How to troubleshoot issues with your PS Link connection

PlayStation Link™ USB adapters and PS Link devices may experience interference from other devices. Find out how to troubleshoot connectivity issues.

General troubleshooting for PS Link connections

  • Make sure nothing is blocking the connection between your PS Link device and your PS Link USB adapter. Try connecting your PS Link USB adapter to a USB port on the front of your console* or computer.
  • Restart your wireless router. 
  • Try moving your wireless router away from your PS Link devices. 
  • If you have a wireless router that operates on multiple frequencies, please try disabling each frequency and testing your PS Link connection.
  • If other wireless devices are operating close to your PS Link USB adapter, remove them and power down the devices to see if the connection issues are resolved. Example devices include:
    • Smart home devices (outlets, lights, thermostats, etc.)
    • Wireless speakers (sound bars, smart speakers, etc.)
    • Wireless routers
  • Try using a USB extension cable (sold separately) to place some distance between your PS Link device and potential sources of interference.
  • Try moving closer to your PS Link USB adapter to see if the signal quality improves.
  • If you’re using a USB 3.0 hub with additional high-speed connected devices (external hard drives, etc.), safely unplug the devices and see if the connection issues are resolved. 

*PS5 consoles (CFI-2000 model group - slim) require a USB-C to USB-A adapter (sold separately) to connect to the front USB port. 

How to troubleshoot connection issues on your PS5 console

  • Make sure your system software is up to date.
  • If you’re using a USB extended storage drive with your PlayStation®5 console, safely unplug the drive and see if the connection issues are resolved. 

How to troubleshoot USB adapter issues on your PC/Mac

  • If your computer has multiple in-use USB 3.0 ports, safely unplug the devices and see if the connection issues are resolved. 
  • Try using a USB extension cable (sold separately) to place some distance between your USB adapter and potential sources of interference.

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