{"id":10699,"date":"2024-08-31T13:25:19","date_gmt":"2024-08-31T05:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=10699"},"modified":"2026-01-12T16:21:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:21:43","slug":"how-to-connect-ps5-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect PS5 Controller to All Devices [Full Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The PS5 controller is a perfect choice for the games. It can be connected to a PC, TV, and phone so you can access unlimited game sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The connection steps are very simple, and the process requires only a USB-C cable or a Bluetooth adapter. It will take you only a few minutes to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how to connect the PS5 controller? Keep reading through this post and find the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things You Need Before Connecting Your PS5 Controller to a Device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before connecting your PS5 controller to the device, you can prepare the things listed below to quickly pair the controller to the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A USB-C cable<\/strong>: This is suitable for all connections. Also, if your Bluetooth connection is not working, you can use the USB-C cable to connect your PS5 controller to the PS5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Bluetooth adapter (Optional)<\/strong>: If your PC doesn\u2019t have built-in Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter to connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller-1.jpg\" alt=\"USB-C Cable\" class=\"wp-image-10700\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:353px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller-1.jpg 425w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller-1-300x280.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Amazon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Connect PS5 Controller to PC (Windows)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can connect the PS5 controller to a PC for <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-stream-on-twitch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">streaming on Twitch<\/a> or just playing unlimited games. This is easy. If your PC has built-in Bluetooth, you can connect the PS5 controller to it via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if it doesn\u2019t have built-in Bluetooth, you need to purchase an adapter to connect your PS5 controller to it. You can also use a USB-C cable for both kinds of PC to connect to the PS5 controller. Here are the simple steps for connecting the PS5 controller to your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PC with Built-in Bluetooth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps for connecting the PS5 controller to your PC with built-in Bluetooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 1. Via Bluetooth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to Settings on your PC and click the \u201cDevices\u201d section. Then you\u2019ll be navigated to the Bluetooth page. Here you will see \u201cAdd Bluetooth or other devices\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the Create and PS buttons simultaneously until the light bar starts flashing. This will turn on the pairing mode of your PS5 controller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your PC, select \u201cAdd Bluetooth or other devices\u201d and choose the first option that says \u201cBluetooth\u201d to look for the devices in the air that can pair with it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cDualSense Wireless Controller\u201d from the list of devices on your computer. You can click \u201cDone\u201d to confirm the wireless connection. Now, check if you can use the PS5 controller with the PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller-2-1024x346.jpg\" alt=\"Select \u201cAdd Bluetooth or other devices\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-10702\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:610px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller-2-1024x346.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller-2-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller-2-768x260.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 2. Via USB-C cable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PC without Built-in Bluetooth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Bluetooth data adapter is required before connecting the PS5 controller to your PC without built-in Bluetooth. Here are a few steps for connecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 1. Via Bluetooth adapter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Plug the adapter into your PC\u2019s USB port.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the instructions in the user manual to install the driver software for the Bluetooth adapter on your PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your PS5 controller, press and hold the PS and Option buttons at the same time until the LED indicator on the controller starts double-flashing <strong>White<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your PC\u2019s Bluetooth menu, select \u201cWireless Controller\u201d to pair. Now you can check if the PS5 controller is running well on your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 2. Via USB-C cable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller-3.png\" alt=\"PS5 Controller\" class=\"wp-image-10712\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:439px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller-3.png 663w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller-3-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Connect the PS5 Controller to Steam on PC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most PC games are on Steam. You can check the simple steps below to connect your PS5 controller to Steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open Steam on your PC and click \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the Controller tab on the side menu bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want Steam\u2019s settings to override native support in games that have it, change the PlayStation Controller Support dropdown menu to Enabled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cBegin Test\u201d to test and configure the controller inputs. You can click \u201cSetup Device Inputs\u201d to change the device settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and click \u201cEdit\u201d next to \u201cDesktop layout\u201d. Here, you can configure controller inputs as keyboard inputs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a VPN to Secure Gaming on Steam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a game, you may encounter a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Denial-of-service_attack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">DDoS attack<\/a> that will cause you to lose the combat. Fortunately, LightningX VPN can encrypt your data and hide your IP address so hackers can\u2019t attack you in the game. Here are the key features and prices of this VPN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It adopts the most advanced encryption protocols like Shadowsocks, Vless, and WireGuard. These provide rock-solid security for your important data in the game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use it to save money on Steam. LightningX VPN has 2,000+ servers in more than 70 countries, including India, the US, Canada, Australia, etc. You can change your IP address to a less wealthy country to enjoy a lower price for a Steam game.