The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are highly regarded for their exceptional noise cancellation, impressive audio performance, extended battery life, and user-friendly controls. Whether you have recently acquired the Sony headphones or are considering purchasing them, you may be interested in learning how to pair the Sony WH-1000XM4 with your gadget.
To assist you in this process, we have compiled a comprehensive guide outlining the steps on how to connect Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones with various devices like a Mac, laptop, PC, iPhone, Android, PS5/PS4, and TV, even to two devices. By following the sections below, you will be able to find the relevant instructions you need to establish a successful connection.
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How to Pair the Sony WH-1000XM4
Make sure the headphones are turned off. If they are on, turn them off by holding the power button.
Turn them on by pressing and holding the power button on the left earcup for about seven seconds. You will see the blue indicator light starts blinking. This indicates that the headphones are in pairing mode.
Go to the Bluetooth settings menu on your device (a smartphone or computer).
Enable Bluetooth if it’s not already enabled.
Scan for Bluetooth devices or search for new devices. The name “WH-1000XM4” should appear on the list of available devices.
Select “WH-1000XM4” from the list to initiate the pairing process.
Follow any additional prompts or instructions on your gadget to complete the pairing procedure.
Once the pairing is successful, the indicator light on the headphones will stop blinking and remain solid blue, indicating that they are connected to your device.
How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to a New Device
For the Bluetooth function to be utilized, it is necessary to pre-register both connecting devices. The process of registering a device is referred to as “device registration” or “pairing.”
If the device you want to connect lacks one-touch connection capabilities (NFC), you will need to manually pair the headset and the device.
However, if the device supports a one-touch connection (NFC), you can effortlessly pair the headset and device by simply touching the device with the headset, thereby establishing a Bluetooth connection.
How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to Mac
To connect your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones to a Mac computer, you can follow these steps:
On your Mac, click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen and select “System Preferences” from the dropdown menu.
In the System Preferences window, click on “Bluetooth.”
Ensure that Bluetooth is turned on by checking the box next to “Bluetooth” in the left sidebar. If it’s already enabled, you can proceed to the next step.
On your WH-1000XM4 headphones, make sure they are turned off by folding the earcups inward.
Press and hold the power button on the left earcup for about seven seconds until you see the blue indicator lights blinking. This indicates that the Bluetooth headphones are in pairing mode.
On your Mac, in the Bluetooth preferences window, click on the “+” (plus) button located at the bottom left to add a new device.
Your Mac will start scanning for available Bluetooth devices. Look for the name “WH-1000XM4” or a similar identifier in the list of available devices.
Once you see the headphones listed, click on them to select them for pairing.
Follow any additional prompts or instructions on your Mac to complete the pairing process. You may be asked to enter a passkey, it’s “0000”.
Once the headset and Mac computer have been paired and established a connection, you will hear voice guidance say “Bluetooth connected.”
Video tutorial will help you to Pair Sony WH-1000XM4 to Mac:
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How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to Laptop/PC
The process of connecting your Sony WH-1000XM4 headset slightly differs depending on the version of Windows you have.
Common Steps for All Computers
Enter pairing mode. When using the WH-1000XM4 wireless Bluetooth headset for the first time, it automatically enters pairing mode. However, when pairing it for subsequent uses, you will need to press and hold the pairing mode button for approximately 7 seconds.
How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to Windows 11
On your Windows 11, click on the Start button in the taskbar or press the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start menu.
Click on the Settings icon (it looks like a gear) in the left sidebar of the Start menu.
In the Settings window, click on the “Bluetooth & devices” category.
Ensure that Bluetooth is turned on by toggling the switch to the “On” position.
On your headphones, make sure they are turned off by folding the earcups inward.
Press and hold the power button on the left earcup for about seven seconds until you see the blue lights blinking. This indicates that the headphones are in pairing mode.
On your Windows 11, in the Bluetooth & devices settings, click on the “Add device” button.
Your gadget will start scanning for available Bluetooth devices. Look for the name “WH-1000XM4” or a similar identifier in the list of available devices and click on them.
Follow any additional prompts or instructions on your computer to complete the process. You may be asked to enter a passkey, it’s “0000”.
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How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to Windows 10 & 8
On your Windows 10 or 8, click on the Start button in the taskbar or press the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start menu.
In the Start menu, click on the Settings icon (it looks like a gear) to open the Settings app.
In the Settings app, click on the “Devices” category.
In the left sidebar, click on “Bluetooth & other devices”.
Ensure that Bluetooth is turned on by toggling the switch to the “On” position.
On your WH-1000XM4 headphones, make sure they are turned off by folding the earcups inward.
Press and hold the power button on the left earcup for about seven seconds until you see the blue lights blinking. This indicates that the headphones are in pairing mode.
On your Windows computer, in the “Bluetooth & other devices” settings, click on the “Add Bluetooth or other devices” button > Select the “Bluetooth” option.
Your computer will start scanning for available Bluetooth devices. Look for the name “WH-1000XM4” or a similar identifier in the list of available devices and click on them.
