How to Pair Sony WF-1000XM4 Noise Cancelling Earbuds to Your Device

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Last Updated: July 23, 2024 Fact Checked

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How to Pair Sony WF-1000XM4 Earbuds

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Troubleshooting

Are you trying to pair your Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds with your Bluetooth device? If so, this is the article for you. We go over how to pair your wireless earbuds with your Android, iPhone, Windows, or Mac and provide some solutions for common connection problems.

Pairing your Sony WF-1000XM4 Earbuds

To pair your Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds, remove them from their case and place them in your ears. You'll hear a notification sound and "Bluetooth pairing" from voice guidance. Then, pair your earbuds with your device (usually by going to the device's Bluetooth settings).

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How to Pair Sony WF-1000XM4 Earbuds

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Place the earbuds in your ears. If this is the first time you've used your Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds, entering pairing mode is as simple as placing them in your ears. You will hear a notification sound and the words "Bluetooth pairing". ^{[1]
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- If you're trying to connect your earbuds to a different device, place them in your ears, then press and hold the touch sensors on each earbud for about five seconds until you hear the notification sound and the "Bluetooth pairing" voice guidance.
- If you don't finish pairing your earbuds within five minutes of putting them into pairing mode, they will exit pairing mode. To enter pairing mode again, place the earbuds back in the case and shut the lid. Then, take them out and put them back in your ears.
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Pair your earbuds with your device. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your device before you start pairing. How you complete the pairing depends on what type of device you have:
- Android phone or tablet: Swipe down from the top of the screen, then press and hold the Bluetooth icon. Then, tap Pair new device and select your Sony WF-1000XM4 from the list of available devices. ^{[2]
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- iPhone or iPad: Open the Settings app and tap Bluetooth , then select your Sony WF-1000XM4 from the list of available devices. ^{[3]
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- Windows: Search for Bluetooth & other devices in the taskbar search bar, then select the option that comes up. Select Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth , then select your Sony WF-1000XM4 from the list of available devices. ^{[4]
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- Mac: Click the Apple menu and go to System Settings > Bluetooth . Select your Sony WF-1000XM4 and click Connect . ^{[5]
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