DIY PS4 Antenna Range Extender - Fix Controller Lag and Wifi Cheap and Easy ● SWH Builds

[@12ncfrank]

Just did this upgrade, haven't thoroughly tested it yet but so far so good! Had a slight clearance issue with where I put my antenna (right where the gap between the power supply is), but that's minor. Just had to shut the cover a little harder 😅 Thanks for the great video 😊

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

Glad it's working out for you!

[@12ncfrank]

Follow up after a month of using it: My controller does still cut out occasionally even though I'm sitting right in front of the console (if I'm blocking line of sight to the console with my leg or something). At this point I'm thinking it's something related to the controller. The antenna did extend the range, and the cutting out is definitely improved over what it was before. Still very glad I did this upgrade.

[@Traumateezo]

Thank you for making this, I followed your instructions exactly and got it done in like 10 minutes, worked flawlessly and even see a big improvement on wifi signal

[@beshi1000]

wow I jus installed mine I feel complete dump rn you dnt know how many controllers I went through in the past 2-3 years thinking uts been the controllers ... way back I upgraded the cooling fan and did a deep clean ,pulled everything apart and put it back together with new thermal paste and all I must have messed up the cord then but nonetheless I wish I seen this video years ago when u first posted lol thanx

[@turbohybridlude]

Thanks for sharing I'm going to give this a try. I have a huge issue with my ps4 pro constantly losing wifi connection. Sometimes from the home screen I can watch it connect and disconnect constantly. Hopefully this fixes my wifi issue.

[@jackpiveeo]

I love the setup you got!

[@goldengod7279]

Can we get a ps4 slim verson of video ?

[@thevisi0naryy]

Thank you very much. I plan on doing this with the PS5, do you think there is a specific antenna that would be better suited for a multiple room set up?

[@okubamaprudence3651]

Tutorial on slim

[@zombienugz4225]

I'm like 5 feet away from my system and my controller lags like a MF. Unless I plug it in via USB cable. I dont have anything blocking the system and I run a wired internet connection. (ethernet cable) Help me! Pleasse

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

Bummer! Sounds like you might have a bigger issue going on-maybe a broken controller? Can you borrow a buddy's controller and see if that one lags? If you've tried everything, it might worth opening up the PS4 and checking the antenna. Maybe the antenna cable popped loose? Whatever's going on, that's not right / normal!

[@BigBankBailey]

Could you just solder it onto the old antenna and use both?

[@ST-bg3jm]

great video! I see you went with a 5 meter (16.4ft) coaxial cable... I need at least 20-25ft to reach my PS4 from where I'd like to stash the antenna. Do you think using a longer cable would introduce additional controller latency issues?

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

I'm not an engineer, but I don't think so. The gains you'll make by capturing the signal sooner, and then transmitting the signal down the length of your cable, in theory should be faster than airwave transmission (especially if there's obstacles like walls in your airwave path). I think you'd be more worried about signal degradation over the length of the cable, as opposed to latency. I can't remember if coaxial cable is balanced, but anything under 25 feet and I'd think you'd be okay. I would gamble that it would work for you.

[@dbsean]

@@swhammondbuildsreviews Thank you sir! Your reasoning is sound and along the lines of how I expect it should work. Cheers!

[@shadykillerkillz9016]

I wish u showed the before an after connection test on the wifi on the ps4

[@3613jeremy]

Are the 2nd gen ps4 slim to new for these videos no one is doing the antenna replacement for the round corner 2nd gen there's not alot of difference is I'm seeing it right if anything it looks easier would definitely prefer to double check it

[@scottbrady9477]

Can't i just use a very long USB cable connected to the PS4 instead, or does the USB cable only transmit power and not controller information.

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

I feel like I knew the answer to that at one point, but don't want to give bad information. Try a Google search.

[@edsonmoraes7667]

If you use a USB cable that is able to transfer information, not just energy, it will work fine. I had to use a USB cable extender a few days ago and it worked flawlessly. You also have the option under "Devices" to change the controller connection from Bluetooth to USB cable.

[@scottbrady9477]

@@edsonmoraes7667 Thanks that worked but only after i changed the controller connection type under "devices" like you said

[@a.b.b35]

Will 15cm cable be enough

[@DanielDoron-lightydo]

Can you provide new links for the items as these are no longer valid?

[@kratoles]

What if the little copper snap ring bends?

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

As long as you're getting a positive click when snapping and there's no visible breaks, I'd give it a shot.

[@PhillipOlexa]

I dunno why but I've tried two antennas for 2.4/5ghz 8 and 10dbi, even with an extension, and it makes the controllers even more laggy.

[@PhillipOlexa]

It's baffling cause there's no way the built in PS4 antenna is better by the specs. Any idea what I'm missing?

