Do the Sony WF-1000XM6 support Google Fast Pair?

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Yep, the Sony WF-1000XM6 supports Google Fast Pair, and it makes setup ridiculously easy if you're on Android.

Just open the charging case near your phone, and a notification pops up asking if you want to connect. Tap it. Done. No digging through Bluetooth settings, no searching for devices, no pairing codes. It literally takes seconds.

Once paired through Fast Pair, the earbuds also link to your Google account. This means if you get a new Android phone, your earbuds will be recognized automatically. You can also use Find My Device to track them down if you lose them—pretty handy for earbuds that inevitably end up between couch cushions.

Windows users get something similar: Swift Pair works on Windows 11, giving you that same quick pop-up pairing experience on compatible computers.

iPhone users don't have Fast Pair (Apple thing), so you'll pair the traditional way: open the case, hold the touch controls to put the earbuds in pairing mode, then select them from your phone's Bluetooth settings. Still easy, just a few more steps.

Either way, once you're connected, I'd recommend installing the Sony Sound Connect app. That's where all the good stuff lives—equalizer, noise cancellation settings, touch control customization, firmware updates. It's free and available on both iOS and Android.

Fast Pair is one of those small conveniences that makes Android a bit smoother with Sony earbuds than iPhone. Not a dealbreaker either way, just a nice touch.