PS4 Controller Won't Connect? Try THIS! How To Connect PS4 Controller To PS4!

PS4 controller won’t connect? In this video, I will show you how to fix your PS4 when your PS4 controller won’t connect. Knowing how to connect your PS4 controller to your PS4 will enable you to sync/pair new controllers easily.
You can pair your PS4 controller (Dualshock 4) using 2 methods. The first method to connect your controller to your PS4 is by holding down the playstation and share button at the same time for a few seconds. This will cause the light bar to blink blue indicating the bluetooth in your controller is trying to pair with the playstation. The second way to sync your PS4 controller is by connecting it directly to the playstation using the usb to micro ubs cable. After you press the home button, the PS4 controller should pair to the PS4.
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[@ChadsGamingTips]

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[@imwhoopplays]

I need help I connected my controller to my phone and then tried to reconnect it to my ps4 and it won't work

[@imwhoopplays]

Please help

[@yuxi9921]

@@imwhoopplays did you find out I need I did the same thing

[@Wald4267]

It doesn’t work because I have a different USB

[@justinmartine2042]

@@Wald4267 Hacker RENUTT11 on Instagram is the best hacker I have ever met on Instagram Huh he fixed mine in just 30 minutes

[@redbird6398]

Finally someone doesn’t say “If ur controller won’t connect on ur ps4 go to settings and pair it”

[@caden-brooks]

How can you go to settings without a controller lmao that’s my problem

[@redbird6398]

@@caden-brooks idk tbh ppl say it on yt lol

[@telvisharrison710]

Ikr

[@johnnyneciuk2742]

ONG

[@weedman69420]

Keyboard 🌚

[@Avi.ah100]

I'm getting hopeless I connected the usb to the ps and controller I pressed on the ps button and it's just flashing nothing is happening

[@kingdeezy2686]

Same I’ve tried everything . Did yu figure sum out

[@adz7511]

@@markgleaton1270 but when I got to bluetooth devices it say my controller isn't connected

[@-_-crrea3678]

U gotta find the right charger tired 3 different chargers and it wasn’t working

[@cartermastin9091]

@@markgleaton1270 ur a life saver

[@1nxxa151]

Sqme ive watched 20 vids and still cant figure it out

[@andileralehoko2091]

The cable you use is also important it should be one that allows data transfer (usually thick and pricey) rather than a charge only usb (usually small and cheap).... So try every cable u have

[@Sir_ppPenguinnn]

OMG DUDE U ARE A LIFESAVER!! I would never have known the difference, thx so much. I thought they did the same things!

[@judeyb9623]

YOU SAVED MY ASS THANK U

[@stefanodanovaro8140]

bro my brand new controller wont sync please help!! when i connect it tonthe shit usb cable i have it has a orange very slow light and when i press ps button it blinks and goes back to that slow orange light

[@kizzy5552]

@@stefanodanovaro8140 i’m with u bro same shit wit mine!

[@stefanodanovaro8140]

@@kizzy5552 dude it was the cable bro!!! i bought an 8 foot long energizer cable micro usb! and it worked instantly! get it and lmk if it worked

[@MFNplays]

Who's watching in 2024

[@Popp3rOp3n]

me bro help

[@rikorik23]

Tell me how to connect it

[@MFNplays]

Sorry guys idk either..try plugging it in and hold the ps button or smth

[@T0y0taC0R0IIa1]

@@Popp3rOp3ngo to settings then device then bluetooth devices, hold ps button and share button until its flashing and choose the controller u wanna connect

[@22l0ved22]

well my controller wont react to my ps4 in someway even though im trying too connect it with a diffrent ps4 even if i try it with a usb cable it still wont work

[@withabig1293]

Same

[@heroenfather]

if you havent found a solution yet, what i did was i downloaded the ps remote play app on my phone and connected my phone to my ps4 via wifi/network and it connected and i went to the settings using my phone and went to bluetooth settings and tried connecting it through that (if ur controller was connected to ur ps4 before you want to forget the device and reconnect it)

[@viggodinter6909]

@@heroenfather The problem with me is when I tried I had to connect to my ps4 but the app can't find it. Now I need a code which is in my settings which I can't reach without controller....

