How to pair Bluetooth headphones with a Bluetooth source device
Important! Read this before you start
WF-1000XM6, WF-1000XM5, LinkBuds Fit (WF-LS910N), LinkBuds Open (WF-L910)
Step 1. Enter the headphones into pairing mode
- When you pair the headphones with a device for the first time or after initializing, the headphones automatically enter pairing mode when you when you remove them from the charging case. If you put the headphones into both ears, you will hear a notification sound, and the voice guidance says Pairing from both sides at the same time. When you are wearing only one side, the notification sound and the voice guidance will be heard from the side you are wearing.
- To pair the headphones with a second device:
Note: The images use example of WF-1000XM5.
- Place the headphones into the charging case.
Note: Leave the lid of the charging case open.
- Press and hold the pairing button for at least 5 seconds. The indicator on the charging case flashes blue twice in a row and the headphones enter pairing mode. If you put the headphones into both ears, you will hear a notification sound, and the voice guidance says Pairing from both sides at the same time. When you are wearing only one side, the notification sound and the voice guidance will be heard from the side you are wearing.
- Place the headphones into the charging case.
Step 2. Operate a device and complete the pairing
Select your source device from the following list to confirm the pairing procedure:
- Walkman
- Android device (smartphone, tablet)
- iOS device (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)
- Windows 11, 10, 8.1
- Mac
- Sony Android TVs (Step 2: Pair the headphones with the TV section)
Note: Not all Sony Android TVs can be used with Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Verify your TV supports Bluetooth using the article Can I use Bluetooth headphones, speakers, and soundbars with my Android TV or Google TV?
If the issue is not resolved
If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the article Troubleshooting Bluetooth pairing issues.