BlueParrott

B450-XT
User Manual
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Headset Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Charging the Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Battery Power Indicators
• Operation While Using the Charger/Adapter
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
• On/Off/Standby
• Pairing with a Phone
– NFC Pairing
– Regular Pairing
• Wearing and Adjusting the B450-XT
• Making/Taking Calls
Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Parrott Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Advanced Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
• Multiple Device Pairing and Multipoint Mode
• Proximity Pairing
• Additional Features and Functions
– Last Number Redial
– Call Waiting/Rejecting a Call
– Rejecting a Call
– Phone Voice Control
– Muting
– Transferring Audio
– Turn Headset Indicator Lights On/Off
• Reset Headset Paired Devices List
• Reset Parrott Button Defaults
Functions & Indicators Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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 SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Prolonged exposure to high volume levels can damage your
hearing. To avoid injury, set the volume to the lowest comfortable level. If you experience
ringing in your ears, or voices sound muffled, stop using the headset. Avoid turning up the
volume to block noisy surroundings. It’s possible for your ears to adapt to volume that
is too high, and this could result in permanent hearing damage without any noticeable
discomfort.
• Check with local and state laws regarding cell phone/headset usage while operating a
motor vehicle.
• Do not immerse any part of this product in water.
• Plastic bags and small parts may cause choking if ingested. Keep them away from small
children and pets.
•U
 se only the power cords included with this product.
• Avoid temperatures exceeding 60° C (140° F) (will cause equipment failure).

PACKAGE CONTENTS
A. B450-XT Headset with Leatherette Ear
Cushion
A B
B. Spare Foam Ear Cushion

C. Spare Microphone Windscreen

D. USB Charging Cable

C
E. Auto (DC) Adapter

F. Quick-Start Guide*

G. Warranty and Compliance Document*

*Not pictured.

E D

Images are not shown to scale.

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 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
On: Headset is on, but there is no connection to the phone (red light will flash).
MFB: Abbreviation for “Multifunction Button.”
Multipoint Mode: Multipoint Mode allows you to connect and switch between two
Bluetooth devices.
Paired: Two Bluetooth devices agree to communicate with one another.
Standby Mode: Headset is on, Bluetooth link is active, and the user is not on a call (blue
light will flash).
Talk Mode: Headset is in use with the cell phone while the cell phone is on an active call
(blue light will flash).
A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile is a Bluetooth protocol for streaming audio
other than call audio, e.g. music or GPS directions.

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 HEADSET OVERVIEW
A. Flexible Microphone Boom
B. Volume Down
C. Volume Up/Mute
D. Indicator Lights
E. Multifunction Button (MFB)
F. Parrott Button

C
A B

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 CHARGING THE HEADSET
Connect the USB charging cable into
the headset’s USB charging port.
If the headset is not fully charged,
the indicator will turn red. When
the indicator turns blue and stays
blue, the unit is fully charged. A 2
fully discharged battery will need Auto (DC) Charger
approximately 3.5 hours to achieve a
complete charge.

1
Headset Charging Port

Battery Power Indicators

While charging, the MFB’s indicator
light shows the level of battery
power on your B450-XT as follows:
Blue light: Fully charged. Over 24
hours’ talk time.
Red light: Less than a full charge.
For best performance, keep charging
headset when not in use.

Indicator Lights

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 CHARGING THE HEADSET (continued)
Operation While Using the Charger/Adapter
The B450-XT headset will operate from battery power or from power supplied via the
USB cable.
NOTE: Do not attach the USB cable to a powered USB port mid-call. This will cause the
headset to reset, and the call will be sent back to the phone.
When the headset is operating from the battery, all indicator lights and sounds will
function as described in this guide.
When the headset is operating from power supplied via the USB cable, the headset—
including the audio indicators—will function as described in this user guide. However,
the MFB lights will indicate the battery charge status.
While the headset is on the charger, press the MFB long enough to power the unit on.
The headset should reconnect automatically unless your phone is set to “always ask” for
connection requests.
After the battery is fully charged, the MFB charge light will turn blue and stay blue
as long as a powered USB cable is connected to the headset. While the headset is
fully charged and the charge light is blue, the blue indicator light will also be on if the
headset is powered on.

