Can you imagine how effortless it has become to enjoy music thanks to Bluetooth?
Just pop open your earbuds, and you are good to go.
Well, coming to the PS5, does it also connect to the headsets in the same way?
The answer, unfortunately, is both yes and no.
So let me answer all your burning questions and pave your way to using wireless earbuds with your PS5.
It looks similar to a USB dongle you have been using for your wireless keyboards and mice.
Now, if Im correct, the PS5 does come with Bluetooth, right?
This is the first thing you might ask.
Yes, it does.
Which also includes the Bluetooth headsets natively supported by the PS5.
If you do not have one, a Bluetooth adapter will connect any wireless Headphones to your PS5.
Lets move on to the configuration part now.
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The Pulse 3D headphones are made specifically for the next-gen console.
Even the earlier Bluetooth headsets for the PS4 should work with PS5.
All these headphones come with a USB adapter.
you should probably plug it into the PS5 and pair them.
Here are the steps to connect an official wireless headset to the PS5:
Thats it.
No need for any additional configuration.
Any audio played on the PS5 will be transmitted to the headphones.
By now, your Bluetooth headphones are successfully connected to the PS5.
But can you hear any audio output from the UI or games?
Because PS5s audio needs to be changed to use the connected Bluetooth headphones.
However, this setup disables the built-in microphone on the DualSense 5 controller.
To mitigate this, most Bluetooth audio devices give you a microphone adapter as an accessory.
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Using Bluetooth on Your TV
This method uses built-in Bluetooth on todays smart TV.
Just navigate to the Bluetooth controls of your TV and pair it with your headphones.
Now, if there are no USB ports present, use the stereo/audio out jack for this purpose.
Some Bluetooth adapters provide this option.
You also need to power the adapter as the TV does not come with USB ports.
For this, using any USB to Micro-USB adapter and any old Micro USB charger will do the trick.
The image below shows you the order of the connections you better make.
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Does the PS5 Support Bluetooth Audio?
The PS5 does not support the transmission of audio using its built-in Bluetooth chip.
With the hardware at its disposal, this should not pose any issues.
But Sony chose not to include this feature.
Bluetooth 5.0 supports many modern codecs that provide crystal-clear audio.
But the reason Sony excluded this feature is because of the latency associated with the audio.
The overall gaming experience reduces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to connect Bluetooth headphones to PS5 without an adapter?
You cannot connect any Bluetooth headphones to PS5 without a Bluetooth audio adapter.
This is true for the official and any unofficial Bluetooth headphones.
How to connect Bluetooth headphones to PS5?
Plug the Bluetooth adapter on the PS5.
Press the pairing button on the adapter and the Bluetooth headphone to pair them.
Can you connect Bluetooth headphones to the PS5 controller?
Yes, the PS5 controller can connect to any earphone using its 3.5 mm jack.
you could also connect a Bluetooth headphone if it has this port built into it.
Why reduce the volume when you’re able to listen to it privately?
Thankfully with PS5, you could use any Bluetooth headphones.
And if your budget allows, go for the Pulse 3D headphones by Sony for the complete immersive experience.
Hope you had a great time reading this piece.
Until next time, its goodbye.
