Sony makes some incredible pairs ofBluetooth headphones, some have top-of-the-linenoise cancelling, some aremore affordablethan others, so there’s really something for everyone. So if you want to make use of your Sony headphones, you’re going to want to know how to connect them to all kinds of devices.
Thankfully, connecting your headphones to your laptop is as simple as connecting them to any other device, like a phone or tablet. So, without further ado, here’s how to connect your Sony headphones to a Mac or Windows laptop.
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Enable on Bluetooth on your Mac or Windows laptop
Before you get started with connecting your headphones to your laptop, you need to ensure Bluetooth is turned on.
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To do this on a Windows laptop, the steps are similarly simple.
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Put your Sony over-ear Bluetooth headphones in pairing mode
If you’re using your Sony Bluetooth headphones for the first time, they will enter pairing mode immediately upon turning them on. If you’ve already paired your headphones to another device prior, you’ll need to enter pairing mode to connect to other devices.
To put your Sony headphones into pairing mode manually, press the power button until you see the LED beside it flash blue, or hear “Bluetooth pairing” coming from the headphones.
Once you’re in pairing mode, you’ll be ready to connect your headphones to your laptop.
How to connect Sony over-ear Bluetooth headphones to a Mac laptop
Connecting Sony headphones to a Mac laptop is a fairly simple process, especially if you’re already familiar with pairing Bluetooth devices to your laptop. To do so:
How to connect Sony over-ear Bluetooth headphones to a Windows laptop
If you’re looking to connect your Sony headphones to a Windows laptop, it’s a very similar process to doing so on a Mac.
How to disconnect your Sony Bluetooth headphones
To disconnect your headphones, you have a few options to choose from. First, you could go into the Bluetooth menu on either your Mac laptop and press the device name to disconnect. If you’re using a Windows laptop, you will have to press the device name, and choose “Disconnect.”
Your other option is to turn the headphones off, which you can do by holding the power button down until the headphones say “power off.”
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FAQs:What if your Sony headphones won’t connect to your laptop?
Once in a while, you might run into some trouble connecting your Sony headphones to your laptop. This can be for a variety of reasons, all of which are easily solvable.
First, make sure the headphones are turned on in the first place. you may do this by pressing the power button, making sure you hear “power on” coming from the headphones. If the headphones don’t do this after pressing the power button, you may need to plug them in for a while to charge.
If your headphones are turning on properly, verify they’re not automatically connecting to another device once you turn them on.
To force them into pairing mode from turning on without allowing them to connect to another device, when you’re turning them on, hold the power button down until you hear “Bluetooth pairing.” If you connect them that way, you’ll be sure they’re only connected to one device at a time.
How many devices can you connect to at once with Sony over-ear Bluetooth headphones?
TheSony WH-1000XM4andSony WH-1000XM5haveBluetooth multipoint, so they can connect to two devices at once. You can switch between devices by playing audio on whichever device you want to use. If you’re struggling to switch between devices, try pausing the audio on the first device and then playing audio on the other. The switch between devices may be a little quicker on the Sony WH-1000XM5 than the WH-1000XM4.
If you have a different pair of Sony Bluetooth headphones, and you’re not sure whether they support multipoint, you can check in your owner’s manual or onSony’s website.
Is the process of connecting Bluetooth headphones the same in both Windows 10 and Windows 11?
Connecting Bluetooth devices to a computer running Windows 10 orWindows 11utilizes the exact same process. You have to open your Settings, go to Devices, and then choose Bluetooth and other devices. From there you’ll be able to connect your Bluetooth headphones to your computer, regardless of which operating system you’re running.
How do you change noise control modes on Sony noise cancelling headphones when connected to a laptop?
Headphones like the Sony WH-1000XM4 and Sony WH-1000XM5 have a button beside the power button labeled “custom.” Pressing this button will cycle through listening modes, so you’re able to easily switch betweennoise-cancellingand ambient sound mode.
How do you connect Sony headphones to other operating systems?
Different operating systems, like Linux distributions including Ubuntu and Arch Linux, will generally follow the same pattern as the above steps. By going into your Settings and looking for the Bluetooth menu, you’ll find a menu where your headphones show up as a device to pair with, and once you select them in the menu, you should be good to go.
