Key Takeaways

• Turn off PS5 with the controller quickly: PS button, Power, Turn Off
• Manual turn off: Locate the Power button on the console, hold for two beeps
• Shut down controller: PS button, Accessories, Turn Off icon

We all purchase consoles primarily for gaming, and the PlayStation 5 has some of the best titles. However, each system presents its own learning curve with regard to the various features that surround gameplay, making even simple tasks like turning off your console or controller a bit confusing.

There are multiple ways to power down your PS5, and turning off or muting the controller itself isn't challenging once you know what to look for.

How to turn off your PS5 with or without a controller

Whether you're done playing or just need to save energy, you have two straightforward options to turn off your PS5: using your controller or the console itself.

Turn off your PS5 with a controller

If you've got your controller in hand, this is how you turn off your console -- a nice, quick way to shut off your PS5.

1. Press the PlayStation button in the middle of your DualSense.
2. In the quick menu, head over to the Power button and press X.
3. From the sub-menu, select Turn Off PS5.

After this, the console will power down, although it might take a few seconds before this is finished.

How to turn off your PS5 without a controller

If your controller isn't on hand, the PS5 can be turned off manually, with the below steps.

1. On your console, look for the two buttons in the center of the console (there's only one on the Digital Edition).
2. The bigger of the two buttons is your power button.
3. Press and hold this button until you hear two beeps.

This will power down the console.

If you let go of the button after just a single beep, the console will instead go into rest mode -- there you are, you've shut off the PS5 another way.

How to turn off your PS5 controller

If it's the controller itself that you want to shut off, follow these steps:

1. On your DualSense controller, press the PlayStation button in the middle of the analog sticks.
2. Navigate on the quick menu to the Accessories icon (a controller sign with a battery meter).
3. Hit X to see a list of Accessories.
4. Hit X on your controller in the list, then select "Turn Off" to power it down.

That's it -- your controller will be off at this point.

How to turn off the PS5 controller microphone

The DualSense controller has a mic built into it, which is handy for when you don't have a headset but want to chat. It's useful, but what if you want to mute it? Thankfully, this is easy. Right under the PlayStation button in the middle of the controller, there's a short horizontal button. Press this to mute yourself. The button will go orange when you're muted to let you keep track of your voice status.

FAQ

Q: How do I put my PS5 into rest mode using the controller?

Instead of selecting Turn Off PS5 in the quick menu, choose Enter Rest Mode. This will keep your PS5 in a low-power state, allowing for updates and charging controllers.