Sony WH-1000xm3 | How to do Everything (Must Watch Before You Buy!)

[@troels_rl2475]

Anyone else watching this, while actually wearing them?

[@advait9253]

Me

[@byronharty2787]

Yep lol

[@greg-nx4jq]

Meee

[@bijou0106]

me lol

[@iovic8079]

Me

[@hueynguyen85]

The inclusion of NFC is such an underrated feature. Love being able to just tap the back of my phone to the ear cup and boom. Turns on and connects straight away.

[@MarkSpurrell]

Definitely! Thanks for watching Huey.

[@maltcrunch]

This seems to only work for android phones. Any success with iPhones? I have an iPhone and not being able to use NFC was a huge disappointment

[@Fhesseti]

@@maltcrunch That's because Apple limited what you can do with NFC. On Android you can use it for anything, on iPhone unfortunately Apple thought it was a good idea to restrict it to just Apple Pay.

[@marinos357]

What if they are already paired eith the laptop - will the NFC pairing force them to disconnect from the laptop and switch to the phone?

[@FullyChargedSRG]

I only just realised (after watching 3 vids) you only have 7.6k subs! I thought it said 760k because your videos are so high quality, concise and well shot. Subbed now dude and I hope hundreds of thousands more do in the future!

[@MarkSpurrell]

Thanks Luke, I appreciate it!

[@itsavinashtiwari]

Things have changed now.😁

[@independencedigital]

Play and Pause are double tap, not single as shown in the video. Thought something was wrong with my new headphones! Otherwise, great video.

[@MarkSpurrell]

You’re right. Sorry for the bit of misinformation!

[@peabody3000]

also a side swipe and hold finger on will fast forward in compatible apps, vs skipping tracks with a normal side swipe and release finger

[@immortalsun]

Thank you! I was so confused.

[@photomorti]

Thanks for video. I just bought them and was too lazy to read the manual :D

[@melodyperez6445]

Same LOL

[@SPFAlpha]

Manual barely mentions any of this

[@wordup0719]

Oh i have classmates here 😂

[@sophiacarter5067]

Me too🙋🏾‍♀️

[@kyeh4551]

Same

[@amzc2558]

Watched it while wearing the Sony headphones. Thanks so much for the detailed, professional , and quick video! It helped make my life easier :)

[@fredy9203]

does the app work?

[@KhoPhi]

@@fredy9203 yep

[@QuiteDecent]

1:32 You have to tap twice (not once), right? Also, you forgot to explain how to handle phone calls.

[@zakariyaali8359]

Your video quality and presentation seems like it coming from a person with 1 million subs. Just subbed now keep up the great work.

[@MarkSpurrell]

Thanks Zakariya, sorry I missed this comment when you posted it!

[@Traveltoppereu]

Hey Mark, I have the Sony 1000 xm3. They are headphones of an exceptional class. The noise canceling works excellent. Unfortunately, when using the cable on TV, it is not possible to control the sound on the headphones. Then you have to buy a bluetooth dongle or extension cable with volume control. And when using the cable connection, it is also not possible to activate noise canceling.

[@losersquadhd1234]

also for the volume up and down, if u swipe up and hold at the top it will quickly turn up the volume and vice versa for turning down the volume

[@upliftsoul1]

Thanks 4 that

[@jimbojet8728]

Loser Squad HD 123 thanks for that

[@meltedgyrofpv8477]

How can u have only 3.3k subs ur vid quality deserves at least 100k

[@MarkSpurrell]

Thank you for the support!

[@LungenStrudel]

Mark, I'd like to add that the gesture control stops working at low temperatures (around 0°C / 32°F). An absolute no-go at that price-point.

[@MarkSpurrell]

I haven't verified this myself as I don't use mine outdoors, but I'll give it a shot this week. Canada is getting cold now so it should be an easy test. Thanks for the heads up!

[@joelKatticaran]

Yup, I have experienced this as well. Often have to power off and on the device to get it to work (which it sometimes does).

[@MarkSpurrell]

Yeah, I can now confirm that the XM3's do have issues with the touch controls in the cold.

[@LungenStrudel]

@@MarkSpurrell Thanks for the confirmation Mark! I am wondering if Sony will do anything about that...

[@MarkSpurrell]

I doubt it. It's probably a physical problem, and an annoying one too. I still don't regret my purchase, but I now seriously wish the XM3's had the physical buttons of the QC's.

[@officialstevenma]

You deserve so much more subs

[@MarkSpurrell]

Thanks!

