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You can connect AirPods to your PS5, but you have to take a detour to do so. The direct route via the console Bluetooth does not work.
Connect AirPods to PS5 via USB Bluetooth dongle
The PS5 does have Bluetooth, but you can only use it to connect the controllers to the console.
- If you want to pair another device such as AirPods with the PS5, an additional Bluetooth module is an option.
- You will need a USB Bluetooth dongle with a pairing button. Without such a button, it will not work because the PS5 menu does not display Bluetooth modules.
- Insert the Bluetooth dongle into the console.
- The AirPods must be in the case. Press the connect button on the case until the LEDs flash white.
- Press the pairing button on the Bluetooth stick and the headphones should connect.
- Note: Even though the AirPods are now connected to the console, you cannot use the headphones’ microphone. So chatting is not possible. The headphones only play the sound.
Use AirPods with PS5 via remote play app
Another option for using AirPods with PS5 is to use the remote play app.
- Download the remote play app on your Android or iOS device and stream the audio to your mobile device.
- Now you can connect your iPhone or iPad to the AirPods. You can also connect an Android smartphone to AirPods with little effort.
- Even with this method, you can only use the AirPods for listening. The microphone does not work.
