Official documentation
Preview: How to control a PS5 console with your voice
PlayStation Support (Sony Interactive Entertainment), 2026
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- Sony's support page for Voice Command (Preview) on PlayStation 5: who can use it, which language it understands and how to turn it on.
- How much weight it carries
- Primary documentation from Sony. The feature is a preview that Sony says it may change or end.
Facts taken from this source
- Sony says that with some devices that have noise cancellation, Voice Command may have trouble understanding you, and it suggests using the microphone on the wireless controller instead.
“When using some devices that feature noise cancellation, it may be difficult for Voice Command to understand you. If you experience issues using Voice Command with your device, try using the mic on your wireless controller.” (How to disable Voice Command (Preview))
- Sony describes PS5 Voice Command (Preview) as a way to use your voice to find or open games, apps and settings, capture gameplay or control media playback, so its purpose is console control rather than typing text into a field.
“With Voice Command (Preview), you can use your voice to find or open games, apps and settings, capture gameplay or control media playback.” (What is Voice Command (Preview) on PS5 consoles?)
- Sony's Voice Command (Preview) for PlayStation 5 is available only to accounts registered in the United States and the United Kingdom, and it listens and responds only in English.
“Voice Command (Preview) is available only for users with accounts for PlayStation that are registered in the United States and the United Kingdom. Voice Command (Preview) listens and responds only in English.” (Introduction)