I cannot connect my headphones with the Sony | Headphones Connect app
The Headphones Connect app does not detect the headphones.
IMPORTANT: This article applies only to specific products and/or operating systems. Check the Applicable Products and Categories section of this article before starting these steps.
If the issue occurs, update the Sony | Headphones Connect app to the latest version and try the setup again.
Note: Some headphones models require a certain version of the Sony | Headphones Connect app:
- LinkBuds (WF-L900): Version 8.4.0 or later
- WF-1000XM4: Version 8.0.0 or later
If the issue is still not resolved, follow these steps:
Note: Since each of these steps could resolve the issue, check to see if the problem is fixed after completing each step.
- Restart the mobile device.
- Place the headphones into the charging case, close the lid and, after a few seconds, remove them again.
- Reset the headphones.
- Initialize the headphones.
Note: Refer to the Help Guide for details on how to reset or initialize the headphones or use the following articles: