How to Use Discord Voice Chat on PS5

For years, Discord has been the ultimate hub for gamers to chat, strategize, and build communities across PCs, mobile devices, and consoles. The good news? Now you can bring that same vibrant voice chat experience to your PlayStation 5 (PS5). 

Whether you’re coordinating battle plans, swapping game tips, or just hanging out with friends, Discord’s voice chat on PS5 opens up new possibilities. Let’s dive into how you can set up Discord voice chat on your PS5.

Link your Discord and PlayStation accounts

To enable voice chat with your Discord friends on your PS5, you must first connect your Discord and PlayStation accounts. Here’s the process:

1. Make sure the Discord app and PlayStation software are up-to-date.
2. Launch the Discord app on your computer and sign in to your account.  
3. Navigate to User Settings and select Connections.  
4. Click on the PlayStation logo
5. Log in with your PlayStation account to start the linking process.
6. A notification will appear on your PS5 console screen once it successfully connects to the voice channel.

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Note: Even if you’ve previously linked your accounts to display what game you’re playing, you’ll need to relink them to enable voice chat functionality.

How to Use Discord Voice Chat on PS5

Mobile Version

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1. While still in the Discord app, open or join the channel you desire.  
2. Swipe up to access the voice settings.  
3. Click “Join on PlayStation.”  
4. Select your console from the list.  
5. Then click “Join Call on PlayStation.“

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Desktop Version

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1. Open the Discord app on your desktop and join a voice channel.
2. In the voice channel on your desktop, look for the icon with a phone and a controller (might be under the channel name).
3. Click the icon and select “Transfer to PlayStation.”
4. Choose your PS5 console from the list that appears.

How to Power On Your PS5 Console from Discord App from Rest Mode

Here’s how you can turn on your PS5 console using the Discord app, even when your console is in rest mode. This also lets you start a voice chat on Discord and power up your console at the same time:

1. On your PS5 home screen, go to Settings.
2. Select System, then Power Saving.
3. Click on Features Available in Rest Mode.
4. Ensure the Enable Turning On PS5 from Network option is turned on.
5. Start voice chat using the method above (both for mobile or desktop versions)
6. Once you select Join on PlayStation, your PS5 console will turn on from rest mode.

Discord Voice Chat Card

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The voice chat card is a central hub that allows you to manage various aspects of voice communication on your PS5 console. It helps you switch between different voice chats, control audio settings, and interact with other members in the voice chat. Now, let’s break down the key components of the voice chat card to see what each part does.

1. Type of Voice Chat

This shows what kind of voice chat you’re using at the moment.

2. Switching Between Discord and Game Voice Chats

You can switch from your current Discord voice chat to a game voice chat. The card also shows how many voice chats you’re currently in. To switch voice chats, just browse through the list of ongoing voice chats you’re part of and select the one you want to join.

3. Discord Voice Chat Features

• Audio Balance: Adjust the volume balance between the voice chat and other audio on your console.
• Mute All: Mute everyone else in the voice chat.
• Voice Chat Settings: Change your microphone’s volume.
• Report: If you need to report a problem with a member, you can send a report to Discord’s moderation teams.
• Leave: Leave the current voice chat.

4. Member List

This shows the name and avatar of each member in the voice chat. If a member has connected their PlayStation Network (PSN) account to Discord, you’ll see a PlayStation icon and their real name or online ID.

Clicking on a member lets you do things like:

• Change their audio volume.
• View their PSN profile if their accounts are linked.
• Add them as a friend on the PlayStation Network.
• See if they have PlayStation Plus, what game they’re playing, and what console they’re using.
• Check if they’re speaking or if their mic is muted. Their avatar lights up when they’re speaking, and there’s a mute icon if they’re muted.
• If they’re playing a joinable game, you can click “Join Game” to join their session.

Final Thoughts

Overall, integrating Discord with your PS5 offers a seamless voice chat experience that enhances gaming communication and collaboration. Follow the step-by-step instructions to set up your Discord voice chat, ensure your PS5 is configured to power on from rest mode, and start enjoying voice chat with your friends while gaming.

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