PlayStation 5 Guides & Tutorials
This section is for guides and tutorials for the PlayStation 5. If you are stuck in the middle of a repair and are not sure where to go next, there may be a guide here to help you out.
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How to Enable 120Hz Output on PlayStation 5
120Hz output is one of the best display upgrades available on PlayStation 5, but it only works when the console, game, HDMI cable, and screen all support it. If one part of that chain is wrong, the PS5 may stay...
How to Make a PS5 Turn Your TV On Automatically
The PlayStation 5 can turn on many TVs automatically when the console powers up. This works through HDMI-CEC, which Sony labels as HDMI Device Link. When it is enabled, pressing the PS button on the controller or turning on the...
120Hz Mode on PlayStation 5: What It Does and When to Use It
120Hz mode on PlayStation 5 is often described as a simple upgrade, but it is really a chain of connected features. The console must output a high refresh rate signal, the display must accept it, and the game must include...
Setting Up PS5 Remote Play on an iPad
PS5 Remote Play lets you stream your console to an iPad so you can play away from the TV. It works best on a strong home network, but it can also be used remotely when the console and iPad have...
Setting Up PS5 Remote Play on an iPhone
PS5 Remote Play on iPhone lets you stream your PlayStation 5 to your phone and play without using the main TV. It is not a replacement for a direct console setup, but it is excellent for continuing a game from...
Setting Up PS5 Remote Play on a Windows Laptop or PC
PS5 Remote Play on Windows is useful when the main TV is unavailable or when you want to play from a desk setup. With the official PS Remote Play app, a compatible controller, and a reliable network, your PC or...
Setting Up PS5 Remote Play on an Android Tablet
PS5 Remote Play can turn an Android tablet into a portable screen for your PlayStation 5. It is especially useful around the house, where a larger tablet display and a paired controller can feel much closer to a compact gaming...
How to Turn Off a DualShock 4 Controller Connected by Bluetooth
When a DualShock 4 controller is connected to a phone, tablet, PC, or another Bluetooth device, it may not always power down in the same way it does on a PlayStation console. Leaving it connected can drain the battery, so...
How to Turn Off a DualSense Controller Connected by Bluetooth
The DualSense controller is easy to pair with phones, tablets, PCs, and other Bluetooth devices, but it is not always obvious how to turn it off when you are finished. If you leave it connected, the battery can drain even...
How to Turn On a PS5 When the TV Power Button Is Pressed
The PS5 can work with many TVs through HDMI-CEC, known on PlayStation 5 as HDMI Device Link. When supported by the TV, this can make the console and display behave more like one connected system. In some setups, turning on...