[@amenable22]

@@viggodinter6909 same

[@kimberlycarroll2129]

I know a solution for u

[@tynicks1596]

It doesnt work for me. Even when I use these methodes, it wont work and this is the only controller that I got

[@ClearCulture]

Same bro did you find a way to fix it

[@Aaron-jv9qv]

@@ClearCulture bruh it just happened to me since I connected it to my ps3 💀

[@Aaron-jv9qv]

@@ClearCulture alright update I just changed the USB cord 😃👍

[@joshuale1782]

Mind randomly disconnects and doesn't connect another problem for me is it connects but not to my ps4

[@zayios7375]

Same

[@catalinanavarro3970]

It just blinks/:

[@chavezschh]

did you solved the problem? 😢

[@Uhhhhhhhj]

Same

[@short3000yt]

@@Uhhhhhhhjme too

[@ttastzz]

Me too! I’m starting to get frustrated

[@bonds6265]

fr

[@Enzo-eo3cg]

I miss the old model when u just connected ur controller it will be auto

[@YoungBloodyNikkas]

Same

[@dylanswanick8248]

im using that

[@Gibsoncustom89]

it finally worked when doing the Bluetooth sync psbutton+share trick, but I had to be on the connected devices screen for a while before it prompted to connect. Thanks for the advice and try waiting longer if it doesn't work at first

[@gunshoot6101]

what do you do if *none* of those methods work?

[@ayyvibin6977]

i have no idea nothing is fking working im so mad

[@ΘανασηςΧρυσανθακης]

Try with other cables!!! They are not the same!!!

[@mihailosimeunovic8694]

@@ayyvibin6977 ds4windows ruined my controller for real

[@MarcusTM1]

You can connect on ur phone using ps4 remote play and delete all the ps4 controllers on bluetooth devices and hold the ps4 button and the share button and wait till it pops up and press connect

[@ashleyadams9782]

@@MarcusTM1 how am i suppose to get the code for the remote play app if my controllers arent connecting

[@JT_69]

Finally something that's helped me. I've always had trouble reconnecting controllers. Now these solutions have fixed that issue. Thank you

[@CgizzelTheBoss]

When it just blinking just unplug your whole system then wait for it to turn back on then insert the usb cable before turning it on then once the cord is in the controller turn it on and it should work

[@solarbloxyt]

It isn't woking

[@xai4860]

Ok so, I connected my controller to another device recently and tried to reconnect it via usb. I tried maybe 4-5 times without it working. So I went to the PlayStation website and it said to reset the controller then try again. Since then, my controller still hasn’t connected to my PS4, any tips?

[@bradent6225]

Same thing happened to me dude

[@JJ-wc8dg]

same thing

[@noobmaster320]

Same here

[@solbattaglio3976]

Bro I think it's our ps4 cause same here

[@cloudy_9784]

I think your charging port may be damaged that's why

[@Aiden-yt7xp]

Thank you so much, two years later and it still worked

[@malikhandford437]

I’ve watched so many videos haven’t been able to use ps4 in weeks thanks you 🙏🏽

[@cocomotorsports4703]

Same

[@narntaua9393]

Same

[@Youshi-Vr]

Idc

[@somerandomguy3194]

@@Youshi-Vr nobody wants to know your opinion

[@cherrykoIa]

Omg I love u, My controller stoped working after I connected it with my iPad and I’ve tried everything, thank you🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@rexpresto290]

Same

[@bankrolljay5365]

It doesn’t work for me

[@bankrolljay5365]

What if u got a android charger

[@golden2564]

@zoutepopcorn same but ima see if this dose or not ima have to call PlayStation tbh

[@bankrolljay5365]

@zoutepopcorn mine finally turned on a day ago

[@kars_2000]

Hey can you help me i have a controller that doesn't connect can you help me

[@alex_7356]

I don’t have a working controller connected to my PS4 so I can’t go to settings , what do I do ?

