Help Guide
Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset
WF-1000XM5
Pairing and connecting with a computer (Mac)
The operation to register the device that you wish to connect to is called “pairing”. First, pair a device to use it with the
headset for the first time.
Compatible OS
macOS (version 11 or later)
Before starting the operation, make sure of the following:
Your computer has a Bluetooth function that supports music playback connections (A2DP).
The computer is placed within 1 m (3.2 ft) of the headset.
The headset is charged sufficiently.
The operating instructions for the computer is in hand.
Depending on the computer you are using, the built-in Bluetooth adaptor may need to be turned on. If you do not
know how to turn on the Bluetooth adaptor or are unsure if your computer has a built-in Bluetooth adaptor, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the computer.
Set the computer speaker to the ON mode.
If the computer speaker is set to the “OFF” mode, no sound can be heard from the headset.
Computer speaker in the ON mode
Enter pairing mode on this headset.
When you pair the headset with a device for the first time after purchase or after initializing the
headset (when there is no pairing information on the headset)
When you pair a second or subsequent device (the headset has pairing information for other
devices)
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Lay the headset units on their sides and remove both headset units from the charging case.
The headset turns on automatically.
The headset enters pairing mode automatically.
When you are wearing the headset, you will hear a notification sound from both headset units at the same time,
and you will hear a voice guidance say “Pairing”. When you are wearing only one headset unit, you will hear the
notification sound and voice guidance from the headset unit you are wearing.
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