[@17industries42]

Your Typical Cinematographer many*

[@fraist1]

@@17industries42 nope much*

[@Lexxaro]

You can also run the noise canceling optimizer, you just have to hold the nc/ambientsound button for about 5 seconds.

[@oscar.esteves]

Just got these headphones on Facebook for a $100 and they are amazing! Good video.

[@alexluvzfire3567]

I dont think you mentioned the NC optimizer feature. This occurs when you hold the NC button for about 2 seconds. The website says that this feature is good for when the wearing condition changes. such as getting a haircut, being at higher altitudes, wearing or not wearing your glasses. I found this on the website's manual for the headphones.

[@jennifergala]

I want to go buy those ones but I want to know how they work with the wire. Are all features present from the app? Also is ANC working the same? Can you still adjust it? Thx

[@MarkSpurrell]

The headphones must be powered on to access all of the features including ANC. With the 3.5mm plugged into your phone and the headphones powered down, the headphones will not be able to use ANC or any of the other features. You will still be able to listen to music however.

[@jennifergala]

@@MarkSpurrell Thank you so much.

[@MarkSpurrell]

No problem!

[@cosmingabrielmanciu7069]

Such a good quality and no ads in the video,I am amazed

[@abdullah_tariq]

Subscribed because your review helped me make decisions. You deserve much more subs. Top quality reviews. And your cinema room is too much for cool

[@NissiASMR]

You made me buy the headphones. I love it so much!

[@gasper2607]

I've recently purchase Sony headset and love these so much. The only issue is i've been noticing so far is the eq setting in the android Sony connect app keep resetting back to default

[@jt-wd3tl]

The best Noise Cancelling Headphone TODAY. Nothing COMPARE.

[@crimsoncyclone]

Just bought mine today. Thanks for the vid!

[@noahlewis1123]

Just bought them on sale. Can't wait to get them!

[@screamndemon6094]

Where are they on sale from my good friend

[@FerraFQ]

Just buy this headphone. Very good sound, noise cancelling. Even price is quite expensive but the quality is satisfied

[@sopranoseditsandtributes4839]

Great video. I just bought these headphones and can't wait to get them on. Thanks.

[@tidason]

Thanks for sharing such tips with us. I actually like the Sony wh1000xm3, great sound, high performance noise cancelation, long battery life

[@DeltaOTB]

I just got them today and this video helped me with knowing all the basics, thanks!

[@majellaertel3819]

Bought these yesterday and the noise cancellation does not work without music and with music works so so ie i can hear most things that are going around. I regret that i bought them

[@jauipop]

Just bought these headphones today because of your video about using it after a bunch of months (and a few other reviews of course - it was a toss up between the Bose and these ones). Thanks for this instructional video. I also wonder why guys like Sony don't sponsor people like you and other reviewers to do instructional videos because theirs usually suck.

[@SystemRichie]

So if you want to use this headset on your Windows 10 computer. Is there any Sony Connect App equivalent for the PC?

[@HarshWinter101]

not sure. you can bluetooth to the pc or use a wired connection and everything sounds fine tho

[@walied2039]

I know is it an old comment but there's no app in PC but you can connect the headset using bluetooth or AUX

[@MrThisguy200]

Thank you for the quick breakdown of the app. Is it absolutely necessary for use? On an iPad or iPod?

[@skylerfincham4666]

like much of a fall/how durable is the overall build. Not stressed but say im like watching videos fall asleep and i roll over and it pushes them off my head to the floor. you think they are build to last?

[@iseeu-fp9po]

Just a question: Why would one want to use NFC with these earphones? What's the difference between that and Bluetooth here...? Oh, and also: how do I turn on LDAC? (Ok, so two questions...) ;)

[@iovic8079]

Spotify activates LDAC, you can ser it on Sony app

[@iseeu-fp9po]

@@iovic8079 Oh, ok! I activated it through the 'Developers options' menu and by clicking the 1000xm3 on the bluetooth list of devices and selecting LDAC there.

[@iovic8079]

@@iseeu-fp9po Thats it, I actually did the same

[@ricardoracines5232]

Hello! Nice video.... i have question regards the Noise Cancelling feature, is necessary to have the app to use this function? is to say, if i pairing them with my laptop i will have noise cancelling and the other features about to cover heaphone pad and listen the people next to me and so on?

[@tonhll]

Thanks for video 👍🏻 i use it only for noice cancelling nowadays, can i turn off bluetooth of headphones for a long battery life?

