How to Play Media Files on Your PS4

Launch the PS4 Media Player app and your USB drive will appear as an option. You'll see the PS4's “Media Player” app icon in the PS4's “content area” — that strip of icons on the main screen. Select it with your controller and launch it.

1. Can you play media from a USB on PS4?
2. How do I install Media Player on PS4?
3. How do I use external media on PS4?
4. What format does USB need to be for PS4?
5. Can PS4 play MKV files from USB?
6. Is there a better media player for PS4?
7. What is Media Player on PS4?
8. What format does PS4 media player support?
9. How do I transfer files from USB to PS4?
10. How do I get my PS4 to recognize my USB?

Can you play media from a USB on PS4?

Your PS4™ system can play music files from a USB storage device. ... To play all of the music in the folder, highlight the folder, press the OPTIONS button, and then select [Play]. FAT and exFAT formatted USB storage devices are supported.

How do I install Media Player on PS4?

Set up PS4 Media Player

You'll need to download the Media Player from PlayStation™Store before you can play content and view your photos. Select Media Player from the content area or Library, and then select Download from the screen that appears.

How do I use external media on PS4?

For Playing External Media Files:

1. Download “PS4 Media Player” from the PlayStation Store (there will be an icon on your PS4's home screen so you don't have to search through the Store catalog), and let it install.
2. Connect your external hard drive to PS4 via USB port.
3. Load up the newly-installed PS4 Media Player.

What format does USB need to be for PS4?

There are currently 2 choices that are provided by the windows operating system. These are exFAT and NTFS. If you are planning on using a hard drive as external storage with PS4 then you need to select exFAT as a format system. The exFAT was introduced back in 2006 and FAT32 as compared to this is too old.

Can PS4 play MKV files from USB?

PS4 supports both video streaming and USB drive. If your video files meet the requirements, you can play MKV on PS4 directly. We use DivX Media Server to stream an MKV movie to PS4 and show you the how-to. Step 1: Make sure to install the free media server to your computer.

Is there a better media player for PS4?

Probably the number one media app for the PS4. Plex offers a wide variety of options, features, and content, while simultaneously acting as a means of accessing network media on PS4. It is intuitive and easy to use.

What is Media Player on PS4?

Starting today, you can download the PS4 Media Player from the PlayStation Store. Announced prior to Sony's E3 2015 press conference, the new player allows you to play media from your home server (DLNA) and USB thumb drive/hard drive. ... The new media player allows you to play back and view photos, movies, and music.

What format does PS4 media player support?

Using the onboard media player you can use your PS4 to play video files in the MKV, AVI, MP4 and MP2 TS formats. Bear in mind that your video files will also need to be using the correct codecs for picture and sound.

How do I transfer files from USB to PS4?

You can copy certain files from a pendrive or USB drive to a ps4, but unfortunately not MP3 or image files. Go to Settings > Application Saved Data Management > Saved data on USB Storage Device and then you can upload the readable files to your online storage.

How do I get my PS4 to recognize my USB?

Connect the USB, go to [Sound/Devices] > [Stop Using Extended Storage] on the quick menu and then reconnect it. Make sure you reconnect it securely. Make sure the storage device is FAT or exFAT formatted. When trying to update PS4 system software via a USB storage device.