{"id":11143,"date":"2024-09-02T13:16:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T05:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=11143"},"modified":"2025-10-24T22:03:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T14:03:20","slug":"ps5-controller-not-connecting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/ps5-controller-not-connecting\/","title":{"rendered":"PS5 Controller Not Connecting: Complete Solutions &amp; Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Is your PS5 controller not connecting? This may be because of problems with the USB cable, battery health, hardware, system software, or Bluetooth settings. Fixing the issue can help you enjoy various games on PC, Android, and iPhone using the PS5 controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, different flashing lights on the PS5 controller, such as red, blue, white, and orange, have different meanings. You can check their indications at the end of the post to quickly fix your problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is My PS5 Controller Not Connecting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your PS5 controller won&#8217;t connect to the PC, phone, or PS5, it may be caused by various factors, which are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-1.png\" alt=\"PS5 Controller\" class=\"wp-image-11147\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:410px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-1.png 990w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-1-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-1-768x607.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Battery Is Dead:<\/strong> If your PS5 controller\u2019s battery is dead, its connection with the device will be disconnected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The USB Cable Is Not Working:<\/strong> Sometimes, if the USB cable used for connecting is damaged or old, your PS5 controller won\u2019t pair with the device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Controller Is Currently Paired with Different Devices:<\/strong> If the controller is currently connected to other devices, such as a phone, iPad, or MacBook, the pairing setting in your controller may be affected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Controller\u2019s Internal Hardware Has Problems:<\/strong> Your PS5 controller\u2019s internal hardware may be damaged or have problems. Then, the Bluetooth sensor or charging gear may go wrong.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PS5 Firmware Is Outdated:<\/strong> If your PS5 firmware isn\u2019t updated, the PS5 controller may not connect to it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The PS5 Controller Is Too Far From the PS5:<\/strong> If your PS5 controller is too far from the PS5, the wireless connection may be disconnected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-2-1024x636.png\" alt=\"PS5 Controller Not Connecting and Flashing Red Light\" class=\"wp-image-11148\" style=\"width:407px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-2-1024x636.png 1024w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-2-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-2-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-2.png 1072w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix \u201cPS5 Controller Not Connecting\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to fix your PS5 controller that won&#8217;t connect to your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before manually fixing the issue, you can do these things first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check the controller\u2019s battery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the controller\u2019s battery is dead, it won\u2019t pair with the device. You can charge the controller for several hours to make it fully charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check the USB cable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check if the USB cable still works by using a different USB cable. Sometimes the USB cable may be too old or damaged. Then you need to use a different cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check the PS5 controller and the console<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the PS5 controller isn\u2019t connecting to your PS5, it may be because the PS5 controller or the PS5 is wrong. You can connect the PS5 controller to a different device to see if it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix PS5 Controller Not Connecting to PC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are three ways to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-connect-ps5-controller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">connect your PS5 controller<\/a> to the PC again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 1. <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-reset-ps5-controller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Reset the PS5 controller<\/a> and then pair it to the PC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Resetting your PS5 controller by using a pointy object to depress the small hole on the back of your controller for several seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your PC, go to <strong>Settings &gt; Bluetooth &amp; other devices<\/strong>. Then, you should see \u201cAdd Bluetooth &amp; other devices\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the controller, press and hold the <strong>PS<\/strong> and <strong>SHARE<\/strong> buttons simultaneously until the light bar starts flashing blue. This will turn the pairing mode on in your controller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your PC, tap \u201cAdd Bluetooth &amp; other devices\u201d and select the PS5 controller to pair.<\/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=\"1012\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-3.png\" alt=\"PS5 Controller Reset Button\" class=\"wp-image-11149\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:444px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-3.png 1012w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-3-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-3-768x482.