Can not pair Sony MDR-XB950N1 headset with surface book

Question

I am trying to pair Sony MDR-XB950N1 Bluetooth  3.0 headsets with surface book but for some reason, the Surface Book can not find Sony MDR-XB950N1. There was no problem in pairing Sony MDR-XB950N1 with my android phone with NFC. 

I have updated the Bluetooth driver on surface book but still, the Sony MDR-XB950N1 is not visible in Bluetooth devices search.

HELP please....

Answer 1

I searched the web for

windows 10 can't pair Sony MDR-XB950N1

and found multiple hits on this issue, including instructions on what to try to

pair..

Answer 2

Thanks for the speedy reply.

It is really strange that Surface Book and Sony MDR-XB950N1 are both released in 2016 & 2017 and they have a pairing/compatibility issue. People should really check compatibility before buying expensive stuff like this......

Best regards,

Vikas

Answer 3

I have surface pro4 and have paired with mdrxb950n1 without trouble. You need to hold the power button on N1 for over 7 seconds till you hear "ready for pairing". You should see it in "devices" and connect.

You also might want to unpair it from the phone first

Answer 4

Hello Mr Black,

Thanks for your feedback.

I used Surface pro 4 for a year and upgraded to Surface Book last summer. But I bought the Sony 950N afterwards so I never used it with my surface pro 4.

The headphones are awesome but still I am forced to use the wired option while using it with Surface Book.

I have tried every trick in the book, still no luck.

Best regards,

Vikas