How to connect PS4 to a TV, monitor or laptop

Hello everyone and I’m in touch with you, Bearded Man! Another very interesting letter arrived in the mail with a question: how to connect a TV set-top box to a laptop. But how?! - take it and connect it. You can use HDMI or another similar cable. Another question is that it will be impossible to watch TV channels in this way. Finally: is it possible to connect? - Yes! Will there be a result? - No!

On a laptop and computer, all HDMI ports that are commonly used are “OUT” ports and not “IN” ports. That is, from there the signal goes to another device - for example, to a TV, monitor, projector. But the monitor has an HDMI input. This is where you can connect your set-top box.

Content:

• 1 TV connection
• 2 Required adapters
• 3 Connecting to a laptop
• 4 Connecting to a monitor
• 5 Application of Remote Play
• 6 Setting the picture on the console
• 7 Possible problems

Can I connect PS4 to a monitor, TV or laptop? This is a standard process, but users sometimes have difficulty joining. This happens mainly due to the lack of necessary connectors. There are many ways to cope with this task, even without specific skills.

Why connect your console to your computer?

Logical question. There are several possible reasons for connecting your console to your computer.

One of them is the inconvenience of the console for use in everyday activities (surfing the Internet, editing texts, etc.). Don't be surprised, many users have completely abandoned the computer in favor of the console. However, for convenience, many still prefer to use a monitor that is familiar to the eye.

The second reason may be the lack of a TV in the house. It's no secret that many people have given up watching TV due to lack of time or for personal reasons. As a result, a TV is an unnecessary thing in the house.

This is not a complete list of possible reasons - it all depends on the user and his goals.

TV connection

How to connect Sony Playstation 4 to TV? For a new gaming station it is not necessary to have a branded Sony TV panel; models of different brands and sizes are used. The initial level of setup is connecting the PS4 to the television. Step by step method:

• Connect the HDMI cable to the television panel by inserting it into the appropriate port located on the back or side of the screen.
• Plug the other plug into the HDMI socket of the PlayStation 4 console.
• Insert the power cord into the socket, and connect the second edge to the port of the video console.
• If you are not planning to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi, then turn on the network cable.
• Connect the small end of the USB cable to the joystick, and the other end to the same input of the station.

To start the gamepad, press the power button located on the front of the console and hold down the PS4 button on the joystick. For stable operation of the video set-top box, it is connected to the Internet via a cable that is inserted into the LAN port.

How to connect PS4 to TV via Internet connection? The wireless method is considered more practical because it makes it possible to download video games. Execution method:

• Go to the navigation panel using the joystick. Press the "up" button and select "settings".
• Go to the “network” tab and select the Wi-Fi option in the “set up an Internet connection” item.
• Select your home network from the list provided. Enter the password. Refuse the proposal to use a “proxy server”.

After completing the process, you need to log in to your account and choose a suitable password. Advice

: If you have used the PS3 game panel before, you do not need to create a new profile. Registration is required by entering the old password and login.

Required Adapters

How to connect PlayStation 4 to an older TV? Adapters will be required if your monitors do not have suitable HDMI jacks. The most common method is “tulip”. The main disadvantage of this option is the broadcast of low quality images. To connect, insert adapters into the appropriate ports, then turn on the television receiver, select the required signal using the control panel. The method does not imply any difficulties with synchronization. Having figured out how to connect PS4 to a TV, you need to choose the right converter.

When buying card readers, you should pay attention to the following factors:

• Prefer USB powered adapters. There is a possibility that the adapter without additional power will not function with PS4.
• The converter has a 3.5 mm jack. VGA and DVI may not reproduce sound, so using a card reader without a connector, the game on the console will be silent.
• Some adapters have different models.

When purchasing, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the characteristics or check with the seller about the features of the product so that you do not have to make a return.

Features of work after connection

You should immediately understand that display on a laptop will take place with a significant loss in the quality of the game interface. This is inevitable, since the game console is initially designed for a higher resolution than that offered by laptops.

If you don't agree with the loss of quality, you will have to spend some extra money on purchasing a gamepad. In this case, the interface display and all game processes will be identical to those when using a TV. But we should not forget that your laptop’s video card must meet the manufacturer’s requirements. If everything is fine with the video card, the next step is to install drivers on the laptop.

Installing drivers is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. In addition to the fact that PS4 requires a certain amount of RAM, drivers require a high resource of free physical memory. Otherwise, all games will simply slow down and there will be no pleasure from the process. In general, we can say that connecting the console to a laptop is the worst option.

If you do not have the opportunity to purchase a full-fledged large-diagonal TV, pay attention to regular monitors. They are much more convenient for installing PS than laptops. It is not at all necessary to take the most expensive one. The bottom line is that PC monitors initially have all the connectors necessary for the operation of game consoles, and setting up a PS on a monitor is done in just a couple of minutes. The downloading of games occurs automatically and does not require any additional effort from the gamer.

Connecting to a laptop

How to connect ps4 to laptop? Connecting a video console to a laptop without using auxiliary software elements involves resolving issues that arise along the way. One of them is that the portable device does not have an HDMI input (only an input is present). Is it possible to connect a PlayStation 4 to a laptop in this case? This problem can be solved by using an old RCA cable and a special converter connected to the USB socket in the laptop. On the one hand, the adapter has a USB plug, and on the other, a standard “tulip”. The main disadvantage of the connection is the poor quality of the transmitted image. According to experts, this method is suitable for short-term use.

Step-by-step technology for connecting PlayStation 4 to a laptop:

• Insert the plug responsible for broadcasting the video signal into the special adapter, then connect the card reader to the laptop.
• Drop the custom setting on the station. To do this, press and hold the power key. After the console produces an audio message, the button is released.
• RCA cable tulips (white and red) insert the audio port using an av-jack converter.

