There are many different brands that make technology products. A problem occurs when the brands don’t cater their products to each other, so it becomes difficult if you are trying to connect products from two different companies.
Laptops are one of the most used devices globally, and Apple is one of the leading provides of laptops. Their laptops specifically are called Macbooks. There are different styles of Macbooks, but they all function relatively similarly.
Another well-recognized powerhouse is Sony, and they are responsible for numerous gadgets, such as gaming consoles, headphones, and more. It can be challenging to connect devices from these two different brands, especially the Sony headphones and a Macbook. Today, we'll show you how to connect Sony headphones to your Macbook.
How To Connect Sony Headphones to a Macbook
It is possible to connect your Sony headphones to your Macbook, and we will show you how.
Compatibility
To connect any two devices you first have to make sure that they are compatible. For example, Sony headphones like the Sony WH-1000XM3 are often operated as Bluetooth devices, and they require this function to connect with any device.
You need to check your Macbook and ensure that it has a Bluetooth function, or you will not be able to connect it to your headphones. To check if your laptop has Bluetooth compatibility, you can open up the menu bar and check for a Bluetooth icon. If you see a Bluetooth icon, this indicates that your Mac can use Bluetooth features.
Another way to check if your laptop is compatible or has Bluetooth is by checking the Apple menu. Go to the icon that shows “System Preferences,” then select Bluetooth. If your laptop is compatible with Bluetooth, you can turn Bluetooth on and make your device discoverable to nearby Bluetooth devices.
The third way you can check if your laptop has Bluetooth is to go to “About this Mac” and select the icon showing “More Information.” After selecting “More Information,” go to the hardware features section and click on Bluetooth. Once you click on the Bluetooth icon, different data should be displayed under the Bluetooth option. If you see this data, your laptop has Bluetooth preferences and will work with your Bluetooth headset.
Turn On Your Bluetooth
After you’ve confirmed that your device has Bluetooth, you can now turn on your Bluetooth and try to connect it to your headphones.
To turn on your Bluetooth, you can go through any of the ways we mentioned above. You can check your menu bar for the Bluetooth icon and then select it from there. You can also go to ‘System Preferences” and access your Bluetooth option.
Clicking on the speaker icon will also lead you to your Bluetooth.
You will need to turn on your audio device and allow its Bluetooth function to pair with your laptop. However, before Sony headphones can be paired with your Mac, there are a few steps you need to do.
Check for Existing Connections
Oftentimes, people will try to connect their headphones to a device without realizing that they are already connected to another device.
If this is not the first time you’re using your device, or you’ve paired it with another device before your Mac, you need to ensure that you disconnect from that device or turn off the Bluetooth of the other device. You can also stay out of range of the device, which will prevent it from connecting to your headphones.
Pairing
The next step is pairing your headphones with your Mac.
If this is your first time using the headphones, all you need to do is turn them on, and they will enter pairing mode immediately. You can go ahead and connect your laptop, and the output device will save the information of your laptop. You can now connect your headphones to your laptop automatically next time.
If you’ve used the headphones before or you’ve connected them to another device, the pairing information of that device will be stored on the headphones and will need to be cleared. In this situation, all you need to do is long-press the power button for about 7 seconds. The blue indicator light will flash twice, and you’ll hear a voice prompt saying “Bluetooth Pairing.” The headphones will go back to pairing mode, and you can now connect them to your laptop.
Connecting to Your Mac
Now, open your Bluetooth menu on your Macbook and turn on your Bluetooth. Next, place the headphones close to your computer, and your Mac should easily be able to pick up the signal from the headphones.
If you’ve connected to the device in the past, you can check the list of paired devices for the name of the Sony headphones, and all you need to do is click on the name. You will see the status of the headphones change to connect, and you will hear a voice prompt telling you the device has been connected.
If you haven’t paired with the computer before, scroll down on your Bluetooth menu until you see the new devices section of the device list. You should see the name of your headphones under new devices — select it. You will see a prompt asking if you want your laptop to pair with the headphones — allow it. Your headphones will send a voice prompt telling you that they have connected, and you can now enjoy your Sony headphones with your Mac. You will see your Bluetooth headphones represented as a headphone symbol on your screen.
Conclusion
Sony is known to make some of the best accessories, and Apple makes some of the best gadgets. As a result, many people prefer to buy Apple laptops but like Sony better for their headphones (WH-1000XM3, WH-1000XM4, WH-1000XM5) or speakers. It is possible to connect these two products and enjoy the best experience. In this article, we’ve shown you how to connect Sony headphones to a Mac.
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