First, always check your console’s audio settings after connecting. Under “Output to Headphones,” choose “All Audio” if you want game sounds and chat mixed together. If your mic echoes, lower the headphone volume or disable “Microphone Monitoring” in the same menu.
Second, invest in a short USB extension cable for your dongle. Bluetooth signals hate being blocked by the console’s metal chassis—extend the dongle an inch or two away for a cleaner connection. Finally, remember that some third-party wireless headsets (like the SteelSeries Arctis series) come with their own USB dongle that works natively with PS4. Read the product details before you swipe your credit card.
Fun little fact: Sony’s own Pulse 3D headset for PS5 is also backward-compatible with PS4 via dongle. So if you’re planning an upgrade, future-proof your ear-stuffing gear now.