[@PhillipOlexa]

Also tried two different antenna connectors.

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

Hmm, odd. How's the health of your controllers? I've noticed that once I reach about 50% battery life, I start getting lagging issues with the new antenna setup. Before moving the PS4 into the closet, I could drain the batteries all the way down without lagging. Not sure how / why this would be the case, but that's what I've experienced. Obviously, as shown, with the PS4 in the closet and without the new antenna, it lagged all the time regardless of battery life. My controllers are old-originals from Day 1 launch of the system.

[@eb8482]

Tried this aswell and found the original standard antenna better then the new one.

[@johnmifflin9911]

Any new links to the antenna, did this to my PlayStation a while ago and now need to do it again as I broke it 🤦‍♂️ can’t find it again anywhere

[@gaprojekt1]

I join the request for new links

[@GoofyWelshGit]

I feel silly that this hadn't crossed my mind. There would be little harm adding a loom between the ps4 and setting the antenna remotely either I guess? I came because I'm suffering similar, only it's like 5 feet away

[@GoofyWelshGit]

And now I've finished the video and feel a pillock 😂😂😂

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

*insert Husky smiling meme*

[@joemartin1211]

Has anyone tried it with the slim or the pro I broke the wifi antenna for the slim and the front "f " antenna on the pro

[@thenanook]

bro i got my ps4 on the first floor , what is the max lenght of cable i can use to extend that antenna without loss?

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

Generally after 25 feet you start experiencing loss, but I think you could get many more feet (100+) before there was so much loss that it would cause significant interference.

[@malakai-mi6dg]

I can't even go to my kitchen maybe maybe 10 ft

[@thenanook]

@@malakai-mi6dg i got my ps4 on first floor and projector game room on second, i turn buying a usb over cat, 70 bucks i hate to do cable but there is no solution

[@malakai-mi6dg]

Yea but now my controllers are glitching not responding and or doing what it wants idk if it's the Bluetooth or what when I get home imma trying plugging it in and playing see if that helps

[@thenanook]

@@malakai-mi6dg you cant use a long usb cablem there is a loss it will hiccup teh signal is you just want to use a long cable you must buy a usb amplifier and make sure is not passive, expend teh extra $$ and buy one that actually connects to the electricity and amplfy the signal that will help, im dying to get a bluetooth booster but it does not exist for controllers since they have a propetary signal

[@allday247_]

Hi mate after installing this antenna. Can you connect to a 5g WiFi?

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

I have a first generation PS4 that I bought when the system originally launched. With mine, I can only connect to 2.4GHz Wifi. The router in my house broadcasts both 5GHz and 2.4GHz, but my PS4 only displays the 2.4GHz signal as an option to connect to. If you're asking about 5G cell phone signal, I assume that it can't connect to that either-you'd have to run it through a hotspot broadcasting 2.4GHz Wifi. Hope that helps! SWH

[@water8103]

@@swhammondbuildsreviews I broke my stock adapter and I’ve seen these kinds of videos, pretty interesting.. I have had an old netgear router, I opened it up and noticed it’s the same “pigtail connected as the stock antenna uses and the other end is basically the same as these videos, a SMA connected with an antenna that screws on. In theory do you think this would work and if not, how come?

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

@@water8103 I'm not an expert, but in theory, I think it would work. I think the hardware between both devices operates under the same principle, it's just a matter if they use the same antenna connections.

[@Katelol_LG]

I tested my controller with my friends ps4 and it worked fine and mine wont work on my ps4 so I'm pretty sure its the console, it wont update and the controller will not connect and to use the internet I cant use Wi-Fi I have to use a Ethernet cord, I dont have much money to get a new console or anything so Idk what to do, please help lol

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

Bummer-so frustrating! I've heard of a few people having wifi issues recently-not sure if the console went through an update and something got messed up? Have you had any power failures or improper shutdowns lately? Everyone I've talked to have only mentioned wifi issues-their lan still works fine (like you), but none have mentioned controller issues. Wish I was better at this stuff and could help you! Don't be afraid to get in there and start messing around, at this point it sounds like you've got nothing to lose.

[@sexyjoey9312]

Well my ps4 sometimes disconnects from the internet and controller at the same time and i cant reconnect, so what i do is unplug it and it works fine, i recently opened my ps4 and there was so much dust build up i think that was the issue but im still going to install an external antenna do you think i can put it front left instead of the back ???

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

@@sexyjoey9312 My antenna placement is on the middle left-just behind the power supply. The power supply might be in the way on the front left-depends on your new antenna connections.

[@JaymeSplendid]

My Wifi connection is great, in fact I am able to connect to hotspots (free internet cafe connections outside my home) that my other devices cannot. My controllers lag so bad tho. I took my console to get serviced, when I got it back i noticed my controllers would lag. My router, cell phones etc are FAR away from my controller/console etc. Can I still get a shitty Bluetooth lag but have no WIFI issues from a faulty wire, seeing how they are both using the same wire?

