Bang & Olufsen Portal User Manual
Displayed below is the user manual for Portal by Bang & Olufsen which is a product in the Headphones & Headsets category. This manual has pages.
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D o w n l o a d B a n g & O l u f s e n A p p
To set up your product, download the Bang & Olufsen App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
From this app you can set up your product and get the full Bang & Olufsen experience. Unlock the full
product experience of audio personalisation, product support and new features at your fingertips.
When you first start the Bang & Olufsen App, you will be asked to create a user account.
To set up your headphones, click to add a new product. If you already have an account this can be found
under settings.
G e t s t a r t e d
Turn on your new Beoplay Portal by short pressing the button on the right earcup. Long press the right
button to initiate Bluetooth pairing.
Next, go to the Bang & Olufsen app to set up your product, connect to Bluetooth and personalise your
headphones.
Once your Beoplay Portal is turned on, you will be able to find them in the Bluetooth settings of your device.
P a i r a n d c o n n e c t t o X b o x
Press the pair button on your Xbox then hold the pairing button on the Beoplay Portal for 3 sec.
The pairing button can be found on the bottom of the left ear cup.
A c t i v a t i o n o f D o l b y A t m o s f o r h e a d p h o n e s
Dolby Atmos for headphones allows for a most immersive and precise audio experience on PC and Xbox.
Adding extra layers of dimension, distance and realism, the virtual surround sound technology ensures
improved accuracy, reduced latency and personalisation of the EQ for games, movies and music.
HOW TO ACTIVATE
1. Download the Dolby Access app from Microsoft Store
2. Register your Beoplay Portal to unlock the license
3. Enjoy the virtual surround sound
M u s i c
Use touch controls on the left and right ear cups (L/R) to operate your Beoplay Portal.
Action
Gesture
Play
Double tap
left/right disc
Pause
Double tap
left/right disc
Volume up
Swipe up right
slider
Volume down
Swipe down
right slider
Active Noise
Cancellation
Swipe down left
slider
Transparency
Swipe up left
slider
Switch to Xbox
Press left button
C a l l s
Use touch controls on the left and right ear cups (L/R) to operate your Beoplay Portal.
Action
Gesture
Accept call
Double tap
left/right disc
Mute
microphone
Double tap
left/right disc
Volume up
Swipe up right
slider
Volume down
Swipe down
right slider
Active Noise
Cancellation
Swipe down left
slider
Adjust Own
Voice
Swipe up left
slider
G a m i n g
Use touch controls on the left and right ear cups (L/R) to operate your Beoplay Portal.
Action
Gesture
Mute
microphone
Double tap
left/right disc
Volume up
Swipe up right
touch bar
Volume down
Swipe down
right touch bar
Game/Chat
balance – more
chat
Swipe up left
touch bar
Game/Chat
balance – more
game
Swipe down left
touch bar
Switch to
Bluetooth
Press left button
M u t e m i c r o p h o n e
Double tap either left or right disc to Mute/Unmute while playing.
When muted, the LED on the right ear cup will light red and a sound prompt will be played.
X b o x a n d B l u e t o o t h
When Portal is connected to Xbox, the Bluetooth audio is inactive to avoid disrupting your gaming
experience.
Switch between connection types by either:
- Pressing the button on the left ear cup
- Turning off your Xbox
- Switching in the App
You need to have Bluetooth active on your device (e.g. smartphone) to connect and control your Beoplay
Portal through the Bang & Olufsen App.
W i r e d P C g a m i n g
Use the included USB-C cable for wired PC gaming. This will also allow you to charge your Beoplay Portal as
you play.
You can use the included line-in cable for connection to other consoles.
W i r e l e s s P C g a m i n g
To pair wirelessly to your PC and enjoy the full Xbox connect experience, you will need to buy an Xbox
Wireless Adapter.
Plug the adapter into your PC and press the pair button.
Make sure Beoplay Portal are switched on, then press the Xbox pair button at the bottom of the left ear cup
for 3 sec. to connect.
PC a n d B l u e t o o t h
While connected to your PC, the Bluetooth audio is inactive to avoid disrupting your gaming experience.
Switch between connection types by either:
- Pressing the button on the left ear cup
- Turning off your PC
- Switching in the App
You need to have Bluetooth active on your device (e.g. smartphone) to connect and control your Beoplay
Portal through the Bang & Olufsen App.
B l u e t o o t h p a i r i n g
To activate Bluetooth, long press the power button for 2 seconds.
Release when you hear a sound prompt. The light indicator will blink blue and your headphones will be
ready for pairing.
U S B - C
Use the included USB-C cable for wired PC gaming. This will also allow you to charge your Beoplay Portal as
you play.
L i n e - In
To play on other consoles or listen to music via a wired connection, use the included a line-in (mini jack).
Double tap on either disc to Mute/Unmute while playing.
You cannot pair with Bluetooth or Xbox while using a wired connection.
U s e A p p w h i l e g a m i n g
Make sure your phone or tablet has Bluetooth turned on in order for the App to talk to and control your
Beoplay Portal.
Your device doesn’t have to be Bluetooth connected to your headphones, as long as BLE (Bluetooth Low
Energy) is active.
A c t i v e N o i s e C a n c e l l a t i o n
Noise Cancellation lets you tune out your surroundings and focus on your game, music, podcast or simply
enjoy silence.
Activate and adjust the level of Active Noise Cancellation by swiping down on the left slider.
You can also control ANC on the product page in the Bang & Olufsen App, where you have the option of
automatically adjust the ANC level according to your environment.
T r a n s p a r e n c y m o d e
Transparency Mode lets you hear the world around you without taking off your Beoplay Portal.
Activate and adjust how much of the outside world to let as in as you listen to music or game by swiping up
on the left slider.
You can also control Transparency Mode on the product page in the Bang & Olufsen App.
O w n V o i c e
Own Voice technology captures and adjusts the volume of your voice, while also filtering out background
noises, so that you have a clear and true respresentation of how you sound.
Yow can switch Own Voice on and off, or adjust the levels, by swiping up on the left slider. You can also
control it on the product page in the Bang & Olufsen App.
F a c t o r y r e s e t
To restore your headphones to the factory settings, do a very long press (more than 8 seconds) on the
button on the right earcup, until the LED indicator flashed red. Then wait for the headphones to turn off
before starting the set-up process again.