How to set up DualSense controller microphone auto-mute on PS5

In this case, you can mute the DualSense handheld microphone by default, and only turn it back on when needed, with a few simple setup steps.

Mute the DualSense PS5 controller microphone by default

On the PlayStation 5 home screen, click on the gear-shaped ' Settings ' icon in the top right corner.

In the Settings menu, scroll down and select ' Sound '.

In the list on the left, click ' Microphone '.

Click on the ' Microphone Status When Logged In ' option, it will be ' On ' by default.

When the toggle option opens, select ' Mute '. Then you will see ' Microphone Status When Logged In ' will show as ' Mute '.

Now, on the DualSense controller, there will be a uniform orange indicator light on the Mute button when you start the PlayStation 5. To re-enable the microphone on the controller when you want to use it, simply press the Mute button and the orange light will turn on. will turn off, indicating that the microphone is ready to record.

It's all as simple as that! From now on, you won't have to worry about accidentally letting unwanted sounds or background noise into your game.

Lesley Montoya

Update 26 August 2021