Do Apple Earbuds work with PS4 or PS5?

If you have Apple earbuds (AirPods) or Apple headphones and PS4 or PS5, you must have  tried to connect your iPhone headphones with your PS4 or PS5? Unfortunately apple headphones do not work with PS4 or PS5. 

Do Apple earbuds work with PS4 or PS5? The answer is yes and also no. You can not connect it directly. But using some simple tricks you can make your apple headphones work with a PS4 or PS5.

If you failed to connect Apple headphones with PS4 or PS5, this article is for you. You will get all the ways and possible answers of “how to connect apple headphones with a PS4.”

Do Apple headphones work on ps4 or PS5?

Wired Apple earbuds work with the PS4 only for audio. Because of the different types of jack connectors. Apple uses the CTIA standard headphone jack connector, where PS4 uses OMTP. 

Wireless Apple earbuds do not directly work with the PS4. But by using an iPhone, you can connect and use your PS4 with Apple wireless earbuds, audio and mic both.

Then how to get Apple headphones to work on PS4? Before solving this, you should know what the problem is. This knowledge will help us to solve it easily.

Why do Apple headphones not work on PS4 properly?

Why is my Apple earphone mic not working? You know that,  PlayStation 4 (PS4) is a Samsung product. And Samsung wants to make an ecosystem with other Samsung products, as Apple does. 

To do this Apple uses a different headphone jack connector which is CTIA standard. But most of the android and Samsung uses OMTP connectors.

For changing the position of ground and mic parts, the ground phase connects with the mic phase and the mic phase connects with the ground phase. Thus the audio or headphone speaker part works properly but the mic does not work.

On the other hand, you can not connect wireless earbuds with PS4 because of compatibility issues.

Can Apple headphones be used on PS4?

The answer is yes and no both. You can not use Apple headphones with PS4 directly. But the best ways to use Apple earbuds with PS4 are –

1. Using Adapter
2. Third-party dongles
3. Using iPhone or Android phone
4. Buy new one headphone which is supported 

Can you use Apple headphones for PS5?

Yes, you can use your Apple headphones for PS5. But not directly or easily. If you are trying to use wired headphone, you have to use a simple adapter or converter. But if your headphone is wireless, then you can use directly. If you feel any problem to connect PS5, you can take third-partly dongles that helps to hide your headphone identity.

How to connect Apple headphones to PS4 using adapter?

Using an adapter is the best solution to connect wired iPhone headphones to PS4 or PS5. 

As I already described, iPhone headphones  are using CTIA standard connector but PS4 uses OMTP standard connector. 

So, if you convert CTIA to OMTP by an adapter, you can use Apple headphones for game sound and mic with PS4 and PS5. 

How can I connect my Apple headphones to PS4 using Bluetooth Adapter?

To connect your apple headphones with a ps4 you should follow the rules

1. Firstly you have to Plugin a Bluetooth adapter into thePS4 console.
2. After plunging there will appear a light or some lights on the adapter flash into blue or other colors. It indicates the pairing mode. Wait till the pairing mode appears.
3. There is a pairing button on earbuds or the charging case, press the button.
4. When the light is stable on the adapter, you’re connected.
5. On your PS4 or PS5, open the Settings menu.

   

6. Then go to Device.

   

7. Then go to Audio Device.

   

8. Change the output device and select the close match to your headphone or earbuds.

   

How to connect using Third-party Dongles?

If you simply try to use your AirPods or Apple headphones on the PS4 or PS5, it will not detect any earbuds. Since it does not support Bluetooth audio, this type of try is not working. Then how to connect iPhone headphones to PS4?

To bypass this incompatibility, you have to use a third-party receiver or dongle. Simply, it is a Bluetooth connector or audio transporter that supports Apple AirPods, headphones, and PS4, PS5, both. It helps to connect wireless headphones to PS4 without an adapter.

You can use the Avantree Leaf Audio Dongle. It is one of the most used and featured third-party audio transporters. It works with any Bluetooth-enabled phone, earbuds, PS4, PS5, Windows, Mac OS, Linux, headphones, speakers, receivers, etc. Only the keyboard, mouse, and TV are not supported. No driver installation is required.  

Follow the following simple steps:

1. Connect Avantree Leaf Audio Dongle or other which you have bought.
2. Wait for being ready.
3. Pair your AirPods Bluetooth.

Now you are ready to play games. If you have any doubt, see the video, I have cleared all the doubts and show how to connect Apple airpods with PS4. 

