Bluetooth connection disconnect, sound cuts, music stop or noise occurs from the headphones or speakers.
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Try these steps to improve connectivity using the Headphone Connect app
Various reasons can cause interference to the sound or Bluetooth connection of the wireless headphones or speakers. Please check the following solutions for each cause:
Reasons |
Workarounds | |
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Case 1 |
Using the Bluetooth device close to Wi-Fi routers, microwave ovens, refrigerators, etc. |
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Case 2 |
Using the Bluetooth device in the pocket of the chest or pants, or a bag while listening to the audio. |
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Case 3 |
Using the Bluetooth device close to other Bluetooth devices. |
Turn off the Bluetooth function of the other Bluetooth devices. |
Case 4 |
Using the device away from the player, such as in a different room. |
Keep the Bluetooth headphones or speakers as close to the Bluetooth player as possible. |
Case 5 |
Playing music (audio data) via the Bluetooth device placed in a case. |
Remove the case of the Bluetooth player. |
Case 6 |
Playing music with a large file size or High-Resolution audio format. |
Change the settings Bluetooth audio streaming playback quality of your Bluetooth headphones or speaker to Prioritize Stable Connection. |
Case 7 |
Bluetooth transmission is affected if too many applications are running at the same time on the connected device. |
Close applications that you are not using to avoid slowing down the Bluetooth transmission. |
If the issue persists, follow these steps:
- Reset your Sony audio product.
- Reconnect the Bluetooth connection.
- If the connected device has the Near Field Communication (NFC) function, use it to reconnect.
- Reset / initialize your connected device.
Notes:
- For details on how to reset other Sony devices and your connected devices, please refer to the manual supplied with the product.
- If the remaining battery level of your device is low, charge the battery first and then try the procedure above.
Alternatively, you can visit our Troubleshooting Guides for other options.
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