To connect PS4 to PC monitor with HDMI, plug an HDMI cable into the HDMI OUT port on the back of the console and the monitor’s HDMI input, then power on both devices. This direct connection delivers video and audio to your monitor, letting you play without a TV.
Before you connect your PS4 to a PC monitor with HDMI
Ensure your monitor has an HDMI input port, or get an HDMI-to-DVI/VGA adapter if it only has those older ports.
Connect the HDMI cable and power on the PS4
- Locate the HDMI OUT port on the back of the PS4 console.
- Insert one end of the HDMI cable into that HDMI OUT port.
- Insert the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on your PC monitor.
- Insert the power cable into the AC IN port on the back of the PS4 console.
- Safely insert the power plug into a power outlet.
- Turn on your PS4 system by pressing the power button.
The power indicator on the PS4 will blink blue and then turn white, confirming the console is booting normally.
Pair your controller for the first time
For initial setup, connect your DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller to your PS4 system using the USB cable, then press the PS button to pair it. This step is required only once, after that, the controller connects wirelessly.
Fix a blank screen after the white light appears
If your monitor does not display a picture when the power indicator turns white, restart your PS4 system by pressing the power button for at least 7 seconds to turn it off, then turn it on again. This forced restart resets the video output handshake between the console and monitor, which is the most common fix for a blank screen after a successful HDMI connection.
Get sound from your monitor
HDMI carries audio, so if your monitor has built-in speakers or a headphone jack, sound should work automatically. If you hear nothing, check the monitor’s volume controls and the PS4’s audio output settings under Settings > Sound and Screen > Audio Output Settings, set it to HDMI output. If your monitor lacks speakers, plug headphones into the monitor’s audio jack or use the PS4’s optical port with an external sound system.
For the wider topic, see switch from HDMI 1 to HDMI 2.
