PS5 Guide: How To Connect Your DualSense Controller With Other Devices

The console includes a single DualSense controller (in the box), which is a significant improvement over the previous DualShock controller. The DualSense controller introduces new capabilities like as adaptive triggers, which allow players to feel the tension in games, as well as the reintroduction of guns. The DualSense controller also incorporates Bluetooth capabilities, which allows it to be connected to a variety of devices, albeit not all of the controller’s functions will be available.

The DualSense controller for the PS5 is also available separately and features the standard Play Station button layout as well as analogue sticks. The DualShock controller touchpad is retained, as well as built-in Bluetooth compatibility for usage with other devices. The controller has a USB Type-C connector for convenient wired connectivity. The next steps will show you how to connect your DualSense controller to various devices.

How to connect PS5 controller with Windows P.C.

1. If you want to connect via Bluetooth, press and hold the P.S. button and create on your DualSense controller until the light around the trackpad starts blinking blue. This indicates that your controller is in pairing mode.
2. Go to Settings by clicking the Windows logo on the taskbar or pressing the Windows key on your keyboard.
3. Once in the Bluetooth and other devices section, click Add Bluetooth or other devices.
4. Click on Bluetooth, and your computer will start searching for available devices.
5. When your PS5 controller appears here, click on it to start the pairing process.
6. Once the process is complete, your DualSense controller should be paired and connected to your Windows computer.

How to connect PS5 controller with macOS P.C.

1. To connect your PS5 controller with macOS, head over to System preferences.
2. Click on Bluetooth.
3. If Bluetooth is off, turn it on.
4. Hold down the P.S. button and create on your DualSense controller until the light around the trackpad starts blinking blue.
5. Your driver should now appear in macOS in the list of available Bluetooth devices.
6. Click on the Connect next to the controller name.
7. Your DualSense controller should now be paired and connected with macOS.

How to connect PS5 controller with Android, iOS devices

1. Hold down the P.S. button and create on your DualSense controller until the light around the trackpad starts flashing blue.
2. On Android or iOS, go to Settings.
3. Tap on Bluetooth.
4. On Android, tap Pair new device. IOS users should see the controller at the bottom of the list in the Other Devices section.
5. Tap the controller, and it should be paired.

How to connect PS5 controller with Apple T.V.

1. Enter the Settings menu.
2. Please select Remote Controls and Devices.
3. Please select Bluetooth on Other devices.
4. Hold down the P.S. button and create on your DualSense controller until the light around the trackpad starts flashing blue.
5. You should see the DualSense controller listed under Other Devices. Select it.
6. You should receive a ‘Controller Connected’ notification in the upper right.

How to connect PS5 controller with Fire T.V.

1. Navigate to Settings.
2. Please select Remote controls and Bluetooth devices.
3. Please select Game controllers.
4. Please select Add new game controller.
5. Hold down the P.S. button and create on your DualSense controller until the light around the trackpad starts flashing blue. This indicates that your controller is in pairing mode.
6. Your Fire T.V. device should show Wireless Controller. Select it.
7. You should see a ‘Device Connected’ notification on your Fire T.V., and the flashing lights on the controller should stabilize.
8. The DualSense controller is now paired and connected with Fire T.V.