How to Connect AirPods to PS4
If you are looking for how to connect your AirPods to PS4, then you are in the right place as this article will discuss how to connect AirPods to PS4. Keep reading!
To connect AirPods to PS4, you need to follow the steps listed below. Note that a Bluetooth adapter is needed to allow the connection between your AirPods and PS4 to be successful.
- Once you’ve got your Bluetooth adapter, check if it uses a battery. Suppose it does, then charge it fully and also charge your AirPods full so you get to enjoy your gaming audio for a longer time.
- Connect your Bluetooth adapter to your PS4 console once it’s done charging.
- Put your Bluetooth adapter in pairing mode. Check the manual that came with the adapter to serve as your guide if you don’t know how to put your Bluetooth adapter into pairing mode.
- While your Bluetooth adapter is in its pairing mode, get your AirPods and open its charging case.
- Press hold the button behind the case so it can sync with the adapter.
- The light on your Bluetooth adapter will keep blinking until it has connected to your AirPods. Until then, keep holding the button on your AirPods case.
Once it has paired, go to our PS4 to ensure that your AirPods are visible.
- Go to SETTINGS, and click on DEVICES.
- Scroll down and select AUDIO DEVICES. Here you will see if your AirPods are visible.
There are two important things you’ll do while in the AUDIO DEVICES section;
- Go to OUTPUT DEVICE and select the HEADPHONES CONNECTED TO CONTROLLER settings (if it doesn’t appear how it is stated above, quickly check your Bluetooth adapter manual for more clarification).
- Select the OUTPUT TO HEADPHONE and turn on the ALL AUDIO.
- You can choose to control the volume of the sound coming in from your PS4 to your AirPods through the VOLUME CONTROL section in the HEADPHONE menu.
Once you’ve followed the process listed above, your AirPods are now connected to your PS4 and ready to receive audio from it.
Enjoy your gaming experience!
NOTE: This article focuses on how to connect AirPods to PS4, but you can still use this method listed above to connect any other device once you have your Bluetooth adapter.
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How to fix an audio issue when connecting AirPods to PS4
When connecting your AirPods to PS4, it is likely that you will face some audio problems. The likely problems you face will be listed, as also how to fix them;
- Static or Patchy Audio problem
If you notice that the audio coming in from your AirPods while connected to your PS4 is static or patchy, you should check the distance between the AirPods and the PS4 console. Since it is connected by Bluetooth, there is a specific range it can work. Check your Bluetooth adapter manual to see the maximum range.
If you are close to your PS4 console, there might be an obstacle like a wall separating you from the Bluetooth adapter. Remove them to avoid a break in Bluetooth frequency flow.
- The audio keeps playing and pausing erratically.
If you notice this problem, just take out your AirPods, then double tap on the sensors.
You should also make sure your AirPods are fully charged.
Can Airpods be used to chat with other gamers?
No, AirPods can’t be used to chat with other gamers. This is because the adapter can only send audio from the PS4 console to your AirPods but can’t send audio from your AirPods to the PS4.
How to chat with other gamers on PS4
To chat with other gamers on PS4, you need to buy headphones which specifically made for PS4. This headphone can connect automatically, and the microphone will work perfectly.
Conclusion
This article has answered your question on how to connect AirPods to PS4. If you have any questions, kindly leave them in the comment section below.
Thanks for reading!
