In order to avoid compatibility problems or errors between the device and the console, we recommend using official PS4 Bluetooth headsets or those from other manufacturers, although officially licensed. Most devices are compatible with PS4 , although some models are not. The easiest way to check is to go into your console’s settings to find nearby Bluetooth devices. You have to follow some instructions to link the audio device to your PS4 and in this guide we will tell you how to connect the Bluetooth headset step by step.
How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to PS4?
Here are the steps you need to follow to connect Bluetooth headset on PS4. Keep in mind that in order to use this method, they must be compatible headphones or have some type of USB link.
Head over to Settings .
Select Devices .
Turn on the Bluetooth headset .
The name will appear among the compatible devices .
Select pair to connect them.
Pair unsupported Bluetooth headsets to PS4
On the contrary, if the headphones are not compatible, there is a trick to connect them to PS4. To do this you have to download the PS Remote Play application, available for iOS and Android . The application will allow you to link the headphones to the phone and emit the PS4 image signal on the mobile screen and on the TV at the same time. In this way, you will listen to the sound of the video game through the Bluetooth headphones with the intermediary mobile phone. Some televisions also allow you to connect headphones directly and you will avoid using this method.
Although there is no way to connect unsupported Bluetooth headsets on PS4 , you can bypass this limitation by using your mobile as a link. All you need to do is download the PS Remote Play app for iOS and Android .
By pairing headphones, such as connecting AirPods to your phone and outputting your PS4 image to your phone, you can listen to PS4 audio from your Bluetooth headphones and play games from your TV screen at the same time. If your TV supports it, an even easier way is to connect your Bluetooth headphones to it.
Connect Your Bluetooth Headset Directly to the PS4
If you have come here it is because you are looking for an ingenious way to connect your Bluetooth headphones to your PlayStation 4! With the step-by-step guide below, it will be much easier for you to connect your devices and enjoy the best sound experience.
You have 4 methods to achieve it:
Direct connection to the PS4 : Go to Settings> Devices> Bluetooth Devices , and select the headphones you want to sync.
Bluetooth connection via controller : Go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth Devices , select your headset, go back to Devices > Bluetooth Devices > Output Devices , and choose the headset that is connected to the controller.
Use a Bluetooth receiver : Go to Settings > Devices > Audio Devices > Output Devices > USB Headphones > Headphone Output > All Audio .
Pair unsupported headsets – Use the PS Remote Play app.