AirPods 4 won't connect to Sony television

Apple AirPods 4 will not connect to Sony XBR65X900E Television


My Apple Air Pod 4 will not connect to my Sony TV. “Searching for Accessories” just keeps attempting but never connects. Air pods case is open with AirPods in case and back button pressed but will not connect.


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Posted on Nov 6, 2026 12:01 AM

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Nov 6, 2026 12:29 AM in response to craigth

AirPods 4 enter pairing mode by double-tapping the front of the case, not by pressing a rear button. Leave both AirPods in the case with the lid open and double-tap the front until the light flashes white, then search again on the Sony TV. If your case has a rear setup button, check the model in your iPhone’s Bluetooth settings first, as it may not be AirPods 4.

Nov 6, 2026 2:13 PM in response to craigth

After connecting successfully and hearing TV audio last night I thought I was done setting up the AirPods but AirPods would not connect. I went to Display and Sound settings and only one of the four menu options was displayed. I had to unplug / replied power to get full four option menu. When I extracted the AirPods from the case I saw the confirmation message that they were connected to the TV. (See Screen shot.) However there was no audio heard. Any ideas why?


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AirPods 4 won't connect to Sony television

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