To connect Sony Bluetooth headphones to your Mac, follow these steps:
- Put your Sony headphones into pairing mode
- For many models like the Sony WH-1000XM5, press and hold the power button for about 5-7 seconds until the Bluetooth indicator flashes, signaling pairing mode is active
- Enable Bluetooth on your Mac
- Click the Apple menu (top-left corner) and select System Preferences (or System Settings on newer macOS versions)
* Click **Bluetooth** and turn it on if it’s off.
- Pair your headphones
- Your Mac will search for nearby Bluetooth devices. When your Sony headphones appear in the list, click Connect next to their name
* Follow any on-screen prompts, such as entering a passkey (usually 0000 or 40)
- Select your headphones as audio output
- Click the volume icon in the menu bar and select your Sony headphones as the output device
* For more sound settings, go to **System Preferences > Sound > Output** and choose your headphones
Troubleshooting tips if headphones don’t appear or connect:
- Put headphones back into pairing mode and try again
- Turn Bluetooth off and on again on your Mac or restart your Mac
- Check for firmware updates for your Sony headphones on Sony’s support site
- Ensure your Mac is awake (not in sleep mode) during pairing
This process works for various Sony Bluetooth headphone models and Mac OS versions, with minor interface differences between older and newer macOS