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

Hey Jayme, I'm not an expert but I had a similar experience. My wifi continued to work and connected to the router while within the closet, but the controllers lagged so bad that games were unplayable. After doing this mod, no laggy controllers and my wifi connection strength improved. For less than 10 bucks and only having to unscrew a couple of screws, I'd say it'd be worth a try.

[@thefam9179]

Is that external antenna better then getting the same internal antenna?

[@Bendjamum]

😮 really asked that huh

[@talhX96]

hi thanks for the video. I was just wondering is this gonna change the signal strength for ps vita remote play too. I play with no router or internet. but it only works within the room.

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

^^^ not an expert, but I think so. I think the vita connects via wifi, correct? If so, it should improve signal strength.

[@talhX96]

@@swhammondbuildsreviews thanks man

[@phoenix_rickard3810]

Is it the same for the slim

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I'm just a dude who tinkers and don't have Slim

[@sabiandc]

Hi,I think I have an problem with my antenna the part that is soldered its snapped and I lag and my controller disconnects on its own should I get a new antenna (not the part where the cable is soldered with the antenna and I have ps4 slim)

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ try re-soldering?

[@guitargeek57]

about how much range does this add? I need to get about 40 feet from where my PS4 is currently but it would be through some walls and a floor.

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

That's a tough question to answer. It's subjective depending on your environment. My PS4 is located in a cabinet inside of a closet. Just adding the external antenna helped gain a better wifi signal, but I still experienced controller lag when the controller batteries lost about 50% of their charge. As you see toward the end of the video, I actually ran the antenna with coax cable into the room where I play. The antenna is about 15 feet from the actual machine, allowing it to capture the signal with no walls or barriers. It now works fantastic, as you would expect. In not so short, consider relocating your antenna with a cable extension if the new range doesn't fit your needs.

[@guitargeek57]

SW Hammond thanks! Ok, possible dumb question alert: Does adding the antenna extension cable prevent me from using a controller up close. I was going to use an HDMI switcher to send to two different TVs. One close, one far away - using the antenna to get controller signal to the TV further away. It should still work fine at close range, right?

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

@@guitargeek57 Hmm, not a dumb question at all! Probably? I would suggest adding a splitter to the coax cable and adding a second antenna where you need it. Possibly come out of the machine with a splitter, mount an antenna directly to it, then run the long length of cable to your other room with an antenna on that. The antenna I bought from Amazon actually came in a 2 pack, so it wouldn't cost any more other than buying a splitter. Just an idea?!

[@jasesmith1525]

Does this also work for the wifi?

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

Yes-it should.

[@kapoorking6999]

will it work on ps4 slim?

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

I don't know for sure, but I assume so. The location of the internal components and mounting of the antenna may be different, but the theory should be the same.

[@InFinZible]

Can you do this on ps5 ?

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

No idea. Don't have one yet.

[@InFinZible]

@@swhammondbuildsreviews ah ok thanks

[@realbkg]

Have to call bullshit the part you you drill the hole stops the cover from going back on

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

Finish your stutter and try again. Are you trying to say that the antenna isn't attached and that it isn't making my controller work awesome now?

[@realbkg]

Huh?

[@Realbeniro]

Nice

[@danperea246]

I think your confusing people where the actual antenna was located. Which I believe is in the front. So your rerouting it to come out the side near the back ? Right? People always skip shit on KZbin diy vids

[@TheCellarFellars]

Bro what the fuck do you do for a living you’ve got some big bank bucks

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

Hot chicks.

[@TheCellarFellars]

@@swhammondbuildsreviews thanks for replying a year later man, I’ve been dying to know.

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

I am here to serve. Hope you can now sleep better at night!

[@BigRed-MWA]

Or just run internet cable straight to your PlayStation???? 🤭🤣🤣🤣

[@RedZebraa]

And for the controller ? Antenna use for wifi AND BLUETOOTH

[@richardstone8615]

Boo yaa!!

[@carlosdenully1080]

To much work

[@snickerdoooodle]

Then don't do it.

[@carlosdenully1080]

@@snickerdoooodle FYI this message was like 7 months ago do you actually think I’m going to wait for your smart ass response

[@cristalm.gonzalez7827]

lazy

[@hakimdurand8427]

Done this for a while...and both the GOD DAM cables snapped...the 2nd 1 snapped today..I am so done lmao

[@swhammondbuildsreviews]

Haha, dude?!

[@hakimdurand8427]

@@swhammondbuildsreviews haha where I drilled didnt allow the case to close and my ps4 had a shutting off issue. I had to hit the bottom for it to work and I didnt realize I snapped the cable in the process like a idiot