How to connect PS4 to TV

The process of connecting the PS4 game console to the TV is a standard procedure, with which sometimes users may experience problems. What is this connected with and how to connect the set-top box to the TV? More on this later.

Connecting PS4 to TV

To connect your PS4 to your TV screen and start playing, you should follow a number of simple rules:

1. Connect an HDMI cable to the TV screen into a suitable connector type.
2. Insert the second cable into the game console.
3. Plug the cord into the outlet, and also connect another cord to the device.
4. If you do not use Wi-Fi, you need to connect the console to a network cable.
5. Insert the wire to the DualShock and the other into the USB input of the ps4.

To start the device, you need to press the power button on the game console and hold the corresponding button on the joystick. This completes the process of connecting the equipment to the TV. Now, for the set-top box to work correctly on the TV, you need to connect to the Internet.

Attention! The best way to connect to the Internet is through a wire. Therefore, you need to run a wire to the game console from an Internet router with a LAN connector.

An internet connection is required to use the multi-function mode, use it to download video games from the PlayStation store. Of course, connecting with a cable is not practical, but it is safe. To connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi, you need to follow simple instructions:

1. Click the button to open the top navigation panel.To do this, take the joystick remote control, and then press the “Up” button. Select the “Settings” section.
2. Go to the “Network” tab, and then click “Internet connection settings”. Several options will appear - “LAN” and “Wi-Fi”. Click on the last one.
3. By clicking on the Wi-Fi section, a list of available networks will be displayed; you need to select your home network and enter the password.
4. When a request from a proxy service appears, click on the “Do not use” button.
5. To test the correctness of the Internet connection, you should select Network Connection Test.

When it is completed, you need to register or click on login and enter the details of your existing account and remember the entered password.

Connection methods

You can connect the device to a TV, laptop or computer. When connecting the console to a TV, you need to use a large plasma, since a tulip-shaped TV is not suitable for a high-quality connection. Next you will need a regular HDMI cable and instructions. You can log in and start playing by following the instructions.

You can also connect PS4 to your PC using an HDMI cable or a DVI-HDMI adapter if there is no cable port. Next you need to follow the instructions on the monitor. In this case, the system may begin to transmit only a picture, but no sound. In this case, you will need to connect speakers to the computer.

Reference! The last option for using and connecting PS4 is to a laptop. With a laptop, as with a computer, a problem can arise if there is no port for the cable. Then you need to resort to a special explorer with a USB port or install the Remote Play program, which will allow you to start the game from the PC.

Possible connection problems and their elimination

When connecting a game console to an old or new TV or other device, the following problems may occur:

1. The console does not work, showing no signs of life.
2. The picture is slow or the sound is not working.
3. Poor image quality.
4. The console does not recognize the network or interrupts the connection when downloading games.
5. The game console is connected and shows signs of life, but there is no image on the screen.

All of the above problems can be solved. The first problem is related to a faulty power cable, a broken game console, or a malfunction in the electrical system. If there is a defect, then it is better to return the console for repair or return it to the store. The second is due to improper operation of the Internet router, lack of Internet connection, breakdowns in the TV or power surges. The third problem is related to the device itself and the incorrectly selected screen resolution.

If the equipment does not recognize the network or interrupts the operation of the PlayStation, then there may be problems with the Internet and the device itself. In this case, you need to restart the device itself, the router and the TV. If the problem reappears, then you need to contact a specialist.

If the equipment is connected and lights up blue, but no picture appears on the screen, but there is sound, then there is a problem with the TV screen itself. Try rebooting the system again and turning on/off the TV.

In general, it is not difficult to connect and work with a PS2, PS3 or PS4 game console; just follow the instructions for the console or follow the instructions and recommendations listed above.