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How to adjust the PS5’s beep sound

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There's not a lot to complain about once you're actually playing the best PS5 games, but there are a few things about the system itself that can be a bit annoying. Some of us want to turn off the controller speaker, while others will want to set up remote play. What most people may have ignored at first but has become a nuisance over time is that dreaded beep your console makes when you turn it on. Whether you simply find it irritating, or don't want to wake others when you're booting up your favorite multiplayer game in the dead of night, here's how to silence your console.

If you need to know which are the best PS5 headsets to play in complete silence, we've got you covered there, too.

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Difficulty

Easy

Duration

5 minutes

What You Need

  • DualSense Controller

The Playstation 5 system standing upright.
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How to mute the PS5 beep sound

When you're ready to mute the beep sound on your PS5 system, follow these instructions.

Step 1: Go to Settings by clicking the gear in the upper-right corner of the PS5 home screen.

Step 2: Scroll down and select System.

Step 3: Click Beep and Light.

Step 4: Here, you can select Volume to adjust the volume of the beep between High (Standard), Medium, or Low, or you can mute it altogether by clicking Mute Beep Sound.

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