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ACTIVE
Technology for life's new rhythm

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL ELITE8 ACTIVE Technology for life’s new rhythm...
  • Page 2 A third-party certification according to ISO 14024 Toward sustainable IT products Say hello to a more sustainable product IT products are associated with a wide range of sustainability risks throughout their life cycle. Human rights violations are common in the factories.
  • Page 3 ® © 2023 GN Audio A /S. All rights reserved. Jabra is a ® trademark of GN Audio A/S. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by GN Audio A/S is under license.
  • Page 4 4.1 Charging the earbuds 4.2 Fast charge the earbuds 4.3 Charging the charging case using USB 4.4 Charging the charging case using the Jabra wireless charging pad 5. What the LEDs mean ....15 6. How to pair ........17 6.1 Pairing with a mobile device...
  • Page 5 7.16 Audio notifications 7.17 Update firmware 7.18 Reset the earbuds 8. Applications and firmware update .......... 33 8.1 Jabra Sound+ 9. Support ........34 9.1 FAQ and technical specifications 9.2 How to care for your earbuds 9.3 Replacement accessories 9.4 Using replacement earbuds...
  • Page 6 1. Welcome Thank you for using the Jabra Elite 8 Active. We hope you will enjoy it! Here are some key features you will benefit from the Jabra Elite 8 Active: • Ultra-durable to protect against dust, water & sweat •...
  • Page 7 2. Overview LEFT EARBUD RIGHT EARBUD Microphones Left Right button button Microphones Microphones Wireless charging case Earbuds battery LED Charging case battery LED Charging port...

  • Page 8: Included Accessories

    2.1 Included accessories EarGels pre-mounted on the earbuds USB-C charging cable 2.2 Optional accessories Optional accessories are available at jabra.com/ accessories Wireless charging pad...

  • Page 9: How To Wear

    3. How to wear Microphone Insert each earbud into your ear and ensure the microphones are pointed towards your mouth.
  • Page 10 3.1 Changing EarGels For optimal audio and ANC experience, it is recommended to try on all EarGel sizes. The fit should feel light and comfortable and you may need a different size EarGel for each ear. The medium EarGels are pre-mounted on the earbuds.

  • Page 11: How To Charge

    4. How to charge Get up to 8 hours on a single charge with ANC on, with a total charge of up to 32 hours with the charging case. If you use the earbuds without ANC and HearThrough, you’ll get even more battery, with up to 14 hours in the earbuds and a total of 56 hours with the charging case.
  • Page 12 1 hour of battery. Fast charging the earbuds requires that the charging case has a minimum of 30% battery. You can see the current battery status of the earbuds and charging case using the Jabra Sound+ app.
  • Page 13 4.3 Charging the charging case using USB It takes up to 3 hours to fully charge the earbuds and the charging case using a USB-C charging cable. USB-C The charging case uses the standard USB voltage of 5V +- 0.25V. It is not recommended to charge the earbuds using a power supply with a higher voltage.
  • Page 14 Jabra wireless charging pad Place the charging case in the center of the Jabra wireless charging pad. The LED on the charging case will flash to indicate the charging case is placed correctly. It takes up to 3 hours to fully charge the earbuds and the charging case.

  • Page 15: What The Leds Mean

    5. What the LEDs mean EARBUD STATUS LED High battery Medium battery Low battery Resetting CHARGING CASE STATUS LED High battery Medium battery Low battery Critically low battery (earbuds not charging) Firmware update...
  • Page 16 CHARGING CASE STATUS WITH USB CABLE Firmware updating High battery Medium battery Firmware update error (see Section 7.16) Low battery Fully charged CHARGING CASE STATUS WITH WIRELESS CHARGING PAD Firmware updating High battery Medium battery Firmware update error (see Section 7.16) Low battery Note: When fully charged, the LEDs on the charging case and wireless charging pad will turn off.

  • Page 17: How To Pair

    6. How to pair 6.1 Pairing with a mobile device 3 Sec 1. Power on the earbuds by removing them from the charging case. Alternatively, press the Left and Right buttons simultaneously to power the earbuds on. 2. Wear the earbuds and press and hold (3 sec) the Left and Right buttons simultaneously until you hear the pairing notification.

  • Page 18: How To Use

    7. How to use Left button Right button 7.1 Power the earbuds off/on To power off the earbuds, place them in the charging case. To power on the earbuds, remove them from the charging case. Alternatively, the earbuds can be manually powered off by pressing the Left and Right buttons on the earbuds simultaneously.

