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Sony XAV-AX4000: pair a Bluetooth device and reconnect it

Pair and reconnect a phone while checking the receiver’s displayed passkey.

GUIDE OVERVIEW

Difficulty
Introductory · 1/5
Time
Allow 10–20 minutes; editorial planning estimate
Vehicle / platform
XAV-AX4000/XAV-AX4050 already installed; regional device name may differ.
Tools
  • Bluetooth phone
STEP 01

Register the phone

Press HOME and open Settings; use All Apps if Settings is not in Favorites. Choose Device Connection, then +Add New Device. Enable Bluetooth on the phone and select XAV-AX4000 as prompted. Compare the six-digit passkey shown on both screens, then touch Pair on the receiver.

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STEP 02

Reconnect later

Enable phone Bluetooth. In Settings → Device Connection select the registered device, or select XAV-AX4000 from the phone. With Bluetooth enabled, the receiver normally searches for the last-connected device at ignition-on. Verify music playback at low volume.

Sources 2

Sources / references 2
  1. Sony — Pairing and connecting a Bluetooth device ↗Reviewed Oct 8, 2026
  2. Sony — Connecting a paired device ↗Reviewed Oct 8, 2026

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