How To Connect AirPods To Sony TV (It’s Easier Than You Think)

As it turns out, a lot of people don’t know how to connect AirPods to a Sony TV. Do you enjoy watching your TV shows and movies privately using headsets? Do you own a pair of AirPods and you don’t know how to connect them to your Sony TV? This post is for you.

AirPods is a popular Apple product but it is also good to know that apart from Apple AirPods, we also have AirPods from other brands like Lenovo, Oraimo, etc. You can connect them to your TV easily using Bluetooth. So, if you have a Sony TV, and you want to watch a movie, show, or whatever, without disturbing others, you can connect your AirPods to your TV to enable the private listening feature and enjoy yourself.

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How To Connect AirPods To Sony TV

#1. Place your AirPods in pairing mode

• Put your AirPods into their charging case.
• Keep the lid of the case open.
• Press and hold down the button on your AirPods case until you see a flashing white light.

#2 Connect your AirPods to your Sony TV
Put on your Sony TV

• Go to Settings.
• Tap Network & Accessories >>> and Bluetooth Settings.
• Turn on Bluetooth.
• Select Add a Device, and your TV will search for available Bluetooth devices close by.
• Once you see your AirPods in the list of available devices, select it and connect.
• Your AirPods will be connected to your television. Now, you can enjoy your favorite media content.
• To disconnect, tap your AirPods device on your TV and select Unpair or Disconnect.

How Do I Know if My AirPods Are Paired to My Sony TV?

Most times, you will hear a chime sound when your AirPods are successfully paired with another device. Also, if you check on your television screen, it will show that you have successfully connected to the TV. You can also try watching something on your TV, if the sound doesn’t come through your AirPods, then it is not connected. Something may have gone wrong while pairing. Try the pairing process again.

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Why Are My AirPods Not Connecting to My Sony TV?

If your AirPods fail to connect to your TV, it could be because of many reasons.

1. Update the Sony TV to the latest firmware

Your Sony TV may continually say searching for devices and no connection may take place. This shows that there might be an update required. Check if you will see a notification in the upper-right section of your home screen. This will let you know if an update is available and required. Select Details to see the link through which you can download the update. After updating the firmware, your AirPods will pair successfully with your TV.

2. Ensure that your AirPods are in the pairing mode

Make sure your AirPods are in pairing mode by putting your AirPods in their charging case. Keep the lid of the case open, and press down the button at the back of the case till it flashes a white light. Once you follow these steps, your AirPods are in pairing mode and ready to connect to another device.

3. Ensure your AirPods are charged

The reason your AirPods are not connecting to your TV may be that they are low and needs to be charged. Place them in their charging case and charge them well before trying to connect them to your Sony TV again.

4. Make sure that AirPods are not connected to other devices

Make sure your TV is not connected to any other device and your AirPods are not also connected to another device. Disconnect or forget your AirPods device on the device it was connected to before.

5. Check if you turned on Bluetooth on your Sony TV

Before your AirPods can be connected to your Sony TV, your Sony TV Bluetooth has to be turned on.

6. Restart the Sony TV

After trying the above steps and your AirPods are not connecting to your Sony TV, restart your Sony TV and try the pairing process again.

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Can I Connect Two Different Sets of AirPods to My Sony TV?

You may want to connect two sets of AirPods on your Sony TV, so you could enjoy your movie with your loved one or friend. However, most Sony TV models, cannot connect more than one type of device. So, you can just connect your AirPods and share one with another person.

Conclusion

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