[@A_Foolish_person]

I have 2 ways for you. Reset the controller or turn off and on the ps4

[@flap1827]

@@A_Foolish_person how do u reset the controller cause now mine won't turn on and it won't charge

[@edwardram6785]

@@flap1827 there's a little hole on the back by the L2 trigger. Stick a paper clip in there for 5 sec to reset it

[@Its_Cappy727]

Thank you it’s work for me

[@JFalconer91_YT]

Will this work for a 2nd player controller? As I use my red controller as my main and recently just got a blue one. However I want it to be a 2p controller

[@Kris10_n]

to connect it all you need is the ps remote app so go on it disconnect your controller then hold the share and ps button so it can flash then it should pop up on ps 4 and connect it

[@brockgioe8118]

Mine just charges what do I do?

[@johanemann8102]

Same?

[@katieb8315]

Same?

[@Bugsbunny-nl9ju]

Me to

[@ouju]

Same bruh

[@anashassan6137]

same

[@maybe3944]

I've tried both methods, but it isn't working. I put my ps4 into rest mode so that I could download a game, and when I turn it back on manually, the controllers just won't connect.

[@codymacisco858]

Same here did you ever figure it out?

[@trystan2102]

@@codymacisco858 if ur still having this problem turn off the ps4 manually(long hold on power button) then try to turn it on with the controller that was previously connected/ur main controller. If that doesn't work try to reset the controller with the PS4 off then use the normal methods of reconnecting. Hope this helps

[@shironouzenYT]

@@trystan2102 WONT WORK

[@Darkflamenjk1]

same

[@sonsofanarchy924]

​@@shironouzenYT Did you ever find out how to do it??

[@frezzykaan4890]

THANKS MAN U ARE THE BEST i wish you and youre family the best!!!!

[@onthat9454]

No joke worked in 3 secs god blesss!!

[@theplaceholder3]

And if you don’t have a USB cord?

[@Cxrtezmafia]

Who's watching this in 2023 😂🎉

[@Mr_cat887]

2024

[@cactus1524]

ma ta

[@RGSmyst]

2057 seeing how ppl made these science says these ppl arnt real so i can say anything in the past

[@L80ALI]

2024

[@24kDjj]

2029

[@TomoRoku]

To connect it CANNOT be any old Micro USB charging cable. It MUST be a data USB cable (which is thicker)

[@stoni4552]

I tried all of these methods do I need to get a new controller

[@thuisbezorgd3230]

Yeah me 2

[@deadchannel311]

You don’t have to, it didn’t work for me but I tried some other things and it worked. If it doesn’t connect I think the controller is trying to connect to another device so I would try to turn of Bluetooth for the device you recently connected the controller to. Idk if it’ll work but it worked for me but just keep trying random things and it’ll probably work out.

[@thuisbezorgd3230]

@@deadchannel311 thx for the help

[@themedinacrown7654]

Nov 29th 2023.. And the second method worked .. The audio says ..it probably wont connecr the first time.. Wich means try it a few times.. It worked the second time Great results Thank you for this upload 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dubstepphoenix5261]

I need help. I plugged my controller in while in pair mode and I press the PlayStation button and all it does it blink over and over then cut off pls this my only controller right now to so I need help

[@aceoffficial]

Same did u ever find help?????

[@ブレイズ-n3q]

ggs 2 years and i got da same issue 😭

[@samuraishot7733]

Thank you

[@codycurtin2295]

What if the controller was bluetoothed to a laptop with which you have no access to? When doing the share + ps button there are quick flashes but no connection

[@OfficalEzel2]

Same😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@codycurtin2295]

​@@OfficalEzel2 I ended up just getting a new controller 😭😭😭😭

[@OfficalEzel2]

@@codycurtin2295 bro i fix it with changing the chargers😭🥺🥺😭🥺😭🥺😭🥺

[@budokai100mph]

The share and PlayStation button simultaneously worked instantly for me. Showed up in Bluetooth devices right away. Thanks, I was getting frustrated with a brand new controller. You'd think Playstation would have listed this method in the damn directions for installing!

