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EXPLORER 500
INCREDIBLE AUDIO AND SMARTPHONE VOICE CONTROL
Packed with the latest audio technology, the Plantronics Explorer 500 Bluetooth® headset helps you
stay focused on life instead of your phone, delivering GSMA-certified HD Voice clarity to your calls
and interactions with Siri, Google Now, and Cortana. A power-saving hibernation mode keeps your
headset charged longer and the USB charging strap keeps your headset within reach when looped to
a bag or belt loop.
FEATURES
• GSMA-certified HD Voice clarity
• Voice control for Siri, Google Now, and Cortana
• Hear your music, GPS directions, and more
• Connect two smartphones and answer calls from either one
• USB charging strap loops closed with magnets
• Three language options for status alerts
• Designed to comfortably fit either ear
• DeepSleep mode extends battery readiness
• On-screen headset battery meter
• Free Plantronics apps enhance experience
SPECIFICATIONS
Dual-purpose USB strap
Talk time
Up to 7 hours1
Standby time
Up to 12 days1
DeepSleep standby time
Up to 6 months1
Weight
7.5 grams
Noise Reduction
Dual microphones with noise-canceling DSP and GSMA-certified
HD Voice
Multipoint Technology
Pair and maintain connections with two phones and
answer calls from either phone
Headset controls
Power on/off, volume up/down, call answer/end, last number
redial² and activate voice-controlled smartphone assistant²
Status alerts
Whispered alerts in either English, Spanish, or French for power
on/off, phone connected, battery low, recharge battery, volume
minimum/maximum
Bluetooth version
Bluetooth v4.1 with A2DP for music and audio streaming,
Hands-Free Profile (HFP) 1.6 and Headset Profile (HSP) 1.1
Charge connector
Micro USB (120 minutes for full charge)
Battery type
Rechargeable non-replaceable lithium ion polymer
Operating + storage
temperature
0-40°C (32°F-104°F)
Service and support
1-year limited warranty
1. Performance is dependent upon battery and may vary by device 2. If supported by phone and phone provider
For more information about other Plantronics products, please visit
our website at plantronics.com. For help pairing, visit plantronics.com/pairing.
For more help, call our industry-leading customer service team at 1-866-363-2583 or visit
plantronics.com/support
plantronics.com/apps
©2015 Plantronics, Inc. Plantronics, Plantronics Explorer, and DeepSleep are trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. registered in the US and other countries, and Explorer is a trademark of Plantronics, Inc. Bluetooth trademarks are owned by
Bluetooth SIG Inc., any use by Plantronics, Inc. is under license. Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc. registered in the US and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android, Google Play and Google Now are trademarks of Google
Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Patents: US 5,712,453; D717,771; patents pending. 2.15