How do I pair the Sony WF-1000XM6 with a Windows PC?

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Connecting the Sony WF-1000XM6 to a Windows PC is pretty straightforward. Here's the quick version for both Windows 10 and 11.

For Windows 11:

1. Take the earbuds out of the case (they automatically go into pairing mode the first time) or hold both touch sensors for about 5–7 seconds until you hear "Bluetooth pairing"
2. Click Start → Settings → Bluetooth & devices
3. Make sure Bluetooth is on
4. Click "Add device" then "Bluetooth"
5. Click "WF-1000XM6" when it shows up

Nice bonus: Windows 11 has this Swift Pair feature. If your earbuds are in pairing mode nearby, you might just get a popup asking if you want to connect. Click yes and you're done.

For Windows 10:

Same idea, slightly different path:

1. Get the earbuds into pairing mode
2. Settings → Devices → Bluetooth & other devices
3. Toggle Bluetooth on
4. Click "Add Bluetooth or other device" → "Bluetooth"
5. Pick the WF-1000XM6 from the list

After that first pairing:

The earbuds will connect automatically whenever you take them out of the case near your PC. If you have multipoint enabled and they're connecting to your phone instead, you might need to manually switch in the Sony app.

Getting the best audio:

Head to Settings → System → Sound and set the WF-1000XM6 as your output device. For video calls, you'll also want to set them as your input device in whatever app you're using (Zoom, Teams, etc.).

One thing to know:

Windows mostly uses AAC or SBC codec. LDAC support is hit or miss depending on your Bluetooth adapter and drivers. For most people, AAC sounds great anyway, so don't stress about it unless you're a serious audiophile.