[@35Lo]

I have been trying for 9 hours😭

[@scottyonwii8144]

There’s a sutian point where u stop😭

[@cottentwt2226]

All I wanted to do was to play minecraft

[@BrownieCanDoStuff]

yeah same 🙄

[@Munchy-x8t]

Nice

[@BrownieCanDoStuff]

@@Munchy-x8t rude

[@Michael-et1ng]

Can’t go to settings without a connected controller

[@casualgamerz1]

Thank you bro i am trying to connect it from 2 days and i also seened 100 videos but you help me a lot thank you

[@FootballstarJaillet]

I love this man so much thanks it worked after so many videos

[@mossagate1674]

Mines still not connecting I’ve tried both methods and I don’t know what to do

[@mossagate1674]

@@chiefin-yrz I bought a new connroler if you wanna see it this is my TikTok mossanget03

[@Auden.]

Moss Agate why would you buy a whole new controller because of this simple issue

[@eclipsionghost9676]

Bruh I just woke up still drunk wanting to watch KZbin off my friends ps4 this is why I love Xbox there is only one button like wtf is this

[@jacobbise2983]

Here’s the problem I don’t have any controllers connected to my ps4 and I can’t find my charger that lets me connect my controller to my ps4. Is there any way I can’t connect a controller while stuck on the welcome back screen

[@ChadsGamingTips]

I don't believe so.

[@Djokiebob]

I have the same Probleme my PS4 Is turned off without A controller Conected how can I fix this ?

[@AriannaCni]

Dusky I was over here crying because I would not good night and I thought my famous fried up. Thank you for helping me with this.

[@elpitucaselacree]

The first tip totally worked. I used my other controller to get into Config and detected this second controller, obsolete for weeks after updating the firmware. Thanks, dude. Blessings.

[@AnthonyEdits1]

Hey chad umm I have 2 controllers and I can’t connect them to my PlayStation 4 I used the usb cable and restarted the controller by pushing the tiny button on the back and I tried unplugging and plugging my PlayStation over and over again😢 what do I do

[@h34t_adnunez91]

I tried both ways number one and two on both of my controllers which also automatically cancels number three what do I do

[@ChadsGamingTips]

Sorry I am not sure. I have never heard of this issue.

[@h34t_adnunez91]

@@ChadsGamingTips I kept trying the tactics you said over and over again and it finally worked

[@lalavfx6993]

@@h34t_adnunez91 what tactic did you repeat ?? Pls answer ASAP

[@frankv0]

@@h34t_adnunez91 what tactic worked?

[@backwardmist2303]

@@h34t_adnunez91 help ols

[@yaboizero.]

What I did which worked: 1.Unplug the ps4 while it's on 2. Do it with it plugged in a usb 3. Turn it back on and wait it reset 4. Once it tells you to connect, press the Ps button and it should connect and work No problem :)

[@Synganic]

That Deff didn’t work don’t do this

[@davidjunior2838]

Thank you I couldn’t find anyone that could help me

[@fymtrappy]

Same

[@User39694]

bruh how tf ima go to setting if I can’t even open home with three separate controllers

[@donut3561]

Just got a new PS4 controller. This help so much, so thank you.

[@Wuthecatdoin]

You had to turn it on and make it work

[@hypedfry7595]

Thanks! I was really worried that I couldnt use my controller anymore.

