How to Fix Ps4 Controller Not Connecting to Ps4
- If your PS4 controller won't connect to your PS4, there are several possible causes. A common solution is to try a different USB cable, in case the original one has failed.
- You can also try to reset the PS4 controller by pressing the reset button on the back of the controller, behind the L2 button.
- If your controller still won't connect to your PS4, you might need to get support from Sony.
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The most unrealistic aspect of any science fiction movie isn't the time travel or faster-than-light spaceships — it's that ordinary technology never suffers from mundane glitches, like a PS4 DualShock controller failing to connect to its console.
If you can't get your controller to communicate with the PS4, fear not: it's frustrating, but most of the time, easily fixed.
Try each of these solutions until one of them solves the problem.
How to make sure your controller connects to your PS4
Connect the controller via USB
Your first step should be to connect the controller using the microUSB cable that's usually used to charge it.
Try these steps:
1. Turn on the PS4.
2. Ensure the cable is securely inserted in the back of the PS4, and then plug the other end into the controller.
3. Wait 30 to 60 minutes to allow the controller to charge.
4. Press the PS button on the controller. You'll hear a beep and the controller should pair with the console.
5. If the controller and PS4 don't pair, the cable might be faulty — use a different microUSB cable and try again, waiting for the controller to charge before you attempt to pair the controller.
Reset the PS4 controller
If your controller still won't connect wirelessly, you might need to perform a complete reset of the controller. To do this:
1. Turn off the PS4 and disconnect it from the internet (unplug the Ethernet cable or temporarily unplug your wireless router). Internet signals can interfere with the controller's connecting process.
2. Turn the controller upside-down and locate the recessed reset button, next to the screw beside the L2 button.
3. Using a thin paperclip, insert it into the slot and depress the button for about five seconds.
4. Plug the controller into the PS4 via the USB charging cable.
5. Turn on the PS4.
6. Press the PS button on the controller. You'll hear a beep and the controller should pair with the console.
If your PS4 and controller still won't connect, you may need to contact Sony's PS4 support for additional assistance.
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Dave Johnson
Freelance Writer
Dave Johnson is a technology journalist who writes about consumer tech and how the industry is transforming the speculative world of science fiction into modern-day real life. Dave grew up in New Jersey before entering the Air Force to operate satellites, teach space operations, and do space launch planning. He then spent eight years as a content lead on the Windows team at Microsoft. As a photographer, Dave has photographed wolves in their natural environment; he's also a scuba instructor and co-host of several podcasts. Dave is the author of more than two dozen books and has contributed to many sites and publications including CNET, Forbes, PC World, How To Geek, and Insider.
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How to Fix Ps4 Controller Not Connecting to Ps4
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/why-wont-my-controller-connect-to-my-ps4#:~:text=A%20common%20solution%20is%20to,to%20get%20support%20from%20Sony.