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 GETTING STARTED
On/Off/Standby
Turn Headset On: Hold down the MFB for approximately 2-3 seconds until you
hear a voice prompt, “power on.” The red light will flash once every second.
Turn Headset Off (conserves battery power): Hold down the MFB for
approximately 4–5 seconds until you hear a voice prompt “power off.” A red light
will flash 4 times and the headset will turn off.
Standby Mode: Once the headset is turned on (after the initial pairing), it will
attempt to connect to the last device that it was paired with, putting itself into
Standby Mode.
Pairing with a Phone
When you turn your B450-XT on for the first time,
or if its Paired Device List has been cleared, it will
go into pairing mode automatically. You can pair
the headset using NFC or manually.
NFC (One-Touch) Pairing
1. Make sure that NFC is enabled on your cell
phone.
2. Place the NFC zone of your cell phone against
the NFC zone of the headset and hold them
together until your cell phone registers the
headset.
3. Follow the prompts on your cell phone to
complete pairing. NFC Zone
Note: NFC and One-Touch Pairing are dependent
on your cell phone. The size and sensitivity of your
phone’s NFC zone and the specific way to connect
the headset may vary between devices.

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 GETTING STARTED (continued)
Manual Pairing
If the B450-XT has already been paired with another device and you are not going to
use NFC Pairing, you will need to put it into Pairing Mode manually:

Placing Headset into Pairing Mode

By Voice:
Activate headset voice recognition by pressing the Parrott Button or by pressing and
holding the Volume Up button. Then, after the prompt, say “pair mode.” The headset
will enter pairing mode and be visible for pairing to devices for 120 seconds.
Using Buttons:
With the headset powered off, press the MFB until the light rapidly flashes blue and
you hear the audio prompt “power on.” Keep holding the MFB for approximately 10
seconds until you hear “Pair Mode.”
The headset will be visible for pairing to devices for 120 seconds.

Pairing to a Cell Phone

1. Make sure that other Bluetooth devices are turned off or out of range.
2. Place the headset into pairing mode.
3. Put your cell phone in Bluetooth Search/Scan Mode per the manufacturer’s
instructions.
4. Select “BlueParrott B450-XT” to pair. (Passcode is “0000” if needed.)
5. Accept the phone book access request to enable caller ID in the headset.
6. When connected, the headset will give you the voice prompt, “Your headset is
connected.”

Wearing and Adjusting the B450-XT

To get the best performance from our noise-canceling technology, position
the microphone near the corner of your mouth. Positioning is important; small
adjustments in microphone placement can improve
performance.
Hold here
1. Place the headset on your head. when flexing
headband
2. Position the speaker directly on your ear. You can slide the
headband in or out of the side support to find the best fit
for stability and comfort.
3. Position the microphone about one finger’s width away
from your face at the corner of your mouth. The boom will
rotate so you can position the microphone correctly with
the speaker on either ear.

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 GETTING STARTED (continued)
Making/Taking Calls
The headset must be on and connected with your phone.
Making a Call
1. Dial the desired number on your phone. You will hear the call in the headset.
2. To end the call, press the MFB once. The call will end and the headset will enter
standby mode.

Answering a Call
By Voice:
1. When you receive a call, you will hear ringtones in the headset, or the caller ID. Say
“answer” to answer the call.
2. To end the call, press the MFB once. The call will end and the headset will enter
standby mode.
Using Buttons:
1. When you receive a call, you will either hear ringtones in the headset, or the caller
ID. Press the MFB once to answer the call.
2. To end the call, press the MFB once. The call will end and the headset will enter
standby mode.

Rejecting a Call
By Voice:
1. To reject an incoming call, say “ignore.” You will hear two descending tones and the
call will be transferred to your voicemail (if available).
Using Buttons:
1. To reject an incoming call, press and hold the MFB for two seconds. You will hear
two descending tones and the call will be transferred to your voicemail (if available).

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 VOICE COMMANDS
The B450-XT will recognize English voice commands, enabling you to handle incoming
calls without touching the headset. You can say “answer” to answer an incoming call,
or “ignore” to reject it.
When not on a call, press the Parrott Button (if not reconfigured to do something
else), or press and hold the Volume Up button to activate voice commands. For a list
of available commands, say
“What can I say?”

Voice Commands Available:

Answer – Answers an incoming call
Ignore – Rejects the incoming call and sends it to voicemail (if available)
What can I say? – Provides a list of available commands
Pair mode – Puts the headset into pairing mode
Am I connected? – Verifies that the headset is connected to a device
Check battery – Checks battery levels in the headset and paired device (if applicable)
Redial – Redials the last outgoing call
Callback – Calls the last incoming call (if number available)
Cancel – Cancels voice command

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 PARROTT BUTTON
As provided from the factory, the Parrott Button
provides an easy way to mute the headset on a
call and activates voice commands when not.
However, you can also configure the button for
other functions, such as a speed dial button for a
dedicated phone number, or to launch a particular
application on your phone.
If the Parrott Button is reconfigured to provide a
different function, voice commands can still be
activated by pressing and holding the Volume Up
button.
To change the Parrott Button functions, you will
need to download an app for your phone (Android
or iOS) or PC. Go to www.blueparrott.com/parrott
for updates and more information.

