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BUFF YOUR CONSOLE AUDIO

Tailored exclusively for the Arctis Nova 5 and Arctis Gamebuds™! Get an instant audio advantage with 100+ game presets and audio controls.

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SIMPLIFY YOUR SETUP

KICK BACK AND TUNE IN

01

CONNECT YOUR HEADSET

Plug the headset dongle into your console to hear every game loud and clear.

02

PAIR WITH THE APP

Connect your headset with our companion app and dial in the dual EQ for 2.4GHz and Bluetooth devices.

03

CHOOSE FROM PRO PRESETS

Select from 100+ pro presets, each engineered for boss-level sound in your next session.

GAME PRESETS

TAP TO DOMINATE WITH +100 GAME PRESETS

An image of a character from the game Fortnite and a button to set different sound profiles in the game.

Competitive Edge Game Presets

Tune in and take over with top presets designed to let you hear what matters most in every battle royale or deathmatch.

An image of a character from the game FIFA and a button to set different sound profiles in the game.

Immersive Game Presets

Hear the roar of the stadium or the reverb of an attack with presets that give front row seats to every
moment of gameplay.

EXPLORE ALL PRESETS

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  • Roblox game poster.
  • FIFA game poster.
  • Fortnite game poster.
  • Grand Theft Auto Five game poster.
  • Call of Duty: Warzone game poster.
  • Rocket League game poster.
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AUDIO SETTINGS

BECOME AN AUDIO COMMANDER

Kick back and tune your comms with more control to navigate the noise and go for glory.

Noise Control for Arctis
GameBuds™

Block out surrounding noise with ANC, stay aware with
Transparent Mode. Enjoy the best of both worlds.

Coming Soon...

Adjust your own mic

Set your mic volume and sidetone so you stay in control
of how you sound in game and in your own headset.

Select presets for music

Keep the energy high with playlist-boosting presets
that tweak treble and buff basslines for your next
gaming marathon.

COMPATIBLE HEADSETS

EXCLUSIVE TO YOUR ARCTIS NOVA 5 AND ARCTIS GAMEBUDS™

SONAR AUDIO SOFTWARE

MASTER YOUR SOUND ON PC

UNLOCK X-RAY HEARING
ON YOUR PC

Master your sound, master the game. Pinpoint your enemy’s location long before you see them with Sonar, a breakthrough in gaming sound for PC.

An image showing the various features of the Sonar App.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The SteelSeries Arctis Companion App is the perfect companion app for your SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset and Gamebuds—adding extra features and letting you personalize the way you use your headset.

Don’t have the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App yet? You can download it for free from Google Play on your Android device and from the App Store on your iOS device.

Download on Google Play on your Android device here.
Download on App Store on your iOS device here.

To pair your headset to the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App:

1. Download and install the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App for iOS or Android.
2. Follow the headset’s manual to put it into pairing mode.
3. Open your mobile device’s settings menu to the Bluetooth section and select the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset from the list of discovered devices.
4. Open the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App.
5. Allow the app access to Bluetooth so the app can pair to your headset. The main menu for the product in the app appears once pairing is successful.

Currently, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5, 5X, 5P and Arctis Gamebuds are the only headset models compatible with the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App.

Your headset should be able to connect and adjust audio from any console with a USB-C, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Stream Deck, Chromebook, Quest VR headsets, handheld consoles, and more.

An image of a phone with Arctis Nova Companion App on the screen and headphones around the device.

SET YOUR
CONSOLE
SOUNDSCAPE

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Google Play icon

TESTTTTTT ALT
Image showing five phone screens displaying scenes from different games.

BUFF YOUR CONSOLE AUDIO

Tailored exclusively for the Arctis Nova 5 and Arctis Gamebuds™! Get an instant audio advantage with 100+ game presets and audio controls.

Google Play icon

TESTTTTTT ALT

SIMPLIFY YOUR SETUP

KICK BACK AND TUNE IN

01

CONNECT YOUR HEADSET

Plug the headset dongle into your console to hear every game loud and clear.

02

PAIR WITH THE APP

Connect your headset with our companion app and dial in the dual EQ for 2.4GHz and Bluetooth devices.

03

CHOOSE FROM PRO PRESETS

Select from 100+ pro presets, each engineered for boss-level sound in your next session.

GAME PRESETS

TAP TO DOMINATE WITH +100 GAME PRESETS

Tap twice to select a pro preset and take your console gaming audio into beast mode.

An image of a character from the game Fortnite and a button to set different sound profiles in the game.

Competitive Edge Game Presets

Tune in and take over with top presets designed to let you hear what matters most in every battle royale or deathmatch.

An image of a character from the game FIFA and a button to set different sound profiles in the game.

Immersive Game Presets

Hear the roar of the stadium or the reverb of an attack with presets that give front row seats to every
moment of gameplay.

