{"id":1724,"date":"2026-10-27T02:25:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T02:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/27\/how-to-connect-a-ps4-controller\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T02:25:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T02:25:52","slug":"how-to-connect-a-ps4-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/27\/how-to-connect-a-ps4-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect a PS4 Controller to PS4, PS5, PC and Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Short answer:<\/strong> here is how to connect a PS4 controller (DUALSHOCK 4) to a PS4 or PS5: turn the console on, plug the controller in with a USB cable and press the <strong>PS button<\/strong>. The light bar blinks, the player indicator lights up, and you can unplug the cable and play wirelessly (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/ps4-dualshock-4-wireless-troubleshooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation Support<\/a>). For a phone, tablet or Mac, put the controller in pairing mode instead: hold <strong>SHARE<\/strong>, then press and hold the <strong>PS button<\/strong> until the light bar flashes, and select it in Bluetooth settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide shows how to connect a PS4 controller to every device, step by step: PS4, PS5, iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and Windows PC. It also explains pairing mode, how to reconnect the controller to your console, and how to reset it when it will not connect. All steps come from PlayStation Support, checked in October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>PS4 or PS5:<\/strong> USB cable + PS button, then play wirelessly<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Pairing mode:<\/strong> hold SHARE + PS button until the light bar flashes<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Phones, tablets, Mac:<\/strong> Bluetooth (Android 10, iOS 13, macOS Catalina or later)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Windows PC:<\/strong> micro USB cable or the DUALSHOCK 4 USB wireless adaptor<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Will not connect?<\/strong> Reset button on the back, held for 5 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#overview\">Connect a PS4 controller to any device: overview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ps4\">How to connect a PS4 controller to a PS4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ps5\">How to connect a PS4 controller to a PS5<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#pairing-mode\">How to put a PS4 controller in pairing mode<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#phone-mac\">Connect a PS4 controller to an iPhone, iPad, Android phone or Mac<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#windows\">Connect a PS4 controller to a Windows PC<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#reconnect\">Reconnect the controller to your console after using it elsewhere<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#reset\">PS4 controller not connecting? Reset it<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#psn-credit\">Controller ready? Get PSN credit for your games<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq\">How to connect a PS4 controller: FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview\">Connect a PS4 controller to any device: overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Device<\/th><th>How to connect<\/th><th>Good to know<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>PS4<\/td><td>USB cable + PS button<\/td><td>Pairs with one console at a time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PS5<\/td><td>USB cable + PS button<\/td><td>Same steps as on a PS4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>iPhone \/ iPad<\/td><td>Bluetooth, pairing mode<\/td><td>iOS \/ iPadOS 13 or later<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Android<\/td><td>Bluetooth, pairing mode<\/td><td>Android 10 or later<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mac<\/td><td>Bluetooth, pairing mode, or USB<\/td><td>macOS Catalina or later<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Windows PC<\/td><td>Micro USB cable or DUALSHOCK 4 USB wireless adaptor<\/td><td>Adaptor: SHARE + PS for 3 seconds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to connect a PS4 controller to each device, from PlayStation Support, October 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cable\">Which cable do you need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DUALSHOCK 4 charges and connects through a micro USB port. To connect a PS4 controller with a cable, use the cable that came with the controller or another compatible micro USB cable that carries data, not only power. A charge-only cable can charge the controller, but it cannot pair it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ps4\">How to connect a PS4 controller to a PS4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-connect-a-ps4-controller.webp\" alt=\"How to connect a PS4 controller: USB cable and PS button for PS4 or PS5, SHARE + PS pairing mode for phones, tablets and Mac, micro USB cable or USB adaptor for Windows PC\" class=\"wp-image-1722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-connect-a-ps4-controller.webp 1200w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-connect-a-ps4-controller-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-connect-a-ps4-controller-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-connect-a-ps4-controller-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-connect-a-ps4-controller-80x45.webp 80w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-connect-a-ps4-controller-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to connect a PS4 controller to each device.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first time you use a controller with a console, you pair it with a USB cable. PlayStation\u2019s steps (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/ps4-dualshock-4-wireless-troubleshooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation Support<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure your PS4 console is on.<\/li>\n\n<li>Connect the controller to the console with the USB cable that came with it.<\/li>\n\n<li>If the controller is turned off, press the <strong>PS button<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n<li>Wait until the light bar blinks and the player indicator lights up.