How to Hook Up a PlayStation 4 to a TV

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This wikiHow will teach you how to hook up a PlayStation 4 to a flat-screen TV. All you need is an HDMI cable.

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Plug the other end of the HDMI cable in.
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Turn on the console.
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The button for this is often labeled "Source" or "Input" on your TV remote. Once you pick the right source, you should see the PS4 screen pop up.

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How do I turn on the PS4?

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To turn on the PS4, simply touch the power symbol next to the disc slot. To eject a game disc, touch the house symbol next to the disc slot.

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How do I hook up a PlayStation 4 to my old TV without HDMI?

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You can’t. You need an HDMI cable to turn it on. Without it, you can’t turn on the console.

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My PS4 will not power up but what is causing this?

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Just try plugging it out then plug it in again. If this doesn't work, then take it back to the place you bought it from.

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If you haven't paired your controller with the PS4 yet, plug it into the console using the Micro USB cord and press the PS button to pair it.

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