expiredphoinix | Staff posted Jan 27, 2026 07:39 AM
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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Jan 27, 2026 07:39 AM
Soundcore Motion X500 Bluetooth Speaker
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"The Soundcore Motion X500 has a mix of positive and negative feedback. While many customers praise its immersive spatial audio, Hi-Res sound, and durable build with a convenient handle, some report that it frequently drops the Bluetooth connection when turned off (a known issue mentioned in multiple reviews). This connectivity quirk appears to be the most common reason for returns. If you're concerned about this, you might want to consider a model with more stable Bluetooth retention or look into the return policy for this item."
TWS (True Wireless Stereo) Mode
With one speaker connected to a smartphone, press and hold the Bluetooth button for 2 seconds on two speakers to enter TWS pairing mode.
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So, I'm returning one (Edit: No I am not). Anker needs to make their app function on more devices.
Audio quality is alright for the office, but it'd be better if I could have 2 going to fill the whole room with sound. I hate when 1 small issue keeps me from enjoying a product like this. Perhaps Apple ecosystem people will be happier.
EDIT: I am an idiot, they work on all my devices now. I had to hard reset them but after they started to behave properly. Followed this tutorial: https://youtu.be/hsKB40TXkpM?si=
So now, the only thing I need to use a phone for are the soundcore app functions.
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"The Soundcore Motion X500 has a mix of positive and negative feedback. While many customers praise its immersive spatial audio, Hi-Res sound, and durable build with a convenient handle, some report that it frequently drops the Bluetooth connection when turned off (a known issue mentioned in multiple reviews). This connectivity quirk appears to be the most common reason for returns. If you're concerned about this, you might want to consider a model with more stable Bluetooth retention or look into the return policy for this item."
If you just want 1, I guess it works well enough. Though you also can't update firmware (mine needed it) without the sound core app. Also, when I don't connect with my phone, but use something else without soundcore app, the Ambience mode button doesn't do anything when I press it. Not sure what that's all about, and thankfully I don't switch modes too often.
It shouldn't be this frustrating to use Bluetooth speakers.
Update: I decided on a whim to buy a cheap TrackFone and use it through wifi just for streaming music to my Bluetooth speakers. It works out well. I spent $30 for a Motorola. I have the phone all set up on my wifi and it's working great. It's ridiculous that Anker can't make their app work on anything besides a phone, but thankfully they sell phones for about the cost of a tank of gas.
Final update: I am an idiot. I was able to get the speakers to link together and play audio through my Chromebook. I did have to hard reset them both to make it work, so maybe something was goofed up somehow inside the speaker.
I followed this tutorial to hard reset my speakers:
https://youtu.be/hsKB40TXkpM?si=
All works now. I will update my first comment to make sure I don't steer anyone else wrong.
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TWS (True Wireless Stereo) Mode
With one speaker connected to a smartphone, press and hold the Bluetooth button for 2 seconds on two speakers to enter TWS pairing mode.
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update: so i received this x500 yesterday and tested it for briefly. sony ult5 is obviously louder but it is also about 2.5 times bigger and heavier. this one is perfect for my needs. smaller, has handle, while sony has carry belt. so both speakers are very good, it just comes down to what you need it for.
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