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How to Connect AirPods to PS4
Use a third-party Bluetooth adapter to pair your AirPods
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Connect a third-party Bluetooth adapter to an open USB port in the PS4. Hold the button on the AirPods' case to pair.Go to Settings > Devices > Audio Devices to confirm the AirPods are connected.
Even once you're using AirPods with PS4, you can't do things like chat with other players. This article explains how to connect any model of AirPods to the PS4, including what accessories you'll need to buy and what features aren't supported. What You Need to Connect AirPods to PS4
Believe it or not, but the PS4 doesn't support Bluetooth audio out of the box. That means that you can't connect AirPods—or any other kind of Bluetooth headphones—to it without buying accessories. If you try connecting AirPods to PS4 without an adapter, the PS4 will be able to detect them, and you'll go through all of the pairing steps only to see the process fail at the very last stage. Annoying! To get around this, you need to get a PS4 Bluetooth adapter that supports Bluetooth audio that you can plug into the console. For this article, we used the Twelve South AirFly Duo, but any Bluetooth adapter that supports audio and can be plugged into a PS4 (via USB or the headphone jack, for instance) can work. This article's instructions apply to all AirPods models: first-generation AirPods, AirPods with wireless charging case, and AirPods Pro. How to Connect AirPods to PS4
Follow these steps to use a Bluetooth adapter to connect AirPods to PS4: Make sure you've charged your AirPods. Same if your Bluetooth adapter uses a battery. (The AirFly Duo, for example, plugs into the headphone jack on the PS4 controller, so it needs battery power. Other Bluetooth adapters plug into the USB ports on the PS4 itself and don't need battery power.) Connect the Bluetooth adapter to your PS4. Put the Bluetooth adapter into pairing mode. The exact way you do this depends on your device, so check the instructions that came with it. With your AirPods in their charging case, open the case and press and hold the syncing button. Keep holding the button until the lights on the Bluetooth adapter stop blinking. This means that the AirPods are paired to the adapter. Are your AirPods not syncing for some reason? We've got ideas for what to do when AirPods don't connect. Confirm that your PS4 is being sent to your AirPods by checking the settings on the PS4. Go to Settings > Devices > Audio Devices. There are two important settings to change on the Audio Devices screens: Output Device: Set to Headphones Connected to Controller (or the menu that's correct for your Bluetooth adapter).Output to Headphones: Set to All Audio. You can also control the volume of the audio sent from the PS4 to your AirPods in the Volume Control (Headphones) menu. With that done, all audio from the PS4 is coming to your AirPods and you're ready to play! While this article is specifically about connecting AirPods to PS4, once you've got a Bluetooth adapter, you can connect any other kind of Bluetooth device to PS4, too, not just AirPods. Can You Use AirPods to Chat with Other Gamers on PS4
While this article explains how to connect AirPods to PS4, there's one limitation of this approach: You can't chat with other gamers you're playing with, even though AirPods have a microphone (as anyone who has used them for phone calls knows). That's because most Bluetooth adapters only send audio from the PS4 to your headphones, but not the other way around. For that, you'll need headphones specifically made for the PS4 (or other gaming consoles). Still, if all you want to do is hear audio without bothering anyone else, a Bluetooth adapter is a great option. FAQ How do you connect AirPods to an iPhone? To connect your AirPods to an iPhone, first make sure Bluetooth is activated on your iPhone, then hold your AirPods close to the phone in their charging case, ensuring the lid is open. Tap Connect and follow the on-screen instructions. How do you connect AirPods to a Mac? To connect your AirPods to your Mac, first turn on the computer's Bluetooth. Press and hold the setup button on the AirPods case until the status light blinks white. When the AirPods appear in the Bluetooth preferences window on the Mac, click Connect. How do you connect AirPods to an Android device? To connect AirPods to an Android, open Settings on the device and tap or toggle on Bluetooth. Open the AirPods charging case and hold the setup button until the status light blinks white. On your Android device, tap AirPods from the available device list. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Connect AirPods to PS5 How to Connect AirPods to an HP Laptop How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to PS4 How to Connect AirPods to a Windows 10 PC How to Connect AirPods to Zoom What Are AirPods and How Do They Work? How to Connect AirPods to Kindle Fire How to Connect AirPods to Chromebook How to Sync a PS4 Controller 6 Ways to Fix It When AirPods Won't Connect or Go Into Pairing Mode Can You Connect AirPods to a Nintendo Switch? How to Turn Off Your AirPods How to Connect AirPods With an Apple TV How to Connect AirPods to a MacBook Air How to Connect Apple AirPods to iPhone and iPad How to Know if AirPods Are Real Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies