To watch the LinkBuds online announcement video, please visit https://youtu.be/SaUuj6RTQig.
Pricing and Availability
LinkBuds have a suggested retail price of $179.99 and are available to order today in gray and white at
Sony Electronics,
Amazon,
Best Buy, and other authorized dealers. For a full list of specs and information or to buy from Sony Electronics directly, please visit
https://electronics.sony.com/linkbuds.
About Sony Electronics Inc.
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1 LinkBuds is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
2 Set the function to "ON" from the Sony | Headphones Connect app.
3 To adjust the operation of your LinkBuds, tap between the beginning of the ear (fovea) and earlobe, and from the top of the ear (auricle) to below the earlobe. Coughing or attaching/detaching accessories around the ears may impact operation and may require turning off the feature and controlling by the Sony | Headphones Connect app.
4 Set the function to "ON" from the Sony | Headphones Connect app. In rare cases, Speak-to-Chat may unintentionally start up in response to vibrations caused by devices such as electric toothbrushes, electric shavers, and activities such as coughing or humming. To deactivate Speak-to-Chat and return to your music immediately, tap either the left or right touch panel. Music will resume playing by default 15 seconds after your conversation ends in Speak-to-Chat mode. This timeframe can be customized using the Sony | Headphones Connect app.
5 Google Assistant for headphones is only available for Android devices. The feature to activate Google Assistant by saying "OK Google" on headphones is only available for Android devices. Google, Google Assistant and Android are trademarks of Google LLC. The Google Assistant and Alexa are not available in all languages and countries/regions. Install the Google Assistant app and set up with Sony | Headphones Connect app. For Amazon Alexa, install the Amazon Alexa app and set up with Sony | Headphones Connect app.
6 Install Spotify app and set up Sony | Headphones Connect app. Please download the latest Spotify app then login to use Spotify Tap™. When forcing Spotify app shutdown, it's required to either reopen the app or store headphones in its case and cycle the power for the use of Spotify Tap™.
7 Please go to the following URL link to view the LinkBuds and Soundscape concept video and experience.
https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/accessibility/initiatives/#LinkBuds.
8 Requires having the app installed on your iOS device. Please see details on
https://apps.apple.com/app/id1240320677. Microsoft and Soundscape are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
9 Coating and adhesive materials excluded.
10 Protection assured against water splashing from any angle, excluding the ring driver unit. The charging case is not water-resistant.
11 Up to 5.5 hours for continuous music playback and up to 2.5 hours for continuous communication time (when using Bluetooth® connection).
12 Up to 5.5 hours (earbuds) + up to 12 hours (charging case), total up to 17.5 hours when using Bluetooth® connection. Fully charge LinkBuds for 1.5 hours and the case for 3 hours.
13 360 Reality Audio requires subscription to compatible online music service and third party terms, conditions, account and fees may apply.
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