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Do you want to connect your AirPods to your PS5? If you are lucky enough to get your hands on a new PS5, you may also want to invest in a decent gaming headset. You may have tried using the AirPods you use with your iPhone, only to find you cannot connect them to your PS5. This is because the PS5 doesn't support audio over Bluetooth. However, there is a workaround you can use. This How.com.vn article teaches you everything you need to know about using AirPods with your PS5.
Things You Shoud Know
- You need a Bluetooth 5.0 adapter to connect AirPods and other Bluetooth headphones to your PS5.
- If you can't hear, check the settings to make sure the audio output is set to your Bluetooth adapter
- You cannot use AirPods to chat while gaming on your PS5.
Steps
How Do I Connect AirPods to the PS5?
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Purchase a Bluetooth Audio Adapter. You need a Bluetooth audio adapter to connect AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones to your Playstation 5. Make sure it is a Bluetooth 5.0 or higher adapter. The PS5 has 1 USB C port and 3 USB A ports. You can use any of these ports. The following are a few suitable adapters you can use:
Make sure your AirPods are fully charged. Allow your AirPods to charge for about 1 hour before trying to connect them to your PS5. Leave them inside their charging case while connecting them to the PS5.
Connect a Bluetooth adapter to your PS5. Make sure you are using a Bluetooth 5.0 adapter or higher. Plug it into one of the USB ports on the front of the PS5.
Put the adapter in pairing mode. How you do this will be different from one adapter to the next. Consult the documentation that came with the adapter for assistance. Generally, there is a button you can press to put the adapter in pairing mode. Some USB adapters may start pairing automatically once they are plugged in.
Press the Sync button on the AirPods case. It should be on the inside of the AirPods case. Press this button while the AirPods are still inside the case. The Bluetooth adapter should indicate that it has paired with your AirPods via a flashing light or some other means. The AirPods are now connected to your PS5.[2]
How Do I Get Sound Out of My AirPods?
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Open the Settingsmenu. It's in the upper-right corner of your PS5 Home screen. It's next to an icon that resembles a gear. If you can't hear through the Bluetooth adapter, you may need to adjust the Audio Out Settings.
Select Sound. It's about halfway down the Settings menu. It's next to an icon that resembles a speaker.
Select Audio Devices. It's the second option in the menu bar to the left.
Select Output Device. It's the first option at the top of the Audio Devices menu.
Select your Bluetooth adapter. Make sure your Bluetooth adapter is selected for the Output Device to ensure that all audio is going through the Bluetooth adapter.
Select Output to Headphones. It's the first option below the "Headphones" header near the bottom of the menu.
Select All Audio. This ensures that all audio, including the chat and in-game audio, goes through your headphones and Bluetooth adapter.
How Do I Use the Mic on the Controller to Chat?
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Open the Settingsmenu. It's in the upper-right corner of your PS5 Home screen. It's next to an icon that resembles a gear.
Select Sound. It's about halfway down the Settings menu. It's next to an icon that resembles a speaker.
Select Microphone. It's the first option in the menu to the left of the Sound menu.
Select Input Device. It's the first option at the top of the menu.
Select Microphone and Controller. This allows you to use the microphone on the controller during the in-game chat instead of your AirPods. This allows you to chat during a game.
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1. Connect a Bluetooth 5.0 adapter to the PS5.
2. Put the Bluetooth adapter in pairing mode.
3. Press the sync button on the AirPods case.
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