How to Check if Your PS5 is Powered On?
Learn how to easily determine if your PS5 is on using visual cues and TV display.
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You can see if your PS5 is on by looking at the light bar on the console. Blue or white light indicates the console is on. Additionally, you can check the connected monitor or TV for the PS5’s display. If it's on, the screen will show the PS5’s home menu or an active game.
FAQs & Answers
- What does the light on the PS5 mean? The light bar indicates the console's status: blue or white means the PS5 is on, while amber indicates it's in rest mode.
- How can I tell if my PS5 is connected to the TV? If the PS5 is on, the connected monitor or TV will show the PS5’s home menu or an active game.
- Can I use my remote to check if the PS5 is on? Typically, you can’t see the PS5's status through the remote, as it requires visual confirmation from the light bar or the TV display.
- Is there a way to power on the PS5 remotely? You can power on the PS5 remotely using the PlayStation App if remote play has been set up correctly.