Sony WH-1000XM6
The best-selling noise-cancelling headphones on the market can now tune into a broadcast.
Works todayReceivesfrom A$699 / US$449.99
Auracast status
Confirmed by the manufacturer, the Bluetooth SIG product listing, or an independent test. Broadcast mode arrived in firmware 3.0.0 on 2 October 2025. Android only; the Sound Connect app scans for streams.
Details
- Role
- Receives
- Works with
- Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Other Android
- Codecs
- LC3
- Released
- 2025-05
- Status checked
- 20 October 2026
Mentioned in
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