Since the late 2000s, HDMI has been the go-to cable and port for connecting devices to your TV. I still remember the first time I used one and how amazing it was that a single cable could replace all the RCA cords I had used for years with my PS2, Wii, and DVD player. I'll never forget plugging my Xbox 360 into my TV with HDMI for the first time and being amazed by the picture and sound quality.
Fast-forward about 20 years, and HDMI is still the dominant port on most TVs. Its popularity stems from its versatility, as it carries both high-quality video and audio over a single cable, unlike older standards like VGA or component. That's made it universal across consoles, Blu-ray players, laptops, monitors, projectors, and pretty much everything else that connects to a TV, like Fire TV Sticks. And HDMI keeps evolving: the latest version, HDMI 2.2, was introduced earlier this year and supports twice the bandwidth of HDMI 2.1.
With that in mind, since you're likely using HDMI on your TV, here are some tips to ensure you get the best possible video and audio quality. While all HDMI ports appear the same, they aren't all identical. Using the wrong HDMI cable or port can limit your experience — especially with a gaming console like the PS5.
Choose the correct HDMI port on your TV
Switching the HDMI port your device is plugged into can make a huge difference
Not all HDMI ports on a TV have the…