Follow any additional prompts or instructions on your computer to complete the process. You may be asked to enter a passkey, it’s “0000”.
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How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to Windows 7
Ensure that your computer has Bluetooth functionality. If it doesn’t, you may need to use a Bluetooth adapter.
On your Windows 7 computer, click on the “Start” button located at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Open the Control Panel by clicking on the “Control Panel” option in the Start menu.
In the Control Panel, click on the “Devices and Printers” > “Add a device” option at the top.
Turn on your Sony headset by unfolding the earcups.
On the headphones, press and hold the power button on the left earcup for about seven seconds until you see the blue lights blinking. This indicates that the headphones are in pairing mode.
On your Windows 7, it will start scanning for available devices. Look for the name “WH-1000XM4” or a similar identifier in the list of available devices and select them.
Follow any additional prompts or instructions on your computer to complete the process.
How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to iPhone
On your iPhone, unlock the device and go to the home screen.
Open the Settings app, which is represented by a gear icon.
In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on “Bluetooth”.
Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on by toggling the switch to the green “On” position.
On your headphones, ensure that they are turned off by folding the earcups inward.
Press and hold the power button on the left earcup for about seven seconds until you see the blue lights blinking. This indicates that the headphones are in pairing mode.
On your iPhone, under the Bluetooth settings, you should see a list of available devices. Look for the name “WH-1000XM4” or a similar identifier and select them.
Follow any additional prompts or instructions on your iPhone to complete the process. You may be asked to enter a passkey, it’s “0000”.
In this video, you can watch how to pair WH-1000XM4 to iPhone:
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How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to Android
On your Android device, go to the “Settings” app. You can usually find it in the app drawer or by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the gear icon.
In the Settings menu, look for the “Bluetooth” or “Connections” option and tap on it.
Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on by toggling the switch to the “On” position.
On your headset, ensure that they are turned off by folding the earcups inward.
Press and hold the power button on the left earcup for about seven seconds until you see the blue lights blinking. This indicates that the headphones are in pairing mode.
On your Android device, under the Bluetooth settings, it should start scanning for available devices. Look for the name “WH-1000XM4” or a similar identifier in the list of available devices and select them.
Follow any additional prompts or instructions on your Android device to complete the process. You may be asked to enter a passkey, it’s “0000”.
How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to Android, you may watch in the video below:
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One-touch Connection (NFC) with an Android
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless communication technology that facilitates short-range interactions between different devices, including smartphones and IC tags. With NFC, tasks like Bluetooth pairing or data transfer can be effortlessly accomplished by simply touching NFC-enabled gadgets together. This can be done by aligning the N-Mark symbol or the designated NFC area on each device.
To establish a connection between the smartphone and the headset, follow these steps:
If the smartphone screen is locked, unlock it.
Enable the NFC function on the smartphone.
Access the smartphone’s settings and navigate to the “Device connection” section.
Activate the NFC function by toggling the switch.
Place the smartphone in contact with the headset.
Align the smartphone with the N-Mark on the headset and maintain contact until the smartphone responds.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and establish the connection.
Once the headset and smartphone are connected, the indicator light on the headset will flash slowly in blue. You will hear the voice guidance “Bluetooth connected.” To disconnect, touch the phone with the headset again. You will hear a voice prompt saying “Bluetooth disconnected.”
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How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to PS5/PS4
For PS5:
Turn on your PS5 console and ensure that the headset is turned off.
On the PS5 home screen, navigate to the Settings menu using the controller.
In the Settings menu, select “Sound” and then “Output” to access the audio settings.
Choose “Headphones” and then “Output Device” to set up the headset.
Select “USB Headset (Sony WH-1000XM4)” as the output device.
How to connect any wireless headphones to your PS5, watch in this video:
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For PS4:
Turn on your PS4 console and ensure that the headset is turned off.
On the PS4 home screen, go to the Settings menu using the controller.
In the Settings menu, select “Devices” and then “Audio Devices” to access the audio settings.
Choose “Output to Headphones” and select “All Audio” to send all audio to the headset.
Connect the USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable (included with the WH-1000XM4) from the headset to one of the USB ports on the PS4 console.
This video disables how to connect any Bluetooth headphones to PS4:
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How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to iPad
On your iPad, unlock the device and go to the home screen.
Open the Settings app, which is represented by a gear icon.
In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on “Bluetooth”.
Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on by toggling the switch to the green “On” position.
On your headphones, ensure that they are turned off by folding the earcups inward.
Press and hold the power button on the left earcup for about seven seconds until you see the blue lights blinking. This indicates that the Bluetooth headphones are in pairing mode.
On your iPad, under the Bluetooth settings, it should start scanning for available devices. Look for the name “WH-1000XM4” or a similar identifier in the list of available devices and select them.
Follow any additional prompts or instructions on your iPad to complete the process. You may be asked to enter a passkey, it’s “0000”.
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How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to TV
To pair your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones with a TV, the TV needs to have Bluetooth capability.
How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to Samsung TV
Turn on your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones by unfolding the earcups.
On your Samsung TV, go to the Settings menu. You can usually access it by pressing the Home or Menu button on your TV remote.
