topic Can't pair WH-XB700 Headphones to KD-55XF8096 TV in Android TV

Can't pair WH-XB700 Headphones to KD-55XF8096 TV

Eskimosony — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 15:29:28 GMT

I've just got a new set of Sony headphones with the idea of pairing them via blue tooth to my Sony TV.

I switch on Bluetooth on my TV and on the Headphones and my TV cannot see them.

The headphones connected easily to my Phone via the Sony Headphone app...

What do I need to do guys...

Please don't tell me the yare incompatible!!

Re: Can't pair WH-XB700 Headphones to KD-55XF8096 TV

Eskimosony — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 16:46:53 GMT

And if they are not Compatible with my TV (Which I'm pretty sure they are not...I thought Bluetooth was just Bluetooth and the TV and Headphones are the same manufacturer and the same manufacturing timescale)

Can someone please tell me a pair of Sony Headphones that ARE compatible with my Sony TV...

Re: Can't pair WH-XB700 Headphones to KD-55XF8096 TV

Marino.Manolo — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 17:19:58 GMT

The XF80's Bluetooth is not suitable for connecting any audio devices, there is a workaround that provides installation Side load of the "Bluetooth Pair" App, after having found the installation package of the App (APK) and having downloaded it via Computer (then transferred to TV via USB memory).

On the TV you can install the application after giving permission to install from "Unknown Sources", there is a MENU item in Android TV.

For the installation you need a File Manager that you can download and install from the Play Store.

Probably now you can pair a Bluetooth audio device.

Re: Can't pair WH-XB700 Headphones to KD-55XF8096 TV

Eskimosony — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 17:27:11 GMT

Great where can I find the Bluetooth pair app?

I mean is it a Sony app, and Android app or a Windows app?

I know how to do all the sideload stuff just not where to find the app...

Re: Can't pair WH-XB700 Headphones to KD-55XF8096 TV

Marino.Manolo — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 17:36:54 GMT

You have to search the .apk (Installation packaging o Apps) of Bluetooth pair on the Web...

Re: Can't pair WH-XB700 Headphones to KD-55XF8096 TV

Eskimosony — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 17:42:31 GMT

Ok thanks, I've don't that and got 2x Android apps extracted and on a usb stick...

I thought I knew how to sideload...

I put my USB stick in but how do I get to see what's on it and load the app?!?!

Re: Can't pair WH-XB700 Headphones to KD-55XF8096 TV

Marino.Manolo — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 17:46:01 GMT

Install from the TV's Play Store a File Manager and go to USB Memory , then Install the App...

Re: Can't pair WH-XB700 Headphones to KD-55XF8096 TV

Eskimosony — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 18:43:33 GMT

Hi Marino,

So I've done all that installed a Bluetooth pair app, paired the speakers!!!

But I can't see the Bluetooth Pair App in my list of apps I had to launch it from installation.

I tried installing the Sony headphones app and that just didn't work.

So I've done it sort of but for a £800 TV and a £150 pair of headphones it feels like a real botch job....also the volume has to be way up high for a decent level...

Any better solution would be welcome i.e. a Bluetooth Pairing app that's accessable through the TV apps would be nice if anyone know of any that show in the TV

Re: Can't pair WH-XB700 Headphones to KD-55XF8096 TV

Eskimosony — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 18:45:21 GMT

Oh and I can't do anything with the sound, like surround...in fact it almost seems mono

Re: Can't pair WH-XB700 Headphones to KD-55XF8096 TV

Marino.Manolo — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 19:17:36 GMT

To start the App you need one like SideLoad, run this and find the others.

For "mono" audio, your TV is not among those that have Bluetooth Audio so there may be problems with "Audio Formats", and it also depends on compatibility with the Soundbar.

Re: Can't pair WH-XB700 Headphones to KD-55XF8096 TV

Eskimosony — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 19:43:01 GMT

Thanks for your help Marino.

Tell me do you think I should just get another pair of headphones that are compatible or do you mean my TV just doesn't do Bluetooth Headphones regardless of make and model number?

Re: Can't pair WH-XB700 Headphones to KD-55XF8096 TV

Marino.Manolo — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 20:03:46 GMT

Hard to say, the TV is born without Bluetooth Audio but it is possible that a limit is created by the App that allows us to bypass the problem.
It must also be said that Bluetooth is certainly not the best connection possible for a classic Surround System, but if it is in the Headphones you hear as "mono" then there is something that maybe you can't get. Maybe you don't have to try to get Surround but just a Stereo.

Re: Can't pair WH-XB700 Headphones to KD-55XF8096 TV

Eskimosony — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:02:44 GMT

So I have sent the headphones back.

Such a shame they were beautiful.

They had 360° sound but we're totally and utterly useless paired to the TV

All I could do was change the volume!!!

So I might as well get a much cheaper pair which is what I'm doing.

Still Sony but £40 instead of £150!!!