Are BoneSoundz Aware headphones waterproof? Can I swim with them? – Clearview Productions

BoneSoundz Aware headphones are IPX8 waterproof-rated, which is one of the highest waterproof ratings available for consumer electronics. This means they are fully designed to handle swimming, showers, sweat, and heavy rain — but there are a few important things to know, especially if you plan to use them in water.

What Does IPX8 Waterproof Mean?

BoneSoundz Aware is rated IPX8, which is one of the highest waterproof ratings for electronics.

Here’s what that means in real-world terms:

The headphones can be fully submerged in water — up to 3 meters deep (about 9.8 feet)
They can stay underwater for up to 60 minutes without being damaged
They are sealed to protect against:
- Water
- Sweat
- Rain
- Dust

You can safely use BoneSoundz Aware in the following situations:

Swimming laps in a pool
Taking a shower
Running or biking in the rain
Working out with heavy sweat

Why Bluetooth Doesn’t Work in Water

This is very important:
Bluetooth is a type of wireless signal that doesn’t travel through water.

Here’s what that means for you:

If your phone or watch is on the pool deck, and your head is underwater, the Bluetooth signal will cut out immediately
Even a couple inches of water between your headset and device will block the signal
This applies to all Bluetooth devices, not just BoneSoundz — it’s a limitation of Bluetooth technology

So if you try to stream Spotify, YouTube, or other music from your phone while underwater — it won’t work.

How to Listen to Music While Swimming

To listen to music while swimming, you’ll need to use the built-in MP3 Memory Mode — and load your music directly onto the headset.

Here’s how to do it:

Connect the headphones to your computer using the magnetic USB charging cable
The headset will show up on your computer as a USB drive named “BoneSoundz”
Drag and drop your audio files into the “Music” folder on the headset
- Supported file types include: MP3, WAV, FLAC, WMA, APE
Safely eject the drive and unplug the headset

Once your music is loaded:

Turn on the headphones
Double-click the power button to switch to Memory Mode
- You’ll hear a tone or voice prompt confirming the mode switch
Music will begin playing from the internal storage — no phone or Bluetooth needed
Then you’re ready to swim freely with music

✔️ You must enter Memory Mode before getting in the water — Bluetooth pairing and mode switching don’t work underwater.

Can I Wear Them in the Shower?

Yes — the headphones are completely sealed and safe for showering.
You can:

Wash your hair with them on
Use shampoo or soap (but rinse afterward)
Listen to music using either Bluetooth (as long as your phone stays nearby) or Memory Mode

After-Water Care Tips

To keep your headphones working like new:

Always rinse them with clean water after swimming (especially after saltwater or chlorinated pools)
Dry the magnetic charging contacts thoroughly before charging
Let the headset air dry completely before placing it back in storage or connecting the cable

Never charge the headphones while they are still wet — doing so can damage the charging contacts or cause corrosion over time.

Underwater Sound Quality: What to Expect

BoneSoundz uses bone conduction technology, which works a little differently than regular headphones:

Instead of sending sound through your ear canal, it sends sound through the bones near your ears
This actually works well underwater!
That said, sound may feel slightly muffled or different underwater due to surrounding ambient noise

Tip: Some swimmers choose to wear earplugs with BoneSoundz to block out pool noise while still hearing the music through bone conduction.

Summary — What You Can and Can’t Do

Use Case	Safe to Use?	Notes
Swimming in pool	✅ Yes	Use MP3 mode; Bluetooth won’t work underwater
Showering	✅ Yes	Bluetooth or MP3; rinse and dry afterward
Running in rain	✅ Yes	Waterproof and sweatproof
Hot tubs or saunas	⚠️ Not recommended	Heat and steam can degrade waterproof seals
Ocean or saltwater swim	✅ With caution	Rinse thoroughly with fresh water afterward
Charging while wet	❌ No	Always dry before charging

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