Life A1 | Bluetooth Earbuds with Customized Sound
3 Customizable Sound Modes for Musical Freedom
- Expertly-Tuned Sound: A1 true wireless earbuds have oversized 8mm drivers with triple-layer composite diaphragms to produce powerful sound with 40% more bass, 100% more treble, and clear mids.
- 3 Custom Sound Modes: Signature mode produces balanced sound that’s perfect for all music genres. Switch to Bass Booster to intensify bass-heavy songs for workouts or choose Podcast to enhance mids for podcasts and audiobooks.
- 35-Hour Playtime: A1 true wireless earbuds have 9 hours of playtime from a single charge and an extra 3 charges from the compact charging case. A quick 10-minute charge gives you 1.5 hours of listening when you’re in a rush.
- 2 Ways to Charge: Use the included Anker USB-C cable to charge the case quickly or simply place it down on a wireless charging pad for super-convenient recharging.
- IPX7 Waterproof: A1 true wireless earbuds are watertight to keep them protected while you work up a sweat or get caught in the rain.
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- Expertly-Tuned Sound: A1 true wireless earbuds have oversized 8mm drivers with triple-layer composite diaphragms to produce powerful sound with 40% more bass, 100% more treble, and clear mids.
- 3 Custom Sound Modes: Signature mode produces balanced sound that’s perfect for all music genres. Switch to Bass Booster to intensify bass-heavy songs for workouts or choose Podcast to enhance mids for podcasts and audiobooks.
- 35-Hour Playtime: A1 true wireless earbuds have 9 hours of playtime from a single charge and an extra 3 charges from the compact charging case. A quick 10-minute charge gives you 1.5 hours of listening when you’re in a rush.
- 2 Ways to Charge: Use the included Anker USB-C cable to charge the case quickly or simply place it down on a wireless charging pad for super-convenient recharging.
- IPX7 Waterproof: A1 true wireless earbuds are watertight to keep them protected while you work up a sweat or get caught in the rain.
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Life A1 | Bluetooth Earbuds with Customized Sound
£39.99
3 Sound Modes - Signature Mode
Balanced sound that’s perfect for daily listening—from your daily commute to relaxing at home.
3 Sound Modes - Signature Mode
Balanced sound that’s perfect for daily listening—from your daily commute to relaxing at home.
35 Hours Of Playtime
Get 9 hours of playtime from a single charge and another 3 full charges from the charging case.
35 Hours Of Playtime
Get 9 hours of playtime from a single charge and another 3 full charges from the charging case.
Easy to Use
One-Step Pairing
A1 has Bluetooth 5.0 for easy pairing and will automatically connect with the last paired device. Also, take a single earbud from the case when you want to make calls or listen to music while maintaining awareness of the world around you.
On-Ear Control
Use the built-in button on the true wireless earbuds to switch between the 3 sound modes, play/pause music, adjust the volume, or activate voice assistants.
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A1 | V20i | A20i | P20i | A30i | P30i | Space A40 | |
| Sound | 8mm triple-layer drivers | Punchy Bass, 16mm Drivers | 6mm driver | 10mm drivers | 6mm composite drivers | 10mm drivers | Hi-Res Wireless, LDAC, HearID |
| Playtime Per Charge | 9 Hours | 8 hours | 9 hours | 10 hours | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | 10 hours |
| Playtime with Charging Case | 35 Hours | 36 Hours | 28 Hours | 28 Hours | 24 Hours | 45 Hours | 50 hours |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 1.5 hrs | 10 minutes = 1 hours | 10 minutes = 2 hours | 10 minutes = 2 hours | 10 min = 2 hours | 10 min = 2 hour | 10 mins = 4 hours |
| Waterproof | IPX7 | IP55 | IPX5 | IPX5 | IP54 | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5 | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Calls | 2 mics | 4 mics with AI algorithm | 2 mics with AI algorithm | 2 mics with AI algorithm | 4 mics with AI algorithm | 4 mics with AI algorithm | 6 mics with AI algorithm |
| Recommended For | Commute, travel, sports | Calls, commute, travel, sports | Calls, commute, travel, sports | Calls, commute, travel, sports | Calls, commute, travel | Calls, commute, travel | Calls, commute, travel |
FAQ
Charging
How long does it take to fully charge Life A1?
It takes around 1.5 hours to fully charge the earbuds.
How long does it take to fully charge the case?
A full charge takes up to 2 hours with a USB-C cable and 3-4 hours with a wireless charger.
