If you ardently play games on PS4, connecting a soundbar to it can upscale the gaming experience. Besides delivering rich bass, it will help you hear the dialogue of the game audio in crystal clear quality. You can use an HDMI cable to connect your soundbar to PS4 without difficulties. This guide shows the possible techniques to pair a soundbar to a PS4 console.
Steps to Connect Soundbar to PS4 via Cable
The direct way to connect a soundbar to a PS4 console is by using a HDMI or AUX cable.
1. Turn Off Devices: Power Off the soundbar and PS4 using the remote or power button.
2. Connect Cable: Connect one cable end (HDMI/AUX) to the soundbar and the other end to the HDMI port on PS4.
3. Turn On Devices: Then, power On the soundbar and PS4 controller.
4. Now, play any game on your PS4, and you can hear its audio via soundbar. If you can’t hear any audio, go to the PS4 settings and change the Audio Output to HDMI or AUX.
Steps to Connect PS4 to Soundbar via TV and Cable
Connecting through HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) and TV can provide high-quality audio transmission.
1. Power Off Devices: Ensure your PS4, TV, and soundbar are all powered off for a safe connection.
2. Connect the PS4 to the TV: Use an HDMI cable to connect your PS4 to one of the standard HDMI input ports on your TV.
3. Link Soundbar to TV via HDMI ARC: Use a second HDMI cable to connect the soundbar’s HDMI ARC output to the TV’s HDMI ARC input.
4. Adjust TV Settings: Power on the devices, then switch your TV’s input source to the HDMI port connected to your PS4. Ensure your TV audio output is set to HDMI ARC.
5. Configure PS4 Audio Settings: Go to your PS4’s audio settings to confirm audio is routed through the soundbar (Settings → Sound & Screen → Audio Output Settings → Primary Output Port → Select the OUT).
Benefits of Connecting a Soundbar to PS4
- Boosted Audio Features: You will gain richer sound, bass effects, and surround-sound-like experiences that your TV’s speakers might lack.
- Enhanced Immersion: High-quality soundbars bring you closer to the action with improved sound details and dynamic range.
- Superior Audio-Visual Sync: When paired correctly, the audio output syncs flawlessly with the on-screen visuals, eliminating delays.
FAQ
Since the PS4 lacks an Optical port, connecting it with the soundbar using the Optical cables is not possible.
