Enjoying seamless playback using the linked Sony brand headphones (Auto Switch)

You can enjoy wireless playback while having the audio output source automatically switched between the Auto Switch compatible headphones and the speaker without operating the headphones or the speaker.

For details on the Auto Switch compatible devices, refer to the following URL.

https://www.sony.net/asw_comp_hp


Before using the Auto Switch, make sure that:

  • The “Sony | Sound Connect” app is installed on your smartphone.

  • The software versions of your speaker and headphones are up to date.

  • The BLUETOOTH standby function is active on your speaker (default setting).

  1. Turn on the speaker.

    The status indicator lights up in white.

  2. Start the “Sony | Sound Connect” app on your smartphone.

    Start the “Sony | Sound Connect” app on the smartphone, and then follow the on-screen instructions to establish a connection with the speaker. When the connection is established, the speaker is registered on the “Sony | Sound Connect” app.

  3. Turn off the speaker.

    Press the(power) button on the speaker to turn off the power.

  4. Establish a connection between the Auto Switch compatible headphones and the “Sony | Sound Connect” app, and then specify the Auto Switch settings.

    You can specify the Auto Switch settings only through the settings screen for the headphones on the “Sony | Sound Connect” app.

    Tap [System] - [Auto Switch] on the smartphone, and then follow the on-screen instructions to establish a link with [LinkBuds Speaker].

  5. Start playing music on your smartphone.

    Start playing music on the smartphone on which the “Sony | Sound Connect” app is installed and the Auto Switch settings are specified.

    While music playback from the speaker is in progress, wearing the headphones automatically switches the audio output source for music playback to the headphones.

    While music playback from the headphones is in progress, turning off the headphones* automatically switches the audio output source for music playback to the speaker.

    If the audio output source is not switched as expected, try bringing the speaker and the headphones closer to each other.

    * The operations on the headphones vary depending on the model of the headphones.

To adjust the audio volume

Adjust the audio volume on the headphones or speaker that is being used for playback.

This adjustment does not change the audio volume settings of the headphones or speaker that is not being used for playback.

To deactivate the Auto Switch

Cancel the link for the Auto Switch through the settings screen for the headphones on the “Sony | Sound Connect” app. Initializing the speaker or the linked headphones cancels the link as well.

Hint

  • When you do not want the audio output source to be automatically switched, pause music playback on the smartphone in advance.

Note

  • While you are on the go, it may happen that your speaker unexpectedly turns on and plays music. Before going out, be sure to cancel the link for the Auto Switch through the settings screen for the headphones on the “Sony | Sound Connect” app.

  • The Auto Switch does not work for the hands-free function of the connected smartphone.

  • After the audio output source for music playback is switched from the speaker to the headphones by the Auto Switch, disconnecting the BLUETOOTH connection between the speaker and the smartphone automatically turns off the speaker even while the Automatic Power Off function is deactivated.