Connect the Bluetooth adapter to your PS5, TV, or controller.
Put the Bluetooth adapter into pairing mode.
Different devices enter pairing mode in slightly different ways, so check the instructions.
Usually, a blinking light indicates that it’s in pairing mode.
see to it the AirPods in their charging case, then bring up the case.
Press and hold the button on the case.
Hold the button on the AirPods case until the Bluetooth adapter’s light turns solid.
That indicates that the AirPods are paired to the adapter.
Are your AirPods not syncing to your PS5 or another machine?
Check out our tips forwhat to do when AirPods don’t connect.
Put your AirPods in your ears.
Try playing a game or doing something on the PS5 that plays audio.
You should hear the audio from the PS5 in your AirPods.
From theHomescreen, selectSettings.
On the next screen, select your Bluetooth gear.
You may also find useful tweaks under theAccessoriessection of tweaks.
Can You Chat with Other Gamers on PS5 Using AirPods?
There are two critical limitations when using AirPods and other Bluetooth headphones with the PS5.
First, Bluetooth headphones generally have somelatencyalso known as delaybetween the action onscreen and what you hear.
That’s due to how Bluetooth sends audio to the headphones.
If you demand very high performance from your gaming, the audio latency with AirPods may be unacceptable.
They have a headphone cable that can connect the AirPods Max to the PS5 controller.
Just verify to change the correct parameters for audio output and microphone input.
Here’s how toconnect AirPods to your PS4instead.
That means that you could’t use any Bluetooth headphonesincluding AirPodswith the PlayStation 5 without purchasing an accessory.
They all work the same way, so get whichever accessory looks good to you.
When your equipment appears under Other Devices, tap to pair it.
ThePulse 3D wireless headsetmade by Sony is designed to deliver optimal 3D audio for the PS5.
