How To Fix Keyboard Keys Not Working On PS5, by Yalan App on YouTube. 1 min 6 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 6 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Check that the keyboard is actually connected to the PS5. Look at the cable and the port, and make sure the plug sits fully in.
Find the keyboard USB cable and trace it to the console. Note whether it is in a front or back USB port.
Unplug the keyboard from the PS5 completely. This clears the current connection so the console can detect it again.
Plug the keyboard back into the PS5. Push the plug in firmly so the terminal makes full contact.
Watch the PS5 home screen for a notification that the console has detected the keyboard.
Wait a few seconds for the keyboard to reconnect before you press any keys.
If keys still do not work and you have a mechanical keyboard, hold the Windows key and the FN key together for about five seconds to switch it into BIOS mode.
Test the keys again by typing in a text field on the PS5. Confirm the keys register before you finish.
Tips and common mistakes
Try a different USB port on the PS5 if the first one does not detect the keyboard.
The Windows plus FN combination only applies to some mechanical keyboards, so check your keyboard manual first.
A loose or damaged cable can cause the same problem, so try a known working cable if you have one.
Questions
Why do my keyboard keys not work on the PS5 even though it is plugged in?
The console may not have detected the keyboard properly, or a mechanical keyboard may be in a mode the PS5 does not read. Unplug and replug the cable, then try the Windows plus FN combination.
Does any keyboard work on a PS5?
Most standard USB keyboards work for typing and menu input. Some special keys and shortcuts may not map to the PS5, so test the keys you need after connecting.
Will the Windows plus FN trick work on every keyboard?
No. It is a hardware mode switch found on some mechanical keyboards. If your keyboard does not respond to it, check the manual or try another keyboard.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
