How to Hook Up a Keyboard to a PS4

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This wikiHow will teach you how to hook up a keyboard to your PS4 and customize the settings, which will be useful whenever you need to type in the web browser or otherwise use the on-screen keyboard. You can also connect a mouse to use with your keyboard. However, not every game on PS4 supports using a keyboard, so you probably won't be able to use it for lots of gaming.

Method 1
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Connecting a Wired Keyboard

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    There are USB ports (they look like rectangular holes) on the front of the console. If your USB plug doesn't fit, flip it over and try again. You'll notice there's a tongue in the USB port that makes it so your plug will only fit one way.
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    When you connect the keyboard, the PS4 prompts you to choose which profile you want to pair the device to. After you select a profile, you can use the keyboard to navigate your PS4.
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    You'll see this toolbox icon if you navigate up from the main tiles.
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    It's near the middle of the menu next to an icon of a controller and keyboard.
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    You'll see this near the middle of the menu.
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    Select "Type" if the shown type of keyboard is not correct. You can also select "Key Repeat (Delay)" or "Key Repeat (Rate)" to change those settings as you'd like. [1]
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Connecting a Wireless Keyboard

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    There are USB ports (they look like rectangular holes) on the front of the console. If your USB dongle doesn't fit, flip it over and try again. You'll notice there's a tongue in the USB port that makes it so your plug will only fit one way.
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    When you connect the keyboard, the PS4 prompts you to choose which profile you want to pair the device to. After you select a profile, you can use the keyboard to navigate your PS4.
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    You'll see this toolbox icon if you navigate up from the main tiles.
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    It's near the middle of the menu next to an icon of a controller and keyboard.
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    You'll see this near the middle of the menu.
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    Select "Type" if the shown type of keyboard is not correct. You can also select "Key Repeat (Delay)" or "Key Repeat (Rate)" to change those settings as you'd like.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Connecting a Bluetooth Keyboard

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    You'll see this toolbox icon if you navigate up from the main tiles.
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    It's near the middle of the menu next to an icon of a controller and keyboard.
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    This is usually the first listing in the menu and will prompt your PS4 to search for Bluetooth devices, like your keyboard.
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    The way you put your keyboard in pairing mode differs depending on the manufacturer, but there are some times a button you'll need to press and hold.
    • Refer to the manual for more detailed instructions on putting your keyboard in pairing mode.
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    When the keyboard connects, the PS4 prompts you to choose which profile you want to pair the device to. After you select a profile, you can use the keyboard to navigate your PS4.
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    You'll see this toolbox icon if you navigate up from the main tiles.
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    It's near the middle of the menu next to an icon of a controller and keyboard.
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    You'll see this near the middle of the menu.
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    Select "Type" if the shown type of keyboard is not correct. You can also select "Key Repeat (Delay)" or "Key Repeat (Rate)" to change those settings as you'd like.
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      1. Plug in the cable from your keyboard to a USB port on your PS4.
      2. Choose a profile.
      3. Open Settings.
      4. Select Devices .
      5. Select External Keyboard .
      6. Make sure the settings are correct.

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