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Why is my PS4 controller blinking instead of connecting?

The PS4 controller flashing white issue is generally caused by two reasons. One is because of the low battery, and that means that you need to charge your PS4 controller to make it back on track. The other reason is that your controller is trying to connect to your PlayStation 4, but failed due to unknown factor(s).
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Why is my PS4 controller blinking blue but not connecting?

First, try resetting the controller and replacing the cable. If that doesn't fix the problem, you might need to use a different controller. If you're sure the battery or charging port on your controller is defective, you can replace it.
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Why won't my PS4 controller connect even after reset?

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. If your controller still won't connect to your PS4, you might need to get support from Sony.
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How do I resync my controller to my PS4?

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. Plug in your console, connect your controller using a USB cable and press the PS button.
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How do I know if my PS4 controller is pairing?

While pressing and holding the SHARE button, press and hold the PS Button until the light bar flashes. Enable Bluetooth on your device, and then select the controller from the list of Bluetooth devices. When pairing is complete, the light bar blinks, and then the player indicator lights up.
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How to fix blinking ps4 controller

Where is the button to sync a controller to a PlayStation?

Before you can connect your wireless controller via Bluetooth, you will need to activate pairing mode:
  1. Press and hold the PS button and SHARE button on the wireless controller at the same time.
  2. The light bar on the back of the wireless controller will start flashing once pairing mode is active.
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Why is my PS4 controller glowing orange?

Usually, the orange light on PS4 controller means that your console is charging or in Rest Mode. But in some cases, it indicates there is something wrong with your console. There are some possible signals: The PS4 controller runs slowly.
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How to use PS4 without controller?

Here is what you have to do:
  1. From the PS4's Home Screen, press up on the D-pad to select the navigation menu.
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. Find Devices.
  4. Enter Bluetooth Devices.
  5. Wait for the system to scan for nearby Bluetooth devices.
  6. Pair the devices normally by following the default pairing process of your Bluetooth device.
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Why is my PS4 controller blue light of death?

The blue light of death could mean that your power or HDMI cables are damaged or faulty. Here's how to find out if that's the problem. Press and hold the Power button until your PS4 beeps twice and turns off. Disconnect all your PS4 cables.
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Why is my PS4 blinking orange and not turning on?

Blinking Orange

Your PlayStation 4 is going into Rest Mode.
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How do I resync my PS4 controller without cable?

Can't connect the controller via Bluetooth?
  1. Press and hold the PlayStation button for 3 seconds.
  2. Press and hold the 'Share' button, above the arrow buttons, and the PlayStation button at the same time.
  3. The light bar should blink now. Select your controller in the Bluetooth window of your PlayStation.
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What is a soft reset on a PS4 controller?

For a soft reset, use a working controller to go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth Devices. Highlight the controller you want to reset, press the Options button, then select Forget Device.
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Is there a PS4 controller app?

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. Connect your DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller.
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Can a PS4 controller be completely dead?

If your controller suddenly and inexplicably seems 100% dead, no lights, no connection, then you likely have a USB issue. For reasons that aren't clear, these DS4 controllers appear to lose their ability to charge via USB after some length of time and won't even acknowledge when a cable is plugged in.
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Can I use my phone instead of PS4 controller?

Install the app

From Google Play™ or the App Store, download and install [PS Remote Play] on your mobile device. You can use the same app to connect to your PS5 console and PS4 console.
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Can you play PS3 on a PS4?

Can the PS4 Play PS3 Games? The short answer is that no, the PlayStation 4 is not backward-compatible with PlayStation 3 games. Inserting a PS3 disc into the PS4 will not work. And you cannot download digital versions of PS3 games from the PlayStation Store onto your PlayStation 4.
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How long does it take a dead PS4 controller to charge?

It takes approximately 2 hours to charge the controller when the battery has no remaining charge. Charge the controller when the temperature is between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). You might not be able to efficiently charge the controller at other temperatures.
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What colors mean charging PS4 controller?

LED lights on the front screen indicate the charging state of the controller. Green light means the PS4 controller is charged and ready to use, red light means the PS4 controller is charging.
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