In order to operate the Sony WF-1000XM5, you can use the touch sensors of the left and right earbuds. You can check out this controls guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can use some of the features of this listening device.
WF-1000XM5 Touch Sensor Locations
The touch sensors should be located in the middle areas of the left and right earbuds.
How to switch between noise cancellation and ambient sound mode
If you want to switch from noise cancellation to ambient sound mode or vice versa, you need to use your index finger to tap touch sensor on the left earbud once.
How to activate quick access
Quick access is a shortcut feature that you can set up by using the Sony | Headphones Connect app. This will allow you to play content from any corresponding media application.
If you haven’t done so already, open the Sony | Headphones Connect app and then link your WF-1000XM5 earphones. Afterwards, you should be able to find the Quick Access function, assign your desired action and then set touch controls to activate function to either a double or triple tap.
To activate quick access, you need to double or triple tap the touch sensor located on the left earbud.
How to lower the volume
To use your Sony WF-1000XM5 to lower the volume of the sound output, you need to quickly tap the touch sensor of the left earbud four times.
How to activate quick attention mode
Quick attention mode will lower the music, ringtone and/or call sounds being output by the earbuds. This will make it easier to hear the ambient sounds.
To enable this mode, you need to tap and hold the left earbud sensor.
How to play or pause music
In order to play or pause music while wearing your WF-1000XM5, you need to tap the touch sensor on the right earbud once.
How to skip to the beginning of the next track
If you want to skip to the start of the next track, you have to double tap the right earbud.
How to skip to the beginning of the previous track
To skip to the start of a previous track, you need to triple tap the touch sensor of the right earbud. This must be done at the beginning of the current track.
How to rewind to the beginning of the current track
To rewind to the beginning of the current track, you need to tap the right earbud’s touch sensor three times. This must be done while the current track is still playing.
How to receive or end a call
To receive an incoming call with the WF-1000XM5, you need to double tap the touch sensor of either the left or right earbud.
How to increase the volume
In order to increase the sound output volume, you have to quickly tap the right earbud’s touch sensor four times.
How to enable Siri or Google Assistant
If you want to activate the Siri or Google Assistant feature, you need to press and hold the touch sensor located on the right ear bud.