[@littlebear9842]

The app won't work on my phone it won't let me register the headphones. I followed all the directions but they just won't register

[@Thesyndicate11111]

Well shot, nice lighting. Well done sir!

[@someoneelse7629]

I got a pair of (barely) used this week, of course the manual was missing, so this video cleared up a lot of things for me, thnx

[@mohamedsedky3790]

Appreciate your time to show us more about this masterpiece, currently I'm looking forward to buy one..however i'm hesitating whether to go for it or to wait for the xm4? They did not launch it in ces2020..also they are on sale at the very moment.. so what do you think?

[@jamesforbes2800]

On iOS if you swipe and hold while listening to music it will fast forward/ rewind I only tried this on the music app not sure about Spotify or any other 3rd party app! Worked on xm2’s sure it works on xm3’s waiting on my delivery today 😬

[@maltcrunch]

Mark, you noted in another video that you can connect both to one audio device and another device for calling. Does this mean that I can connect to my PC for songs while also connected to my iPhone for calling? Haven't found a way to do multi-connection yet

[@bruh06929]

Just got mine!!! I’m in love with these

[@luyygrain1261]

Does it connect properly to the IPad pro?? Thanks for the videoo, it's great!

[@jordyv.703]

I just got them. Man do I love them!

[@hellper198]

Excellent video, comprehensive and informative.

[@deanvm9158]

Hi, ended up getting the Sony WH 1000XM3. Just today, I played around using the cable and I kinda like it. I am not sure whether using the cable (the one that came with it) is theoretically going to give you better audio just because it is wired. What do you think?

[@Pierre-lg3ry]

Wired is always better regarding sound quality but recent bluetooth codecs are doing a very good job overall

[@ezmomentsphoto]

finally someone showing bluetooth pairing THANK YOU

[@prabhdeepsp]

I am not able connect them wired to laptop, can u plz help on it. Windows 10 just would not recognize it , when i connect in with supplied cable.Also is there sound leakage in these headphones, mine have a good amount of sound leakage. How can we fix it leakage

[@bikerpaul1074]

Great video, just got these headphones new and they are amazing. Many Thanks..!

[@EVILKIMEVIL]

Is it possible to skip backward/fwd 30 seconds using the touch pad? Or only prev or next song/podcast?

[@TwistedCream]

Mark, Thanka for the info, I do have a question if you know. Do you have to have the Sony Headphones App open to keep setting, or do the headphones save settings? Not big on leaving apps running.

[@mendystudio5896]

can you answer calls from the headphones?

[@melanieleberre4687]

Only from you mobile plan call function, other apps with call functions not really (Zoom, Teams, Discord...)

[@Shime]

how do you edit all the settings whilst using the headphones on your PC?

[@impurityK]

Are you using the wire?

[@franklinxu2946]

Is it possible to pair to multiple devices, but only listen to audio from one at a time? And is it easy to, say, pause a video on your laptop and switch to listening to music on your phone?

[@garykelly7588]

Do this headsets have a Mic please?

[@zatarawood3588]

1) On the 'automatic power off' section it defaults at 5 mins. Does this mean it switches off if no bluetooth is connected after 5 minutes? I see on the App you can change time length so I assume you can increase this with no downside if you just manually switch off to save power when you are not using them. 2) I have found the noise cancelling feature gets rid of background noise but if someone is shouting in the next room, or bangs a door, or any other random sound happens you can hear it. Do I have a faulty pair of headphones or is noise cancelling feature as it currently stands not capable of actually removing all sound from the surrounding space?

[@thefolkbloke6656]

1) this is correct 2) That is how ANC works. It can cancel out lower frequencies, ambient noises, or drone notes, but it has trouble with sporadic higher-end noises. The technology just isn't there yet, and honestly this is probably safer. As annoying as it is to hear your roommates, it could save your life to be able to hear someone yelling!

[@gloire83]

Thank you for the review. Are these good for work like for using calling apps on pc like teams and others. That would be a deal breaker. I appreciate if you can recommend a better model within that price range. Thanks

[@kinocchio]

Why can’t you connect simultaneously to 2 devices like other headphones?

[@ninos1337]

No, and that really sucks...When they released 1000xm3 they should at least add this future.

[@SeanGonzalezMDHEXT]

The qc35 ii headphones have this functionality, but I traded them in for my xm3 headphones because the decibal range of my rock music exceeds the supported decibal range of the Bose qc35 ii headphones resulting in cracking sounds not heard in the xm3. A good trade-off for me, but most probably not for you guys.

