How to connect Bluetooth headphones to a PS5

While the PS5 does indeed have Bluetooth built-in, there is little native support for headphones or other audio products; Bluetooth on the PS5 has been included primarily for connecting wireless keyboards and mice, as well as approved Sony products. Don’t fret, though: there is a way to connect your headset to your game console, and it’s relatively easy—assuming you’re willing to buy a Bluetooth transmitter.

Once you have the Bluetooth transmitter, you’re a few easy steps away from connecting Bluetooth headphones to your PS5. Read on as we describe the pairing process in detail.

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Grab a Bluetooth adapter for your PS5

The first step in getting your Bluetooth headphones to pair with your PS5 is to pick up a USB-A or USB-C Bluetooth Audio Transmitter. These small devices can be inserted into one of your PS5’s USB ports and be used to connect to external Bluetooth audio devices.

We recommend picking up a USB-A Bluetooth transmitter as the PS5 offers three USB-A ports and only a single USB-C port; it is best to leave the USB-C port free for devices that would take better advantage of the high speed, powered connection, such as an external Solid State Drive (SSD) for storing games once your internal storage has been maxed.

Nearly any Bluetooth USB transmitter will work with your PS5, but if you would like a specific recommendation, this reliable option from Avantree will work perfectly; it supports Bluetooth 4.1, which won’t be a problem for Bluetooth audio headsets.

Plug your Bluetooth adapter into your PS5

Begin by plugging your Bluetooth USB-A or USB-C transmitter into your PS5. If you went with a USB-A type transmitter, you can plug it into either the PS5’s front-facing Hi-Speed USB-A port or one of its