How to Find Your Lost Sony WH-1000XM5 in Minutes

The WH-1000XM5 broke from Sony's folding headphone tradition with a non-folding design, which means they take up more space and are more often left behind at coffee shops, coworking spaces, and airplane seats rather than packed into a bag. Their 30-hour battery and full-size antenna give them a notably stronger BLE 5.2 signal than any earbud — EarBuddy can frequently detect them at 40+ feet indoors. At $398, they're among the most expensive commonly-lost Bluetooth audio devices, and Sony provides absolutely zero tracking capability once the Bluetooth connection drops.