<\/li>\n\n<li>When the controller has enough battery, disconnect the USB cable and use it wirelessly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sony adds two rules worth knowing: a controller can pair with only one console at a time, so you pair it again when you want to use it on another console, and you can connect up to four controllers to one console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"second-controller\">Add a second PS4 controller<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pair each extra controller the same way: plug it into the console with a USB cable and press its PS button. Up to four controllers can be connected to one console, which is enough for local multiplayer with family or friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ps5\">How to connect a PS4 controller to a PS5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PlayStation Support gives the same pairing steps for a PS5 console: with the console on, connect the DUALSHOCK 4 with a USB cable and press the PS button; after the light bar blinks, the player indicator lights up (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/ps4-dualshock-4-wireless-troubleshooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation Support<\/a>). Then you can remove the cable. Remember that the controller then stays paired with the PS5 until you pair it with another console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pairing-mode\">How to put a PS4 controller in pairing mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ps4-controller-pairing-mode-reset.webp\" alt=\"PS4 controller pairing mode steps and how to reset a PS4 controller that will not connect\" class=\"wp-image-1723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ps4-controller-pairing-mode-reset.webp 1200w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ps4-controller-pairing-mode-reset-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ps4-controller-pairing-mode-reset-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ps4-controller-pairing-mode-reset-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ps4-controller-pairing-mode-reset-80x45.webp 80w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ps4-controller-pairing-mode-reset-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pairing mode and the reset button.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pairing mode is how the controller connects to anything that is not a PlayStation console, over Bluetooth. Sony\u2019s steps (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/ps4-pair-dualshock-4-wireless-with-pc-or-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation Support<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure the player indicator on the controller is off. If it is on, press and hold the <strong>PS button<\/strong> until it turns off.<\/li>\n\n<li>If a USB cable is connected to the controller, disconnect it.<\/li>\n\n<li>While pressing and holding the <strong>SHARE<\/strong> button, press and hold the <strong>PS button<\/strong> until the light bar flashes.<\/li>\n\n<li>Turn on Bluetooth on your device and select the controller in the list of Bluetooth devices.<\/li>\n\n<li>When pairing is complete, the light bar blinks and then the player indicator lights up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"phone-mac\">Connect a PS4 controller to an iPhone, iPad, Android phone or Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sony says devices with these operating systems or later support the DUALSHOCK 4 over Bluetooth and USB: Android 10, iOS 13, iPadOS 13, macOS Catalina and tvOS 13 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/ps4-pair-dualshock-4-wireless-with-pc-or-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation Support<\/a>). Put the controller in pairing mode (above), open the Bluetooth settings on your device and select the controller. On Android it may show up as \u201cWireless Controller\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over Bluetooth on devices other than Sony Xperia, some controller features do not work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the touchpad is not supported;<\/li>\n\n<li>the light bar color cannot be changed;<\/li>\n\n<li>rumble, the motion sensor and the headphone jack audio connection are not supported.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use the controller with games that support it, and with the PS Remote Play app to play games streamed from your PS5 or PS4 console on your phone, tablet or computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"windows\">Connect a PS4 controller to a Windows PC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To connect a PS4 controller to a Windows PC, Sony lists two ways: a compatible micro USB cable, or the DUALSHOCK 4 USB wireless adaptor (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/ps4-pair-dualshock-4-wireless-with-pc-or-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation Support<\/a>). With a cable, plug the controller into a USB port on the PC. With the adaptor, plug it into the PC and pair the controller: according to the adaptor\u2019s manual, you press and hold the SHARE button and the PS button for at least 3 seconds, and the light bar flashes while it is in pairing mode (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/content\/dam\/global_pdc\/en\/corporate\/support\/manuals\/accessories\/ps4-accessories\/ds4-usb-wireless-adaptor\/CUH-ZWA1_DS4_USB_Adapter$en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adaptor manual<\/a>). The same manual notes that the adaptor cannot be used to connect the controller to a PS4 console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then use the controller with games that support it, or with PS Remote Play to stream your console games to the PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reconnect\">Reconnect the controller to your console after using it elsewhere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Used your PS4 controller with a phone or PC? To get it back on your console, Sony says to connect it with a compatible USB cable and press the PS button. You can then remove the cable and use the controller wirelessly again. The same trick works when the controller seems \u201cstuck\u201d on another device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reset\">PS4 controller not connecting? Reset it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are having issues, Sony says the first troubleshooting step is often to reset the controller (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/troubleshoot-dualshock-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation Support<\/a>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn off and unplug your PS4 console.<\/li>\n\n<li>Disconnect the controller from the USB cable.<\/li>\n\n<li>On the back of the controller, find the tiny hole with the reset button inside.<\/li>\n\n<li>Press and hold the reset button with a small unfolded paper clip for at least five seconds.<\/li>\n\n<li>Connect the controller to the console with the USB cable and press the PS button to pair it again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"checks\">More things to check<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The cable:<\/strong> use the cable that came with the controller or another compatible USB cable; some cables only charge and do not carry data.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>The battery:<\/strong> plug the controller into the console for a while so it has enough charge before playing wirelessly.