You should thus turn off and unplug whatever device your DualShock 4 is connected to first.Īfter you re-pair your controller, you can disconnect the USB cable and use your controller wirelessly as normal. If you have your DualShock 4 paired with another nearby device, like your phone or a PlayStation 5, doing this will likely turn on and connect the controller to that device. This signifies that your controller has paired and connected successfully. Press the PS Button on your controller for a moment, and the light should flash briefly before turning blue.
Related: Understand USB Cable Types and Which One to Use Make sure you're using a high-quality cable that you know works properly. To do this, connect your controller to your PS4 using a micro-USB cable. You'll need to re-pair your DualShock 4 with your own PS4 in these cases. For instance, if you pair your PS4 controller with your PC or a friend's console, it will remember that device going forward. This usually happens if you've used your DualShock 4 with another device.