How to connect a PS5 to a soundbar
The PS5 has no optical output, so its sound goes through the TV. Connect the PS5 to the TV with HDMI, then the TV’s HDMI ARC port to the soundbar’s HDMI ARC port.
Connection 1 of 2: PS5 to TV (flat screen)
Yes. They connect directly.
What you need
- HDMI cable Look for: High Speed HDMI (Ultra High Speed for 4K 120Hz)
Connect it like this
- PS5HDMI out
- HDMI cable
- TV (flat screen)HDMI in
What to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost
- About $8–$15 if you buy everything new
- Picture
- Up to 4K
- Lag
- None noticeable
- Extra power
- No
Why this works
Both devices have HDMI, so one HDMI cable carries picture and sound.
Good to know
- Nintendo Switch sends video to a TV only while docked. Switch Lite cannot output video at all.
- Many "HDMI only" TVs still have a small AV input hidden on the side. Press Input/Source on the remote and look for AV or Composite.
Connection 2 of 2: TV (flat screen) to Soundbar
Yes. They connect directly.
What you need
- HDMI cable Look for: High Speed HDMI (Ultra High Speed for eARC)
Connect it like this
- TV (flat screen)HDMI ARC / eARC out
- HDMI cable
- SoundbarHDMI ARC / eARC in
What to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost
- About $8–$15 if you buy everything new
- Sound
- Full quality
- Lag
- None noticeable
- Extra power
- No
Why this works
Both devices have HDMI ARC / eARC, so one HDMI cable carries the sound.
Good to know
- Many "HDMI only" TVs still have a small AV input hidden on the side. Press Input/Source on the remote and look for AV or Composite.
Your gear a little different? Answer a couple of questions about your own ports.
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