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How To Connect PS4 Controller: Getting a PS4 controller to work with a PC is as easy as pie, and there are a few ways to do it. Even now, the PS4 controller is still one of the best ways to play games. It’s a great all-in-one that almost always works, from the sticks to the built-in gyro.
As PC gaming and console gaming become more similar, you may have noticed that some games have both PC and console button prompts on the screen. You can use a PS4 controller with an Android phone, tablet, or TV. So you can start playing games on the go with your DualShock 4, we’ll show you how.
Connect PS4 Controller on PC
Connect via USB
- Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Turn on your PC’s Bluetooth > Add Bluetooth / Add device.
- Press and hold the PS and Share buttons on your PS4 controller > Wait for your PC to detect the controller > Select the device and pair.
On iPhone and iPad
- On your PS4 controller, press the PlayStation and Share buttons. Hold both down until the backlight light starts flashing, which indicates that your PS4 controller is in pairing mode.
- While your controller is in pairing mode, open your iPhone’s Settings app and select the Bluetooth tab. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your iPhone
- Your iPhone will scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. When it finds your controller, you should see its name appear under Other Devices — if you’re using an official PS4 controller, it’ll likely be called DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller. Tap it to connect.
- Wait a moment. Once the controller successfully connects, the controller will be listed under My Devices, labeled with the word “Connected.”
On Android
- Press and hold the PS and Share buttons on your PS4 controller to put it into pairing mode. A white light will flash on the back of the controller once pairing mode is turned on.
- On your Android device, go to Settings > Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is turned on
- Press Scan for new device
- Tap Wireless Controller to pair the PS4 controller with your device
FAQs
iPhone, iPad: Go to Settings > General > Game Controller. Tap the name of your controller, then tap Default Controls. Apple TV: Go to Settings > General > Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth. Select your controller, then select Customization.
Open Bluetooth settings on your Apple device, then select the controller from the list of nearby devices. DualShock 4 Wireless Controller: If the controller pairs but doesn’t connect, press the PS button on the controller.
There are a few ways to tell if an iOS game works with a controller. One way is to check the game’s App Store page if the game has controller support, it will usually be listed in the App Store description.