How to Connect AirPods to Sony TV in ONLY 2 Steps? A Full Tutorial

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Many individuals need to be made aware of how to connect AirPods to Sony TV. Do you like to use headphones to watch movies and TV shows in private? Do you have a set of AirPods but need help with how to pair AirPods Sony TV? 

Then you have come to the right place!

How to connect AirPods to a Sony TV?How to connect AirPods to a Sony TV?

How to Connect AirPods to Sony TV?

If you want to watch your Sony TV without bothering other people in your house, connecting it to your AirPods is a good idea. Here is how to do:

Step 1: Put your AirPods in pairing mode

First off, you will need to put your AirPods in pairing mode. 

Press the button on the back of your AirPods until the white status light begins to flash, if you have the original or Pro model. Alternatively, hold down the noise control button on your AirPods Max until the light begins to flash white. 

Your AirPods are now in pairing mode when a white light flashes, regardless of the model you possess.

Put your AirPods in pairing mode

Put your AirPods in pairing mode

Step 2: Open your TV’s Bluetooth settings

By putting your AirPods in pairing mode, you may use the Bluetooth Settings menu to pair them with your Sony TV. 

Sony Bravia TVs and Sony Google TVs are the two varieties of Sony smart TVs and the operating system on your TV will determine how to pair your AirPods.

Connect AirPods to a Sony Bravia TV

Here's how to connect your AirPods with your Sony smart TV if it's running the Bravia operating system:

  • Step 1: Open your Sony TV’s settings menu > Remotes & Accessories >  Bluetooth settings.

Go to Bluetooth Settings

Go to Bluetooth Settings

  • Step 2: Now toggle Bluetooth on and press Add device.

Choose Add device

Choose Add device

  • Step 3: Wait for your TV to discover your AirPods.

  • Step 4: Select your AirPods from the list of devices to connect.

Connect AirPods to Sony bravia TV

Connect AirPods to Sony bravia TV

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Connect AirPods to a Sony Google TV

The process of pairing AirPods to a Sony Google TV is different from pairing them to a Sony Bravia TV. Here is how:

  • Step 1: Open the Google TV home screen and choose your profile icon in the top-right corner.

  • Step 2: Select Settings > Remote & Accessories > Pair Remote or Accessory.

  • Step 3: Wait for your TV to discover your AirPods, then select them from the list of devices.

  • Step 4: Press Pair.

How to Know if My AirPods Are Paired to My Sony TV?

When your AirPods are successfully connected to another device, you often hear a chime. Additionally, you may verify that you have properly connected to the TV by looking at the screen. 

If the sound is not coming from your AirPods when you watch something on your TV, there may be a problem. It's possible that the matching process went wrong. In that case, just retry the pairing procedure.

Tips to check if AirPods connect to Sony TV

Tips to check if AirPods connect to Sony TV

Why AirPods Won't Connect to Sony TV? Troubleshooting Tips 

You'll need to perform some troubleshooting if, even after taking the right procedures, you're still experiencing problems pairing your AirPods with your Sony TV.

Make sure your TV supports Bluetooth

Modern Sony smart TVs are all Bluetooth-enabled. Some older versions, nevertheless, are unable to pair with any device over Bluetooth. 

Therefore, you won't be able to connect your AirPods if your TV lacks the A2DP (Bluetooth Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Bluetooth profile.

Navigating to Settings > Display & Sound > Audio Output and searching for the A/V option will allow you to check for it.

Check if your TV supports Bluetooth

Check if your TV supports Bluetooth

Determine the model of Sony TV you own, then look up the specs online to determine if Bluetooth is supported. If not, you may still use a Bluetooth transmitter to pair your AirPods with your Sony TV.

It connects to the headphone jack on your TV and sends audio to other devices. Although it's not as nice as having a direct connection, it's still a viable backup choice.

 

Ensure your AirPods are in pairing mode

If your AirPods are not in pairing mode, they will not be able to pair with your Sony TV. Ensure that you hold the necessary button until the light turns white while pairing them.

Update the Sony TV to the latest firmware

Sometimes your Sony televisions need firmware updates to make them compatible with Apple Devices.

There may be a notification in the top-right corner of your home screen on some Sony devices informing you when an update is ready. Click it to view the URL where you may download your software update and then select "Details." 

Update the Sony TV to the latest firmware

Update the Sony TV to the latest firmware

Your AirPods Pro will then connect to the television as soon as you get your update, letting you watch your content.

Charge your AirPods

Your AirPods may not have enough power to connect to your Sony TV if their battery is too low. It can also be necessary to charge the charging case. Simply insert the charging cable that came with your AirPods into the available port.

 

Remove other Bluetooth devices from your TV

Your Sony TV might not be able to sync with your AirPods if it is coupled with other devices. Take out any other Bluetooth devices that are connected to your Sony TV before following the instructions to pair your AirPods with it.

Ensure that you connect with your own AirPods when living with others, not your partner's or roommate's! 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why won't my AirPods connect to my TV?

The “can't connect AirPods to Sony TV” error occasionally happens as a result of firmware updates required for Sony televisions to be Apple device-compatible.

AirPods will also fail to connect to a device properly if they don’t have enough charge on them. So, ensure your AirPods have enough juice to establish a connection.

How to change AirPods volume on Sony TV?

You’ll need to grab your iPhone for a minute and pair your AirPods to it to change the volume on your AirPods. Go to “Settings" and then "Bluetooth” to find your AirPods. Touch the little i icon by your AirPods.

On the left or right AirPod, double-tap and select Siri. On the other side, repeat the same actions. You may ask Siri to increase the volume once you've done that. Finally, you can pair your AirPods with the Sony television and unpair your iPhone.

Why is sound only coming from one ear?
This error may occur due to an improper procedure, a software issue, or a problem with the AirPods themselves. If you try troubleshooting and nothing works, you might need to bring your AirPods to an Apple professional.

Conclusion

You can wirelessly connect your headphones to many devices, like your phone, computer, smart speaker, fitness tracker, or tablet. And now you know how to connect AirPods to Sony TV. From now on, you can get back to watching that season finale you’ve been looking forward to–in peace.

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  1. Leilani Brooks

    Leilani Brooks

    I have paired my AirPod pro with Sony Bravia TV ( Android tv) but while I hear the sound from my AirPod , tv also has sound. Pairs and unpaired it several times and the same problem still exist. Any comment?

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    1. Morgan Parker

      Morgan Parker

      Mute the TV. Solved the problem LoL

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      1. Lia Butler

        Lia Butler

        So easy! :v

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  2. Gracelyn Douglas

    Gracelyn Douglas

    This is a really amazing and helpful content

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    1. Barcodelive

      Happy to help

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  3. Gracelyn Douglas

    Gracelyn Douglas

    I'm able to connect the airpods to the TV but no sound is played in the headphones. Do you have any idea why this is happening?

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    1. Eleanor Howard

      Eleanor Howard

      What model tv?

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      1. Gracelyn Douglas

        Gracelyn Douglas

        I think the tv has bluetooth version 4.1. Sony KD-55XE8505

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        1. Eleanor Howard

          Eleanor Howard

          Hm. Strange. Try turning off BT in the settings on the TV, then turning it back on and trying again. Also check your AV sync setting (possibly turning it off and on again as well)
          There's no reason that I can see why it shouldn't work. The tv will send SBC by audio which is supported by the airpods.

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          1. Gracelyn Douglas

            Gracelyn Douglas

            Thank you for the advice! The AV was set in auto and I changed it to On. I also tried turning the settings off and on again but still don't get any volume on my airpods

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