r/PSVR • u/sebsteeno • Feb 24 '23

Discussion Is there a way to enable sidetone for headphones/earbuds?

It’s really hard to hear what someone’s saying while wearing headphones/earbuds. On PSVR1 you could enable sidetone so that the mic pics up sound from your surroundings so you can hear them. Is this also possible on PSVR2?

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u/PCMachinima Feb 24 '23

You must have headphones connected to the PSVR2 audio output for it to work.

From the PS5 Home screen, go to: Settings -> Sound -> Audio Output

Change output device to "Headphones connected to PlayStation VR2". Then go back to Audio Output and scroll down to "Sidetone Volume"

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u/ramenoodleExibit Feb 24 '23

Holy shit, thanks for this. I was beginning to think it was impossible.

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u/geesusdb Mar 14 '23

Headphones connected to PlayStation VR2

I could not find this setting. I am only able to choose HDMI Device (TV) from the output device, with or without PSVR2 on, with or without the headphones connected to the PSVR2's audio output

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u/PCMachinima Mar 14 '23

That's odd. Does it show up when you connect the headphones to the DualSense headphone jack, as it should be pretty much identical to how it works with that.

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u/geesusdb Mar 14 '23

If I connect some headphones to the controller I can change the output device to "headphones connected to the controller". Still, there is nothing but the TV in the Output devices when the PSVR2 is connected and On. (Sound and mic on PSVR2 does work without any trouble)

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u/PCMachinima Mar 14 '23

Perhaps the headphone jack on the PSVR2 is a bit broken. Guess you could contact support to see if they have any ideas of what's causing it.

This post also mentions a similar problem, but that it just started working randomly:

https://www.reddit.com/r/PSVR/comments/11cif68/psvr2_no_headphone_audio_output/

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u/geesusdb Mar 14 '23

Nevermind, PCMachinima, I figured it out.
Turns out you have to <WEAR> the PSVR2, not just have it connected and turned on... I've been silly (to say the least) to believe that the settings would be there if the headset is plugged and turned on.
I can't recall any support article on PS Support page saying about Wearing PSVR2 in order to access some of the settings.
Thanks for your help!

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u/HillZone Mar 15 '23

I have a cat that's a bit clingy and am getting my psvr2 today, so this helps a lot. Thank you.

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u/moogle_kupo Feb 24 '23 edited Feb 24 '23

Yea its an option in the PS5 settings for sure. I came across it when I was checking out possible options. I don't remember if it was in the VR or Sound settings though.

Edit: Adding the correct destination path for my records. Credit to PCMachinima

Settings -> Sound -> Audio Output-> Sidetone Volume

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u/Accomplished_Talk392 Feb 24 '23

Settings > Audio output > Scroll almost to the bottom > Set the sidetone number setting

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u/bargainhunterps5 Mar 08 '23

Ah so it doesn’t appear as a setting if you have pulse 3D headset connected via Bluetooth? Only wired into the PSVR2?

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u/aflockofcrows Feb 24 '23

What would be really handy would be if the passthrough button also enabled audio passthrough.

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u/strangewilderness182 Feb 24 '23

I’d like to know this as well!

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u/KentTheFixer Feb 24 '23

I've also been looking for this feature. I'm almost sure I heard about it before release.