[@presley1234567]

Hi Mark, can you use the mic function on the SOny head through a PC to make/take Zoom calls. I have Windows 10 btw on my PC.

[@melanieleberre4687]

I think not, I was not able to - the instructions mention they take calls only from the call function (mobile plan), and do not work with apps with call functions...

[@chinlex9224]

Hey I have the wf 1000 xm4s and I was wondering do u know if there is a way to disable low battery notifications it might be similar and there really annoying

[@tav-aadolphus5132]

Yesss! Thank you so much, your instructions were right on point!!!

[@LogiForce86]

@Mark Spurrell You forgot a touch control mechanism. Swipe and hold at the end of a swipe will move your volume continuously up or down, or you can forward/rewind a song depending on the app you are using. ;) Especially the swipe and hold for the volume control is very handy as you don't look silly anymore as if you were making sweat right hand love to your ear cup by stroking it all night long before finally reaching max volume.

[@WhiteNight0204]

Dude are you kidding me, I've had these headphones for three years and found this out just now. No more swiping up a milion times lol. Thank you

[@Terry662266]

No he didn't forget. He mentioned all the things that you mentioned. The only thing he forget was to tell you to go to Specsavers for specs and a hearing aid ;-)

[@TheDjb654]

hey, you didn't talk about charging. what Is the quickest way to charge it and with what adapter?

[@peacefuleasy]

Is there a way to have these phones connect automatically. I use them with a Sony TV but must connect them manually on every use by going into TV bluetooth settings and connecting from there. Other bluetooth phones i have paired to the same set connect as soon as i turn them on.

[@ambi234]

these headphones are seriously amazing

[@zues121510]

I sort of miss the mark 1's and mark 2's feature where you can hold a horizontal swipe in order to skip further within a song that you're in instead of just skipping it entirely

[@logannaslund1057]

zues121510 um is defiantly still there lol.... I own them

[@zues121510]

@@logannaslund1057 doesn't work for me

[@logannaslund1057]

zues121510 slide and hold bud it’s there

[@zues121510]

What player do you use?

[@logannaslund1057]

zues121510 iPhone 8 Plus

[@saadhussain6514]

So in the staying profile how do I set noice cancelling completely to not hear any sounds ? Should I increase the ambient sound bar to 20 or reduce it to noice cancelling? Please reply this is confusing me alot! I own a xm2

[@OG.KingUrsus]

Sort of a dumb question BUT......do I need to have the app running in order to use my earphones? Can I just power on and plug in when I'm on a airplane? Any help would be much appreciated...😁

[@MarkSpurrell]

Nope! The app isn’t required for normal use. It’s only really needed if you want to adjust the settings (noise cancelling strength, equalizer, etc.).

[@jasondoc1304]

How tto charge the battery ? I mean is it necessary to connect usb type c cable to computre or we can do it with 5v mobile phone battery charger also?

[@youtube.clc777]

Thanks for your video. The Sony app isn't available anymore. Is there a new one?

Hi, what about renaming device? Let's assume there are other people with the same headsets then how you will know which ones are yours?

[@interesao90]

Hi! I have one question. I loved your video but you didn't talk about this. Is it possible to use it as a gamer headset? I would like to use it outdoors but also at hombe to chat with my friends playing videogames connected via Bluetooth. Is that possible? (I know it has a built-in mic but I'm not 100% if it's usable for this). Thanks!

[@MarkSpurrell]

It wouldn't be great for that, no. I use it as a headset when gaming, but only when used in tandem with an audio technica at2020+. I don't recommend using it as a gaming headset with no external mic, and the mics in the wh100xm3 are not great. Heck, I'm not even sure if it works at all for that application. Depends on what chat service you're using I guess.

[@interesao90]

@@MarkSpurrell Thanks for the answer Mark 🙂 I will have it on mind.

[@MarkSpurrell]

My pleasure!

[@melanieleberre4687]

I can confirm, the mic does not work with that - it only activate for mobile plan calls (and sound quality is really not great) - you definitely would need a mic in addition to the XM4 to game

[@interesao90]

@@melanieleberre4687 Thanks :)

[@DubKc]

I just got the xm4 and the manual is just pictures. that doesn't make sense . Thank you so much ❤️

[@theoddballlife1921]

Is there any equivalent to Headphone mobile app for Laptop? Because then if I want those features such as 'Concert Hall' mode, how do I make that happen while using the headphones with my laptop?