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 ADVANCED FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Multiple Device Pairing and Multipoint Mode
The B450-XT has pairing memory for up to eight (8) devices. The headset can also use
Multipoint Mode, which means that it can be connected to two Bluetooth devices at
the same time. You do not have to do anything to enable Multipoint Mode.

Using the B450-XT in Multipoint Mode

1. To use the headset in Multipoint Mode, first make sure the headset is paired with
both your devices.
2. With both devices in range and with their Bluetooth enabled, turn the headset on.
3. As each Bluetooth device connects to the headset, you will hear the voice prompt,
“Your headset is connected.”
The B450-XT will monitor both phones and enable you to answer a call on either one
using the headset.
If you are on a call and the other device receives a call, you will hear a notification in
the headset.

Disabling and Re-enabling Multipoint Mode

Multipoint Mode can be disabled with the following process:
1. “Unpair” (Android) or “forget” (iOS) the B450-XT from your phone’s Bluetooth list.
2. Power on the headset.
3. Press and hold the Parrott Button, MFB and Volume Up buttons together for 6-7
seconds. The MFB LED will flash blue twice, and the headset will enter pairing mode.
4. Re-pair the B450-XT to your device.
5. Multipoint Mode is disabled and the headset can only be used with one device at a
time.
If you wish to re-enable Multipoint Mode, repeat the process above.

Proximity Pairing
Proximity Pairing is an alternative method of pairing where the headset initiates the
pairing process instead of your phone.
1. Make sure the headset is powered on and not connected to another device.
2. Set your phone so it is “discoverable,” or visible to other devices.
3. Quickly press the MFB and the Volume Down button, if headset is not already in pair
mode.
4. You should hear the voice prompt “pair mode” in the headset.
5. The headset lights should now be alternating red and blue.
6. The headset initiates pairing activity, and the incoming pairing request must be
accepted on the phone. NOTE: This may include entering the pin number “0000”
(four zeros).

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 ADVANCED FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS (continued)
Additional Features and Functions
Last Number Redial
By Voice:
You can use voice commands to dial both the last outgoing and last incoming call.
• To redial the last outgoing call, activate voice command and say “redial.”
• To call back the last incoming call, activate voice command and say “callback.”
Using Buttons:
To redial the last outgoing call that was dialed from the cell phone, press and hold the
Volume Down button for approximately 1 second. A beep will be heard and the phone
will redial the last number.

Call Waiting/Rejecting a Call

If you are on an active call and a second call comes in, you will hear a low tone
notification in the headset. Where supported by your phone, you can either accept the
incoming call and end the active call, accept the incoming call and place the active call
on hold, or reject the incoming call and continue the active call.
• To accept the incoming call and end the active call, press the MFB once to end, and
then press it once again to answer.
• To accept the incoming call and place the active call on hold, quickly press the MFB
twice.
• To reject the incoming call, press and hold the MFB for 1-2 seconds.

Rejecting a Call
By Voice:
To reject an incoming call by voice when not on another call, say “ignore.”
Using Buttons:
To reject an incoming call manually, press and hold the MFB for 1-2 seconds.
Phone Voice Control (e.g. Siri, Google Now)
Press the MFB once while the headset is in standby mode to initiate voice command
functions on your phone. Support for this is phone dependent. See your phone’s user
guide for more information.

Muting
By default, the Parrott Button will act as a mute on calls (unless it has been configured
for another function). The Volume Up button will also function to control mute.
• Unless otherwise configured, quickly pressing the Parrott Button while on a call will
mute the headset. Press again to unmute.

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 ADVANCED FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS (continued)
• To use Volume Up to mute the headset microphone while on a call, press and hold
the Volume Up button for 1-2 seconds. To unmute, press and hold the button again
for 1-2 seconds.
• While muted, a reminder tone will sound every 10 seconds.
Transferring Audio
To transfer audio from the headset to the cell phone while on a call, press and hold the
Volume Down button for 1-2 seconds. The audio will transfer to the phone. Repeat to
transfer audio back to the headset. When audio is transferred to the phone, the light
on the headset will be off until audio is transferred back to the headset.

Turning Headset Indicator Lights On/Off

A quick press of the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons together will turn the
headset indicator lights off. Repeat to turn the indicator lights on.
When powering on the headset, the indicator lights will be in the same state as they
were when last powered off.

Reset Headset Paired Devices List

This will reset, or clear the headset’s internal paired devices list. The headset must be
on to perform this function.
1. Power on the headset. It does not matter if it connects to any devices.
2. Hold the headset near your ear and press and hold the Volume Up and the Volume
Down buttons together for approximately 6-10 seconds until two low tones are
heard.
3. Power off the headset. The pairing memory is now clear and will need to be paired
to any desired devices before it can be used with them.