Navigate to the Sound or Audio settings. The exact location of the settings may vary depending on your Samsung TV model.
Look for an option related to Bluetooth or Wireless Audio. It might be labeled as “Bluetooth Audio” or “Sound Output” with Bluetooth as an option.
Enable Bluetooth on your Samsung TV by selecting the Bluetooth or Wireless Audio option.
On your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, press and hold the power button on the left earcup until the indicator lights start flashing blue. This puts the headphones in pairing mode.
On your Samsung TV, it should start searching for available Bluetooth devices. Look for the WH-1000XM4 or similar name in the list of available devices and select them.
Follow any on-screen prompts or instructions on your Samsung TV to complete the pairing.
How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to Sony TV
Turn on your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones by unfolding the earcups.
On your Sony TV, locate the “Home” button on the remote control and press it to access the Home menu.
Navigate to the “Settings” menu using the arrow buttons on the remote control and press the “OK” or “Enter” button.
In the Settings menu, look for the “Bluetooth” or “Wireless” section and select it.
Activate Bluetooth on your Sony TV by selecting the Bluetooth or Wireless option and turning it on.
On your Sony headphones, press and hold the power button on the left earcup until the indicator lights start flashing blue. This puts the headphones in pairing mode.
On your Sony TV, it should start searching for available Bluetooth devices. Look for the WH-1000XM4 or a similar name in the list of available devices and select them.
Follow any on-screen prompts or instructions on your Sony TV to complete the pairing.
How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to LG TV
Turn on your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones by unfolding the earcups.
On your LG TV remote control, press the “Settings” or “Home” button to access the TV’s main menu.
Navigate to the “Settings” menu using the arrow buttons on the remote control and press the “OK” or “Enter” button.
In the Settings menu, locate and select the “Sound” or “Audio” option.
Look for an option related to Bluetooth or Wireless Audio. It might be labeled as “Bluetooth Sound” or “Sound Out”.
Enable Bluetooth on your LG TV by selecting the Bluetooth or Wireless Audio option.
On your headphones, press and hold the power button on the left earcup until the indicator lights start flashing blue. This puts the headphones in pairing mode.
On your LG TV, it should start searching for available Bluetooth devices. Look for the WH-1000XM4 or a similar name in the list of available devices and select them.
Follow any on-screen prompts or instructions on your LG TV to complete the pairing.
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How to Connect Sony WH-1000XM4 to Two Devices
Ensure that the two devices you want to connect with the headphones have Bluetooth functionality and are compatible with the WH-1000XM4.
On the first device (e.g., smartphone), follow the usual pairing procedure for the headphones as outlined in the device-specific instructions. Once the pairing is successful, the headphones will be connected to the first device.
On the second device (e.g., tablet or computer), put the headphones into pairing mode again. To do this, turn off the headphones by folding the earcups inward and then press and hold the power button on the left earcup until the indicator lights start flashing blue.
On the second device, navigate to the Bluetooth settings and scan for available devices. Look for the headset in the list of devices. Select it.
Follow the on-screen instructions or prompts on both devices to complete the pairing process.
Once the pairing is successful, the Bluetooth headphones will be connected to both devices simultaneously. You can switch between the two connected devices by pausing audio playback on one device and starting it on the other. The headphones will automatically connect to the active device.
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Sony WH-1000XM4 Troubleshooting Connection Issues
Ensure that the headset is charged: If the battery is low, charge them using the included USB Type-C cable.
Reset the headset: Press and hold the power button and the Custom button simultaneously for about seven seconds until the indicator lights flash yellow.
Clear the pairing history: Press and hold the power button for about 15 seconds until you hear the voice guidance saying “Bluetooth pairing list cleared” from previously paired devices.
Update firmware: Check for firmware updates using the Sony | Headphones Connect app on your smartphone.
Disconnect from other devices: If your headphones are connected to multiple devices simultaneously, disconnect them from all other devices except the one you want to use to see if it resolves the issue.
Move closer to the device: If the distance between the headset and the gadget is too far, it can result in a weak Bluetooth connection.
Try a different device: If possible, try connecting the headset to a different device to determine if the issue is specific to the original device.
FAQ
How do I put my Sony headphones in pairing mode?
Press and hold the Power button for at least seven seconds. The indicator flashes and you will hear the voice guidance saying Bluetooth pairing.
How do I quickly pair my Sony WF-1000XM4?
Enable Bluetooth on your device. Open the case and take out your earbuds. A pop-up notification should appear on your device's screen, displaying the name of the earbuds (e.g., WF-1000XM4). Tap on the notification and follow any on-screen instructions.
Why is my Sony 1000XM4 not connecting?
Check that the headset is turned on. Check that the Bluetooth device is turned on and the Bluetooth function is on. If the headset automatically connects to the last connected Bluetooth device, you may fail to connect the headset to other devices via Bluetooth connection.
Conclusion
We have just explained how to pair your Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones to Android, iOS devices, and TV. See the section that you need most in order to connect your gadget with this headset or enter pairing mode.
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