Connecting and installing

Connect your PS4™ system to your TV.
Make all connections before plugging the AC power cord into an electrical outlet.

PS4 system and TV connection illustration. Labeled A through F. Using the HDMI cable supplied with your PS4 system, connect the HDMI OUT port on your PS4 system to the HDMI input port on your TV. Next, using the AC power cord supplied with your PS4 system, connect the AC IN connector on your PS4 system to an electrical outlet.

A )
AC IN connector (PS4™ system)
Connector shape varies depending on your PS4™ system.
B )
HDMI OUT port (PS4™ system)
C )
HDMI input port (TV)
D )
HDMI cable
E )
AC power cord
Connector shape varies depending on your PS4™ system.
F )
To an electrical outlet

When you're going to use your PS4™ system in the vertical position, attach the vertical stand (sold separately).

Connecting to the Internet

You can use either Wi-Fi or a LAN (Ethernet) cable to connect your PS4™ system to the Internet. See “Set Up Internet Connection” to set up the connection.
Make sure you have a LAN cable when you don’t plan to use Wi-Fi.

Connection example:

Network connection example illustration. Labeled A through E.

A )
LAN port (PS4™ system)
B )
LAN cable
C )
Router
D )
Internet connectivity device such as a modem
E )
To the Internet

Devices and connection methods required for a network connection vary depending on how your network is set up. Be sure to also refer to the instructions supplied with your network devices.

Connecting the controller

Connect the controller with a USB cable to pair it with your system.

PS4 system and controller connection illustration. Labeled A through C. Using the USB cable supplied with your PS4 system, connect the USB port on your PS4 system to the USB port on your controller.

A )
USB port (PS4™ system)
B )
USB port (controller)
C )
USB cable