[@vivekjoshi5153]

I did not find a quick way to switch between devices. I do connect my headphones to multiple devices and I need a way to switch between them.... Bose has this nice button which Enables you to switch the device and also tells you which device you are connecting to.

[@fangzhouyuan5338]

Just want to know can the aux cable turn this thing into a normal headphone, want to connect it to my pc for gaming, and when connected through aux cables, does the noise cancelling function still work?

[@JettHansley]

fangzhou yuan when connected by aux and u want anc, u have to power it on. You don’t have to pair it but it MUST be on for anc to work even while connected by aux

[@melanieleberre4687]

but then you still lack the mic - useful for gaming sad about this

[@navyathareddy3761]

Do we need a QR code for connecting the headphones or during the setup of the app

[@TheLangert]

Can you still listen to music in ambient sound mode or can you only listen to music when noise canceling is active?

[@MarkSpurrell]

You can listen to music in any mode!

[@TheLangert]

Mark Spurrell Awesome! Really hoping to get them for Christmas this year! Or at least some money towards them.

[@ludodsg]

hello. I use an iphone and a surface pro 4. I want to be able to listen to media via laptop and have the ability to answer phone calls. I want to be sure the phone call when coming in as the priority over the computer. Is it possible?

[@TheDevilKnowsMe]

I have a question , can i use a charger huawei with fast charge (charger for my smartphone) Mine is 5Volt and 2 amps or 9volt 2 amps Sony recommend 1.5 amps or more , I don’t want to damage my battery

[@paulcrossland7874]

Clear and to the point..thank you

[@corottolino953]

Do you think the wh-xm3 are getting discontinued now that the xm5 came out?

[@liberi567]

I own a pair of these and am wondering if someone can help. When I swipe on the right ear cup to adjust volume, it adjusts my master volume (meaning the actual volume of my Macbook) and not the volume on the headphones. How do I only make it change volume on the headset?

[@weezerfanatic5320]

YT User I think they just pair the volume of the headphones to whatever device you’re connected to. Same for JBL speakers.

[@memesontoast7710]

The head set doesn't have a separate volume, it's set by the volume of the device it's paired to.

[@weezerfanatic5320]

I honestly prefer the master volume to the multi-volume, just my opinion though

[@jackanderson6684]

How did u get it to connect to your mac?

[@nicckyrajput6113]

Can we also use this head phone for official meeting by connecting it to laptops

[@melanieleberre4687]

Appears not, only designed for the mobile plan calls, I was really disappointed by this, especially now that I work from home. For the price, one would think they could have include this...

[@pdelk]

Anychance you know a useful way to switch from one bluetooth device to another? Meaning If i have them connected to my laptop, then want to use them with my phone, I end up using the pairing mode to get them to disconnect from one device so I can use them with another.

[@elvispresley2542]

Awesome thank you. Could you show how to use the phone functions?

[@BIuLatte]

Hi, Do you know if there is a shuffle option on the headphones without having to touch your phone? By the way great video, it’s nicely shot and presented :)

[@LivinWorkin]

So there's a chime noise that happens when the companion app changes from staying to walking or running... Can I disable that chime or do I have to also disable to profiles?

[@alpgencgil4936]

I already bought it but I am still watching this !

[@logantorres5034]

Just got mine . They are worth the price. Any chance get these on sale.

[@gligordimitrov3177]

Do they have aux cable and if the cable is currently in use do they need to use energy from the battery

[@greicyhernandez2084]

I’m in love with the headphones 🎧 😍❤️💙💚💜 It’s so Cool

[@julesnfriends]

Great summary thanks for posting

[@ammyabbott]

Is there a way to connect them to your computer and have them automatically disconnect from your phone (like beats studio 3 do), rather than having to manually disconnect them from your phone first?

[@blahblah123456325]

Thanks so much! The video was super helpful 😊

[@oyarapdc]

Mine sounds really really bad. I got them today and my cheap headphones sound better. How can I fix this please

[@God-hw1xs]

Peaklist try using the aux cord instead of Bluetooth

[@MattH-wg7ou]

No that shouldnt be necessary if they sound garbage then obviously something is wrong, exchange them.

[@robertm8518]

How do you operate the Sony’s for normal phone call hands free usage?

[@garyj146]

Will the headphones keep the settings you did on the app on your phone when you switch to your tv?

[@narukami6364]

Of course.

[@ay_aron2516]

how do you charge them. He did say "how do to everything".