Sony rolls out Firmware update 2.0.1 for WH-1000XM2 and WI-1000X

Sony India has announced the Firmware update 2.0.1 for WH-1000XM2 and WI-1000X headphones, applicable for both Android and iOS. The update will allow the users to optimise the headphones for Google Assistant.

Some of the key benefits of the update are:   

• Getting instant answers from the web
• Finding places nearby
• Remembering what the user already said
• Speak in foreign languages
• Going beyond being an assistant

How to install the update

1. Launch the “Sony | Headphones Connect” application.
2. Connect your WH-1000XM2/ WI-1000X to the “Sony | Headphones Connect” application.
3. If an update is applicable, “Headphone update is available” will be displayed, and you can press “More Info”.
4. Verify that “Version 2.0.1” is displayed and press “OK” to start the update
5. Once the download starts, it will automatically move to the next screen after the download is completed.
6. The transfer starts. It will automatically move to the next screen after the download has been completed.
7. Once the transfer starts, it will automatically move to the next screen after the transfer has been completed. This will take approximately one minute.
8. When the software update is completed, press “OK”.

Detailed instructions to download the firmware update mentioned here: here

If the firmware for WH-1000XM2/WI-1000X is version “2.0.0” or above, one does not need to perform the update. The Sony WH-1000XM2 and WI-1000X headphones are available at all Sony Centers and major electronic stores across India.