How To Connect PS4 To Monitor? 3 authentic ways: HDMI, VGA, or Display Port

If you are planning to buy a new console or upgrade your existing one, PS4 is still one of the best gaming consoles available out there in the market. However, after purchasing the console, one of the biggest hurdles in setting up the new console is connecting it to a monitor. This guide will help you get everything set up in a few simple steps, so your PS4 can get connected to your monitor, and you can start playing favorite games. To connect PS4 to monitor using HDMI cable, only follow the below-mentioned steps:

Locate the HDMI port on the rear side of your PS4.
Take out the HDMI cable supplied with your PS4 and connect one end of the cable to the HDMI port you located above.
Locate the HDMI port on the back of your monitor.
Connect the second end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your monitor.

But what if your monitor has a display port to connect to, and what about the audio when the PS4 is connected to a monitor? We came up with a solution for each of your queries; we will get to that in a minute. First, let’s see a bit of detail about what we talked about.

How to connect PS4 to monitor using HDMI cable?

If you look at the rear side of the PS4, you will see the HDMI port. HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and it allows the transmission of high-definition video and audio data. PS4 supports HDMI 1.4 which is capable of 1080p 30 FPS video output. On the other hand, PS4 Pro supports HDMI 2.0, which is capable of 4k 60 FPS video output. On a side note, PS4 Pro games generally offer resolution mode or performance mode to chose between 4k resolution or 60 FPS gameplay, respectively.

Your PS4 comes with an HDMI cable. Connect the HDMI cable into the HDMI port you found on your PS4.

Go to the back of your monitor, where all the ports are located, and look for the HDMI port. Monitors with HDMI 2.0 support are required to view 4K videos. However, you can still enjoy your favorite games at 1080p resolution even if your monitor supports only 1080p. Check your monitor’s specifications for more info.

Lastly, connect the second end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your monitor, and there you have it, you have successfully connected your Playstation 4 to your monitor. Connect your PS4 controller and start playing.

But what if your monitor doesn’t have an HDMI port, or you want to use a display port or VGA port for connection? Let’s look at both of them below how can you connect your PS4 to a monitor without HDMI.

How to connect PS4 to monitor having Display Port?

As we mentioned above, the Playstation 4 does not come equipped with a display port, so we tried to circumvent this issue for you, and what we found might work for you as well.

You will need an active HDMI to DisplayPort converter cable; by active, we mean a converter that draws power externally. Choose whichever cable meets your needs from the ones listed below. For easy cable management, both the converters mentioned above use USB connectors to power the cable, which can be easily connected to the PS4’s USB port.

Active HDMI to display port converters to consider:

Koopman HDMI to DisplayPort Adapter
Club 3D HDMI to DisplayPort Video Adapter

Things you need to follow further steps:

Active HDMI to display port converter, as recommended above.
Display port cable
Monitor with display port input
A PS4 console

Steps to follow to connect PS4 to Display Port on the monitor:

Grab the converter cable and connect the HDMI connector to the HDMI port on your PS4.
Connect the male Display Port cable to the female Display Port on the Active Converter.
Connect the other end of the male display port cable directly to the female display port input on your monitor.
Last but not least, you will have to connect the USB cable on the active converter cable to a USB port on your PS4 for the cable to receive power.

How to connect PS4 to monitor having VGA Port?

If your monitor only has a VGA port, you would require an active HDMI to VGA port converter. Again, by active, we mean a converter that draws power externally. You would need the following things to connect PS4 to the VGA monitor:

Active HDMI to display port converter
VGA cable
Monitor with VGA port input
A PS4 console

Steps to follow to connect PS4 to VGA Port on the monitor:

Grab the converter cable and connect the HDMI connector to the HDMI port on your PS4.

Connect one end of the VGA cable to the VGA Port on the Active Converter.

Connect the other end of the VGA port cable directly to the VGA port input on your monitor.

The VGA cable can only carry video signal, not audio; luckily, the mentioned converter comes with an audio output jack for audio connection. Therefore, connect the external speakers to the audio output(3.5 mm) to receive sound from the external speakers using the audio cable.

Finally, you must plug the USB cable from the active converter cable into a USB port on your PS4 for the cable to receive power.

How to get sound from PS4 connected to a monitor?

There are several options at your disposal:

Using the monitor’s inbuilt speakers: If your monitor features built-in speakers, you’re all set! As mentioned above, you connect the PS4 to your monitor via HDMI or a display port, and then you can play your favorite games just like you would on a TV and the sound output will come from the built-in speakers. You should be able to use either HDMI or display port cables since both of them can carry sound signals.

Using PS4’s optical out Port:

PS4 also comes equipped with a digital out (optical Port), which basically carries the sound signal only. You can seamlessly connect your home theatre system having optical input using an optical cable. We highly recommend using optical Port if you want to enjoy surround sound with your PS4 console and home theatre system. Before proceeding, be sure to check that your external speakers/home theatre system also has optical port input. To enable the sound from optical out Port, go to Settings, select Sound and Screen > Audio Output Settings > Primary Output Port > Digital Out (Optical).

Using the monitor’s audio-out Port: If your monitor does not have inbuilt speakers (which is typically the case), look at the screen’s backside and look for an audio-out jack, such as an aux audio-out or optical audio-out. Depending on the port type, i.e., if the port type is aux, connect the external speaker system with an aux cable; similarly, if your monitor has an optical audio-out port, connect your monitor and speaker system with an optical cable.

Using the PS4 DualShock controller’s headphone jack and a headset: You can also use any headset with a 3.5mm connector cable and connect it to the 3.5mm headphone jack on your PS4 controller. After that, access the PS menu by keeping the PS button pressed for few seconds, then go to Settings > Devices > Audio Devices > output to headphones >Select “All Audio.” This will ensure that all sound from games will be received via your headsets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the PS4 support over 60Hz refresh rates?

PS4 Pro supports refresh rates up to 60 Hz and that too in the performance mode. So if you want to enjoy refresh rates greater than 60Hz, you might want to check the PS5, which supports refresh rates greater than 60hz. You can check the details at How To Connect PS5 To Monitor? Using HDMI or a Display Port

In general, it comes down to personal preference; if you are planning to buy a brand new TV to match your PS4 and play games with your family and friends in the living room, linking the PS4 to the TV might be an excellent option. You can check our article: How To Connect PS4 to TV with a step-by-step process. Alternatively, if you have an existing gaming monitor in your bedroom or even a standard monitor, you could connect it to that or even buy a new monitor to enjoy your games in privacy and comfort.

Is it worth buying a monitor for PS4?

If you are planning to buy a 4K monitor, please note that the standard PS4 doesn’t support 4K resolution output, but the PS4 Pro supports 4K resolution. That being said, you can surely buy a standard or a gaming monitor to accompany your PS4 if you want a more cost-effective alternative to a TV and would prefer playing games up close using a monitor rather than at a distance which generally is the case with TVs. Typically, monitors don’t come with inbuilt speakers, so be sure to read our guide above on How to get sound from PS4 connected to a monitor?

What cable do I need to connect PS4 to monitor?

You can use the HDMI cable that came with your PS4 console, but you can also display port cable and VGA cable by referring to our guide above on How to connect PS4 to monitor having Display Port? and How to connect PS4 to monitor having VGA Port?