In this
article we will discuss the exciting new AirPods Max and how to connect them,
step by step, to the PlayStation 5. The steps in this article are written specifically
for the AirPods Max but they can be applied to any Bluetooth Audio
Device that you wish to connect.
What are the AirPods Max?
The AirPods
Max are alongside the PS5 in one of the most highly anticipated new releases of 2020/2021.
Apple's newest addition to the wireless headphone family sees an over-ear headphone that
combines pillow-soft comfort with high quality surround sound, modern sound
cancelling and artificial intelligence - all encased in a fun and unique design.
Does the PlayStation 5 come with Bluetooth?
Similar to
the AirPods Max, the eagerly awaited PlayStation 5 did not disappoint. The console is packed with
modern technology, lightning speed and stunning visuals. Despite the PS5's amazing
features, we were surprised (and a little disappointed) to find that it cannot
support Bluetooth Audio devices. Luckily there is a quick,
easy and cheap fix for this as all you need is a Bluetooth Adapter or Dongle
that plugs into the PS5.
There are a
range of PS5 Bluetooth adapters on the market from some that are USB-C, USB and
even 3.5mm, but overall they are pretty similar so whichever you decide is really down to preference. There are even some that
allow you to pair two devices so both you and a friend can connect your AirPods
to the Playstation simultaneously. The Bluetooth adapters are readily available online and
inexpensive as you can expect to grab one for less than £20.
So now you
have everything that you need (Charged Airpods Max, Bluetooth Adapter, PS5),
let's get into it:
Instructions:
1. Plug the Bluetooth adapter dongle
into the PS5 (this could be at the front, back or on the controller)
2. Hold the pairing button down on the
adapter, on most devices a flashing light indicates pairing mode
3. On your AirPods Max press and hold the
pairing button on the top, there should be a white flashing light on the bottom
which indicates pairing mode is active
4. Hold pairing button until the light
on the Bluetooth adapter turns solid, this indicates pairing is complete
5. Put the AirPods over your ears and
test audio connection
*(If you are having difficulty
hearing anything try checking the audio settings on the PS5, you need the audio
output to be the Bluetooth device)
From our
experience, connection was really simple, we didn't have any issues with lag
and the sound quality from the AirPods Max was exceptional. The only thing to
consider with using these as your audio device is that unfortunately the PS5
doesn't let you use the Mic on the AirPods. So whilst you can hear clearly
through them, you cannot speak through them. This was a bit of a shame as the
AirPods Max have beamforming which is especially designed to isolate your voice
on phone calls and this would have been awesome to use on the PS5. Nonetheless, this isn't too much of an issue as you can use the mic on the controller which worked really well.
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