What should I do if the earbuds don’t charge in the charging case or don't turn on when I take them out of the charging case?
1. Make sure the protective film under the earbud has been removed.
2. Use a cloth or cotton swab with a little alcohol-based disinfectant to clean the pins in the charging case and on earbuds to ensure a better connection.
3. Charge the charging case with a different cable and wall charger to check and make sure the charging case has enough power. Note: After the earbuds are fully charged, the steady white light on the earbuds will shut off.
4. Take the earbuds out of the case and see if a flashing white light turns on. If it doesn't, try manually pressing the button or touchpad of the earbuds to power them on.
2. Use a cloth or cotton swab with a little alcohol-based disinfectant to clean the pins in the charging case and on earbuds to ensure a better connection.
3. Charge the charging case with a different cable and wall charger to check and make sure the charging case has enough power. Note: After the earbuds are fully charged, the steady white light on the earbuds will shut off.
4. Take the earbuds out of the case and see if a flashing white light turns on. If it doesn't, try manually pressing the button or touchpad of the earbuds to power them on.
When does the light on the charging case light up?
The light on the charging case only lights up in these situations:
1. When the earbuds have less than 10% battery left, place them into the charging case to charge. The indicator on charging case will flash quickly for 3 seconds, then turn off.
2. When the charging case is plugged in to charge, the indicator will light up white.
3. When both earbuds are put in the charging case, the indicator on the charging case will flash 3 times to indicate its battery level.
1. When the earbuds have less than 10% battery left, place them into the charging case to charge. The indicator on charging case will flash quickly for 3 seconds, then turn off.
2. When the charging case is plugged in to charge, the indicator will light up white.
3. When both earbuds are put in the charging case, the indicator on the charging case will flash 3 times to indicate its battery level.
Bluetooth
Can Life A1 be paired with multiple devices at the same time?
Life A1 cannot pair with multiple devices at the same time.
How do I reset Life A1?
1. Place the earbuds into the charging case, make sure they are charging, and wait for at least 10 seconds.
2. Keep the charging case open and press the button on both earbuds for 8 seconds. The LED indicators will flash red 3 times and then turn steady white.
3. Take both earbuds out of the case and they will pair together automatically. The LED indicator will flash quickly on the right earbud and will flash slowly on the left earbud.
2. Keep the charging case open and press the button on both earbuds for 8 seconds. The LED indicators will flash red 3 times and then turn steady white.
3. Take both earbuds out of the case and they will pair together automatically. The LED indicator will flash quickly on the right earbud and will flash slowly on the left earbud.
What should I do if Life A1 doesn't pair with my device (phone, computer, etc.)?
1. Turn your Bluetooth device off and then on again. Forget all the pairing records on your device and turn off the Bluetooth.
2. Fully charge your earbuds and reset them using the steps below: - Place the earbuds into the charging case and make sure they are being charged. - Press and hold the button on both earbuds in the case for 8 seconds. The LED indicators will flash red 3 times and then turn white.
3. After the reset, take both earbuds out of the charging case to make sure they have paired successfully. If pairing has been successful, a white light will flash quickly on one earbud and a white light will flash slowly on the other one, Note: It may take a few seconds for the earbuds to pair together.
4. Turn on your device's Bluetooth and search for soundcore Life A1 and pair.
5. Check your earbuds with a different Bluetooth device to see if the problem still persists.
2. Fully charge your earbuds and reset them using the steps below: - Place the earbuds into the charging case and make sure they are being charged. - Press and hold the button on both earbuds in the case for 8 seconds. The LED indicators will flash red 3 times and then turn white.
3. After the reset, take both earbuds out of the charging case to make sure they have paired successfully. If pairing has been successful, a white light will flash quickly on one earbud and a white light will flash slowly on the other one, Note: It may take a few seconds for the earbuds to pair together.
4. Turn on your device's Bluetooth and search for soundcore Life A1 and pair.
5. Check your earbuds with a different Bluetooth device to see if the problem still persists.
What should I do if any of the following problems occur? 1. Only one earbud has sound. 2. Left earbud doesn't pair with the right one. 3. No music plays after connecting with my device.
1. Turn off and turn on the Bluetooth device (such as a phone or computer..etc). Forget all the pairing records on your device and turn off the Bluetooth.
2. Fully charge your earbuds and reset them using the steps below: - Place the earbuds into the charging case and make sure they are being charged. - Press and hold the button on both earbuds in the case for 8 seconds. The LED indicators will flash red 3 times and then turn white.
