Not in the usual way. The PS5 and PS5 Pro don’t have a web browser app, and you can’t download Chrome or a Google Search app from the PlayStation Store. The official ways to use Google services on a PS5 are the YouTube app, which you can sign in to with your Google Account, and casting YouTube videos from your phone. For actual Google searches, your phone, tablet or computer is the practical choice.
There is a basic, hidden web view on the console that some players reach through sign-in pages for linked services. Sony doesn’t offer or support it as a browser, it’s clumsy, and it can stop working after any system update. This guide explains the official options first, then what that unofficial route can and can’t do.
Quick Answer
- For YouTube: on the PS5 home screen, go to Media, then All Apps, select YouTube, and choose Download.
- Open YouTube and sign in with your Google Account, or cast videos from the YouTube app on your phone.
- For Google Search, use your phone or computer; there’s no official PS5 browser.
- A hidden web view exists but is unofficial, unsupported and limited.
- Parents can block web access with the Web Browsing parental control.
In This Guide
- What works and what doesn’t
- Get the YouTube app on PS5
- Cast YouTube from your phone
- Search Google on your phone or PC while you play
- About the PS5’s hidden browser
- Parental controls for web browsing
- Which option should you use?
- Troubleshooting
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Works and What Doesn’t
This guide reflects PlayStation support pages as of September 2026 and applies to the PS5, PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro, which all run the same system software.
| Google service | On PS5? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Google Search | No app | No official browser; use another device |
| Chrome | No | Not in the PlayStation Store |
| YouTube | Yes | Official app under Media |
| Google Account sign-in | Yes, in YouTube | Used to see your subscriptions and history |
| Gmail, Google Docs, Google Drive | No app | Use a phone or computer |
Earlier PlayStation consoles had a browser app. The PS5 dropped it, and Sony hasn’t added one since. The console is built around games and media apps instead.
Get the YouTube App on PS5
YouTube is the main Google service with an official PS5 app. What you need: a PS5 connected to the internet and, optionally, your Google Account. For 4K video, Sony says you need a 4K-capable TV, the console set up for 4K, and an internet connection of at least 25 Mbps.
- From the PS5 home screen, move to the top of the screen and select Media.
- Select All Apps.
- Find and select YouTube.
- Choose Download. Expected result: YouTube installs and appears in your Media apps.
- Open YouTube and choose to sign in if you want your own subscriptions, playlists and history. Follow the on-screen sign-in prompts, which may let you finish on your phone. Expected result: Your YouTube profile loads on the TV.
Sony’s steps are in How to set up YouTube on PS5 consoles. To unlink YouTube later, Sony’s page points to Settings, then Users and Accounts, then Link with Other Services. On newer system software this area may be labeled Linked Services.
Cast YouTube from Your Phone
If you’d rather search on your phone and watch on the TV, you can send videos to the PS5’s YouTube app.
- Open YouTube on your PS5.
- Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as the PS5.
- In the YouTube app on your phone, tap the Cast icon and pick your PS5. Expected result: The video plays on your TV, and your phone works as a remote.
If your phone and console are on different networks, YouTube also supports pairing with a TV code from the TV app’s settings. Google explains both options in Watch YouTube on your smart TV.
Search Google on Your Phone or PC While You Play
For looking up a walkthrough, checking a wiki, or searching anything else, a second screen is faster and more reliable than anything on the console. Some easy setups:
- Phone or tablet beside you. Search with the Google app or Chrome, and cast any YouTube guides to the PS5.
- PC or laptop. A full browser with a keyboard. If you also play on the PC, you can connect your PS5 controller to Windows 11.
- PlayStation App. Sony’s phone app handles messages, the PlayStation Store and friends, so you don’t need a browser on the console for those.
About the PS5’s Hidden Browser
The PS5 can display web pages in a few places, such as the sign-in pages some linked services use, links opened from messages, and pages inside the console’s settings. Players and tech sites have found that, from some of those pages, you can follow links through to Google Search. This is not a browser app, and Sony doesn’t document or support using it that way.
Because it’s unofficial, the exact route has changed over time and isn’t described step by step here. What’s widely reported about it:
- No proper address bar or bookmarks. You typically have to repeat the same steps each time you want to use it.
- Text pages load; media struggles. Articles and search results usually display, but video and audio sites often don’t play well.
