How To Use Headphones With Ps4

With the release of the PS4, listening to music while playing games has become a more popular feature. Many first-person and third-person shooting games require you to listen closely for enemy movement or your own weapon reloading sounds.

Music can also add to the gaming experience by enhancing mood or setting tone. Some games even have dancing features where you must follow music cues to successfully play the game.

With the new update, version 3.50, you can now use any pair of headphones with your PS4! Previously, only official PlayStation branded headphones were compatible. Now, any headphone that has a 3.5mm input will work.

Some people may run into problems when trying to use their own headphones though. The first issue is finding the correct volume control.

Plug into mic input on ps4

If you do not have a headset with a mic, you can still use headphones with your PS4. You just need to plug them into the mic input. This is the same port you would use to plug in your headphones to listen to music, so you just need to flip the cable around.

Most higher quality headphones do not have a microphone built in, so you would have to purchase a separate one if you want to use both. Then again, you could just use the microphone on your PS4 if you desire only audio from it.

Some low-quality earbuds may not fit in the mic input port due to its size. If this is the case, then you cannot use both functions of the headphones at the same time on your PS4.

Adjust audio settings on ps4

Before you can use headphones with your PS4, you need to adjust some audio settings. You will need to check that the audio output is set to headphones and that audio mute is disabled.

The first thing you’ll want to do is make sure that the Audio Output setting is set to Headphones. To do this, go to Settings > Devices > Audio Output and select Headphones.

Then, go to Settings > Devices > Audio Input and make sure that the Audio Input Mode is set to Dual Sound Mode. This prevents the in-game sound from being sent through the headphone jack instead of the TV.

Adjust microphone settings on ps4

Now that you have connected your headphones to your PS4, you will need to adjust the microphone settings.

You can adjust the microphone sensitivity level and which voices the microphone picks up. You can also choose to turn the microphone off completely.

Sensitivity levels range from low, medium, high, and special situations such as stealth or hostage situation levels. A higher sensitivity level picks up more noise, while a lower level picks up less noise but may pick up more background noise.

Whichever setting you choose, test it in-game by calling someone and listening to how clear your voice is coming through the speaker, and how easily other characters can hear you.

Test using the microphone

Once you have found the best fit for your headphones, it is time to test out the microphone. Make sure the mic is not turned off and that you can speak into it clearly.

Then, launch your favorite game and join a party or find a team to play with. Watch how other people in the game respond to you and if they can hear you through the microphone.

If you notice people cannot hear you, try bending the mic slightly to see if that improves it. If it does not, try adjusting the volume on the headphones itself as well as on your ps4 console.

Some consoles have settings for the headset microphone that may need adjusting. Check these settings and reset them to default if necessary.

Test using the audio output

If you already have a pair of headphones you like, the next step is to test to see if they work with the PlayStation 4. This can be done by connecting your PS4 controller to your phone or computer to test audio output.

Many people leave the audio input on their phones so you can easily test this. Alternatively, you can use a music app or radio app to test the sound coming in through the headphones.

If you do not have a compatible phone, then you can purchase an adapter for your headphones which connects them to the 3.5mm jack on your PS4. There are many affordable ones that do the same thing so do not feel like you need to spend lots of money here.

Once you have verified that your headphones work with your PS4, keep them for when you transition to wireless! You will still be able to use these for gaming and listening to sounds.

Make sure that the volume is not too low on the headphones or too high on the ps4

While playing on the ps4, you can use a few different types of headphones with the console. You can use standard earbuds, over-the-ear headphones, or noise-cancelling headphones.

If you use earbuds or very small headphones, then it is easier for someone else to hear what you are listening to or what is coming out of the console. This could be a problem if someone is trying to sleep or there is a loud game coming through the speakers.

If you use noise-cancelling headphones, then make sure they are fully charged and working properly. If they are not, then someone outside of the headphones will be able to hear the game sounds.

Over-the-ear headphones are a safe bet as long as they are not worn too tight or loose.

Check that there is not too much background noise

While playing, you do not want other noise distractions. You do not want to hear people talking or walking outside your apartment, dogs barking outside, or cars driving by.

Too much noise can make it difficult to hear the game sounds and your teammate’s calls. This can lead to bad plays and poor scores. The same goes for music; you do not want loud music playing in the background while you play.

It is best to pick headphones that have a closed back design. These prevent external sound from entering your ear cups. This helps keep your game sound at a normal level so you can hear what is happening.

If open headphones are preferred, then make sure there is some noise canceling technology built into them. This way external noise is reduced and the game sounds are amplified.

Reset your equipment and try again

If you get a continuous noise complaint, try to reset your equipment and try again. You can do this by removing all equipment from your account and starting the process over.

By doing this, Blizzard will check your account for authentic devices and re-add them as well as re-install the game. This process takes a few hours to complete so be mindful of that!

If you are unable to do this, you can contact customer service who may be able to assist you with removing the annoying noise in your game.