Want to connect unsupported Bluetooth headphones to PS4 but are not sure how to go about it?

In this post, we’ll be discussing 4 DIY solutions to this problem. You can try any one of them to pair your Bluetooth headphones. However, before we look at the solutions, let’s check why Bluetooth audio devices aren’t supported by PS4.

Why Bluetooth Audio Devices Aren’t Supported by PS4?

After launching PlayStation 4, Sony declared that PS4 will not support A2DP, which includes Bluetooth devices. A2DP is the short-form for Advance Audio Distribution Profile. It is basically stereo music that is distributed wirelessly over Bluetooth.

Why has Sony stopped supporting Bluetooth devices for the PlayStation 4? The answer is to prevent lagging. With A2DP, you are going get a lagging of roughly 100-200ms. As you may guess, that will lead to poor user experience, and hence Sony supporting Bluetooth devices with PS4.

That said, while you can’t pair a Bluetooth device with PS4 the normal way, workarounds are available. Let’s now look at them.

Connect Bluetooth Headphones to PS4

Solution 1 – Use Supported Bluetooth Devices to Connect to PS4

In case the Bluetooth device you use is supported by Sony, configure the settings directly to pair it. Not sure if Sony supports the Bluetooth device you use? In that case, you should check the information on the headset package. That said, tweaking the settings to try pairing PS4 with your Bluetooth device never hurts, so it’s worth giving it a shot.

Here are the steps to follow:

• Turn the Bluetooth headset on in pair mode to establish a connection
• Navigate to PS4 Settings. Click Devices and then click Bluetooth Devices
• Choose your headset
• In case the Bluetooth headset connects successfully, see if you’re able to play your favorite games with it

If a successful connection isn’t made and you get an error message such as Cannot connect to the Bluetooth device within the time limit or Bluetooth audio devices are not supported by the PS4, give the solutions listed ahead a try.

Solution 2 – Connect the Bluetooth Headset Wired to the PS4

You might require an additional to establish a connection between the Bluetooth headset and PS4. For this method, use an audio cable that has an inbuilt microphone. The majority of Bluetooth headsets come with such a cable. For instance, you can easily find such headsets online or elsewhere.

Here are the steps to follow:

• Connect the Bluetooth headset with the PS4 controller using the audio cable having an inbuilt mic
• Now turn the headset on
• Navigate to PS4 Settings. Click Devices and then click Bluetooth Devices
• Choose your headset in the list
• Navigate to Devices and then click Audio Devices
• Now select Output Device. Click Headset Connected to Controller
• Select Volume Control, and then adjust its setting to either louder or medium
• Select Output to Headphones and then click All Audio
• Now see if the headset is working

If this solution doesn’t work, move on to the next one.

Solution 3 – Use a USB Adapter to Connect the Bluetooth Headset to PS4

You may be able to connect the Bluetooth headset to the PS4 by using just a USB adapter. If you don’t have a USB adapter, perhaps you can buy one and then try the following steps:

• In the PS4 USB slot, insert your USB adapter
• Turn the Bluetooth headset on
• Navigate to PS4 Settings. Click Devices. Then click Audio Devices
• Select Output Device and then click USB Headset
• Select Volume Control. Now change the setting to either louder or medium
• Select Output to Headphones and then click All Audio
• Now see if the headset is working

If this solution didn’t work for you, give this last solution a try.

Solution 4 – Use a Dongle to Connect the Bluetooth headset with the PS4

This method allows you to quickly and easily connect the Bluetooth headset with the PS4. All you need is a wireless microphone and a Dongle. Most Dongles come with a wireless microphone. That means you don’t have to buy them separately.

Here are the steps to follow:

• Insert your wireless mic
• Into the PS4 USB slot insert your Bluetooth Dongle
• Turn the Dongle on by pressing the button on it
• Turn the Bluetooth headset on. Now move a little closer to your Dongle and wait a little for the devices to connect
• Once the connection has been made, navigate to PS4 Settings. Click Devices and then click Audio Devices
• Select Input Device. Now, choose Headset Connected to Controller
• Select Output Devices. Click USB Headset
• Select Volume Control. Adjust the setting to either louder or medium
• Select Output to Headphones. Now click All Audio
• Now see if the headset is working

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