3. After the reset, take both earbuds out of the charging case to make sure they have paired successfully. If pairing has been successful, a white light will flash quickly on one earbud and a white light will flash slowly on the other one, Note: It may take a few seconds for the earbuds to pair together.
4- Turn on the Bluetooth of the Bluetooth device again and search for soundcore Life A1 and pair.
5- Check your earbuds with a different Bluetooth device to see if the problem still persists.
2. Fully charge your earbuds and reset them using the steps below: - Place the earbuds into the charging case and make sure they are being charged. - Press and hold the button on both earbuds in the case for 8 seconds. The LED indicators will flash red 3 times and then turn white.
3. After the reset, take both earbuds out of the charging case to make sure they have paired successfully. If pairing has been successful, a white light will flash quickly on one earbud and a white light will flash slowly on the other one, Note: It may take a few seconds for the earbuds to pair together.
4- Turn on the Bluetooth of the Bluetooth device again and search for soundcore Life A1 and pair.
5- Check your earbuds with a different Bluetooth device to see if the problem still persists.
What should I do if Life A1 disconnect from my device?
1. Make sure that the distance between the earbuds and your device is no greater than 10 meters, and there's no barriers between them.
2. Avoid interference from other Bluetooth connections and Wi-Fi.
3. Try to reset the earbuds. - Place the earbuds into the charging case, make sure they are charging, and wait for at least 10 seconds. - Keep the charging case open and press the button on both earbuds for 8 seconds. The LED indicators will flash red 3 times and then turn steady white.
4. Try to use the earbuds with another device to see if they work normally. Some environments (such as airports, offices, crowded public spaces etc.) can interfere with your Bluetooth connection. To optimize your Bluetooth connection: - Put your phone on your right hand side when using it. - Download videos and songs instead of streaming. - If you have an Android phone, temporarily disable unnecessary apps running in the background.
2. Avoid interference from other Bluetooth connections and Wi-Fi.
3. Try to reset the earbuds. - Place the earbuds into the charging case, make sure they are charging, and wait for at least 10 seconds. - Keep the charging case open and press the button on both earbuds for 8 seconds. The LED indicators will flash red 3 times and then turn steady white.
4. Try to use the earbuds with another device to see if they work normally. Some environments (such as airports, offices, crowded public spaces etc.) can interfere with your Bluetooth connection. To optimize your Bluetooth connection: - Put your phone on your right hand side when using it. - Download videos and songs instead of streaming. - If you have an Android phone, temporarily disable unnecessary apps running in the background.
Can I use Life A1's earbuds in mono mode?
Yes, simply remove one earbud from the charging case while the other is charging.
If the earbud has not previously been connected to your device, manually select the earbud from the list of available devices to pair.
How do I switch between the stereo and mono mode?
When connecting to a mobile device for the first time, the right side is the primary earbud by default, and the left side is the secondary earbud. The primary earbud connects with your device and transfers signals to the secondary earbud (including after resetting).
Ways to switch:
1. Place either earbud into the charging case. You can keep using the other one.
2. If either one of the earbuds is out of battery and powered off, then you can still use the other earbud.
3. If you want to switch back to stereo mode, just take the other earbud out of the charging case to automatically enter stereo mode. If this fails, forget the Bluetooth pairing record on your device, reset the earbuds (see "How do I reset Life A1?" ), and try again.
2. If either one of the earbuds is out of battery and powered off, then you can still use the other earbud.
3. If you want to switch back to stereo mode, just take the other earbud out of the charging case to automatically enter stereo mode. If this fails, forget the Bluetooth pairing record on your device, reset the earbuds (see "How do I reset Life A1?" ), and try again.
Sound
Does Life A1 support transparency mode?
No.
What should I do if there is no sound while connecting to a computer?
1. Delete all the pairing records on your computer and turn its Bluetooth off and on, then reconnect Life A1 again.
2. When you use Life A1 for a call on your computer, you may need to select them as the default playback and output device. This can be found in your computer's audio settings.
3. Update your computer's Bluetooth driver or buy a Bluetooth adapter that is compatible with your computer.
2. When you use Life A1 for a call on your computer, you may need to select them as the default playback and output device. This can be found in your computer's audio settings.
3. Update your computer's Bluetooth driver or buy a Bluetooth adapter that is compatible with your computer.
What should I do if the other side cannot hear me or I sound like I'm far away during the call?
1. Fully charge your earbuds and reset the earbuds using the following steps:
- Place the earbuds into the charging case and make sure they are being charged.
