How to Sync a PS5 Controller
This article discusses how to attach the PlayStation 5 controller to the official Sony DualSense controller.
How to Attach a PlayStation 5 Controller to a PlayStation 5
The first step in setting up your PlayStation 5 is to pair the controller with the console.
- Link the DualSense controller to your console using the provided USB-C cable.
- Click the PS button in the middle of the controller if the controller is switched off. The player indicator LED should light up and the light bar on top of the controller should blink.
- Disconnect the USB-C cable until the controller is operational to use the controller wirelessly.
- Update the device software if asked to ensure the controller has the most recent firmware updates.
You can switch on the PS5 by pressing the PS button on the controller once it has been combined with the device. Until the light bar interacts with the console, it can flash blue.
How to Wirelessly Attach Additional PS5 Controllers
You can connect more controllers wirelessly after you’ve matched a controller with your PS5. Up to four controllers can be synced at the same time.
Make sure the light bar on the controller’s top is turned off. If that’s the case, press and hold the PS button in the controller’s middle until it turns off.
- Go to Settings with your wired controller.
- Accessories should be chosen.
- Select the General choice.
- Bluetooth Accessories should be chosen.
- Press and hold the Create and PS buttons on the other controller you want to attach at the same time. When the other controller appears on the screen under Accessories Found, pick it with your attached controller.
Steps to Troubleshoot the PS5 Controller
Here are a few things to do if you’re having trouble matching your PS5 controller with your PS5 console:
- The PS5 controller should be reset. Press the sync button, which is located inside a small hole on the back of the controller, with a straightened paperclip or another pointy piece.
- Link the controller to the console with a separate USB-C cable.
- Update the operating system’s applications.
- Settings System
- System Software
- System Software Update and Settings
- Update System Software can be found under Settings, Update System Software, respectively.
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How to Reset a PS5 Controller to Factory Settings
To restore factory settings on a PS5 controller, follow these steps:
- Switch off your PS5 and unplug the controller from it.
- On the back of the PS5 controller, look for a small opening. Push the button within five seconds when inserting a straightened paper clip or another pointy object into the opening.
- Re-establish a link between the controller and the console. Using the provided USB-C cable, connect the controller to the PS5 and press the PS button.
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Why Reset a DualSense Controller on a PS5?
To correct the following issues, try resetting your PS5:
- The PS5 controller and the PS5 console are not compatible.
- The Bluetooth link isn’t working, so wireless play isn’t possible.
- You’d like to attach your PS5 controller to another computer.