How to Find Your Lost Sony WF-1000XM5 in Minutes
Losing your $298 WF-1000XM5 is stressful. But if they still have battery, they're broadcasting an invisible Bluetooth Low Energy signal right now. EarBuddy turns your phone into a radar that can detect that signal and guide you straight to them.
Why Headphones Connect Isn't Enough
Sony's Headphones Connect app can play a sound on the XM5, but only when the earbuds are actively connected to your phone via Bluetooth. If they're disconnected or out of range, the app is useless.
How EarBuddy Finds Your WF-1000XM5
Because Sony uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.3), your WF-1000XM5 constantly broadcasts a short-range signal — even when disconnected. EarBuddy scans for this signal and shows you real-time signal strength on a radar display, guiding you physically to the device.
Open EarBuddy and tap Start Scanning.
The WF-1000XM5 broadcasts a BLE signal even when not connected to any device.
Walk through the area — home, office, gym — where you last had them.
EarBuddy's signal meter will increase as you approach the earbuds.
When the signal peaks, check the immediate vicinity. They're small and dark — look carefully.
Ready to Find Your WF-1000XM5?
Download EarBuddy and start scanning in seconds. The Bluetooth radar works with all BLE devices — no pairing required.
Download EarBuddy to Find Your SonyFrequently Asked Questions
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