Sony is rolling out significant firmware updates for two of its flagship audio products, bringing smarter features, smoother connectivity, and improved security to users worldwide. The WF-1000XM5 earbuds are moving to Firmware 6.0.0, while the WH-1000XM6 headphones are receiving Firmware 3.0.0. Both updates are available for free and focus on expanding Bluetooth LE Audio capabilities, smarter device finding, and better integrations.
What’s new at a glance
– Broader Bluetooth LE Audio support, now working with more features
– Audio Sharing with Fast Pair for effortless multi-device listening
– Support for Google Gemini Live
– Enhanced system security
WF-1000XM5 (Firmware 6.0.0)
– Digital Assistant now works over LE Audio
– Head Tracking now works over LE Audio
– Audio Sharing with Fast Pair support
– Google Gemini Live support
– Find Hub can locate each earbud (left and right) individually
– Find Hub can be disabled without using the charging case
– Security enhancements
WH-1000XM6 (Firmware 3.0.0)
– Digital Assistant now works over LE Audio
– Head Tracking now works over LE Audio
– Find Hub now works over LE Audio
– Audio Sharing with Fast Pair support
– Google Gemini Live support
– Security enhancements
Important note for both products
To use Digital Assistant and Head Tracking with LE Audio after the update, delete the existing Bluetooth pairing information for your headset from the connected device, then re-pair.
These milestone releases build on earlier updates and push Sony’s premium earbuds and headphones further with more reliable connectivity, smarter location tools, and future-ready audio features. The updates are rolling out globally now and should reach all users soon.
