{"id":9689,"date":"2024-08-23T16:34:56","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T08:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=9689"},"modified":"2026-01-12T16:15:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:15:37","slug":"how-to-connect-ps4-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect PS4 Controller? [PC, Phone, Switch, PS5]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The PS4 controller is a small gamepad with buttons that allow you to control the PS4 console. It is lightweight and easy to maneuver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the PS4 controller is designed specifically for the PlayStation 4, it can be connected to different devices such as PCs, phones, the Switch, and laptops so that you can have a better gaming experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to connect a PS4 controller? Keep reading through this post, and you\u2019ll learn the complete guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-1-1024x672.png\" alt=\"PS4 Controller\" class=\"wp-image-9720\" style=\"width:471px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-1-1024x672.png 1024w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-1-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-1-768x504.png 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-1.png 1104w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: PlayStation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Connect PS4 Controller to Phone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can connect your PS4 controller to your iPhone and Android phone to enjoy mobile games. However, you need iOS 13, Android 10, or a higher version to achieve the connection. Here are the steps for connecting your phone to the PS4 controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect PS4 Controller to iPhone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps for connecting the PS4 controller to your iPhone\/iPad (iOS 13 or higher) via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Check if your iPhone\/iPad is an iOS 13. You can go to Settings &gt; General &gt; Software Update. You can check the iOS version at the bottom of the \u201cSoftware Update\u201d page. If it is lower than iOS 13, you\u2019ll see the latest version and can tap it to update.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the PS and SHARE buttons on your PS4 controller at the same time. This will activate the pairing mode, and then the light bar on the back of the wireless controller will start flashing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone\/iPad. You can go to <strong>Settings &gt; Bluetooth<\/strong>. Then, turn on Bluetooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cscan for new devices\u201d and then choose \u201cWireless Controller\u201d. Now your PS4 controller may be successfully connected to your iPhone\/iPad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-2-499x1024.png\" alt=\"iPhone Software Update\" class=\"wp-image-9723\" style=\"width:379px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-2-499x1024.png 499w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-2-146x300.png 146w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-2.png 623w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">image: Apple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: You can directly turn off Bluetooth on your iPhone\/iPad to disconnect it from your PS4 controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect PS4 Controller to Android<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To enjoy the games and apps on Android, you can connect the PS4 controller to an Android 10 or higher version via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Check if your phone is running Android 10. You can go to <strong>Settings &gt; About Phone &gt; Android version<\/strong>. If it is lower than Android 10, you can go to \u201cSoftware update\u201d in Settings to update your Android.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the PS button and SHARE button at the same time. This will turn on the pairing mode, and then the light bar on the back of your PS4 controller will start blinking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your Android phone, go to <strong>Settings &gt; Bluetooth<\/strong>. Switch on the toggle next to Bluetooth. Select \u201cWireless Controller\u201d in the Bluetooth list. Now you can check if they are successfully connected.<\/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=\"663\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-3-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Android Software Update\" class=\"wp-image-9728\" style=\"border-width:1px;width:431px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-3-663x1024.jpg 663w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-3-194x300.jpg 194w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-3-768x1187.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-3-994x1536.jpg 994w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: You can simply turn off Bluetooth on your Android to disconnect it from your PS4 controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Connect PS4 Controller to PC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can connect the PS4 controller to the PC via Bluetooth or a USB cable. Here are the steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Way 1. Via Bluetooth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to Settings on your PC. Open \u201cBluetooth &amp; other devices\u201d &gt; \u201cBluetooth and other device settings\u201d. Then, turn on Bluetooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the PS button and SHARE button on your PS4 controller at the same time. Then the backlight on the controller will start to flash. It shows that the pairing mode is on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your PC, click \u201cAdd Bluetooth or other device\u201d &gt; \u201cBluetooth\u201d. Select \u201cWireless Controller\u201d and connect to it. If you\u2019re asked for a password, enter \u201c0000\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Way 2. Plug your controller into a USB port with a USB-to-micro-USB cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Now you can enjoy various games on PC. You can use LightningX VPN to <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/unblocked-discord\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">unlock Discord<\/a> to play games with friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect PS4 Controller to Steam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use a USB cable to connect your PS4 controller to Steam. Beyond that, you\u2019ll need to change the settings in your Steam account. Here are the detailed steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to Steam and click \u201cBig Picture Mode\u201d in the top-right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cSettings\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cController Settings\u201d under \u201cController\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the box next to \u201cPlayStation Configuration Support\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plug the small end of a micro-USB cable into your controller and the large end into a USB port on your PC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click your controller\u2019s name that appears. Now your PS4 controller may be successfully connected to Steam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Try to use the USB 2.0 port instead of the USB 3.0 port. If there\u2019s any problem, you can restart Steam to fix it. You can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">LightningX VPN<\/a> to secure your gaming environment on Steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect PS4 Controller to PS5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can connect the PS4 controller to the PS5 via Bluetooth or a USB cable. However, even if your PS4 controller is connected to the PS5, you can\u2019t play PS5 games. Here are the steps for connecting the controller to PS5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Way 1. Via Bluetooth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Turn on your PS5 console.