Connect Your Headphones To PS4 Quickly And Easily Using Our Methods!

Want to talk to your friends while playing your favorite PS4 game, but don’t know how to connect headphones to the game console? Or when you try to connect it turns out that your headphones are incompatible with PS4? 

Many PS4 users face such problems because it is difficult to find clear information on the Internet about connecting a certain type of headphones. Also, if you are new to PS4 games and are looking for quality headphones for gaming, you can find them in the article with the best models of headphones under $300.

In this article, we have gathered information and detailed step-by-step instructions for connecting different types of headphones and how to connect headphones to the game console if they are incompatible with PS4. 

The most effective methods to connect different types of headphones to PS4

How to connect wired headphones 

Most wired headphones are compatible with the PS4. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to connect wired headphones with a 3.5mm audio jack to the PS4:

1. Turn on PS4, connect headphones to the PS4 controller, and select “Settings“
2. Click on “Devices“
3. Select “Audio devices”
4. Go to “Output device” and select Headset connected to controller
5. Then in the “Audio Devices” section, select “Output to Headphones” and click on “All audio” if you want to listen to both game sounds and voice chat through headphones, or select “Chat Audio“. In this case, the voice chat will sound from the headphones, and the game sounds from the TV
6. In the “Audio Devices” section, you can adjust the volume of the headphones and microphone level 

How to connect non-compatible wired headphones 

Wired headphones most often meet one of the following standards: CTIA or OMTP. The main difference between the two is that their ground and microphone rings are switched. You can find information on the standard of your headphones on the Internet. The PS4 uses a CTIA standard, so if you try to connect the OMTP standard headphones to the game console, the sound will be awful. To avoid this and connect the OMTP standard headphones to PS4, you need to have OMTP to CTIA earphone converter/adapter and follow the next steps:

1. Turn on PS4
2. Connect your headphones to OMTP to CTIA headphone converter/adapter
3. Plug converter to a PS4 controller
4. Select “Settings“
5. Click on “Devices“
6. Select “Audio devices”
7. Go to “Output device” and select Headset connected to controller
8. Then in the “Audio devices” section, select “Output to Headphones” and click on “All audio” if you want to listen to both game sounds and voice chat through headphones, or select “Chat Audio“. In this case, the voice chat will sound from the headphones, and the game sounds from the TV
9. In the “Audio Devices” section, you can adjust the volume of the headphones and microphone level 

How to connect Bluetooth headset

If you have Bluetooth headphones that are compatible with PS4 (e.g. Sony CUHYA-0080, Sony Wireless Stereo Headset 2.0 CECHYA-0083, Sony PS4 Wireless Stereo Headset Platinum PlayStation PS3 Cechya-0090), the following instructions will help you to connect them quickly and easily:

1. Turn on PS4 and select “Settings“
2. Click on “Devices“
3. Select “Bluetooth devices”
4. Turn on headset in pairing mode to connect
5. Select your headphones in the list of Bluetooth devices

How to connect a non-compatible Bluetooth headset

Unfortunately, most Bluetooth headsets are incompatible with the PS4, so we offer several methods that will allow you to connect your headphones to the console and enjoy immersion in your favorite game.

Method 1: Using a Bluetooth Transmitter

This method is suitable for those who have Bluetooth headphones that do not have a 3.5mm jack.

A Bluetooth transmitter is a device that helps you transfer audio from one source to another Bluetooth device (in this case, wireless headphones). We recommend choosing transmitters with low latency, as otherwise there may be a significant delay in sound, which will spoil the impression of the gaming process. 

Here are instructions on how to connect Bluetooth headphones to a PS4 using a Bluetooth transmitter:

1. Put the Bluetooth transmitter into the USB port of your PS4 
2. Turn on headphones and let them pair with PS4
3. Select “Settings“
4. Click on “Devices“
5. Select “Audio devices”
6. Go to “Output device” and select “USB Headset”
7. In the “Audio Devices” section, you can adjust the volume of the headphones and microphone level 

Method 2: Using an audio cable

You will need an audio cable for this method. It often comes complete with Bluetooth headphones and has a built-in microphone that allows you to talk to friends while playing. If you do not have an audio cable, you can purchase it by selecting the required cable length and quality.

The following steps will help you connect Bluetooth headphones with an audio cable:

1. Turn on the headphones and connect the audio cable to them
2. Connect the audio cable to the PS4 controller
3. Select “Settings“
4. Click on “Devices“
5. Select “Audio devices”
6. Go to “Output device” and select Headset connected to controller
7. Then in the “Audio devices” section, select “Output to Headphones” and click on “All audio” if you want to listen to both game sounds and voice chat through headphones, or select “Chat Audio“. In this case, the voice chat will sound from the headphones, and the game sounds from the TV
8. In the “Audio Devices” section, you can adjust the volume of the headphones and microphone level 

How to connect a USB headset

The following method will help you connect headphones with a USB connector:

1. Turn on PS4 and connect headphones to USB-port
2. Select “Settings“
3. Click on “Devices“
4. Select “Audio devices”
5. Go to “Output device” and select “USB Headset”
6. Then in the “Audio devices” section, select “Output to Headphones” and click on “All audio” if you want to listen to both game sounds and voice chat through headphones, or select “Chat Audio“. In this case, the voice chat will sound from the headphones, and the game sounds from the TV
7. In the “Audio Devices” section, you can adjust the volume of the headphones and microphone level 

Summary

If you are having trouble connecting headphones to the PS4, in our article you can easily find all the information you need to connect wired headphones, Bluetooth headphones, and USB headphones. Also, if your headphones are not compatible with PS4, our article shows 3 ways to connect them using: OMTP to CTIA headphone converter/adapter, Bluetooth transmitter, or audio cable. Using our step-by-step instructions, you can quickly and easily connect your headphones and enjoy the game.

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