Unless you've got a theater-quality sound system, you're not getting the most out of the best PS5 games playing out of your TV speakers. Of all the PS5 accessories we recommend, headsets are always at the top of the list. Granted, many headsets are very expensive and you would rather use something you already own, such as AirPods. But if you've tried to use them before, you'll find they're not as easy as syncing your controller to your PS5. Here's a simple way to use your favorite earbuds on your console.
If you are trying to connect Bluetooth headphones to your PS5, we can help with that as well.
How to connect AirPods to a smart TV
When you're ready to pair your AirPods to a smart TV using Bluetooth, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Enter the settings menu on your smart TV and navigate to the Bluetooth section.
Step 2: Press and hold the Pairing button on the AirPods case and wait for them to appear in the list of devices, then connect them.
Step 3: This should automatically change the output to headphones, but if not, navigate to your smart TV's audio settings and enable headphones as the output. You should now be able to use the AirPods to hear any input that would normally come from your smart TV's speakers, including from your PS5.
If you're OK with spending a bit of extra money and want to avoid having to connect your AirPods to your smart TV, you can also purchase Bluetooth adapters that will allow you to connect your AirPods directly to your PS5. Such adapters are also necessary to use the AirPods as a microphone for your PS5, as connecting them to the smart TV will not enable that feature.
