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Sony updating headphones & earbuds with Find My Device network, app gets Material 3

Following the Pixel Buds Pro 2, Find My Device network support is now rolling out to Sony headphones and earbuds.

Updates (via Mishaal Rahman) to the Sony WH-1000XM5 (version 2.3.1), WF-1000XM5 (4.0.2), and LinkBuds S (4.2.1) bring support for “Google’s Find My Device (only during dedicated Classic Audio connection)” and an “Auto Switch” feature.

Earlier this year, Google only listed the WH-1000XM5 as getting FMD support, along with the JBL Tour Pro 2 and One M2.

Meanwhile, Sony this week rebranded the “Headphones Connect” companion app to “Sound Connect,” with the on-device name going from “Headphones” to “Sound Connect.” As such, it’s truncated for most people.

The recognizable yellow headphones icon is replaced by something more abstract. There’s now a Material 3 bottom bar, while device settings were reorganized and placed into familiar cards. Additionally: 

  • In the [My Device] tab, a simplified settings screen and shortcut functions allow you to easily set up frequently used functions.
  • In the [Discover] tab, You can get notified recommended features based on your device usage for further customization.
  • Auto Play function is now available in this application.

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