How to pair Bluetooth headphones with a Bluetooth source device

Important! Read this before you start

LinkBuds Clip (WF-LC900), WF-C710N, WF-C700N, WF-C510

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Step 1. Enter the headphones into pairing mode

• When you pair the headphones with a device for the first time or after initializing, the headphones automatically enter pairing mode when you remove both earbuds from the charging case. You will hear a notification sound and the voice guidance saying Pairing from the unit(s).
• To pair the headphones with a second device:

  Note: The images use example of WF-C700N.

  1. Place the headphones into the charging case.
     Note: Leave the lid of the charging case open.
     
  2. While the lid of the charging case is open, press and hold the pairing button for at least 5 seconds. The indicator on the charging case flashes blue twice in a row and the headphones enter pairing mode. If you put on the headphones, you will hear a notification sound and the voice guidance saying Pairing from the unit(s).
     
  Note: If the pairing is not finished within 5 minutes, the pairing mode on the headphones is canceled. If this happens, place the headphones into the charging case again and start the operation from the beginning.

Step 2. Operate a device and complete the pairing

Select your source device from the following list to confirm the pairing procedure:

• Walkman
• Android device (smartphone, tablet)
• iOS device (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)
• Windows 11, 10, 8.1
• Mac
• Sony Android TVs (Step 2: Pair the headphones with the TV section)

Note: Not all Sony Android TVs can be used with Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Verify your TV supports Bluetooth using the article Can I use Bluetooth headphones, speakers, and soundbars with my Android TV or Google TV?

If the issue is not resolved

If the issue is still not resolved, refer to the article Troubleshooting Bluetooth pairing issues.