You can connect your Apple wireless headphones to the latest PlayStation 5 console that you have. All you need to have is an extra Bluetooth adaptor with proper specs. In short, you will need to buy a dongle to connect your Apple wireless headphones to your PlayStation 5. It is a requirement, as neither PS5 nor PS4 comes with a built-in Bluetooth facility. Here we have thoroughly discussed how to connect the AirPods to the PS5. So, have a read.
Are Airpods compatible with PS5?
As the PS5 doesn’t officially support Bluetooth headphones, using your AirPods to play games on the PS5 will, unfortunately, have some drawbacks. For example, once your wireless headphones connect to your PS5, you will experience outstanding sound, allowing you to hear everything, including the game sound and chat audio. But these headphones will not allow you to chat with other players. Besides that, just like any other Bluetooth headphone, your Apple bluetooth wireless headphones will also come with some latency that can make your connection a bit slower. Bluetooth comes with it’s frequency band, which competes against Wi-Fi and there is no fault of your Apple headphones in this.
In short, playing online games using your Apple wireless headphones is not very convenient. If you need to use the mic, you will also need a Bluetooth adapter with a microphone plug. Otherwise, you will need a USB mic or your controller’s built-in mic. You can also use a dedicated PS5 headset for this purpose.
There are some audio sticks that support both bluetooth audio and mic for Nintendo switch, but they don’t always support the PS5 as these models come with a USB type-c connection. If you are using external storage on your console, you must remove the storage safely before plugging the device to avoid bricking the games on the drive.
How to Connect Airpods to the PS5?
Using a Bluetooth adapter, you can connect your AirPods to the PS5 console. It is better if you have an adapter that you can connect via a USB port that can be plugged into the console or the TV.
Remember that you will not be able to connect bluetooth adaptors to the DualSense or the DualShock as Sony controllers come with USB type-C ports. However, some models come with a USB type-C or an AUX connection that you can use.
Below we have mentioned how you can connect your Apple wireless headphones to your PS5, but remember that your mic will not work once you connect them. Also, the PS5 controller comes with a built-in mic which is perfect for playing games on this console. If you don’t need a higher-tier sound quality, you can also use that built-in mic.
However, here we have mentioned the steps for doing that.
Step 1: Pair your AirPods with PS5
Before connecting your Apple wireless headphones to your PS5, ensure they are charged enough. If the battery percentage is below 50%, it can face difficulties connecting. Also, ensure that the AirPods are inside the case while connecting it to your PS5. You’ll also need to buy a Bluetooth adaptor.
Now, follow the process.
- Plug the Bluetooth adapter into the console or the TV. You can also pair the adaptor to the controller if it uses a USB type-c connection. If you do that, remember that after getting connected, it will drain the DualSense battery faster.
- After you connect the adapter, You will not need to turn on the dongle and it will enable Bluetooth. Check the instructions, as there can be slight differences depending on the brands.
- Now, open the AirPods case. Press + hold the sync button until the Bluetooth adaptor blinks to indicate that it has entered the pairing mode.
- If needed, you will also have to hold down the pairing button on your Bluetooth adaptor. Though the USB adaptors don’t commonly have buttons, you will get one on the audio stick.
So, the paring of the AirPods and the PS5 is done now. So, move on to the next step.
Step 2: Get sounds out of the Airpods
Now, you will need to check whether the sound setting is okay or not. Here are the steps to ensure that:-
- Go to your PS5 and go to the settings option
- Now, select the sound option on the PS5 and select the audio devices option
- On the audio output menu, you have to select output device
- Now, select your bluetooth device
- Here select the ‘output to headphones’ option below Headphone and then select ‘All Audio’. It ensures all the in-game and chat audio will come out through your headphone.
How to Use a Mic while Using the Airpods on the PS5?
You might want to know how to use your controller’s built-in mic after pairing the Airpods. Here we have mentioned the steps for that:-
- First, go to your PS5 settings section
- Now, select the sound option
- On the microphone menu, you have to select the input option
- Now, select the microphone on controller option
Note– If you select the Airpod’s mic, it will not allow you to work on the controller mic.
Does the PS5 work with any other headphones?
Yes. PS5 can work with any other Bluetooth headphone, just like it works with your Apple wireless headphones. The boundaries will also be the same, as it will not allow you to operate the mic. You must follow the steps mentioned above to connect any other wireless headphones to your PS5. However, there are some wireless headphones that are compatible with the PS5 as they come with a dongle to plug into the console.
Ending words
So, that’s it. Here we have thoroughly described how to connect the AirPods to your PS5. Hope you understood the process and that now you can successfully connect your AirPods to your PS5 to enjoy gaming at it’s best.
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