{"id":4851,"date":"2022-09-18T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/epa\/connect-ps5-controller\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T10:10:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T08:10:01","slug":"connect-ps5-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/connect-ps5-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Connect PS5 Controller to PS5 [Step By Step]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One thing that an avid gamer should know by heart is the quick process of <strong>how to pair a PS5 controller to a PS5.<\/strong> Whether you use a <strong>USB cable<\/strong> <strong>or <\/strong>want to connect it <strong>wirelessly<\/strong>, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-18\/how-connect-ps5-controller-ps5.jpeg\" alt=\"How To Connect PS5 Controller\" style=\"width:738px;height:auto\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 2 ways to connect your Controller to the PS5:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/connect-ps5-controller\/#how-to-connect-ps5-controller-to-ps5%5Bvia-usb%5D:~:text=How%20to%20Connect%20PS5%20Controller%20to%20PS5%20%5Bvia%20USB%5D\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/connect-ps5-controller\/#how-to-connect-ps5-controller-to-ps5%5Bvia-usb%5D:~:text=How%20to%20Connect%20PS5%20Controller%20to%20PS5%20%5Bvia%20USB%5D\">Connect PS5 Controller to PS5 via USB<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/connect-ps5-controller\/#how-to-connect-ps5-controller-to-ps5%5Bvia-usb%5D:~:text=How%20to%20Connect%20PS5%20Controller%20to%20PS5%20Without%20Cord%20%5BWirelessly%5D\">Connect PS5 controller to PS5 without a cord [Wirelessly]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-connect-ps5-controller-to-ps5\">How to Connect PS5 Controller to PS5 [via USB]<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps to pair PS5 controllers to the PS5 Console with a cable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1%3A-turn-on-your-ps5-console.\">Step 1: Turn On Your PS5 Console.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-18\/turn-on-ps5-console.jpeg\" alt=\"Turn on the PS5 console\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2%3A-connect-the-controller-using-a-usb-cable.\">Step 2: Connect The Controller Using A USB Cable.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The USB-A end goes into the console. The USB-C end goes into the controller via the port at the top of your controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-18\/connect-ps5-controller-usb.jpeg\" alt=\"Connect Controller Using USB\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3%3A-press-the-ps-button-to-turn-on-the-controller.\">Step 3: Press The PS Button To Turn On The Controller.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The PS5 will recognize the DualSense by performing this operation, and the initial setup will start. Your PS5 controller is now linked, and depending on your use case, you will be asked to choose an existing user or create a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-18\/press-ps-button-ps5.jpeg\" alt=\"Press PS Button\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4%3A-charge-the-controller-until-it-has-enough-power.\">Step 4: Charge The Controller Until It Has Enough Power.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-18\/connect-ps5-to-ps5-step4.jpeg\" alt=\"Charge Controller\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5%3A-disconnect-your-usb-cable-and-use-it-wirelessly.\">Step 5: Disconnect Your USB Cable And Use It Wirelessly.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-18\/disconnect-usb-cable-ps5.jpeg\" alt=\"Disconnect USB Cable\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s it! Now you know how to connect PS5 Controllers to PS5 Consoles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/pair-ps5-controller-pc\/\">pair your PS5 controller to a PC<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/connect-ps5-controller-ipad-iphone\/\">connect it to an iPad or iPhone<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-pair-ps5-controller-to-ps5-wirelessly-%5Bwithout-usb-cable%5D\">How to Connect PS5 Controller to PS5 Without Cord [Wirelessly]<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is possible to <\/strong><strong>connect a PS5 controller to the PS5 without a cord<\/strong><strong> in just a few steps as long as you already have one controller connected to your console.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If no other controller is connected to the console, you\u2019ll need to use the cable, as mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-18\/pair-ps5-controller-wirelessly.jpeg\" alt=\"Pair PS5 Controller Wirelessly\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Before connecting your wireless controller, make sure that the new controller has enough battery and is not connected to any other device. Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-battery-life\/\">how to check your PS5 controller&#8217;s battery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1.-connect-another-controller.\">Step 1. Connect Another Controller.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This controller is necessary to select on the screen the new PS5 Controller Device paired wirelessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-18\/connect-another-controller-ps5.jpeg\" alt=\"Connect Another Controller.\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Did you know <a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/ps5-controller-ps4\/\">you can also use PS5 controllers on the PS4<\/a>?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2.-go-to-the-%22settings%22-menu.\">Step 2. Go To The &#8220;Settings&#8221; Menu.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-18\/settings-menu-ps5.jpeg\" alt=\"Settings Menu\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3.-select-the-%22accessories%22-tab.\">Step 3. Select The &#8220;Accessories&#8221; Tab.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-18\/accessories-tab-ps5.jpeg\" alt=\"Accessories Tab\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4.-in-the-%22general%22-tab%2C-select-%22bluetooth-accessories%22.\">Step 4. In the &#8220;General&#8221; Tab, Select &#8220;Bluetooth Accessories&#8221;.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, you will see a list of all the available Bluetooth devices. Your new controller might not appear yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-18\/bluetooth-accessories-ps5.jpeg\" alt=\"Bluetooth Accessories\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5.-press-%26-hold-the-%22share%22-and-%22playstation%22-buttons\">Step 5. Press &amp; Hold the &#8220;Share&#8221; and &#8220;PlayStation&#8221; Buttons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the controller you want to pair, press and hold simultaneously for 5 seconds the \u201cShare\u201d and \u201cPlayStation\u201d buttons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your controller will then pulse with blue light until it can connect. Then, it will appear on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-18\/press-share-ps-buttons-ps5.jpeg\" alt=\"Press Share and PS Buttons\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-6.-choose-the-new-controller-with-your-previously-connected-controller.\">Step 6. Choose The New Controller With Your Previously Connected Controller.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just scroll down and press &#8220;X&#8221; to select your new controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/assets\/imgs\/2022-09-18\/select-new-controller-ps5.jpeg\" alt=\"Select New Controller\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With these few simple steps, you will successfully connect your PS5 controller wirelessly, and you can enjoy the gaming experience from the comfort of your sofa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-many-ps5-controllers-can-you-connect-to-ps5%3F\">How Many PS5 Controllers Can You Connect To PS5?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The number of PS5 controllers you can connect to PS5 is limited to &#8220;4&#8221;. Please be aware that your controller can only be paired with one PS5 system at one moment. You must pair your controller with that console to utilize it on another one.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Up to 4 controllers can be used concurrently. When the PS button is pressed, each player receives a color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conslusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve learned how to easily pair your PS5 controller to your PS5 and boost your gaming experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try connecting the PS5 Controller to the PS5 without a cord or via USB. As long as the controller and the console are compatible, it takes only a few seconds to connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re still unable to connect your controller to the PS5 after following the steps in this guide, it may be broken or malfunctioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Troubleshooting:<\/strong> Are you having problems pairing your PS5 controller with the PS5? Check how to fix the PS5 controller not connecting.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"references\">References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/dualsense-controller-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dualsense Wireless Controller for PS5 Console Support<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-articles\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/ps5-vs-xbox-controller\/\">Xbox Series Controller VS PS5 Controller<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/ps5-primary-console\/\">How To Set PS5 As Primary Console<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/stream-ps5\/\">How To Stream On PS5<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/discord-on-ps5\/\">How To Use Discord on PS5<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to connect your PS5 controller to your PS5 console by following these steps<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":4850,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[96],"tags":[15,72,14],"class_list":["post-4851","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ps5","tag-consoles","tag-controller","tag-ps5"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4851","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4851"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4851\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19098,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4851\/revisions\/19098"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4850"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4851"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4851"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4851"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}