"A new Sony firmware update brings much-welcome functionality upgrades to Sony's flagship over-ear headphones and earbuds. Updating the firmware of the WH-1000XM5 or WH-1000XM6 unlocks Audio Sharing via Bluetooth LE Audio and provides compatibility with Google's Gemini Live AI assistant. Last month, Google expanded LE Audio compatibility to more Android phones, as well as Sony's WF-1000XM5, WH-1000XM5, WH-1000XM6, InZone Buds, LinkBuds Open, LinkBuds S, LinkBuds Fit, and InZone H9 II."
"The Audio Sharing update allows users with a compatible Sony headphone model and an Android phone to share their device's audio with another person wearing compatible headphones while also using a compatible smartphone. All of the broadcaster's device audio is shared, including music, YouTube and TikTok videos, as well as TV shows or movies from a streaming service. However, phone calls are not broadcast to the other listener."
A Sony firmware update enables Audio Sharing over Bluetooth LE Audio and adds Google Gemini Live AI compatibility to flagship Sony headphones and earbuds. The update applies to WH-1000XM5 and WH-1000XM6 models and follows Google's broader LE Audio expansion to more Android phones and multiple Sony models including WF-1000XM5, InZone Buds, LinkBuds variants, and InZone H9 II. Compatible smartphones include Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel devices, with some Xiaomi models supporting LE Audio. Android 16 includes strong LE Audio support and Pixel users should enable Audio Sharing in settings. Users must update headphones via Sony's Sound Connect app. Audio can be shared with one person or broadcast to multiple listeners via a QR code, and all device audio including music and streaming video is shared while phone calls are excluded.
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