How do I reset my Bluetooth PS4 controller?

Locate the small reset button on the back of the controller near the L2 button. Use a small tool to push the button inside the tiny hole. Hold the button down for roughly 3-5 seconds.

Why won't my PS4 controller connect after using Bluetooth?

If your PS4 controller won't connect, try a different USB cable, in case the original one has failed. You can also reset the PS4 controller by pressing the button on the back of the controller.

How do I reset my PS4 controller without the reset button?

Turn over the DualShock 4 controller and locate the small hole near the left shoulder button. Unfold one end of the paper clip and insert it to push the button buried inside the hole. Hold down this button for about 5 seconds. Connect the controller to the PS4 using a USB cable.

How do I force my PS4 controller into pairing mode?

How do I reset my pa4 controller?

Unplug the controller, and flip it over. While it is upside down, locate the recessed reset button in the small hole near the controller's L2 button and use your paper clip or pin to press and hold it for at least 6 seconds. Release the reset button and wait a few more seconds.

How to Reset PS4 Controller

How do you reset a blinking PS4 controller?

How do I get my PS4 controller to recognize?

Why is my PS4 controller blinking white and not connecting?

A flashing white light on your PS4 controller usually indicates that the controller is trying to connect to the console. This can happen if the controller has been disconnected from the console or if you're using a new controller that hasn't been paired with the console.

Why has my PS4 controller stopped working?

Common reasons your PS4 controller is not working

The controller was recently paired with another device, like a different PS4 or PC. The controller is too far from your PlayStation and is no longer connected via Bluetooth®. The Micro-USB cable that connects your controller to the console is faulty or disconnected.

Why is PS4 controller orange?

Usually, the orange light on PS4 controller means that your console is charging or in Rest Mode.

Why is my Bluetooth controller not working?

Check your Bluetooth device

Make sure your device is turned on, is charged or has fresh batteries, and is in range of the PC you want to connect to. Then, try the following: Turn off your Bluetooth device, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. Make sure your Bluetooth device is in range.

Why is my PS4 controller flashing blue?

The LED light on your PS4 controller flashes blue when it's trying to connect with the console. The light should turn solid blue shortly after your press the PS button.

Can I use my phone as a PS4 controller?

With PS Remote Play, you can: Display the PlayStation®5 or PlayStation®4 screen on your mobile device. Use the on-screen controller on your mobile device to control your PS5 or PS4.

How to update PS4 controller?

Use a USB cable to connect your controller to your Windows PC, and then follow the on-screen instructions to start the update. Don't turn off your Windows PC or disconnect the USB cable during the update. When the update is complete, a message appears. Select [OK] to finish the process.

Why is my controller just blinking?

The batteries are low. Just plug in your controller to recharge its internal battery. Once it's charged, the blinking will stop.

Why is my PS4 flashing white?

If the indicator light only blinks white, or if the blue light never transitions to solid white, the console is frozen and needs troubleshooting. Follow the troubleshooting steps below: Unplug the console. Wait 60 seconds, plug the console back in, and turn it back on.

What to do when your PS4 controller blinks twice then turns off?

The easiest solution is to reset it using. To do this, there is a small hole on the back of the controller. You can use a toothpick or a paperclip to press the reset button, then resync it.

How do I fix an unresponsive controller?

Does resetting PS4 controller fix drift?

Sometimes a simple reset can get your controller working again. Unplug and turn off your DualShock controller. Find the reset button on the back of your controller near the L2 button. Use a small tool (like a paperclip) to push and hold the reset button for at least 5 seconds.

How do you calibrate a controller?

From the HOME Menu select System Settings, then scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select Controllers and Sensors. Select Calibrate Motion Controls then hold down the - or + Button on the controller you want to calibrate. Remove any straps or accessories attached to the controller.

How do I reconnect my Bluetooth controller?

Why is my controller blinking and not connecting?

3. If Your Xbox One Controller Is Blinking. If you press the Xbox button on your controller and it blinks or flashes, this usually indicates that your controller isn't paired to a console. As mentioned above, this can happen when you pair the controller to another system and aren't in range of it.