Does your TV show a or a “No signal” message when connected to your ? The problem could be a faulty HDMI cable, dirty or damaged, incorrect video input (on the TV), etc.
This article describes troubleshooting steps to test if your Does not connect to televisions or monitors.
1. Check your PS5 light
Your PS5 should display a solid white light when turned on. If the console does not display any lights, it is turned off and will not send video signals to your TV. A solid amber light means your PS5 is in sleep mode. Turn on your PS5 or wake it from sleep mode to restore its images.
Squeeze Energy on the console or press the button ps button on the PS5 controller. Then, wait a few seconds and check if your TV shows the console look.
Contact PlayStation Support if your PS5’s indicator is a flashing red light. This means that the console is overheating and needs repair.
2. Restart your PS5
The console freezes if your PS5 shows a solid blue light or keeps flashing white or blue. Restarting the console can .
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Unplug your PS5’s power cable from the outlet, wait 60 seconds, and plug the console back in. Make sure the HDMI cable is properly connected and turn the console back on.
3. Reinsert the HDMI cable
Loose cable connections can disrupt the transmission of the video signal from the PS5 to the TV. Insert one end of the HDMI cable into the port on your TV and make sure it is firmly seated.
Plug the other end of the cable into the HDMI port on the back of the PS5 console. Make sure the connection is firm and secure, but do not insert the cable forcefully as this may damage the HDMI port.
Turn on the PlayStation 5 and set your TV’s input source to the HDMI terminal the console is connected to.
4. Check your TV’s video input source
The PlayStation 5 console connects televisions and monitors through the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). If your TV or monitor has multiple HDMI ports, make sure the video input source is set to the HDMI port your PS5 is connected to.
Keep pressing the “Input” or “Source” button on the TV remote until you see what the HDMI input looks like where your PS5 is connected. Again, make sure your PS5 is turned on when you change your TV’s input source.
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5. Disconnect HDMI accessories
HDMI splitters (or HDMI switches) allow you to share audio and video signals between multiple devices. For example, you can your PlayStation 5 to multiple TVs or monitors with an HDMI splitter. Likewise, a splitter allows you to connect multiple consoles to a single TV.
If an HDMI splitter is not incompatible with your TV or PS5, it may break the connection between the two devices.
Remove any HDMI splitters connected to your PS5 or TV and connect the console directly to your TV. If your TV detects the PS5 afterwards, then the problem is the HDMI splitter. When you check if it is compatible with PS5.
6. Try another HDMI cable
Counterfeit or third-party cables may not connect your PS5 to your TV or monitor. Connect your PlayStation 5 to your TV using the HDMI to HDMI cable that comes with the console. Buy a replacement from anywhere near you if the original HDMI cable is broken or damaged.
You can use a third-party HDMI cable. However, make sure it is an ultra high speed (or HDMI 2.1) cable with an HDMI logo/branding on both connectors.
While the PS5 has an HDMI 2.1 port and works best with HDMI 2.1 cables, you can still connect the console to TVs with older HDMI standards. If your TV does not have HDMI 2.1 ports, you can connect your PS5 with HDMI 2.1 cables.
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HDMI 2.1 cables (or Ultra High Speed HDMI cables) are compatible with older HDMI standards/devices. However, your TV won’t play video games at the highest resolution or refresh rate because it uses an older HDMI port.
7. Try another HDMI port
Move the HDMI cable to another port on your TV and verify that the two devices establish a connection. Don’t forget to change your TV’s input source to the new HDMI port you connected the PS5 to.
8. Change HDMI TV signal format
Some TV brands (e.g. SONY) recommend changing the TV’s HDMI signal format if the PS5 or other devices do not connect via HDMI. Suppose your TV’s HDMI signal format is set to “Standard”, changing to “Enhanced” might solve the problem. Some TV brands/models offer this option as “Advanced Format” or “Advanced Format (8K)”.
If your TV has multiple HDMI ports, change the signal format for the specific HDMI port your PS5 is connected to.
Enhanced HDMI is a high-quality signal format that frees up the full bandwidth of your TV’s HDMI port. Additionally, the improved signal format ensures 4K HDR gameplay on PS5.
Switch to the “Standard” signal format if your PS5 does not connect to your TV with enhanced HDMI settings. Consult your TV’s instruction manual or contact the manufacturer for specific instructions on how to change the HDMI signal format.
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9. Restart your TV
Turn off the TV if problems persist. Turn off the TV with the remote control or unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Wait about a minute, plug the TV back in, and set the TV’s input source to the HDMI port where the PS5 is plugged in.
10. Clean the PS5 HDMI port
The presence of foreign objects in the HDMI port of your PS5 may interfere with the connection of the console to your television. Check your PS5’s HDMI port for dirt, dust, debris, or grime. Use a soft bristle brush to remove foreign bodies. If you have a can of compressed air, a few blasts into the HDMI port can dislodge dust and dirt.
You should also clean the HDMI ports on your TV, especially if it doesn’t connect to a device.
11. Update your TV firmware
If you are using a smart TV, software issues may be preventing it from displaying images from HDMI devices. Go to your TV’s settings menu, update its firmware or operating system, and see if that resolves the issue.
We also recommend setting your TV to automatically update the firmware when a new version is available. Check “Automatic Software Update” or “Automatic Firmware Update” in your TV’s software settings menu.
You should also be able to of your TV from the manufacturer’s website, depending on the brand or model of your TV. Contact your TV manufacturer for more information on how to install the latest system software on your TV.
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12. Try another TV or monitor
Connect the PS5 to another TV or monitor using a compatible high-speed HDMI cable. The HDMI port on your console is likely faulty if your new monitor or TV is not receiving video signals from your PS5. Try another cable on the monitor and see if it works.
13. Change PS5 Video Output Resolution in Safe Mode
Some PS5 users have restored the black screen issue by changing the PS5 video resolution to HDCP 1.4. High-bandwidth digital content production (HDCP) is a content protection protocol to prevent unauthorized recording of content on the PS5.
The PS5 supports the latest version of HDCP (HDCP 2.3) and automatically switches between the other versions (HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4) depending on the TV model. Set your PS5 to use HDCP 1.4 if your TV only displays a black screen.
To do this, you must first start your PS5 in safe mode.
- Press and hold the button on the PS5 for three seconds to turn off the game console.
- Leave the power button and wait for the console to turn off.
- Press and hold the button power button until you hear the PS5 beep twice.
Note that the second beep usually occurs about seven seconds after the first. So hold down the power button and release it on the second beep. This will boot your PS5 into safe mode.
- Connect the DualSense controller to the console using a USB cable and press the button ps button in the controller.
- Select Change video output.
- Select .
- Select HDCP 1.4 only and select Restart on the confirmation page.
Your TV should now detect visual cues from the game console. Make sure the PS5 is properly connected to your TV with a compatible cable.
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If your PS5 still won’t connect to your TV, even in safe mode, your HDMI port or motherboard is most likely damaged. or visit one to examine your PS5 for hardware issues. You can get a new console if your PS5 is still under warranty and the connectivity issue is due to a factory defect.
If your PS5 connects to monitors other than your TV, contact the manufacturer or reset the of the television.
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