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How to use DualSense wireless controllers with PC, Mac and mobile devices

Connect using a USB Type-C® cable or Bluetooth® technology and play on more devices including Windows PC and Mac® computers, Android and iOS mobile phones. 

DualSense wireless controller compatible devices 

Devices using the operating systems listed below or later support DualSense® wireless controller Bluetooth and USB connections. Once connected, you can use your wireless controller to control compatible games and applications.

Windows 10 (64 bit)

iPadOS 14.5

Windows 11

tvOS 14.5

macOS Big Sur 11.3

Android 12

iOS 14.5

 

Depending on the device, certain features of the controller might not be available.

  • The adaptive triggers feature is available when supported by the game. It isn’t compatible with Android-based mobile devices.
  • The haptic feedback feature is available when supported by the game and may require a USB connection on PC. It isn’t compatible with Mac computers and mobile devices.
  • The built-in microphone and speaker are available on Windows PC when supported by the game. They aren’t compatible with Mac and mobile devices.
  • The headset jack feature requires a wired connection with PC and Mac. It isn't compatible with mobile devices.

How to pair your DualSense wireless controller with a supported device

To pair your wireless controller with a supported device using Bluetooth for the first time, turn on pairing mode:

  1. Make sure the player indicator on the controller is off.
    If the player indicator is on, press and hold the PS button until it turns off. If a USB cable is connected to the controller, disconnect it.
  2. While pressing and holding the create button, press and hold the PS button until the light bar blinks.
  3. 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.
  • Each time you change devices, you must pair the controller with the new device.

How to pair your DualSense wireless controller with multiple devices

You can have up to four different pairings registered to one controller, and each pairing is assigned a slot.

If a USB cable is connected to your controller, disconnect it. Make sure that your controller’s player indicator and light bar are off before you start pairing.

  1. Press and hold one of the action buttons and the PS button for over 5 seconds. The light bar and player indicator flash two times.
  2. Turn on Bluetooth on your device, and select the option to add Bluetooth devices.
  3. Select your controller from the list of detected Bluetooth devices. The light bar lights up, and the player indicator’s lights blink according to the slot number.

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

  1. While pressing and holding the create button, press and hold the PS button for at least 3 seconds.
    The light bar and player indicator flash two times. 
  2. Turn on Bluetooth on your device and select the option to add Bluetooth devices. 
  3. Select your controller from the list of detected devices.
    The light bar lights up, and the player indicator’s lights blink according to the slot number.

Slot number

Player indicator lights

Slot 1

One light

Slot 2

Two lights

Slot 3

Three lights

Slot 4

Four lights

  • If all slots are in use, the slot you haven’t connected to for the longest time gets replaced.

When you press a button corresponding to a slot, you switch to controlling the device assigned to the slot. You can do this when the controller is turned on or off.

  1. Turn on the device that you want to connect to.
  2. Press and hold one of the action buttons and the PS button for about 3 seconds. When the light bar and player indicator blink, release both buttons.
    The light bar lights up, and the player indicator's lights blink according to the slot number.

How to connect a DualSense wireless controller to a supported device via USB

You can connect your controller to a supported device using a USB cable with a Type-C connector.

How to update DualSense wireless controller device software on PC 

You can use a PC to update your DualSense controller software. Download PlayStation®Accessories to update your controller.

Download PlayStation®Accessories

DualSense wireless controller compatible games and applications

You can use your controller to play games streamed from your PS5® console or PlayStation®4 console to your supported device using the PS Remote Play app.

Your wireless controller can also be used to play games that support generic controllers.

PS Remote Play on PC and Mac
PS Remote Play on mobile devices

How to reconnect a wireless controller to your PS5 console

To reconnect your wireless controller to your PS5 console, connect it to the console with a compatible USB cable and press the PS button on the wireless controller. You can then remove the USB and use the controller wirelessly.

DualSense wireless controller on PS5 consoles

Having issues with your DualSense wireless controller? 

If you've followed the above instructions but believe your controller isn't connecting properly, try resetting your controller.

Reset controller

If you've tried resetting your controller and are still having issues, please visit PlayStation Repairs.

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