LinkBuds Clip (WF-LC900) | Usage tips > Using the Sound Connect app

    LinkBuds Clip (WF-LC900) | Using the Sound Connect app

    When your LinkBuds Clip are connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth and the Sony | Sound Connect app is installed, you can easily adjust audio and device settings.

    Sound Connect app screen Sound Connect app screen

    When you open the app, an image of your earbuds and “LinkBuds Clip” appear at the top centre of the screen. Below this, you can check the remaining battery level, Bluetooth codec name, and DSEE status when DSEE is set to On.

    You can control the following functions from the My Device tab:

    • Listening mode
    • Equalizer
    • Connect to 2 devices simultaneously
    • Connected devices
    • Playback controls
    • Device settings

    Tip: Tap Edit at the bottom of the screen to choose which functions are displayed in My Device.

    Functions available under [Sound / Volume]

    Sound Connect app screen

    Go to Device Settings and tap Sound / Volume. From here you can check the current settings for the following functions:

    • Listening mode
    • Equalizer
    • Find Your Equalizer
    • DSEE
    • 360 Reality Audio

    Tip: Tap the > (right-facing arrow) next to each function to change its settings.

    Listening mode

    This setting lets you switch the sound according to the content or listening situation.

    • Standard

      • Suitable for a wide range of content and listening situations, with adjustable Equalizer and DSEE settings.

    • Voice Boost

      • Raises the volume of voices in content, making it useful in noisy environments.

    • Sound Leakage Reduction

      • Suppresses high frequencies to help reduce sound leakage to your surroundings.

    Equalizer

    This setting lets you adjust the sound using the available presets:

    • Manual
    • Custom 1
    • Custom 2
    • Off
    • Heavy
    • Clear
    • Hard
    • Heavy

    Tip: If you select Manual, Custom 1, or Custom 2, tap the (gear) in the bottom right and adjust the sliders to your preferred sound.

    Find Your Equalizer

    This setting helps you find a sound balance that suits your preferences. You can save your chosen sound balance as Custom.

    Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the Equalizer settings.

    DSEE

    This setting restores high-frequency sound often lost in compressed audio, such as streaming playback, MP3 files, or Bluetooth transmission codecs, for a more natural, spacious sound closer to CD quality.

    360 Reality Audio

    This setting optimises supported music based on your ear shape for a more immersive, spatial sound experience.

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    For more information about 360 Reality Audio, refer to the pages below:

    Functions available under [Connection]

    Sound Connect app screen

    Go to Device Settings and tap Connection. From here you can check the current settings for the following functions:

    • Connect to 2 devices simultaneously
    • Bluetooth connection quality

    Tip: Tap the > (right-facing arrow) next to each function to change its settings.

    Connect to 2 devices simultaneously

    This setting lets you connect the LinkBuds Clip to two devices at the same time.
    To switch the device used for music playback, tap the device you want to use in the connected device list. You can also tap the (three-dot menu) next to a device name to pin it.

    Bluetooth connection quality

    This setting lets you choose whether to prioritise sound quality or connection stability.

    Tip: Select Priority on Stable Connection if the sound skips or the connection is unstable. This setting can help reduce signal interruptions and wireless interference.

    Functions available under [Operation]

    [Controls] screen

    Go to Device Settings and tap Operation. From here you can check the current settings for the following functions:

    • Change the tap operation function
    • Tap sensitivity settings

    Tip: Tap the > (right-facing arrow) next to each function to change its settings.

    Change the tap operation function

    This setting lets you change the functions assigned to the left and right sides individually.

    Tap the > (right-facing arrow) next to the currently assigned function, then select your preferred option from the list.

    Note: Quick Access requires setup before it can be assigned.

    Tap sensitivity settings

    These settings adjust how sensitive the LinkBuds Clip are to tap controls.

    Tip: If tap controls are difficult to use, try setting the sensitivity to High.

    Functions available under [Change the tap operation function]

    [Quick Access] screen

    Go to Device Settings and tap Change the tap operation function to assign the Quick Access function.

    Tap the Left or Right, then go to Operation method to choose what happens when you:

    • Double tap either side of your LinkBuds Clip
    • Triple tap either side of your LinkBuds Clip

    Functions available under [System]

    [System] screen

    Go to Device Settings and tap System. From here you can check the main software version of the LinkBuds Clip and the current settings for the following functions:

    • Automatic software download
    • Notification sounds and voice guidance
    • Service linking

    Tip: Tap the > (right-facing arrow) next to each function to change its settings.

    Automatic software download

    This setting lets you enable or disable the function that automatically downloads main software updates when they become available.

    If turned on, you can choose either Always update automatically or Automatically download only when connected to Wi-Fi.

    Notification sounds and voice guidance

    This setting lets you change the settings for notification sound volume and voice guidance.

    For the notification sound volume, move the slider to raise or lower the volume. For voice guidance, tap ▼ (down arrow), select your preferred language, then tap OK.

    Service linking

    This setting connects the app with compatible services. Some functions and services require this setting to be turned on.