Instruction Manual
Real-time restoration of all your compressed files
Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Extreme™ upscales compressed digital music files
in real time. Dynamically recognizing instrumentation, musical genres and individual elements of
each song, it restores high range sound lost in compression.
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Instant pause. Instant play.
Just take the headphones off and the music stops – a capacitive sensor knows when you are
wearing them. It also helps improve detection accuracy and design. Put the headphones back on
and the music starts again.
Control with your voice
Just say “OK Google” or “Alexa” to activate your preferred voice assistant. Enjoy entertainment,
connect with friends, get information, listen to music and notifications, set reminders, and more.
You can even control your headphones’ features like noise cancellation with your voice listen to
and interact with emails in Microsoft Outlook and join Microsoft Teams meetings using Google
Assistant or Siri.
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Multipoint connection
For total convenience, these Bluetooth
®
headphones can be paired with two Bluetooth devices at
the same time.
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So when a call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and
connects to the right one automatically. You’ll also be able to quickly switch your headphones to
either of the two devices at the touch of a button.
All day power and quick charging
With up to 30 hours of battery life, you’ll have enough power even for long trips. If you need to
charge in a hurry, you can get 3 hours' worth of charge after just 3 minutes with an optional USB-
PD compatible AC adapter.
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Collapsible case saves space
Carry your headphones effortlessly in the redesigned case.
Better for the environment
There’s no plastic in the WH-1000XM5 packaging, which is designed based on low toxicity design
principles and a ‘Made to be Remade’ philosophy that’s more socially responsible. 99% of paper
packaging, other than labels, is produced using recycled and sustainable materials developed
specially for Sony. WH-1000XM5 also uses recycled plastic materials from automobile parts.
Fast Pair
The WH-1000XM5 supports Google’s helpful new Fast Pair feature.
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It lets you easily locate
where you left your headphones by tone sound or checking their last known location in Google’s
Find My Device app on your smartphone.
Easy pairing with your computer
Swift Pair makes it quick and easy to pair your headphones with your Windows 11 or Windows 10
laptop, desktop PC or tablet. Pop-up pairing guidance appears on nearby Windows 11 or