  • Page 19: Music Controls

    Right button Next track when listening to music Triple-press the Right button when listening to Restart track or music previous track Repeat to skip to the previous track Most functions can be reassigned using MyControls in the Jabra Sound+ app.

  • Page 20: Call Controls

    Press the Left or Mute/unmute Press the Left or Right button microphone Right button Press and hold Volume up the Right button Press and hold the Volume down Left button Most functions can be reassigned using MyControls in the Jabra Sound+ app.
  • Page 21 Right earbud Switch Press the Left between button when not HearThrough on a call and ANC Double-press the Activate Voice Left button when assistant not on a call Most functions can be reassigned using MyControls in the Jabra Sound+ app.
  • Page 22 ANC experience. Left button Switch Press the Left between button when not on HearThrough a call and ANC ANC sound mode can be turned off using the Jabra Sound+ app.
  • Page 23 The earbuds automatically adapt windy environments ensure optimal HearThrough experience. Left button HearThrough Switch between Press the Left button HearThrough when not on a call and ANC HearThrough sound mode can be turned off using the Jabra Sound+ app.

  • Page 24: Automatic Volume Adjustment

    Sidetone experience. Sidetone is on by default during calls and can be turned on/off and adjusted using the Jabra Sound+ app. By default, Sidetone cannot be turned on/off using the earbuds. However, it can be added to the earbuds using MyControls in the Jabra Sound+ app.
  • Page 25 7.9 Mono earbud use The right or left earbud can be used individually for music playback or for calls. To activate mono earbud mode, place the unused earbud into the charging case. The used earbud will automatically switch to HearThrough. Left button Left earbud only Switch...
  • Page 26 Right button Right earbud only Press the Right button Play/pause when listening to music music Answer call Press the Right button End/Reject Double-press the call Right button Mute/unmute Press the Right button microphone when on a call Double-press the Next track Right button when listening to music Triple-press the Right...
  • Page 27 To resume the music, return the earbud to your ear within 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, the music can be manually resumed by pressing the Right button. Auto-pause music and calls can be configured in the Jabra Sound+ app.
  • Page 28 Alternatively, place the earbuds in the charging case and then remove them from the charging case. Sleep mode can be configured in the Jabra Sound+ app. 7.12 Spatial Sound Spatial Sound optimizes your audio for the most immersive, lifelike sound experience.
  • Page 29 7.13 MyControls MyControls is a feature in the Jabra Sound+ app that enables you to reassign any function to each of the earbud buttons, offering you the flexibility to configure the earbuds precisely to your personal preference. By default, the functions listed below cannot be controlled using the earbuds;...

  • Page 30: Multiple Call Handling

    Left or Right when on a call button 7.15 Voice assistant Right button Voice assistant Activate Siri, Google Double-press the Left Assistant button when not on (device a call dependent) Voice assistant settings can be configured using the Jabra Sound+ app.

  • Page 31: Update Firmware

    The supported languages are English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Korean. 7.17 Update firmware The Jabra Elite 8 Active can be updated to the latest firmware version using the Jabra Sound+ app. If notifications are enabled in the Jabra Sound+ app, you will receive an automatic notification when a firmware update is available.
  • Page 32 7.18 Reset the earbuds Resetting the earbuds clears the list of paired devices and resets all settings. 1. Place both earbuds in the charging case. 2. Press and hold (10 sec) the Left and Right buttons on the earbuds simultaneously until the LED inside the charging case flashes pink.
  • Page 33 8. Applications and firmware update 8.1 Jabra Sound+ Jabra Sound+ is a mobile application that allows you to configure and update the Jabra Elite 8 Active based on your needs.
  • Page 34 9. Support 9.1 FAQ and technical specifications The Jabra Elite 8 Active FAQ, cerfications and technical specifications are available at jabra.com/ support 9.2 How to care for your earbuds • Always store the earbuds in the charging case and safely protected.

  • Page 35: Replacement Accessories

    9.3 Replacement accessories Replacement or additional accessories can be purchased online at jabra.com/accessories Left and right earbud set Charging case EarGels...
  • Page 36 2. Open the charging case lid and remove the earbuds. 3. Wear the earbuds and follow the voice instructions to pair with your mobile device. 4. Update the earbud firmware using the Jabra Sound+ app.
  • Page 37 9.5 Using a replacement charging case Before using a replacement charging case for the first time, it will need to be synced with your current earbuds and charged for 1 hour. 1. To begin syncing, place your current earbuds inside the replacement charging case and close the lid for 10 seconds.

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