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Game/Movie presets are mentioned but the full named EQ list is not published here.","firmware_updatable":"Firmware update section allows background download, with earbuds unavailable during installation.","health_features":"Safe Listening 2.0 section: tracks listening sound-pressure exposure, compares WHO recommendations, alerts or reduces volume."}},{"url":"https://www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.html","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-09-30","fields":["battery_life_claimed","quick_charge_min","quick_charge_playback_h","wireless_charging","wireless_charging_standards","wear_detection","auracast","fast_pair","find_my_networks","multipoint","multipoint_device_count","ip_rating"],"notes":{"battery_life_claimed":"L2_540: AAC, 8 h ANC on and 24 h case-inclusive, 12 h ANC off and 36 h case-inclusive. EQ/DSEE off, other features default. 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Page 1 identifies WF-1000XM6 as model YY2985.","fcc_ids":"Original reference guide page 1 regulatory block identifies headset YY2985 and FCC ID AK8YY2985. Public retailer-hosted original maker PDF."}},{"url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-launches-wf-1000xm6-truly-wireless-earbuds--the-best-noise-canceling1-with-premium-sound-302685878.html","kind":"press_release","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["launch_price_usd"],"notes":{"launch_price_usd":"Sony Electronics corrected launch release dated 12 February 2026: WF-1000XM6 suggested retail price $329.99 USD. This is launch MSRP, not a current sale."}},{"url":"https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F026_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_iPhone.html","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["platform_connections"],"notes":{"platform_connections":"Exact iPhone pairing procedure."}},{"url":"https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F028_Pairing_and_connecting_with_a_computer_Windows_11.html","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["platform_connections"],"notes":{"platform_connections":"Windows 11, Bluetooth A2DP music support required."}},{"url":"https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F029_Pairing_and_connecting_with_a_computer_Mac.html","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["platform_connections"],"notes":{"platform_connections":"macOS 12+, Bluetooth A2DP music support required."}},{"url":"https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F047_Making_a_call.html","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["platform_connections"],"notes":{"platform_connections":"Smartphone calls use HFP/HSP and microphones on left/right units. Prefer HFP when both profiles supported."}},{"url":"https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F049_Making_a_video_call_on_your_computer.html","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-08","fields":["platform_connections","feature_requirements"],"notes":{"platform_connections":"Windows/Mac linked instructions. Select HFP/HSP hands-free speaker and microphone for video calls, not stereo music output. Computer/application compatibility can vary.","feature_requirements":"Computer video calls require correctly selected HFP/HSP speaker and microphone. Some computer/application combinations may not work properly."}},{"url":"https://www.sony.jp/feature/products/music/260213/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-23","fields":["predecessor"],"notes":{"predecessor":"Sony Japan's feature page calls the WF-1000XM6 the long-awaited successor to the WF-1000XM5."}}],"fields_filled":100,"updated":"2026-10-23"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}