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The noise canceling function cannot be used then.","control_types":"Touch sensor control panel on the right unit, NC/AMBIENT button and power button.","volume_control":"Touch sensor control panel remotely controls playback and volume.","customizable_controls":"The app changes the function of the NC/AMBIENT button, for example to Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.","voice_assistant":"Chapters for using the Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and the voice assist function (Siri).","companion_app":"Sony | Headphones Connect app.","companion_app_platforms":"Android smartphones and the iPhone/iPod touch both support the app.","firmware_updatable":"The app can update the headset software.","in_the_box":"Checking the package contents: headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C, approx. 20 cm), headphone cable (approx. 1.2 m), carrying case, plug adapter for in-flight use.","cables_included":"USB Type-C cable approx. 20 cm and headphone cable approx. 1.2 m.","cable_length_m":"Headphone cable approx. 1.2 m (47 1/4 in.).","wireless_receiver":"Bluetooth headset. No dongle in the package contents.","foldable":"Fold the headset and put it in the supplied carrying case.","form_factor":"Over-ear closed headset with ear cups around the ears (location and function of parts).","wearing_style":"Headband with sliders to adjust the headband length.","microphone_type":"Built-in microphones in the left and right units for calls (hands-free). No boom microphone.","connection_types":"Bluetooth pairing chapters and the headphone cable connection to the INPUT jack. 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