Messaging your friends on a PS5 is an effective way to communicate without leaving the PlayStation environment. However, the way you go about sending a message leaves a lot to be desired. For instance, dropping a message with the on-screen keyboard and a controller is not the fastest way to message your friends on PlayStation 5.

Luckily, if you want to convey a quick message on PS5, instead of typing, you can send your friends a voice message instead. Here’s how.

How Do I Send Voice Messages via PS5?

To send a voice message on your PlayStation 5, start by pressing the PS button on your DualSense controller from the dashboard. In the Control Center at the bottom, select Game Base.

selecting game base in the control center on ps5

When the pop-up window appears, press Options and select Go to Game Base.

selecting go to game base on ps5

In Game Base, in the Friends tab, select the friend you want to send the message to. Then, select Send Message on the right side of the top menu.

selecting to send a message to a friend on ps5

In the chat window, select the microphone in the bottom-left corner. If you don’t see it, make sure you update your PlayStation 5 to the latest firmware version.

selecting the microphone option to send a voice message to a friend on ps5

Select the Record button to begin recording the voice message – your DualSense controller has a built-in microphone, so just speak into it, like you do when issuing PS5 voice commands, to record. Keep in mind that you’ll only be able to record a 15-second voice message.

the record button highligted in a pop up when sending a voice message to a friend on ps5

When you’re done recording, select the Send button to finally send your voice message.

the option to send a recorded voice message to a friend on ps5

Before sending the message, you can listen to it. If you don’t like how it sounds, or you made a mistake, just hit the Record Again button to re-record the message.

Save Time Typing by Sending a Voice Message on PS5

You don’t always have to type a message when chatting with your friends on PlayStation 5. You also have the option to send a voice message, which can be a quick and fun way to communicate sometimes.

As long as you don’t mind speaking into your DualSense controller, sending a voice message on your PS5 is pretty easy.