How to stop your PS5 from going into rest mode

This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to stop your PlayStation 5 from going into rest mode by itself.

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Stop your PS5 from going into rest mode by itself

  1. Open settings.
    Open PS5 settings
  2. Open System.
    PS5 System settings
  3. Open Power Saving.
    PS5 power saving settings
  4. Open Set Time Until PS5 Enters Rest Mode.
    PS5 rest mode settings
  5. Click During Media Playback.
    PS5 rest mode setting During Media Playback
  6. Select Don't Put in Rest Mode.
    Disable Rest Mode for media playback
  7. Click While Playing Games.
    PS5 rest mode setting While Playing Games
  8. Select Don't Put in Rest Mode.
    Disable Rest Mode for game play
  9. Go back to System settings.
  10. Select HDMI.
    PS5 HDMI settings
  11. Disable Enable HDMI Device Link.
    Disable HDMI Device Link on the PS5

Your PS5 will no longer go into rest mode by itself.

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