How To Pair Sony WF-1000MX4

The Sony WF-1000MX4 is an amazing piece of tech. It is leading the noise-canceling headphone industry with its noise-blocking technology, and it does this while still creating clear and crispy auto quality.

But it doesn’t matter how great the headphones are if you can’t get them to pair with your devices. Wireless headphones need a strong connection to work as intended.

The process is simple, once you know the correct steps. Scroll down to find your device and follow the steps provided.

The Basic Pairing Steps For Sony WF-1000MX4

Most devices can follow this step-by-step process to set up the pairing connection. 

Remember you need to pair the device every time you remove it from its charging station, and every time you want to connect to a new device.

The basic steps are:

1. Turn on your device
2. Activate “Bluetooth” on your device
3. Put the headphones into “pairing mode”
4. Find the name for your Sony WF-1000MX4 and tap it (it will probably be Sony WF-1000MX4)
5. If you need to enter a password enter “0000”, unless you have personalized it.

And there you go, the headphone should be paired to your device.

Of course, these basic steps assume you know how to put your headphones into pairing mode and how to activate Bluetooth on your device. If you need help with these parts of the process, follow the additional steps below.

How To Put The Sony WF-1000MX4 Into Pairing Mode

Putting the headphones into pairing mode is simple.

First, take them out of the case. That case is their docking space, so charge the case while you’re using the headphones, so it’s ready to pass that charge along. Now follow the steps below.

1. Put your headphones in your ears as normal.
2. Place your index fingers over the back of the earbuds – where the sensors are.
3. Hold that position for around 5 seconds – you will hear a beep when they are ready to pair.

If the headphones don’t beep, they might not be fully charged. Put them back on charge and try again later. If they still aren’t beeping during the pairing process, there may be something wrong with the sensors. Take the headphones to a Sony shop and ask for assistance. 

Specific Pairing – Sony WF-1000MX4 To Android Devices

Most Android devices have the same symbols or names for important locations in the software. Because of this, we can group every Android device in this guide. 

The headphones can be paired with any Android device, including older versions. As long as they have Bluetooth, the age of your device shouldn’t matter.

The Android steps are:

1. Open the Settings App on your Android device (it should look like a gear icon, or you can search for “settings” in your search bar). Tap it.
2. Scroll through the settings until you find the word “Bluetooth”. Tap it.
3. There will be a toggle or button on this new page, which allows you to turn Bluetooth on. Tap it.
4. Here you will see a list of all the devices you could pair with, keep this window open. If you take a while to complete the next steps, your device may take you off this page. If that happens, go through the steps again and get to this point once more.
5. Put your headphone on as normal, and press the sensors with your index fingers, as explained during the “How To Put The Sony WF-1000MX4 Into Pairing Mode” heading.
6. Hold down the sensors for 5 seconds or until you hear a beep.
7. The name “Sony XM4s” should appear on your Bluetooth list. Tap it.
8. The device should now be paired.

Specific Pairing – Sony WF-1000MX4 To iOS Devices

The iOS steps are:

1. Open the Settings App on your iOS device (it will look like a gear icon, or you can search for “settings” in your search bar). Tap it.
2. Scroll through the settings until you find the word “Bluetooth”. Tap it.
3. There will be a toggle on this new page, which allows you to turn Bluetooth on. Tap it.
4. Here you will see a list of all the devices you could pair with, keep this window open. If you take a while to complete the next steps, your device may take you off this page. If that happens, go through the steps again and get to this point once more.
5. Put your headphone on as normal, and press the sensors with your index finger, as explained during the “How To Put The Sony WF-1000MX4 Into Pairing Mode” heading.
6. Hold down the sensors for 5 seconds or until you hear a beep.
7. The name “Sony WF-1000XM4” should appear on your Bluetooth list. Tap it.
8. The device should now be paired.

Specific Pairing – Sony WF-1000MX4 To Windows Devices

These steps work best on Windows 10 and 11, and might not work for older Windows devices.

The Windows steps are:

1. Open the Settings folder on your device (you can search for “settings” in your search bar).
2. Scroll through the settings menu until you see “Devices”. Click it. The page should open on the Bluetooth page automatically. 
3. Put your headphone on as normal, and press the sensors with your index finger, as explained during the “How To Put The Sony WF-1000MX4 Into Pairing Mode” heading.
4. Hold down the sensors for 5 seconds or until you hear a beep.
5. The name “Sony WF-1000XM4” should appear on your Bluetooth list. Click it.
6. The device should now be paired.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts

In each scenario, the pairing process is very simple. Put the headphones on, touch the sides, and wait for the beep. Once the beep comes you should see the name of your headphones on your Bluetooth connection list.

Once you see your headphone’s name – click it. And now you’re connected.