- Press and hold the button on both earbuds for 8 seconds. The LED indicators will flash red 3 times and then turn white.
2. Make sure "soundcore Life A1" is the selected audio output device, turn up the volume on your device, and ensure the microphones on the earbuds are directed towards your mouth.
3. Test your earbuds with a different Bluetooth device in a different environment to see if the problem still persists.
2. Make sure "soundcore Life A1" is the selected audio output device, turn up the volume on your device, and ensure the microphones on the earbuds are directed towards your mouth.
3. Test your earbuds with a different Bluetooth device in a different environment to see if the problem still persists.
What should I do if the bass does not meet my expectations?
The way that you wear your earbuds and the seal of the earbuds you use can affect the bass. Also, if the input audio doesn't have much bass, it will also affect the bass performance.
If the bass is not strong enough for you, test out the different sizes of EarTips and AirWings that come with the earbuds to ensure you're using the best size for your ears. You can also test different types of music to see if it helps.
Operation
Can I adjust the volume via Life A1?
Yes, you can adjust the volume via the earbuds. Press the right earbud once to turn up the volume and press the left earbud once to turn the volume down.
Do Life A1 turn off automatically?
Yes, the earbuds will automatically turn off if they are not connected with a Bluetooth device for 2 minutes. If connected to a Bluetooth device, they will enter standby mode.
Is Life A1 waterproof? Can I take a shower or go swimming while wearing them?
- Yes, the earbuds have IPX7 waterproof protection, but the charging case is not waterproof. After exercise, there may be sweat on the charging pins, so use a cotton cloth to dry the earbuds before charging.
- The earbuds are not designed for swimming, showering, or exposure to pool or ocean water. Do not wear the earbuds in a sauna or steam room.
Can I skip to the previous track on Life A1?
Life A1 does not support this feature.
Can I use Life A1 with the soundcore app?
No.
What should I do if Life A1 is uncomfortable or does not fit securely?
1. Choose a different size of EarTips and AirWings from the selection in the box.
2. Refer to the wearing guide in the user manual to ensure you are wearing them correctly.
2. Refer to the wearing guide in the user manual to ensure you are wearing them correctly.
Recycle
How do I safely dispose of the battery in the headphones or charging case?
The product must not be disposed of in your household waste, and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Follow local rules and never dispose of old products and rechargeable batteries in your normal household waste. Correct disposal of old products and rechargeable batteries helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health. Please note that the battery should only be removed by professional engineers. You are welcomed to contact us at service@soundcore.com if you have any questions.
Documents & Drivers
How long does it take to fully charge Life A1?
It takes around 1.5 hours to fully charge the earbuds.
How long does it take to fully charge the case?
A full charge takes up to 2 hours with a USB-C cable and 3-4 hours with a wireless charger.
What should I do if the earbuds don’t charge in the charging case or don't turn on when I take them out of the charging case?
1. Make sure the protective film under the earbud has been removed.
2. Use a cloth or cotton swab with a little alcohol-based disinfectant to clean the pins in the charging case and on earbuds to ensure a better connection.
3. Charge the charging case with a different cable and wall charger to check and make sure the charging case has enough power. Note: After the earbuds are fully charged, the steady white light on the earbuds will shut off.
4. Take the earbuds out of the case and see if a flashing white light turns on. If it doesn't, try manually pressing the button or touchpad of the earbuds to power them on.
2. Use a cloth or cotton swab with a little alcohol-based disinfectant to clean the pins in the charging case and on earbuds to ensure a better connection.
3. Charge the charging case with a different cable and wall charger to check and make sure the charging case has enough power. Note: After the earbuds are fully charged, the steady white light on the earbuds will shut off.
4. Take the earbuds out of the case and see if a flashing white light turns on. If it doesn't, try manually pressing the button or touchpad of the earbuds to power them on.
When does the light on the charging case light up?
The light on the charging case only lights up in these situations:
1. When the earbuds have less than 10% battery left, place them into the charging case to charge. The indicator on charging case will flash quickly for 3 seconds, then turn off.
2. When the charging case is plugged in to charge, the indicator will light up white.
3. When both earbuds are put in the charging case, the indicator on the charging case will flash 3 times to indicate its battery level.
1. When the earbuds have less than 10% battery left, place them into the charging case to charge. The indicator on charging case will flash quickly for 3 seconds, then turn off.
2. When the charging case is plugged in to charge, the indicator will light up white.
3. When both earbuds are put in the charging case, the indicator on the charging case will flash 3 times to indicate its battery level.
