Controlling the audio device (Bluetooth connection)

If your Bluetooth device supports the device operating function (compatible profile: AVRCP), the following operations are available. The available functions may vary depending on the Bluetooth device, so refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device.

You can use the right headset unit to perform the following operations.

  • Play/Pause: Press the button once briefly.
  • Skip to the beginning of the next track: Press the button twice quickly.
  • Skip to the beginning of the previous track (or the current track during playback): Press the button 3 times quickly.
  • Increase the volume: Press the button quickly 4 or more times during music playback.
    As you repeatedly press the button, a notification sound is emitted and the volume increases by 1 step every 0.4 seconds, regardless of the number of times you press.
    When the volume reaches the maximum, an alarm sounds.

You can use the left headset unit to perform the following operations.

  • Decrease the volume: Press the button quickly 4 or more times during music playback.
    As you repeatedly press the button, a notification sound is emitted and the volume decreases by 1 step every 0.4 seconds, regardless of the number of times you press.
    When the volume reaches the minimum, an alarm sounds.

If the function of the button is changed to [Volume Control] on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, you can perform the following operations using the button to which the function is assigned.

  • Increase the volume: Press the button once during music playback to increase the volume by 1 step.
  • Decrease the volume: Press and hold the button during music playback to decrease the volume continuously. Release the button at the desired volume level.

When the volume reaches the maximum or minimum, an alarm sounds.

Note

  • You cannot adjust the volume with the headset when no music is playing.
  • If you change the function of the button to [Volume Control] or [Not Assigned] in the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, you will not be able to adjust the volume by pressing the button on the side where the function is assigned 4 or more times.
    • If the function of the button on the right headset unit is changed to [Volume Control] or [Not Assigned]: Pressing the button on the right headset unit 4 or more times will not increase the volume.
    • If the function of the button on the left headset unit is changed to [Volume Control] or [Not Assigned]: Pressing the button on the left headset unit 4 or more times will not decrease the volume.
  • If the communication condition is poor, the Bluetooth device may react incorrectly to the operation on the headset.
  • The available operations may vary depending on the connected device, the music software, or app used. In some cases, it may operate differently or may not work even when the operations described above are performed.
  • When you use an iPhone, Siri may be activated by pressing and holding the button on the right headset unit.