Reset Parrott Button Defaults

This will reset or clear the headset’s internal paired devices list and will also restore
the Parrott Button’s factory defaults (voice command and mute). The headset must be
on to perform this function.
1. Power on the headset. It does not matter if it connects to any devices.
2. Hold the headset near your ear and press and hold the Parrott Button and the
Volume Down buttons together for approximately 6-10 seconds until you see two
quick purple flashes on the MFB.
3. The headset Parrott Button is reset and the pairing memory is now clear. The
headset will re-enter pairing mode. If you are not ready to re-pair to your device,
power off the headset.

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 FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS TABLES
Standby Mode Functions
Function Button/Duration LED Indicator Audio Voice
of Press Indicator Indicator

Power On MFB (1-2 seconds) 3 fast blue flashes NONE “Power on”
Power Off MFB (2–3seconds) 4 fast red flashes NONE “Power off”
Enable Pairing MFB (5-15 seconds) Alternating red and 1 tone every “Pair Mode”
Mode blue flash 10 seconds
Volume Up Volume Up NONE 1 short tone NONE
(quick press)
Volume Down Volume Down NONE 1 short tone NONE
(quick press)
Initiate Headset Parrott Button (quick NONE NONE “Say a
Voice Commands press) or Volume Up command”
(1-2 seconds)
Phone Voice MFB NONE 1 tone NONE
Control (Start/ (quick press)
End)
Last Number Volume Down NONE 1 short tone NONE
Redial (1-2 seconds)
Disable LEDs Volume Up/Volume NONE 1 short tone NONE
Down (quick press)
Enable LEDs Volume Up/Volume LEDs active 1 short tone NONE
Down (quick press)
Reset Paired Volume Up/Volume NONE 2 low tones “Pair Mode”
Devices Down (5-6 seconds)
Reset Parrott Parrott Button/Volume 2 fast purple NONE “Pair Mode”
Button Down (6-9 seconds) flashes followed by
alternating red and
blue flash
Enable Multipoint Parrott Button/MFB/ Alternating red and NONE “Pair Mode”
Mode Volume Up blue flash
(6-7 seconds)
Disable Multipoint Parrott Button/MFB/ Alternating red and NONE “Pair Mode”
Mode Volume Up blue flash
(6-7 seconds)
Establish Service MFB Fast blue flash 1 long tone “Your
Level Connection (quick press) headset is
connected”
Start Proximity MFB & Volume Down Alternating red and Long low “Pair Mode”
Pairing (quick press) blue flash tone every 5
seconds for 60
seconds
Proximity Pairing NONE NONE 2 short tones NONE
Timeout (after 60
seconds)

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 FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS TABLES (continued)
In-Call Functions
Function Button/ LED Indicator Audio Indicator Voice Indicator
Duration
of Press
Volume Up Volume Up NONE 1 short tone NONE
(quick press)
Volume Down Volume Down NONE 1 short tone NONE
(quick press)
Mute (On/Off) Parrott Button NONE 1 tone NONE
(quick press)
unless configured
otherwise
Mute (On/Off) Volume Up NONE 1 tone NONE
(1-2 seconds)
Mute Reminder NONE NONE 1 tone NONE
(every 10
seconds)
Answer a Call MFB (quick Blue light flashes 2 rising tones NONE
press) slightly slower
or say “answer”
End a Call MFB (quick Blue light flashes 2 falling tones “Call terminated”
press) slightly faster
Reject a Call* MFB (1-2 NONE 2 falling tones NONE
seconds)
or say “ignore”
Transfer Audio Volume Down NONE (LEDs 1 long tone NONE
(1-2 seconds) go out until call
ends, or audio
transferred back
to headset)
Incoming Call MFB NONE NONE NONE
Hold (2 quick presses)
Accept Held MFB (quick NONE NONE NONE
Incoming Call press)
Reject Held MFB (1-2 NONE 2 falling tones NONE
Incoming Call seconds)

*Sends call to voicemail (if available)

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 FUNCTIONS & INDICATORS TABLES (continued)
Notifications
Notification Button/Duration LED Indicator Audio Indicator Voice Indicator
of Press

Mute Reminder NONE NONE 1 tone NONE

(every 10 seconds)
Headset NONE Blue light, fast NONE “Your headset is
Connects flash connected”
to Device
Disconnect from NONE Red light, slow NONE “Your headset is
Device flash disconnected”
Out of Range NONE Red light, slow 1 short tone NONE
(Link Loss) flash
Low Battery NONE Red light, 2 Double tone “Battery low”
fast flashes every 60 sec-
onds
Connect A2DP NONE Blue MFB NONE “Your headset is
(quick, dou- connected
ble-flash)
Proximity Pairing NONE NONE 2 short tones NONE
Timeout (after 60 seconds)

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