{"id":106143,"date":"2025-10-08T15:23:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=106143"},"modified":"2025-10-08T15:23:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:23:59","slug":"sonys-wh-1000xm6-and-wf-1000xm5-get-audio-sharing-in-new-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/sonys-wh-1000xm6-and-wf-1000xm5-get-audio-sharing-in-new-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony\u2019s WH-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM5 get audio sharing in new update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 style=\"user-select: auto;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; user-select: auto;\">You can now share your music directly from Sony\u2019s top headphones. Here\u2019s how the new feature works.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Sony has rolled out a major firmware update for its flagship noise-canceling lineup, the WH-1000XM6 headphones and WF-1000XM5 earbuds, adding long-awaited support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast audio sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The this is the first time Sony\u2019s premium headphones have supported the new Auracast standard, which allows listeners to share what they\u2019re hearing in real time. Compatible Android devices can now broadcast an audio stream that others can join by scanning a QR code or tapping through Fast Pair, making it easy to share music, podcasts, or videos with friends without handing over a headphone jack. It\u2019s a social twist for a product range traditionally designed for solo listening, and one that positions Sony among the first major brands to embrace LE Audio\u2019s more efficient, flexible wireless architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The firmware also introduces Gemini Live, Google\u2019s conversational AI assistant. This feature enables smoother, more natural voice interactions for users who rely on hands-free control, from requesting playlists to managing connected devices. Meanwhile, Sony has improved overall Bluetooth stability, enhanced head-tracking performance, and expanded integration with Google\u2019s Find My Device network, particularly useful for WF-1000XM5 users who can now locate individual earbuds even outside the charging case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To access these new features, listeners need to install the latest update via the Sony Headphones Connect app and re-pair their devices afterward. 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