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It doesn\u2019t limit the bandwidth on your network, so you don\u2019t have to bear the buffering when gaming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.292), 1.05rem);\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/download\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;background-color:#ffb700;padding-top:10px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get LightningX VPN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"535\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/lightningx-vpn-en.png\" alt=\"LightningX VPN\" class=\"wp-image-40695\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:446px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/lightningx-vpn-en.png 535w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/lightningx-vpn-en-258x300.png 258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Connect PS5 Controller to Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting the PS5 controller to the Mac is similar to connecting to a Windows PC. It just requires a USB-C cable or Bluetooth on your Mac. Here are the simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 1. Via Bluetooth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On your Mac, open the <strong>Apple menu &gt; Settings &gt; Bluetooth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your PS5 controller, press and hold the <strong>Create<\/strong> and <strong>PS<\/strong> buttons simultaneously until the light bar starts blinking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, select \u201cDualSense Wireless Controller\u201d in the list of devices and click \u201cConnect\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 2. Via USB-C cable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Connect PS5 Controller to Phone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can connect the PS5 controller to an iPhone or Android via Bluetooth. This way can help you enjoy mobile games like Genshin, Identity V, and PUBG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Connect PS5 Controller to iPhone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps for connecting the PS5 controller to your iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On your iPhone, go to <strong>Settings &gt; Bluetooth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your controller, press and hold the PS and Create buttons until the light bar starts flashing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your phone, search and select the PS5 controller in the list of devices to pair. Once paired, the light will turn steady.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller-4.png\" alt=\"PS5 Controller Light Bar\" class=\"wp-image-10716\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:455px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller-4.png 593w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller-4-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect PS5 Controller to Android<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few steps for connecting the PS5 controller to your Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On your Android, go to <strong>Settings &gt; Bluetooth<\/strong>. Turn on Bluetooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the controller, press and hold the PS and Create buttons at the same time until the light bar starts to blink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your phone, search and select the PS5 controller in the list of devices to pair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect PS5 Controller to iPad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps for connecting the PS5 controller to the iPad are similar to the steps for connecting to the iPhone. The screen size of an iPad is bigger than that of an iPhone, so it is better to connect the PS5 controller to your iPad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Connect PS5 Controller to PS5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are two ways to connect your PS5 controller to your PS5. One is to use a cable to connect them. Another is to connect them via Bluetooth. Here are the simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is the first time you set up the console, pair the controller with your PS5 first. Here are the steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Turn on the console and connect it to the controller with the included USB-C cable. You can press the PS button to turn on your PS5 controller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the controller is on, disconnect the USB-C cable to use your PS5 console wirelessly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your PS5 console on, and it will automatically pair with the controller. Once they are paired, the light bar will flash blue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: You can <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">connect the PS4 controller to a PS5<\/a> console. However, you can\u2019t play the PS5 games with the PS4 controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Connect PS5 Controller to Samsung Smart TV<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting the PS5 controller to your Samsung smart TV will help you get a larger screen for gaming. It allows you to share games with your family and friends. Here are the simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On your TV, go to <strong>Settings &gt; All Settings &gt; Connection &gt; Bluetooth Devices<\/strong>. Then, your smart TV will automatically search for the devices in the air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your controller, press and hold the <strong>Create<\/strong> and <strong>PS<\/strong> buttons simultaneously until the light bar starts flashing blue, which shows that your controller is in pairing mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your TV, select \u201cDualSense Wireless Controller\u201d to pair. You\u2019ll need to tap the \u201cPair and connect\u201d to confirm the action. Then, the screen will show \u201cTutorial\u201d and \u201cClose\u201d. You can choose \u201cTutorial\u201d to learn how to use the PS5 controller to control your smart TV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix the Troubles on PS5 Controller<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your PS5 controller is not connecting to the device or is not working, you can try these methods to fix the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method 1<\/strong>. Reconnect the PS5 controller to the device. You can turn off Bluetooth on your device and then turn it on to pair the controller with it. If you use the USB-C cable, disconnect the cable and reconnect the controller and the device using the cable. You can also change a USB-C cable to connect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method 2<\/strong>. Reset the PS5 controller. You can use a pin or another pointy object to press the \u201csync\u201d button inside a small hole on the back of the controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method 3<\/strong>. Update the system software. You can go t<strong>o Settings &gt; System &gt; System Software &gt; System Software Update and Settings &gt; Update System Software<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method 4<\/strong>. Charge your PS5 controller. If your controller\u2019s battery is dead, make it fully charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting your PS5 controller to any device requires only a USB-C cable or Bluetooth on the device. Once the controller is connected to the device, you can enjoy a lot of games on PC, phone, and TV. If you want a better gaming experience, download LightningX VPN to protect you from DDoS attacks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The PS5 controller is a perfect choice for the games. 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