The Sony WH-1000XM4 are a great pair of wireless headphones, but they can also be used in wired mode. This can be useful if you want to use the headphones for gaming or if you are having problems with the Bluetooth connection.
However, sometimes the wired mode on the Sony WH-1000XM4 can malfunction. If your wired mode is not working, there are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the problem:
Here are some of the possible reasons why your Sony WH-1000XM4 wired mode might not be working:
- The 3.5mm audio cable is not plugged in properly. Make sure that the 3.5mm audio cable is plugged into the correct jack on the headphones and on your device.
- The 3.5mm audio cable is damaged. If the 3.5mm audio cable is damaged, it will not be able to transmit audio properly.
- The headphones are not turned on. Make sure that the headphones are turned on.
- The headphones are not in wired mode. To switch to wired mode, press and hold the power button on the headphones for about 7 seconds until the indicator light flashes red.
- There is a problem with the audio output device on your device. If you are using the headphones with a PC, you may need to update the drivers for your PC’s sound card.
Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to fix the wired mode issue:
- Check the 3.5mm audio cable. Make sure that the 3.5mm audio cable is plugged in properly and that it is not damaged.
- Turn on the headphones. If the headphones are not turned on, they will not work in wired mode.
- Switch to wired mode. To switch to wired mode, press and hold the power button on the headphones for about 7 seconds until the indicator light flashes red.
- Update the drivers for your PC’s sound card. If you are using the headphones with a PC, you may need to update the drivers for your PC’s sound card.
If you have tried all of the above steps and you are still experiencing problems with your Sony WH-1000XM4 wired mode not working, you can contact Sony customer support for assistance.
I hope this helps!
