How to Connect SONY Headphones to TV Wirelessly?
Want to connect your SONY Bluetooth Wireless Headphones to your TV and listen to TV through them?
Before pairing, please check and see if your TV has built-in Bluetooth capabilities. The easiest way to do this is simply to take a look at your TV's user manual and see if you can find Bluetooth in there. Otherwise, you need to buy a Bluetooth transmitter for tv.
If your TV has built-in Bluetooth capability (please check your TV's user manual), here's what you do:
1. Get your SONY Headphone into pairing mode (Please scroll to the bottom of the page or see your SONY user manual.)
2. Go into your TV's Bluetooth menu, search & select your SONY Headphone to connect.
3. You may adjust the volume via your TV's remote control.
If your TV does NOT have built-in Bluetooth, or if you'd like to connect MORE THAN ONE PAIR of headphones to your TV simultaneously, you'll have to connect using a Bluetooth Audio Adapter, something like these:
Avantree Audikast Plus (Learn More)
Avantree Oasis Plus (Learn More)
Avantree TC419 (Learn More)
With these, you'll be able to:
- Get extended Bluetooth Range.
- Connect up to TWO PAIRS of headphones to your TV (adapter) simultaneously.
- In the case of Oasis Plus, it can be used simultaneously with a SoundBar/Stereo Receiver while sharing ONE Digital Optical Port (See THIS ARTICLE for more details regarding this function.)
Here's a video that may give you an idea of how to connect SONY Bluetooth Headphones to your TV via Bluetooth adapter:
Below is a list of how to get SONY's most popular headphones into Bluetooth Pairing Mode, just for your convenience.
Sony WH-1000XM3 (and XM2): Both the XM2 and XM3 supports aptX and aptX-HD. To enter pairing mode, make sure the headphone is OFF. Press & hold the power button for 7 seconds until you hear a "Blueooth pairing" voice prompt. The LED indicator will flash BLUE & RED for XM2 and double-flash BLUE for XM3.
Sony WF-1000XM3: Put the earbuds on, press & hold the touchpads on both earbuds together for 7 seconds. You'll hear a "Blueooth pairing" voice prompt.
Sony WI-1000X: This headphone supports aptX and aptX-HD. To enter pairing mode, make sure that the headphone is turned OFF. Press & hold the power button for 7 seconds. The LED indicator will flash BLUE & RED and you'll hear a "Bluetooth pairing" voice prompt.
Sony SRS-XB10: Make sure that the speaker has been turned OFF. Press & hold the power button for 7 seconds until you hear beeps and the Bluetooth indicator begins to flash quickly in WHITE.
Sony SRS-XB30: Make sure that the speaker has been turned OFF. Press & hold the power button for 7 seconds until you hear beeps and the Bluetooth indicator begins to flash quickly in WHITE. You'll hear a "Bluetooth pairing" voice prompt.
Sony SRS-XB22: Make sure that the speaker is turned OFF. Press and hold the power button until you hear the "Bluetooth pairing" voice prompt and the Bluetooth indicator begins to flash quickly in BLUE.
FAQs
How do I connect SONY Bluetooth headphones to a TV with built-in Bluetooth?
Put your SONY headphones into Bluetooth pairing mode by following your model’s instructions. Then, access your TV’s Bluetooth menu, search for your headphones, and select them to connect. Once paired, you can control volume through your TV remote. Confirm your TV supports Bluetooth by checking its user manual.
What if my TV does not have built-in Bluetooth—how can I connect SONY headphones?
Use a Bluetooth audio adapter like Avantree Audikast Plus or Avantree Oasis Plus. Connect the adapter to your TV’s audio output, power it on, and put it in pairing mode. Then pair your SONY headphones with the adapter. This also allows connecting two headphone pairs simultaneously and extends Bluetooth range.
How do I put popular SONY headphones into Bluetooth pairing mode?
For WH-1000XM3/XM2, power off the headphones, then hold the power button for 7 seconds until the LED flashes and you hear a pairing prompt. For WF-1000XM3, press and hold the touchpads on both earbuds for 7 seconds until you hear the pairing prompt. For WI-1000X, power off, then hold the power button for 7 seconds until the LED flashes and prompt sounds. For SRS-XB10, SRS-XB30, and SRS-XB22, power off and hold the power button until the Bluetooth indicator flashes and you hear the pairing prompt.
Can I connect more than one pair of SONY headphones to my TV at the same time?
Yes. Using Bluetooth adapters like Avantree Oasis Plus, you can connect up to two pairs of headphones simultaneously. Some adapters also allow sharing a digital optical port with a soundbar or stereo receiver, enhancing your audio setup flexibility.
How do I check if my TV supports Bluetooth headphones and the right audio profile?
Check your TV’s user manual or specifications for Bluetooth capability and the A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), which is required for high-quality audio streaming to headphones. On many Sony TVs, you can verify this in Settings under Audio output or Bluetooth device settings.