If you own Sony’s flagship earbuds or headphones—the WF-1000XM5 or WH-1000XM5—there’s an update now available through the new Sony Sound Connect app. This app is an enhanced version of the previous Headphones Connect app, which was recently relaunched.
First off, it’s crucial to highlight that the update process can be lengthy. Expect approximately 40 minutes on Android devices and up to an hour on iPhones. Make sure to dedicate enough time to complete the process, as you’ll need to monitor the update to ensure you stay within range while it installs.
Despite the time involved, this is an update you won’t want to miss, especially if you’re an Android user. It introduces compatibility with Google’s Find My Device network for both models. The earbuds gain features like Google Fast Pair and Auto Switch, allowing them to seamlessly connect back and forth with the newly announced Sony LinkBuds Speaker. The headphones also receive a security update, according to Sony.
After completing the update, you can use the Find My Device app to locate your headphones or earbuds. The app can make them produce sound, although this feature may not be particularly useful since these devices are typically only meant to be heard when worn. Still, they’ll definitely emit a tone when requested.
That covers the essentials. We can’t emphasize enough how time-consuming this update is. However, once completed, your devices will be updated to version 2.3.1 for the headphones and version 4.0.2 for the earbuds. This will reaffirm why these earbuds and headphones have consistently ranked among the top choices in their categories this year.
