How to pair the PS4 controller (Dualshock 4), step by step

Learn how to properly sync your DualShock 4 with your PlayStation 4 console if you run into wireless connectivity issues.

If you want to get the most out of your PS4 console, you must make sure that everything works correctly; For this reason, it is essential that the connectivity of the DualShock 4 controller works without any problem, something that can sometimes cause some setback or other. Therefore, below we offer you a complete tutorial on how to synchronize the PS4 controller step by step.

How to sync the PS4 controller

And the fact is that being able to enjoy your PS4 wirelessly is essential if you want to achieve maximum comfort while playing your favorite video games; although sometimes the Bluetooth connection may not be correctly configured. Let's see how to fix it.

The first step is to get a USB cable to be able to configure the controller with the console; In this sense, the PS4 itself comes with a USB cable although if for some reason you do not have it at hand, any USB 2.0 Micro-B cable will do. Now make sure your PS4 is completely powered off.

Connect the DualShock 4 to your PS4 via the USB cable and turn on the console; When you turn on the console, both devices will be connected via the cable. Now turn on the remote through the central button of the DualShock 4, which will take us to a login screen associated with that remote. You will know that the remote works thanks to its LED lighting. Remember that the same cable also serves to charge the remote when it is off, lighting up in flashing yellow.

Make sure the controller is fully charged; sometimes, due to a lack of battery, there may be connectivity problems between the console and the controller. If so, connect it to the console to start charging. If it does not charge, it is likely that the controller has a problem or that the cable is defective; in that case, try another cable.

If connectivity problems persist, you will need to restart both the controller and the console to pair again via the USB cable. On the other hand, if the remote works but only through the cable, you must go to Settings - Devices through the console menu.

• Now choose the Bluetooth input to view all connected devices wirelessly;
• Select the command and press X.
• Now press the Options button on the controller and choose Forget device to unlink that controller from the console. 
• Once this step is completed, try again to connect the controller and the console as in the first step of the tutorial.

If we continue with pairing problems between controller and console try to restart the dual-shock.

How to Restart the Dual Shock Itself:

You can try restarting the DualShock 4 itself; If you are unable to pair controller and the console. Learn how to restart the dual shock joystick for ps4.

• To do this, you will need a paperclip or some similar, thin and resistant object.
• There is a button hidden on the back of your controller (joy stick or remote control.
• Before restarting the dualshock, turn off your PS4 and unplug it.
• Now press the little button on the back on the controller for at least 5 seconds, or go up to 10 seconds to be sure.

Once dualshock is restarted restarted, plug it again and turn on your PS4 again and connect the controller through the USB cable; with this method it should already work. If not, it is likely that the controller has some kind of wireless connectivity error.

Workaround: play on cable

If none of the previous solutions worked and the controller only works through the USB cable, you can always continue playing with the controller connected to the console through the same cable , although it is not the ideal solution, being able to play wirelessly and more. comfortable.