Do apple earbuds work with PS5? How to connect airpods to PS4 or PS5 without dongle?

Connecting Airpods(apple earbuds) to PS5 without a dongle or an adapter is a challenge. But it is possible by using your iPhone and Android phone. Follow the following steps:

1. Turn on your PS4 and login into your account. 
2. Go to the App store/google play from your phone and install the PS5 Remote Play app.
3. After completing installation, simply follow and complete sign in.
4. Once registration/sign in is completed, you will see a screen similar to the PS5.
5. Turn on Bluetooth and connect the PS5 Controller.
6. Now turn on your AirPods and make it ready to connect.
7. Then go to the iPhone Music option form navigation bar.
8. Once your Apple earphone has been connected, come to the PS5 remote play app.
9. Go to Settings and turn on the microphone.

Download the free PS Remote Play app now

I have already given the app link below. Visit the App store (if you are using iPhone) or Google Play store (if you are using android.

Can I use Apple headphones as a mic on PS4?

When you are using wired Apple headphones, you will face the mic not working. Due to different types of headphone connector (CTIA standard of Apple headphones & MOTP standard of PS4 , PS5), the mic and ground connections alternate their positions. That’s why the mic connects with the ground ring, and the ground connects with the microphone. As the circuit is incomplete, the mic is not working.

How to use Apple headphones as a mic with PS4? Can I use it? The answer is yes, you can. For this, do as the following instructions:

1. Turn on and get ready your PS4
2. Plug-in your headphones jack into the PS4 controller. You can see that the headphone mic is not working. 
3. Quickly plug out and plugin several times (approximately 3-5 times)
4. Now check, your mic should be working.

Let’s have a look, how I am doing.

What headphones are compatible with ps4?

There are several headphones that are compatible with PS4 and PS5. All Samsung headphones are compatible. 

But some gaming headphones are made for PS4 and PS5. These headphones ensure the best sound quality with some extra features. Our Recommendations are –

Earbuds that work with PS4 or PS4 compatible earbuds

These are some earbuds that work properly with PS4 properly-

Apple headphones mic not working on PS4, how to solve it?

When you are use Apple wired headphone you will experienced that your headphone speaker is working. But mic is not working due to pin configuration variation. If you want to headphone’s mic working, you have to use a converter or adapter. Just it.

Do the PS5 headphones work on PS4

Yes, all the PS5 headphones are compatible on PS4. So, when you are buying a new headphone or earbuds, no warry. Because if it support PS5, then it must be support PS4.

What headphone jack does PS5 use?

The PlayStation 5 controller has a 3.5mm audio jack which is OMTP standard. Maximum headphones are contain this jack.

Conclusion 

Sony PlayStation is one of the most successful gaming consoles of all time without any doubt. But Apple users face incompatibility problems. This dedicated article is for them on how to get Apple headphones to work on PS4.

I hope I have cleared all  the doubts about it. Also discussed the possible and most used solutions : Using adapter, dongle, iPhone or Android phone and several plugging unplugging methods. 

FAQs

Do Apple headphones have microphone?

Yes, you can use AirPods or Apple headphones have microphone. You can listen to music, song, and also you can use it for recording, calling, gaming. 

Can I use regular headphones with ps4?

In general, regular headphones use the OMTP standard connector. PS4 also uses this type of headphone port. So, you can use your regular headphones with PS4.

Can I plug headphones into PS4 controller?

The PS4 controller has 3.5mm headphone  jack. So you can plug your wired headphones into the PS4 controller easily. After Plugging, go to Settings and Select Output Device, then select Headset Connected to Controller.

Can you connect earbuds to PS4?

Yes, you can connect earbuds to PS4. To connect, you may use an adapter (wire or wireless), or iPhone, Bluetooth dongle etc.

Can you use AirPods to chat with other players?

The short answer is yes and no both. If you have a dongle to connect your AirPods, you can chat with other players by changing settings. The method and steps I have already described with video. Click here to go there.

Are apple earbuds good for gaming?

Yes, all the quality of gamming earbuds contain Apple earbuds or AirPods. These produce so high quality sound, bass, treble. They can also deliver enhance and accurate sound. On the hand, built is mic is awesome. No doubt that, Apple earbuds has long lasting battery life than any other gaming earbuds.

How to use apple earbuds on ps4?

To use Apple earbuds on PS4, you can use third-party dongles, your iPhone as PlayStation, or choosing a suitable adapter.