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Another console:<\/strong> the controller pairs with one console at a time. If it was used on a friend\u2019s console, pair it again with yours.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Still not working?<\/strong> Sony suggests its PlayStation Repairs diagnostic tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"psn-credit\">Controller ready? Get PSN credit for your games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/17\/how-to-redeem-a-psn-gift-card\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-redeem-a-psn-gift-card.webp\" alt=\"How to redeem a PSN gift card on PS5, PS4, the PlayStation App and the web\" class=\"wp-image-1520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-redeem-a-psn-gift-card.webp 1200w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-redeem-a-psn-gift-card-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-redeem-a-psn-gift-card-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-redeem-a-psn-gift-card-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-redeem-a-psn-gift-card-80x45.webp 80w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-redeem-a-psn-gift-card-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Where to redeem a PSN code on each device.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your controller is connected, the next thing most players need is credit in PlayStation Store. A PSN gift card adds money to your PlayStation wallet for games, add-ons and PlayStation Plus. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/17\/how-to-redeem-a-psn-gift-card\/\">how to redeem a PSN gift card<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/27\/buy-psn-gift-card-with-crypto\/\">how to buy a PSN gift card with crypto<\/a>. Setting up a console for a child? See <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/22\/ps5-spending-limit\/\">how to set a PS5 spending limit<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/product-category\/playstation-gift-cards\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20.png\" alt=\"PSN gift card 100 USD for US PlayStation accounts\" class=\"wp-image-691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20.png 1000w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/iqsix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/20-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cards:<\/strong> $10, $20, $50 and $100 US PSN gift cards for accounts registered in the United States.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Delivery:<\/strong> the 12-digit code by email after your payment is confirmed.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Payment:<\/strong> crypto, card, or a Remitly bank or mobile money transfer at checkout.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Help:<\/strong> ask us on WhatsApp or through our <a href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/contact-us-2\/\">contact page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/product-category\/playstation-gift-cards\/\" style=\"border-radius:8px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#003791\">Shop PSN gift cards<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/19179248236?text=Hi%20IQSIX%2C%20I%20have%20a%20question%20about%20PSN%20cards\" style=\"border-radius:8px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#25D366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ask us on WhatsApp<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">How to connect a PS4 controller: FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I connect my PS4 controller to my PS4?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Turn the console on, connect the controller with a USB cable and press the PS button. When the light bar blinks and the player indicator lights up, unplug the cable and play wirelessly.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I put a PS4 controller in pairing mode?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Make sure the player indicator is off and no USB cable is connected. Then hold the SHARE button and press and hold the PS button until the light bar flashes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Why won\u2019t my PS4 controller connect?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Try a different USB cable, charge the controller, and reset it: press the reset button in the tiny hole on the back for at least five seconds, then reconnect it with the USB cable and press the PS button.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-4\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can a PS4 controller be paired with two consoles?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Sony says a controller can pair with only one console at a time. Pair it again with the USB cable when you switch consoles.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-5\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How many controllers can I connect to a PS4?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Up to four controllers can be connected to one console.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-6\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I use a PS4 controller on my phone?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, on Android 10, iOS 13, iPadOS 13 or later, over Bluetooth. Some features such as the touchpad, rumble and the motion sensor do not work over Bluetooth on most phones.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Sources, checked 27 October 2026: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/ps4-dualshock-4-wireless-troubleshooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlayStation Support: DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller support<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/ps4-pair-dualshock-4-wireless-with-pc-or-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use DUALSHOCK 4 with PC, Mac, Android and iOS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/troubleshoot-dualshock-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Troubleshoot DUALSHOCK 4 issues<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/content\/dam\/global_pdc\/en\/corporate\/support\/manuals\/accessories\/ps4-accessories\/ds4-usb-wireless-adaptor\/CUH-ZWA1_DS4_USB_Adapter$en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DUALSHOCK 4 USB wireless adaptor manual<\/a>. PlayStation, PS4, PS5 and DUALSHOCK are trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment; IQSIX is not affiliated with Sony.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to connect a PS4 controller (DUALSHOCK 4) to a PS4, PS5, iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows PC, how pairing mode works and how to reset a controller that will not connect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1722,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1724"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1724\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1722"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iqsix.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}