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.
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:
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:
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:
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.
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:
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:
The following method will help you connect headphones with a USB connector:
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.
Yes, almost all wired headphones are compatible with the PS4. You can connect wired headphones with a 3.5 mm jack, or USB.
In our article, you can find detailed instructions on how to connect wired headphones.
Yes, AirPods can be connected to the PS4, but you will need a Bluetooth adapter, as most Bluetooth headphones (including AirPods) are incompatible with the PS4.
You can find step-by-step instructions on how to connect Bluetooth headphones using a Bluetooth adapter in our article.
Bluetooth headphones compatible with the PS4 can be easily connected to a gaming console. To do this, turn on PS4 and go to “Settings” – Click on “Devices” – Select “Bluetooth devices” – Turn on headphones in pairing mode – Select your headphones in the list of Bluetooth devices. However, most Bluetooth headphones are incompatible with the PS4, and you can use one of the following methods to connect them: 1. Using a Bluetooth adapter 2. Using an audio cable.
You can read more about how to connect Bluetooth headphones to the PS4 in our article.
To connect incompatible Bluetooth headphones to the PS4, we offer two methods: 1. Connecting using a Bluetooth adapter 2. Connecting using an audio cable.
In our article, you can find detailed step-by-step instructions on how to connect different types of headphones to the PS4.
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