Overview

Features & Capabilities

Sony Sound Connect is the companion app for Sony headphones and Bluetooth speakers. It lets you tailor the listening experience with a customizable equalizer, switch noise cancellation modes, adjust ambient sound, and even customize Lighting Mode and lighting color. The app was renewed from Sony Headphones Connect to Sony | Sound Connect in October 2024.

In addition, you can view usage logs to review listening history, monitor sound exposure against WHO guidelines, and receive firmware updates and notifications about the latest features. Note: from version 12.5, this app requires iOS 17.0 or later. Some features may not be supported by certain devices or regions.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Sony Corporation
Rating:
4.50
(59,543)
579 new ratings
Version:
13.0.8 Last updated: 2026-05-25
Version code:
885899930
Creation date:
2017-02-28
Compatible devices:
Size:
303.81MB
URLs:
Privacy policy
Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-19
Compare stats and ranking:

Other platforms

Android
Sony | Sound Connect (v13.0.8)
45,064,784 4.36 (390,300)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Sony Corporation
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sony-sound-connect/id1168502924

User Reviews

Most reviews say Sony | Sound Connect on iOS is buggy and unreliable: devices fail to discover or pair, connections drop across iPhone/iPad/PC, and settings often don’t persist. Some users call the app unstable, with occasional crashes. A minority praise its clean UI, ease of use, and features, and even say it’s better than competitors like Bose. Overall, there’s strong demand for improved device discovery, cross-device reliability, and ongoing updates.
Pros
  • Clean, polished UI and overall ease of use.
  • Useful features with straightforward functionality (noted as having all the good features).
  • Good connectivity with Sony devices and generally strong performance relative to competitors.
  • Some reviewers use the app daily and find it a helpful part of the Sony headphone experience.
Cons
  • Frequent device discovery/recognition failures: the app often doesn’t see or pair with Sony headphones or speakers.
  • Unstable connectivity and cross-device switching issues across iPhone, iPad, and Windows, with connections dropping or failing to switch.
  • Reliability issues including occasional crashes and inconsistent performance.
  • Settings/preferences don’t persist and revert after changes.
  • Outdated feel with limited firmware/version information or update indicators.
Recent reviews
None of my speakers connect
by Sa*****, 2026-06-19

It won’t let me make an account. Every time it states that I am not eligible even though I am.
by PM*****, 2026-06-19
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