How to Play DVDs on PS4 Without Internet Access
To play a DVD on your new PS4 without needing an internet connection, follow these steps:
Set Up Your PS4
Make sure your PS4 is properly set up and connected to your TV. This includes initial setup if it is your first use or updating your system if necessary.
Insert the DVD
Open the disc tray by pressing the eject button on the front of the console. Place the DVD in the tray with the label facing up and close the tray. The PS4 should automatically recognize the DVD and start playing it.
Control Playback
Use the controller to pause, play, fast forward, rewind, or navigate through the DVD menu. You'll be able to enjoy your DVD without any issues by following these steps.
Important Notes:
No Internet Required
You do not need an internet connection to play DVDs, but you may need to install a system update if it’s your first time using the PS4.
Region Codes
Ensure that the DVDs region code matches the PS4's region code. Otherwise, the DVD may not play.
That's it! You should be able to enjoy your DVD without any issues.
No Internet Needed for Regular Use
You don't need an internet connection to play DVDs on PlayStation 4 but you do need one the first time you use it to activate the consoles features. After that, you don't need an internet connection again.
Playing DVDs on PS4
I'm pretty sure that the PS4 only plays Blu-ray DVDs. If you don't have those, you're out of luck. Otherwise, as far as I know, you just put the disc in and it plays!
Initial Setup for DVD and Blu-ray Playback
I've played DVDs on my PS4 which is always connected to the internet so I didn't know that won't do so otherwise. Do you have an internet connection for your PS4? If not, here’s what you need to do:
To play regular DVDs, you need to enable the DVD and Blu-ray feature over the internet. Here's how:
Insert the disc and select the content from the content area. Your PS4 system must enable the disc playback feature over the internet one time only before you can play any BDs or DVDs. After this feature is enabled, your PS4 system doesn't have to connect to the internet to play BDs or DVDs.Stupid, but this is what you need to do as instructed by Sony.