  • Roblox game poster.
  • FIFA game poster.
  • Fortnite game poster.
  • Grand Theft Auto Five game poster.
  • Call of Duty: Warzone game poster.
  • Rocket League game poster.
Previous slide ()Next slide ()

Explore all presets

Google Play icon

TESTTTTTT ALT

AUDIO SETTINGS

BECOME AN AUDIO COMMANDER

Kick back and tune your comms with more control to navigate the noise and go for glory.

Noise Control for Arctis GameBuds™

Arctis Nova gamebuds white inside open-wide white recharge box.

Block out surrounding noise with ANC, stay aware with Transparent Mode. Enjoy the best of both worlds.
Coming Soon...

Adjust your own mic

An image showing the Arctis Nova 5 headphones and the phone, which displays an app that changes sound preferences.

Set your mic volume and sidetone so you stay in control
of how you sound in game and in your own headset.

Select preset for music

Keep the energy high with playlist-boosting presets that tweak treble and buff basslines for your next gaming marathon.

COMPATIBLE HEADSETS

EXCLUSIVE TO YOUR ARCTIS NOVA 5 AND ARCTIS GAMEBUDS™

SONAR AUDIO SOFTWARE

UNLOCK X-RAY HEARING
ON
YOUR PC

Master your sound, master the game. Pinpoint your enemy’s location long before you see them with Sonar, a breakthrough in gaming sound for PC.

An image showing the various features of the Sonar App.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The SteelSeries Arctis Companion App is the perfect companion app for your SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset and Gamebuds—adding extra features and letting you personalize the way you use your headset.

Don’t have the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App yet? You can download it for free from Google Play on your Android device and from the App Store on your iOS device.

To pair your headset to the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App:

1. Download and install the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App for iOS or Android.
2. Follow the headset’s manual to put it into pairing mode.
3. Open your mobile device’s settings menu to the Bluetooth section and select the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset from the list of discovered devices.
4. Open the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App.
5. Allow the app access to Bluetooth so the app can pair to your headset. The main menu for the product in the app appears once pairing is successful.

Currently, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5, 5X, 5P and Arctis Gamebuds are the only headset models compatible with the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App.

Your headset should be able to connect and adjust audio from any console with a USB-C, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Stream Deck, Chromebook, Quest VR headsets, handheld consoles, and more.

A collage of images in the shape of a phone, showcasing a variety of games supported by the app.

BUFF YOUR CONSOLE AUDIO

Tailored exclusively for the Arctis Nova 5 and Arctis Gamebuds™! Get an instant audio advantage with 100+ game presets and audio controls.

QR code.
Google Play icon

TESTTTTTT ALT

SIMPLIFY YOUR SETUP

KICK BACK AND TUNE IN

01

CONNECT YOUR HEADSET

Plug the headset dongle into your console to hear every game loud and clear.


02

PAIR WITH THE APP

Connect your headset with our companion app and dial in the dual EQ for 2.4GHz and Bluetooth devices.


03

CHOOSE FROM PRO PRESETS

Select from 100+ pro presets, each engineered for boss-level sound in your next session.

GAME PRESETS

TAP TO DOMINATE WITH +100 GAME PRESETS

An image of a character from the game Fortnite and a button to set different sound profiles in the game.

Competitive Edge Game Presets

Tune in and take over with top presets designed to let you hear what matters most in every battle royale or deathmatch.

An image of a character from the game FIFA and a button to set different sound profiles in the game.

Immersive Game Presets

Hear the roar of the stadium or the reverb of an attack with presets that give front row seats to every
moment of gameplay.

EXPLORE ALL PRESETS

Google Play icon
TESTTTTTT ALT
  • Roblox game poster.
  • FIFA game poster.
  • Fortnite game poster.
  • Grand Theft Auto Five game poster.
  • Call of Duty: Warzone game poster.
  • Rocket League game poster.
Previous slide ()Next slide ()

AUDIO SETTINGS

BECOME AN AUDIO COMMANDER

Kick back and tune your comms with more control to navigate the noise and go for glory.

Noise Control for Arctis
GameBuds™

Block out surrounding noise with ANC, stay aware with
Transparent Mode. Enjoy the best of both worlds.

Coming Soon...

Adjust your own mic

Set your mic volume and sidetone so you stay in control
of how you sound in game and in your own headset.

Select presets for music

Keep the energy high with playlist-boosting presets
that tweak treble and buff basslines for your next
gaming marathon.

COMPATIBLE HEADSETS

EXCLUSIVE TO YOUR ARCTIS NOVA 5 HEADSET AND ARCTIS GAMEBUDS™

SONAR AUDIO SOFTWARE

MASTER YOUR SOUND ON PC

UNLOCK X-RAY HEARING
ON YOUR PC

Master your sound, master the game. Pinpoint your enemy’s location long before you see them with Sonar, a breakthrough in gaming sound for PC.

