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Can They Connect to Multiple Devices at Once?

Yes! And this is honestly one of the best features they added. The Sony WH-1000XM5 can connect to two devices simultaneously, which is a game-changer if you use both a phone and computer regularly.

How It Actually Works

Once you set it up in the Sony Headphones Connect app (super easy, takes 30 seconds), your headphones will connect to both your phone and laptop automatically when you turn them on.

The magic happens when a call comes in. Your music pauses, the call comes through, and when you hang up, your music resumes. No manual switching, no disconnecting and reconnecting—it just works.

Real-World Convenience

Here's why this matters in daily use:

Working from home: Music from your computer, calls from your phone, seamless switching
Commuting: Podcast on your phone, but laptop notifications still come through
Gaming: Game audio from computer, Discord or party chat from phone
Studying: Focus music from laptop, but you don't miss important calls

The Small Print

There are a couple of things to know:

Audio quality: When connected to two devices, it uses SBC codec (still good, just not the highest quality LDAC)
Music switching: You need to pause on one device before playing on the other
Occasional hiccups: Sometimes both devices "fight" for priority, but it's rare

Setup Process

1. Open the Sony Headphones Connect app
2. Go to System tab → Connect to 2 devices simultaneously
3. Turn it on
4. Pair normally with both devices

That's it. Once it's set up, it just works in the background.

Bottom Line

If you regularly use both a phone and computer, this feature alone makes these headphones worth considering. It eliminates so much daily friction.