Alexa continues to permeate our lives, becoming compatible with more and more devices. The latest? Sony's hugely popular wireless noise-canceling headphones , which will offer support for using Amazon's assistant with them. We'll tell you how and when you'll receive the update.
Alexa on the Sony WH-1000XM3
Sony has announced that its popular WH-1000X headphone range will soon receive Alexa integration. The Japanese company's lineup includes the WH-1000X (the first in the series), the WH-1000XM2, released in 2017, and the most recent, the WH-1000XM3 , unveiled in September at IFA, which we were able to test and review at the time.
Buy the Sony WH-1000XM3 at a discountAs you know, these wireless headphones are renowned for their excellent noise cancellation, allowing for highly effective isolation thanks to the brand's noise-canceling technology . They also boast an attractive design, are very comfortable to wear, and offer good audio quality, making them one of the most compelling options on the market in their category right now.
Now Amazon's smart assistant has arrived on these headphones, so you can use Alexa with Sony headphones simply by tapping the button and speaking what you want to do (play music or listen to the news, for example). Alexa will respond immediately to your request, executing the command without you having to do anything else.
Buy the Sony WH-1000XM2 at a discountAlready in the month of August, Sony announced the compatibility with its HT-ZF9 Dolby Atmos sound bar with Alexa, so that through it and with just the voice it is also possible to play music and control the sound through the ZF9 equipment.
The headphones are currently compatible with Google Assistant, so we imagine that once Alexa arrives, you'll have the option to choose who you want to communicate with through the Sony app.
How to update headphones with Alexa
The WH-1000XM3, WH-1000XM2, and WI-1000X will receive Alexa via a firmware update . This update will be released at the end of January , although Sony has not yet confirmed a specific date for download and update.
Remember that, as we mentioned just a few lines ago, the headphones have an application developed by Sony called "Headphones Connect" (compatible with both Android and iOS) to manage different parameters and options of the headphones.
Hopefully, like other updates, this bundle with Alexa will arrive via the app, so you'll need to open it, make sure you have your phone connected to the internet, and that the headphones are also paired via Bluetooth to follow the instructions. steps and proceed with the installation.
Incidentally, having Alexa in headphones with one of the best noise cancellation systems is a winning combination for taking advantage of Alexa in the office or for studying.