Does an Avantree LE Audio transmitter work with my Sony WH-1000XM5 or WH-1000XM6? – Avantree Support

Yes — but compatibility depends on your Sony model and the LE Audio connection mode.

WH-1000XM6 supports LE Audio and Auracast. WH-1000XM5 does not support LE Audio or Auracast and should use standard Bluetooth instead.

Sony

WH-1000XM6

LE Audio / Auracast compatible

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Auracast supported

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LE Audio supported

Sony

WH-1000XM5

Use standard Bluetooth

LE Audio / Auracast is not supported

For the WH-1000XM5, use an Avantree transmitter that supports standard Classic Bluetooth.

For WH-1000XM6: Choose How You Want to Connect

There are two different LE Audio connection methods.

Option 1

Auracast Broadcast

The transmitter broadcasts audio and your Sony WH-1000XM6 joins the Auracast broadcast.

Compatible Avantree examples

C82 Aura Audikast 4 Audikast 4HA DG60 Aura Voyager Series

Option 2

LE Audio Point-to-Point

The transmitter connects directly to the headphones using LE Audio Unicast.

Avantree example

C82 LEA

Auracast and LE Audio Unicast are different connection modes.

Cross-brand LE Audio Unicast compatibility can vary. Supporting LE Audio does not automatically guarantee compatibility with every third-party LE Audio Unicast device.

WH-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM5 are different products.

WH-1000XM5 refers to Sony's over-ear headphones. WF-1000XM5 refers to Sony's wireless earbuds. They have different Bluetooth capabilities.

Quick Compatibility Summary

WH-1000XM6

Supports LE Audio and Auracast.

WH-1000XM5

Does not support LE Audio / Auracast. Use standard Bluetooth.

Auracast

Compatible transmitter examples: C82 Aura, Audikast 4, Audikast 4HA, DG60 Aura, and Voyager Series.

LE Audio Unicast

C82 LEA uses a direct point-to-point LE Audio connection. Cross-brand compatibility may vary.

Not sure which transmitter to use?

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