An image showing the various features of the Sonar App.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The SteelSeries Arctis Companion App is the perfect companion app for your SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset and Gamebuds—adding extra features and letting you personalize the way you use your headset.

Don’t have the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App yet? You can download it for free from Google Play on your Android device and from the App Store on your iOS device.

Download on Google Play on your Android device here.
Download on App Store on your iOS device here.

To pair your headset to the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App:

1. Download and install the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App for iOS or Android.
2. Follow the headset’s manual to put it into pairing mode.
3. Open your mobile device’s settings menu to the Bluetooth section and select the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset from the list of discovered devices.
4. Open the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App.
5. Allow the app access to Bluetooth so the app can pair to your headset. The main menu for the product in the app appears once pairing is successful.

Currently, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5, 5X, 5P and Arctis Gamebuds are the only headset models compatible with the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App.

Your headset should be able to connect and adjust audio from any console with a USB-C, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Stream Deck, Chromebook, Quest VR headsets, handheld consoles, and more.

Image showing five phone screens displaying scenes from different games.

BUFF YOUR CONSOLE AUDIO

Tailored exclusively for the Arctis Nova 5 and Arctis Gamebuds™! Get an instant audio advantage with 100+ game presets and audio controls.

Google Play icon

TESTTTTTT ALT

SIMPLIFY YOUR SETUP

KICK BACK AND TUNE IN


01

CONNECT YOUR HEADSET

Plug the headset dongle into your console to hear every game loud and clear.

02

PAIR WITH THE APP

Connect your headset with our companion app and dial in the dual EQ for 2.4GHz and Bluetooth devices.

03

CHOOSE FROM PRO PRESETS

Select from 100+ pro presets, each engineered for boss-level sound in your next session.

GAME PRESETS

TAP TO DOMINATE WITH +100 GAME PRESETS

Tap twice to select a pro preset and take your console gaming audio into beast mode.

An image of a character from the game Fortnite and a button to set different sound profiles in the game.

Competitive Edge Game Presets

Tune in and take over with top presets designed to let you hear what matters most in every battle royale or deathmatch.

An image of a character from the game FIFA and a button to set different sound profiles in the game.

Immersive Game Presets

Hear the roar of the stadium or the reverb of an attack with presets that give front row seats to every
moment of gameplay.

  • Roblox game poster.
  • FIFA game poster.
  • Fortnite game poster.
  • Grand Theft Auto Five game poster.
  • Call of Duty: Warzone game poster.
  • Rocket League game poster.
Previous slide ()Next slide ()

Explore all presets

Google Play icon

TESTTTTTT ALT

AUDIO SETTINGS

BECOME AN AUDIO COMMANDER

Kick back and tune your comms with more control to navigate the noise and go for glory.

Arctis Nova gamebuds white inside open-wide white recharge box.

Noise Control for Arctis GameBuds™

Block out surrounding noise with ANC, stay aware with Transparent Mode. Enjoy the best of both worlds.
Coming Soon...

An image showing the Arctis Nova 5 headphones and the phone, which displays an app that changes sound preferences.

Adjust your own mic

Set your mic volume and sidetone so you stay in control
of how you sound in game and in your own headset.

Select preset for music

Keep the energy high with playlist-boosting presets that tweak treble and buff basslines for your next gaming marathon.

COMPATIBLE HEADSETS

EXCLUSIVE TO YOUR ARCTIS NOVA 5 AND ARCTIS GAMEBUDS™

SONAR AUDIO SOFTWARE

UNLOCK X-RAY HEARING
ON
YOUR PC

Master your sound, master the game. Pinpoint your enemy’s location long before you see them with Sonar, a breakthrough in gaming sound for PC.

An image showing the various features of the Sonar App.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The SteelSeries Arctis Companion App is the perfect companion app for your SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset and Gamebuds—adding extra features and letting you personalize the way you use your headset.

Don’t have the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App yet? You can download it for free from Google Play on your Android device and from the App Store on your iOS device.

To pair your headset to the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App:

1. Download and install the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App for iOS or Android.
2. Follow the headset’s manual to put it into pairing mode.
3. Open your mobile device’s settings menu to the Bluetooth section and select the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 headset from the list of discovered devices.
4. Open the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App.
5. Allow the app access to Bluetooth so the app can pair to your headset. The main menu for the product in the app appears once pairing is successful.

Currently, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5, 5X, 5P and Arctis Gamebuds are the only headset models compatible with the SteelSeries Arctis Companion App.

Your headset should be able to connect and adjust audio from any console with a USB-C, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Stream Deck, Chromebook, Quest VR headsets, handheld consoles, and more.