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the PS and SHARE buttons on your controller at the same time. Then the light bar will start flashing, which indicates that the pairing mode is on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Settings on your PS5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Accessories &gt; Bluetooth Accessories. Select the PS4 controller to pair it with your PS5.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Way 2. Via a USB 2.0 cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a USB cable while playing games can help you conserve the battery power of your controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-4.png\" alt=\"PS5\" class=\"wp-image-9731\" style=\"width:477px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-4.png 729w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-to-connect-ps4-controller-4-300x286.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Wikipedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Keep in mind that you can\u2019t connect a PS5 controller to the PS4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect PS4 Controller to Another PS4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use a USB-A to micro USB cable and Bluetooth to connect the PS4 controller to the PS4 console. Here are the detailed steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Way 1. Via Bluetooth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Turn on your PS4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the PS button on your controller until the backlight starts flashing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Settings on your PlayStation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cDevices\u201d &gt; \u201cBluetooth devices\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the PS4 controller and connect to it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Way 2. Via a USB 2.0 cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Connect PS4 Controller to PS3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use a USB 2.0 cable or Bluetooth to connect your PS4 controller to the PS3. Here are the steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before connecting your controller to the PS3, you should make sure that your PS3 system is version 4.6 or higher. To check the system software version, you can go to <strong>Settings &gt; System &gt; Settings &gt; System Software<\/strong>. If it is lower than version 4.6, you can update it to achieve the connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Way 1. Via a USB 2.0 cable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Way 2. Via Bluetooth (Still need a USB 2.0 cable)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Turn on your PS4 controller and the PS3 console.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect the controller and console with the USB cable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the PS3 console, go to Settings &gt; Accessory Settings &gt; Manage Bluetooth Devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cRegister New Device\u201d by pressing \u201cX\u201d on the PS4 controller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cStart Scanning\u201d. Then, unplug the cable from the PS4 controller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the PlayStation and SHARE buttons on the PS4 controller at the same time until the backlight starts flashing. Then, plug the cable back into it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cWireless Controller\u201d on your screen. You can check if your PS4 controller is successfully connected to the PS3 console.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect PS4 Controller to Switch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting the PS4 controller to the Switch requires a wireless adapter. You can check the options on Amazon. Here are the simple steps for connecting the PS4 controller to the Switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Plug the wireless adapter into the USB port on the Switch dock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the Switch, go to System Settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and select \u201cControllers and Sensors\u201d from the menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cPro Controller Wired Communications\u201d and turn it on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With the Switch turned on, hold the Pairing button on your wireless adapter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the PS and SHARE buttons on your PS4 controller simultaneously until the backlight starts blinking. It shows that the pairing mode is on. If the controller is successfully connected to the Switch, the flashing light will turn solid blue. Then, you can check if the connection is fine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Connect Xbox Controller to PS4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Connecting the Xbox controller to the PS4 is not recommended because they are not quite compatible with each other. However, you can still purchase an Xbox controller adapter to connect them. Here are the detailed steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Choose an adapter that is compatible with your PS4 and the Xbox controller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on your PS4 and the Xbox controller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plug it into the USB port of the PS4 console.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the compatible cable to connect the adapter to the Xbox controller.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check if the controller and PS4 are successfully connected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a VPN to Optimize Gaming Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/google-classroom-6x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Google Classroom 6x<\/a>, Steam, and Epic, use LightningX VPN to change your IP address and unlock the geo-restriction. Here are its key features and price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It has 2,000+ servers in 70+ countries, including the US, Australia, Canada, India, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It protects your data and privacy with its strong encryption protocols and algorithms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use it to stream Netflix, TikTok, Disney Plus, and Hulu on Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, Apple TV, and Android TV.<\/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:454px;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\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After reading through this post, you may know how to connect a PS4 controller, and you can enjoy various games on PC, phone, iPad, Switch, etc. However, keep in mind that the PS4 controller is perfectly compatible with the original PS4 console.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The PS4 controller is a small gamepad with buttons that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":9738,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"wp-custom-template-en","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[500],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":9689,"cn":9787,"tw":9843,"ja":9880,"ko":9889,"ru":9892,"es":9871},"pll_sync_post":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9689"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9689"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9689\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":85750,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9689\/revisions\/85750"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9738"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}