How to pair Sony WF

Feb 26, 2024

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Did you get yourself a new pair of Sony WF-1000XM5 true wireless earbuds? Congratulations! These are amazing headphones, and we were delighted with them in our Sony WF-1000XM5 review. You’re in for a treat, and we know the first thing you’ll want to do is start using them. Let’s show you how to pair the Sony WF-1000XM5 to Android, iPhone, PC, and more.

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To pair the Sony WF-1000XM5, enter pairing mode by opening the case and pressing the pairing button in the back for about five seconds, or until the indicator light starts flashing in blue. Enter your device's Bluetooth settings and look for a new device. The headphones should show up as WF-1000XM5. Establish the connection, and you should be ready to go in a few seconds.

The specific steps will be different on all platforms, so let's go over each device type to make sure you know how to pair your Sony WF-1000XM5 to Android, iPhone, PC, and more. Also, make sure your earbuds have a charge before starting this process.

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Connecting your Sony WF-1000XM5 to Android devices is as simple as it gets. If you’ve connected other devices to your device in the past, the process will be a breeze.

You can also download the Sony | Headphones Connect from the Google Play Store to take advantage of all the features these earbuds have to offer. It will also simplify and guide you through the setup process.

If you have an iPhone, the process is very similar.

Likewise, you can also download the Sony | Headphones Connect app from the Apple App Store. Grab it to access all the enhanced features.

The settings are a bit more hidden if you’re trying to use your headphones with a Windows machine. Let’s walk you through the process.

What if you have a Mac? We can help with that, too.

Yes. The instructions in this guide will take you through the manual process of pairing your earbuds, but you may not need to. If your mobile device supports Fast Pair, you might get a notification telling you the earbuds are available for pairing.

Yes. The Sony WF-1000XM5 true wireless earbuds will activate when inserted into your ear, and you can use one or both at any given time.

You don’t necessarily need to download Sony’s app for the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds to work, but many of the product’s enhanced features and settings will require it. You will get the full experience if you download the official app.

The Sony WF-1000XM5 can keep a stable connection at 10 meters. The same applies for pairing.