- Links may be blocked. Some links shared in messages can be flagged or not open.
- It can break at any time. A system software update can change or remove the route without notice.
- It’s blocked by parental controls. Child accounts with the Web Browsing restriction on can’t use it.
If you need to sign in to anything sensitive, like email or banking, don’t do it through this web view. Use your phone or computer, where you have a normal browser with an address bar you can check.
Parental Controls for Web Browsing
Even without a browser app, Sony includes a Web Browsing restriction in PS5 parental controls. It’s set to Restrict for the Child and Early Teens presets, and Don’t Restrict for Late Teens or Older. You can change it for each child account.
- Sign in to the PS5 with the family manager or a parent/guardian account.
- Go to Settings, then Family and Parental Controls, then Family Management.
- Select the child’s account and open its parental control settings.
- Set Web Browsing to Restrict or Don’t Restrict. Expected result: The setting applies the next time the child uses the console.
You can also manage these settings from a web browser in Account Management or in the PlayStation Family app. Sony’s full guide is How to set parental controls on PlayStation consoles.
Which Option Should You Use?
| You want to… | Best option |
|---|---|
| Watch YouTube videos | PS5 YouTube app |
| Find a video on your phone and play it on TV | Cast from the YouTube phone app |
| Search Google or read a guide | Phone, tablet or computer |
| Check email or documents | Phone or computer |
| Quickly glance at a text page on the TV | Hidden web view, understanding it’s unsupported |
Troubleshooting
YouTube isn’t in All Apps
Make sure the PS5 is connected to the internet and signed in to PlayStation Network. Check for a system software update, then look again under Media.
My phone can’t find the PS5 to cast
Open YouTube on the PS5 first, and confirm both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network (not a guest network). If that doesn’t work, pair with a TV code instead.
YouTube won’t play in 4K
Check that your TV supports 4K, the PS5’s video output is set for it, and your connection meets the 25 Mbps minimum Sony lists.
YouTube shows the wrong Google Account
The YouTube sign-in is generally tied to the PS5 user profile that’s currently in use. Make sure you’re on the right PS5 user, then open your YouTube profile picture or account menu in the app to switch or sign out. Menu names can vary by YouTube app version. If you share the console, have each person sign in under their own PS5 user so watch history and recommendations stay separate.
A web page won’t open on the console
The hidden web view is limited and unsupported, and a child account’s Web Browsing restriction will block it. Use your phone or computer instead.
Related: Connect a PS4 controller to a Windows 11 PC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the PS5 have a web browser?
Not as an app. The console can show some web pages in limited situations, but Sony doesn’t provide a browser you can open from the home screen.
Can I download Chrome on PS5?
No. Chrome and other browsers aren’t available in the PlayStation Store.
Does the PS5 Pro have a browser?
No. The PS5 Pro runs the same system software as the standard PS5 and has the same limits.
Can I still get to a browser through Twitter or X on PS5?
No. Sony ended X (formerly Twitter) integration on PS5 and PS4 on November 13, 2023, so any older method that relied on linking a Twitter account no longer works. Sony lists this in its important notices.
Is it safe to use the hidden browser?
Treat it as a limited viewer, not a full browser. It doesn’t give you the usual security cues, like a clear address bar, so avoid entering passwords or payment details there. For anything that needs a sign-in, use your phone or computer.
Can I use Google Assistant on my PS5?
No official Google Assistant app exists on PS5. You can control YouTube from your phone after casting.
What about Google on other TV devices?
Streaming players have similar limits. See how to get Google on Roku.
Summary
- The PS5 and PS5 Pro don’t have an official browser or a Google Search app.
- YouTube is available under Media, All Apps, and you can sign in with Google.
- Cast YouTube from your phone for easy searching and playback.
- Use a phone or computer for Google Search, Gmail and Docs.
- The hidden web view is unofficial, limited and can break with updates.
- Parents can restrict it with the Web Browsing parental control.
Next step: download the YouTube app from Media, then try casting a video from your phone to see if that covers what you wanted Google for.
Kermit Matthews runs Live2Tech from just outside Philadelphia. He started on a university help desk, spent years as the IT person for small businesses, and has been writing tech guides full time since 2020. Each guide is checked on a device he owns, and re-checked when a menu moves. More about Kermit.