Sony WF-1000XM6 on iPhone: what works and what doesn't
Sony WF-1000XM6 work well on iPhone with the Sound Connect app, over AAC. No LDAC hi-res audio on iPhone.
Works 1Needs app 1No 1
| Feature | On iPhone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Listen to music and take calls | Works | Uses AAC. |
| Sony Sound Connect app (EQ, noise control, settings) | Needs app | Available on the App Store. |
| LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec | No | Sony lists AAC as the codec used by Apple products; LDAC is offered on Android. |
Note: Replaces the WF-1000XM5 (launched February 2026).
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Same earbuds on other phones: on Pixel · on Galaxy · on Other Android
Official page: https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/truly-wireless-earbuds · Checked 2026-10-28 · "iPhone" = iPhone
Official page: https://electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/truly-wireless-earbuds · Checked 2026-10-28 · "iPhone" = iPhone
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