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 2. Use a different cable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 3. Delete other devices from your controller<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have connected the PS5 controller to other devices. This may affect your PS5 controller&#8217;s pairing with the appropriate device. You can follow the steps below to delete other devices from your controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On your phone or iPad, go to <strong>Settings &gt; Connected devices &gt; Bluetooth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the PS5 controller. Then, tap \u201cForget\u201d or \u201cUnpair\u201d. This can remove the PS5 controller from your phone or iPad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reset the PS5 controller by using a paperclip to depress the small hole on the back side of your PS5 controller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the <strong>PS<\/strong> and <strong>SHARE<\/strong> buttons simultaneously until the light bar starts flashing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your PC, select the PS5 controller to pair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: You can try using LightningX VPN to optimize the gaming experience on your PS5 or PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix PS5 Controller Not Connecting to PS5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check the methods below to fix your PS5 controller not connecting to the PS5 console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 1. Reset your PS5 controller and pair it with the PS5.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use a pointy object to depress the small hole on the back side of your PS5 controller for a few seconds. This will reset your PS5 controller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a USB cable to connect your PS5 controller to the PS5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on the PS5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the PS button on the PS5 controller. You\u2019ll hear a beep, and the controller should pair with the console.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 2. <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/ps5-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Update the PS5<\/a> console system software.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Connect a mouse and keyboard to your PS5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your PS5, go to <strong>Settings &gt; System<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>System Software &gt; System Software Update and Settings<\/strong>. If there\u2019s a new version, \u201cUpdate Available\u201d will appear on the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cUpdate System Software\u201d to update.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 3. Use a different cable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 4. Remove other devices from your controller.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix PS5 Controller Not Connecting to Phone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the PS5 controller isn\u2019t connecting to your Android or iPhone, you can try to reset the controller and reconnect it to the phone. Here are the steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On your Android, go to <strong>Settings &gt; Connected devices &gt; Connection preferences &gt; Bluetooth<\/strong>. Then, toggle on \u201cUse Bluetooth\u201d. On your iPad\/iPhone, go to <strong>Settings &gt; Bluetooth<\/strong>. Turn on Bluetooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reset the PS5 controller by using a pointy object to depress the small hole on the back side of the controller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your PS5 controller, press and hold the <strong>PS<\/strong> and <strong>SHARE<\/strong> buttons until the light bar flashes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your phone, select the PS5 controller to pair.<\/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=\"807\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-4-1024x807.jpg\" alt=\"Turn on Bluetooth on Android\" class=\"wp-image-11150\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:454px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-4-1024x807.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-4-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-4-768x605.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ps5-controller-not-connecting-4.jpg 1056w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fix PS5 Controller Won\u2019t Connect With USB<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your PS5 controller won\u2019t connect with the USB cable, you can try using a different cable. If changing a USB cable works, then the original USB cable can\u2019t work. However, if changing a USB cable doesn\u2019t work, it may be because your PS5 controller has problems. You can connect it to another console to check if it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">LightningX VPN<\/a> to Protect Your Data in a Steam Game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to lose combat in a game, try LightningX VPN to protect you from a DDoS attack. It is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/best-vpn-for-ps5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"best VPN for PS5\">best VPN for PS5<\/a>. Here are its key features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It offers 2,000+ servers in 70+ countries, including India, Canada, Australia, Japan, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It adopts the most advanced encryption protocols like Shadowsocks, Vless, and WireGuard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It doesn\u2019t limit the bandwidth of your network, allowing you to play games on your PS5 smoothly.<\/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:402px;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\">Why Is My PS5 Controller Flashing Blue, White, Orange, and Red<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes your PS5 controller will flash different colors, which indicate different meanings. The PS5 official has listed the indication of each color. Here is a brief list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Solid white: The console is powered on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starts blue, then transitions to white: Your PS5 is powering on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blinking white, solid blue, or blinking blue: Your console has some problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blinking white, then turns off: Your console is powering off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solid orange: Your PS5 is in rest mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blinking orange: The PS5 controller is entering rest mode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pulsing red: The PS5 console is overheating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No light: The PS5 controller is powered off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blinking blue: Your controller is in pairing mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you encounter the \u201cPS5 controller not connecting\u201d issue, try a different USB cable or reset the PS5 controller and re-pair it with the device. However, if the controller\u2019s hardware is damaged or doesn\u2019t work, you can send the controller to the nearest repair store.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your PS5 controller not connecting? 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