# Sony \| Sound Connect — former Headphones Connect

> Sony audio device personalization and management app. (iPhone/iPad app by Sony Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-sound-connect/id1168502924 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sony Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315534741)
- Category: Utilities, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 62,049 App Store ratings · 2,891 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 365 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian and 5 more
- Released: 2017-02-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-sound-connect/id1168502924/reviews.md

## What is Sony | Sound Connect?

Personalize your music experience even more.

Sony | Sound Connect is an app that helps you get the most out of your Sony headphones and Bluetooth speakers. Use the app to change the equalizer and noise cancellation settings and enjoy sound tailored to your personal preferences.

Main Features
• Personalize the sound : Adjust the sound quality to your taste with the customizable equalizer.
• Enjoy your music in any environment : You can have the ideal listening environment by switching between noise cancellation modes and by setting the detailed level of ambient sound filtered in.*1
• Even easier : Automatically switch noise cancellation settings, playback music and audio notifications corresponding to your situation.*1
• Look back at your listening style : Enjoy usage logs of your devices and a list of songs you have listened to.
• For your ear health : Records the sound pressure played by the headphones and shows a comparison with the limits recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). *1
• Software updates : Easily perform software updates to keep your device up-to-date.
• Get the latest information : Sony delivers the latest notifications through the app.
• The "Sony｜Headphones Connect" was renewed to "Sony ｜Sound Connect" in October 2024.
• Liven up the atmosphere: freely change Lighting Mode and Lighting color. *1
*1 Limited to compatible devices.

Note
* From version 12.5, this app is only available on iOS 17.0 or later.
* Some features may not be supported by certain devices.
* Some functions and services may not be supported in certain regions/countries.
* Please make sure to update Sony | Sound Connect to the latest version.
* Bluetooth® and its logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and their use by Sony Corporation is under license.
* Other system names, product names, and service names that appear in this app are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective development manufacturers. (TM) and ® are not indicated in the text.

## Key features

- Customizable equalizer
- Adjustable noise cancellation
- Ambient sound filtering
- Automatic setting switching
- Listening style logs
- Ear health monitoring
- Software updates

## Chart rankings

- #29 in Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of Sony | Sound Connect?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Customizable settings
- 🔊 Great sound quality
- 🤖 Helpful features like Adaptive Sound Control
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 🎨 Useful EQ and surround sound options

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Requires internet connection to fully function
- 🤖 Unreliable voice assistant integration
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔇 Lack of user control over certain settings

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App unable to connect to headphones
- Freezing on privacy policy screen
- Inconsistent volume control behavior
- Speak-to-chat feature randomly re-enabling

**Most requested features**

- More granular EQ controls
- Ability to customize button functions
- Persistent noise cancellation/ambient sound settings
- Offline mode for headphone controls
- Support for multiple connected devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 2,891)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-sound-connect/id1168502924/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible HMI

*2026-08-23, version 13.2.0*

HMI is lacking and toggling 4 taps to change volume is pathetic

### 1/5 — Why?!

*2026-08-22, version 13.2.0*

Why do I need multiple apps to use headphones? Why will it never remember my login?

### 3/5 — Speak to Chat

*2026-08-20, version 13.2.0*

Is there any way to permanently disable the Speak to Chat.  This feature makes this nice headset useless for meeting, basically cuts me out of the meeting.  Also others in meeting only catch a few words before it cuts off.

### 5/5 — Great review

*2026-08-20, version 13.2.0*

It’s a great app and it is great it even works offline and easy to connect thank you for your time

### 1/5 — Bad UI design. Unreliable connection

*2026-08-20, version 13.2.0*

As titled

### 5/5 — I love it

*2026-08-20, version 13.2.0*

I allows me to control my headphones 🎧 I love this app and will use it often

### 5/5 — Song

*2026-08-19, version 13.2.0*

Good sounds

### 1/5 — Useless

*2026-08-19, version 13.2.0*

Never connects from first time. I have my headset connected to laptop and phone. Whenever I start it, it has trouble to connect to iPhone and I have to restart the phone for it to connect. That app is slow and inconvenient to use. It was the biggest mistake to by this useless headphone

### 1/5 — Good hardware; ruined by software that won’t get out of the way

*2026-08-19, version 13.2.0*

I have used Sony noise-cancelling headphones for at least 20 years. I swore by them, despite trying cheaper competitors. I can no longer follow that path, however, as I am spending an increasing amount of time trying to disable “convenience” factors. Most significantly, the “Speak-to-Chat” function has, for years, frustrated me. But I used to always be able to disable it, whether it was the tap-input or the app settings. But nothing I seem to be able to do any more works. Instead, every 5 minutes my listening is interrupted, and there’s nothing I can do to prevent it. Next time, I’m buying a cheap Chinese competitor who does NOT have the stupid app that constantly gets in the way of the hardware working.

### 1/5 — I can’t believe some settings are hardcoded to third-party service link cannot be changed

*2026-08-18, version 13.2.0*

It’s unbelievable that double tap, and triple tap can only set to apps instead of giving control to the user that paid for the earbuds. Either forgot the ability to have a ANC controls on the earbud or loose basic shortcuts that should be used for volume up and down to some Spotify Amazon Music built in Service advertisement

## Frequently asked questions about Sony | Sound Connect

### What does the Sony | Sound Connect app do?

This app allows you to personalize your audio experience with compatible Sony headphones and Bluetooth speakers. You can adjust sound quality using a customizable equalizer, manage noise cancellation and ambient sound settings, and even automate settings based on your situation. It also provides usage logs and ear health monitoring.

### What are the main features of Sony | Sound Connect?

Key features include personalizing sound with a customizable equalizer, enjoying music in any environment by adjusting noise cancellation and ambient sound, automatic switching of noise cancellation settings, reviewing listening style logs, monitoring ear health, performing software updates, and receiving the latest information from Sony. Some features are device-dependent.

### Is Sony | Sound Connect free to use?

The app is free to download and use. While the description does not explicitly mention in-app purchases, the monetization model is listed as 'free with in-app purchases', suggesting some optional features or content might be available for purchase within the app.

### What devices are compatible with Sony | Sound Connect?

The app is designed for use with compatible Sony headphones and Bluetooth speakers. Specific features may be limited to certain devices, and it requires iOS 17.0 or later. It's recommended to ensure your device and the app are updated to the latest versions for full functionality.

### How can I use Sony | Sound Connect to improve my listening experience?

You can use the app to fine-tune your audio by adjusting the equalizer to match your sound preferences. For noisy environments, you can enhance noise cancellation or selectively filter in ambient sound. The app also offers automatic switching of settings and provides insights into your listening habits and ear health, helping you enjoy your audio more safely and effectively.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 13.2.0 — 2026-07-22

- User interface improvements.

### 13.0.8 — 2026-05-25

- You can check a weekly summary of your listening trends in My Trends if you have enabled Listening History.
- User interface improvements.

### 13.0.5 — 2026-04-21

- You can check a weekly summary of your listening trends in My Trends if you have enabled Listening History.
- User interface improvements.

### 13.0.0 — 2026-04-02

- You can check a weekly summary of your listening trends in My Trends if you have enabled Listening History.
- User interface improvements.

### 12.5.2 — 2026-02-12

- User interface improvements.

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