This is an effective and simple method for connecting a PlayStation 4 to a laptop. Here you will need to switch video and audio modes on the console. To do this, go to the ps4 pro settings and select the “tulips” icon. Even novice users can figure out how to connect a PS4 to a laptop via hdmi, the main thing is to strictly follow the instructions.

Important Tips

PlayStation 4

1. It is necessary to pay attention to the parameters of the laptop. Based on its technical characteristics, you can evaluate its ability to pull a game console.
2. If you doubt that you can connect the console to the laptop yourself, we recommend that you seek professional help.
3. PlayStation 4 is currently the most powerful and most functional gaming console. It is purchased mainly for exclusive versions of games that can only be played on this platform.
4. To successfully connect the set-top box to a laptop, you need to update the drivers. If they have not been updated on the laptop for a long time, serious problems may arise (the connection process will be significantly more complicated). All resources are subject to updating: sound card, video card, processor.
5. In order to make updates faster and easier, you can use a special program (it studies the device system and analyzes the software installed on the laptop). If the drivers are very outdated, the program will automatically install a new version. Professionals consider DriverPack Solution to be the most effective and reliable option.
6. To connect a game console, you will need to install the “PS4 Remote Play” program. In order for it to be up-to-date, we recommend downloading the program from the official Microsoft website (otherwise, software compatibility problems may arise, and viruses from unknown sources on the Internet may be introduced onto your electronic device).
7. While using the console, it is necessary to monitor the update of the game console, since new versions of Microsoft adapt to PlayStation 4 updates. During the process of downloading the file, the required version of the update is available to the user.

Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I fix emerging problems myself? The ability to independently solve problems depends on the user's skills.

Connecting to a Monitor

Can I connect PS4 to a monitor? But this process will require effort and time. The better and newer the screen, the easier it is to establish communication. The simplest method is to connect using an hdmi cable, but it happens that the PC does not have a corresponding socket.

Connecting to a ps4 laptop via hdmi occurs according to the diagram below:

• Plug the hdmi cable into the appropriate ports on the monitor and console.
• Settings are determined automatically.
• Turn on both devices, synchronization should occur.

How to connect PS4 to a monitor without an HDMI cable? In such cases, use a DVI-HDMI adapter, but this will not solve all problems. The adapter only displays an image, and if there are no speakers, they use headphones, which is not very convenient. This interface has several versions: I, A, D. Before purchasing a module, it is advisable to check the type of connector on the monitor. Otherwise, there will be big problems with the connection. How else do you connect PS4 to a monitor? A good option is through the VGA interface. It is installed on almost all PC displays.

If the converter is not suitable, it is recommended to purchase an HDMI-VGA adapter equipped with a powerful power supply. It will help convert the broadcast into the required stream. Resolution may need to be reduced. This module looks like a small box with 3 inputs:

• audio port for connecting speakers and headphones;
• VGA or DVI interface;
• hdmi socket.

This method will resolve the question of how to connect PS4 to a monitor. Adapters that do not provide additional power supply will not help you adjust synchronization with your play station.

Cable preparation

To connect the game console to the laptop and output the image, you need to prepare an HDMI cable type “A”. If the computer does not have an HDMI connector, but is equipped with a VGA output, then you will have to purchase a special adapter - we immediately note that when working through the adapter, the sound will not be played, you will have to use headphones or speakers.

Application of Remote Play

What other option is there for connecting PS4 to a computer? Using an image broadcast program. As a result, the picture will be of high quality, but the transmission will be delayed. This method is not suitable for fast-paced games. Setting scheme:

1. Install the PS4 Remote Play application on your computer. It is distributed online free of charge.
2. Launch the program. A window for making settings will open.
3. Login via your profile. If you don't have one, create an account.
4. Set the settings and frame rate.
5. Turn on the gamepad and go to the connection menu. Check the box next to “Allow remote playback”.
6. After clicking the “add device” option, a numeric code will appear on the screen.
7. Return to the computer again and select “Manual registration”. Next, enter the digital combination received on the set-top box.
8. The program will connect to the set-top box and registration will be completed.

Possible problems

Sometimes, if you strictly follow the instructions, you cannot connect the PS4 to the monitor. Perhaps this happens for the following reasons:

• The HDMI port is output only. In many laptop models, this connector does not accept transmission, and the projection does not arrive at the gadget;
• The picture broadcast via Remote Play ripples or slows down - the equipment does not have time to process the information. Then it is recommended to use a more powerful module;
• there is no sound - the cable does not reproduce it. It is necessary to use other methods for outputting sound from a video console (headphones, speakers).

Important: On mobile computers with low power, freezes are periodically observed. This is caused by the fact that a weak video card or processor is not able to reliably broadcast the image from the console. In case of such problems, it is advisable not to overload the equipment to prevent its wear.

Having understood the instructions, users can connect two devices easily, without any additional steps or complex manipulations. All you need is a suitable cable and adapters.

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Additional Tips

Still, even if you did everything right, the unexpected can always happen. Let's look at a few examples of the most common mistakes.

1. There is no image from the laptop screen. Check if the input device works? Maybe your HDMI port can only broadcast. Use Remote Play.
2. No sound on PC. Output it through headphones or other speakers. This can be done in your PS4's audio settings.
3. The picture lags when connected via Remote Play. Perhaps the PC is weak and does not have the power. Upgrade your computer.
4. It is better to connect the joystick directly to the PC when using the application. This way it will slow down less.

In this case, it is better to output the sound to the controller itself and connect headphones to it.