Heres how the PS5 handles common power operations.
From here, highlight the power icon and hit the X button on your controller.
From the list of options that appear, select Enter Rest Mode and your PS5 will turn off.
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Press the power button once and release until you hear a single beep.
Why Use Rest Mode on Your PS5?
To modify how rest mode behaves, head to tweaks > System > Power Saving.
Here you might change Set Time Until PS5 Enters Rest Mode to an interval of your choosing.
Both of these connection options are necessaryif you want to make use of Remote Play.
Highlight the Power option and press X on your controller to reveal more options.
Highlight Restart PS5 and hit X.
Your console will shut down fully, then reboot again without any further input on your part.
You generally only need to do it when you notice that things arent working as they are supposed to.
Highlight the Power button and press X on your controller.
From the list of options, choose Turn Off PS5 and hit X on your controller.
Wait a few seconds and your PS5 will shut down properly.
Release and your PS5 will turn off.
If you only hear a single beep, your PS5 will go into rest mode instead.
ensure that you save any games you are playing so that you dont lose progress before you do this.
Its important to turn off your PS5 any time you plan on unplugging it from the wall.
Remember that downloads and remote play wont work while your PS5 is off.
You wont be able to trigger remote play sessions, download games remotely, or charge any devices.
Alternatively, you could press the power button on the front of the console.
To wake it, press and hold the button again.
you’re able to configure your PS5 controllers to turn off automatically after a period of inactivity.
