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How to connect a DualSense wireless controller
Find out how to charge and pair your DualSense® wireless controller with your PlayStation®5 console, change the controller settings, and update the device software.
How to pair a DualSense wireless controller with PS5 consoles
To use your controller, you need to pair it with your console.
- Make sure that your PS5® console is switched on.
- Connect the controller to your console using the included USB cable.
- If your controller is turned off, press the PS button.
After the light bar blinks, the player indicator lights up.
After you pair a controller (controller 1) with your PS5 console, you can pair an additional controller (controller 2) wirelessly. If a USB cable is connected to your controller, disconnect it.
- Make sure that controller 2's player indicator is off before you start pairing. If the player indicator is on, press and hold the PS button until the light turns off.
- Using controller 1, go to the home screen and select Settings > Accessories > General > Bluetooth Accessories.
- Using controller 2, press and hold the create button and the PS button at the same time. The light bar blinks, and controller 2 is listed on the screen.
- Using controller 1, select controller 2 listed on the screen. Controller 2's light bar blinks, and then the player indicator lights up when properly paired.
Pair your DualSense wireless controller to multiple devices and consoles
You can pair your controller with PS5 consoles, mobile devices and computers. This makes it easier to switch between using your controller with your console and other devices. You can have up to four different pairings registered to one controller and each pairing is assigned a slot.
For your PS5 console, follow the steps in Pair a controller using a USB cable or Pair a controller wirelessly, and your controller automatically assigns the paired PS5 console to the next open slot.
For other devices, visit the guide below.
By pressing a combination of the PS button and one of the action buttons (triangle button/ circle button/ cross button/ square button) ), you can assign a console to your desired slot. To do this, you need an already paired controller (controller 1) to pair the additional controller (controller 2).
- Make sure that controller 2's player indicator is off before you start pairing. If the player indicator is on, press and hold the PS button until the light turns off.
- Using controller 1, go to the home screen and select Settings > Accessories > General > Bluetooth Accessories.
- Using controller 2, press and hold one of the action buttons, and then press the PS button for over 5 seconds until the light bar and player indicator blink to set the destination slot.
The slot depends on which button you press.
Slot number | Buttons used | Player indicator lights |
Slot 1 | PS button and triangle button | One light |
Slot 2 | PS button and circle button | Two lights |
Slot 3 | PS button and cross button | Three lights |
Slot 4 | PS button and square button | Four lights |
- Using controller 1, select controller 2 listed on screen. Controller 2’s light bar lights up, and then the player indicator lights up when properly paired.
When you want to use your controller with another console you've paired to, press and hold one of the action buttons, and then press the PS button for 3 seconds until the player indicator on the controller blinks according to the slot number you selected. The light bar blinks, and when you successfully switch slots, the player indicator lights up.
- If all slots are in use, the slot you haven’t connected to for the longest time gets replaced.
- You can’t pair wirelessly or switch slots to another PS5 console if the controller is already connected using a USB cable.
How to connect a DualSense wireless controller with other devices
You can use your controller away from your console. Find out more about compatible devices, applications, and feature support by visiting the guide below.
Press the PS button to display the Control Centre and select Accessories to check the battery level of the controller.
While the controller is charging, an animated battery icon with a lightning bolt symbol will appear on the screen.
When the DualSense wireless controller is fully charged, the battery icon will stop animating and display three bars.
You can charge your controller while your PS5 console is in rest mode.
If you experience any issues while trying to charge your controller, please try the following steps:
- Try connecting the USB cable that came with your PS5 console to a different USB port on the PS5 console.
- Try using another USB cable, which is “charge and sync” or “charging and data”. Cables indicated as “charge only” cannot be used.
- You may also use a charger that is compliant with the USB standard if you have one available.
Please note, not all USB chargers will be capable of charging the DualSense wireless controller.
How to adjust DualSense wireless controller and audio settings
You can adjust the output device, volume levels and voice chat balance via the control centre.
- Press the PS button to display the control centre, select Sound and choose a setting to adjust.
- Press the mute button on your controller to mute and unmute your mic.
- Press and hold the mute button on your controller to mute your mic and speakers. When the button turns orange, your mic is muted, and sound output to all speakers is turned off. Press the button again to return to the original state.
For general controller settings:
- Go to Settings > Accessories.
- Select Controller (General).
How to update the device software for DualSense wireless controllers
Updates for your DualSense wireless controller are added once you update your PS5 console system software. Pair your controller and follow the on-screen instructions to update.
To start an update manually:
- Go to Settings > Accessories > Controller (General).
- Select DualSense Wireless Controller Device Software.
You can also use a PC to update your DualSense controller software. Please visit the guide below for more information.
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