Why is my PS5 plugged into my monitor but no sound?

If your PS5 is plugged into your monitor but you’re not getting any sound, it’s likely due to a settings issue or a problem with your HDMI connection, as HDMI cables are designed to carry both video and audio signals. To resolve this issue, try checking your monitor’s audio settings to ensure that the HDMI audio is enabled, and also verify that your PS5 is set to output audio through the HDMI port.

Understanding the Basics

To get sound from your PS5 to your monitor, you need to ensure that your monitor has built-in speakers or an audio out port that can connect to external speakers or a headset. If your monitor has HDMI input, it should be able to receive both video and audio signals from your PS5.

Troubleshooting Steps

If you’re still having trouble getting sound from your PS5 to your monitor, try the following troubleshooting steps:

• Check your HDMI connection to ensure it’s secure and not damaged.
• Try using a different HDMI port on your monitor.
• Check your PS5 settings to ensure that the HDMI audio is enabled.
• Update your monitor’s firmware to the latest version.

FAQs

General Questions

1. How do I get sound from my monitor to my PS5?: The audio will be piped from the PS5 via HDMI cable to your monitor, which has an audio out 3.5mm jack. From there, you can pipe the audio from the monitor to your PC audio input using a 3.5mm cable.
2. Why is there no sound on my PS5 HDMI monitor?: Sometimes the PS5 no sound issue can be caused by a problematic HDMI port or cable. Try connecting to a different HDMI port.
3. Can PS5 work without HDMI?: Unfortunately, it is not possible to use your PS5 without the HDMI port or a functioning display output.

Technical Questions

4. How do I enable HDMI audio on my monitor?: On the Playback tab, you should see a few options listed, including Speakers and another option for the external display. Right-click the Speakers option and select Set as Default Device.
5. Does HDMI carry sound?: Yes, HDMI is renowned for its video quality, but it also can carry audio without the need for multiple cables.
6. Does PS5 support HDMI 2.0 monitor?: While HDMI 2.0 does support 1080p 120Hz and even 1440p 120Hz in theory, the PS5 is designed with HDMI 2.1 in mind.

Connectivity Questions

7. Can you plug a PS5 into a monitor?: Yes, you can connect your PS5 to a monitor using an HDMI 2.1 cable.
8. How do I add sound to my gaming monitor?: To get audio from your gaming monitor, you may need to connect a headset or external speaker to the headphone port at the back of the monitor.
9. Do all HDMI monitors have sound?: Not all HDMI monitors have sound, but those that do either have integrated speakers or an audio output port.

Troubleshooting Questions

10. Why is there no sound when I use! a monitor?: Check that your monitor has built-in speakers or it’ll need to have an earphone jack to connect with audio equipment.
11. How do I fix sound when connected to HDMI?: If you are experiencing sound issues when connecting PC to your TV via HDMI, right-click the sound icon on the taskbar of your PC and select the Playback tab.
12. Does DisplayPort to HDMI play Sound?: Yes, the DP2HDSW Active DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter features audio pass-through support, which enables you to connect both audio and video that’s output from a DisplayPort-equipped desktop or laptop computer to an HDMI monitor.

Performance Questions

13. Is it better to play PS5 on TV or monitor?: If you use a console, a monitor or a TV will work just fine, but you may want to prioritize a 120Hz refresh rate.
14. What HDMI monitor for PS5?: The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 is the best monitor for PS5 that we’ve tested, with a 4k resolution that helps deliver sharp images.
15. Why won’t my PS5 connect to my monitor?: Check your cables and ports, confirm that your TV/display system software is up to date, and try using a different HDMI cable.