICS LG 2X through XDApp
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mozzy:
The rubber used in the smartwatch and sbh52 is hard compared to the rubber used on the o-rings with the xperia, I had the same issue at first but they get better after a few days
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
Let's hope so...

It was semi-open (as I said, upper part out a tiny bit) even before I opened the case (it was sealed)...

I'll let a few days of use pass by and report back what will happen...

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
great review !!

Just ordered.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AndyGarton:
Anybody else getting really poor battery life? I see barely more than a day, and that's with very light use - all notifications off as I have a Smart Watch 2 for that (which sees an easy five days of battery life with much greater use btw).
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hamdogg:
I'm getting good battery life. use it all day... lots of calls, and messages being read. i charge it every two days.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] motfis:
Hi, I have a question.

How is the microphone quality of SBH 52? maybe compare to MW600?

because for me everytime I made a call (with MW600), my friend always say the sound is not clear.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nihal1983:
I did have a lot of noise in the calls. Not sure if it's the headset or I just the reception
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Anyone know if there is UK Stock anywhere?

Hantec and Clove are out of stock.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] julz:
Mobile Fun are showing stock due in 1 week Link

Not sure of anywhere else. Have you tried Amazon?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baileyjr:
Yes I saw the mobilefun link, but as you say currently out of stock... I have set up email notifications for hantec, clove and mobilefun. In the meantime if anyone sees it in stock at a reasonable price let me know...

There is one on Amazon but its going for £160+ :p
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] fastest83:
I auto quote myself to say that I solved the USB flap popping out problem.

I stuck a piece of white tape (i don't know the exact term, but it's the kind that doesn't leave glue when taken off) for about an hour and I was good to go, no more popping out. :D

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] itwt:
Could any of you confirm whether this device supports more than 2 devices in memory?

According to the documentation it states that you could only connect two devices, but I'm unsure if that's related to simultaneously connected or in regards to how many devices that can be stored in memory.

http://userguide.sonymobile.com/ref...-handset-sbh52#!Multipoint-functionality.html

As MW600 supports three devices (two simultaneously), I'd be surprised to see otherwise.

Cheers