[@legend4ry6696]

Thanks for this video save me from buying a bunch of PS4 Controllers lol

[@finnmcool8115]

Sorry didn't work

[@Sharkfin24]

How

[@clothildefeumba9957]

Womp womp

[@lou_apex6813]

@@clothildefeumba9957oh your so so funny

[@jeppepedersen2717]

It only worked for me when i turned the power off my ps4

[@Rubbish_]

Ok thanks for explaining what I should do if it blinks so helpful I finally connected my blinking controller 😂

[@Daboiangel-_-l]

Thank u so much my nephew got a new controller and it won’t work thank u ❤

[@Joel-xn9rt]

Bro it worked thanks for the help keep grinding bro

[@StepSis-]

My controller randomly went red whilst I was playing, it was unresponsive but it was on so I reset it from the back with a pin and it never came back on, now my controller was in perfect condition it’s less than 2 months old and hasn’t been dropped once, if anyone knows anything please let me know

[@Lotus-em1ll]

Did you find out what happened yet? Cuz it’s happening to me

[@alexxpaun2650]

FOR ALL, all you need to do is to connect a usb keyboard to playstation, to go on settings>devices>bluetooth devices>dualshock 4 and press on keyboard f3 and press "forget device" and then press ps button and share button at the same time and that is

[@physicaya.]

OMG IT WORKED TY

[@JulianLane24]

Thank you so much bro this helped so much :)

[@teegee289]

Does the other unknown bluetooth devices cause interference or create input lag during gameplay?

[@josephs.5067]

You didn't even go over the first method. You just made it go into pairing mode then skipped over to the second one of plugging it in.

[@justinmartine2042]

To get connected very fast then message RENUTT11 on Instagram he is the best ever ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@justinmartine2042]

To get connected very fast then message RENUTT11 on Instagram he is the best ever ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@uhkvlly]

@@justinmartine2042 can’t find his Instagram, does he have a new Instagram?

[@bosskiller9770]

@@uhkvlly he’s a scammer

[@daniellewilliamson6654]

My controller wouldn’t connect for months and this video was so helpful thank you

[@bmso1680]

Thanks! The second option actually worked for me. :D

[@JeremyTheuri]

ONG TYSM I WAS STRUGLLING FOR HOURS UNTIL I FOUND THIS VIDEO

[@spogfabbitdeadaccount8446]

You saved my live homie 🥰

[@kavesh9093]

Did it OK please reply

[@spogfabbitdeadaccount8446]

@@kavesh9093 yeahz it worked bro

[@monicaelena2291]

What if u don't have the USB cable

[@CodGhost8282]

Thx man I almost had a hard attack I have other controllers but there broken but thank you 🙏

[@TritonMinagawa-Snyder]

Thanks man I really appreciate you it works now

[@bobmarley3775]

Thankyou very much, i had trouble setting up my ps4 pro but after trying this method it worked. Absolute life saver

[@Noniihaseo]

Yo can you help me my controller is taken for another ps4 and i dont know if its diffrent model or something but i cannot connect it to my ps4

[@danarprastiko2408]

Thanks for the information 🙏🏻. It really helps

[@何紫光]

Is there a cheaper and better controller？

[@leonlinegaming6095]

its still not working for me

[@brianorozco1074]

Same

[@FifiMisses]

Thank you so much :)🥳🤩

[@auradynamitex6304]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! YOU'RE THE ONE WHO SAVED MY LIFE!!😭😭💜💜

[@GhostXVortex]

U wasn’t gonna die

[@Lilith-xf7yv]

If one random day happend that you dont have the wire thay the company provided would others work or am i screwed?

[@MuhammadAtthaAdhwaMohdNazre]

Can you use other usb cable instead of using the ps one

[@pheonix8167]

Nothing working

[@ΘανασηςΧρυσανθακης]

If this won't work try with other USB cables I was trying for hours and when I changed cables it worked at once!!!

[@hybrid5527]

If you look on the back of a controller there’s a small hole use something small like the point of a paper clip and push it in for about 10 seconds and it should reset the controller might fix your issue

[@cloudy_9784]

I think my charging port may be damaged because when I plug in my cable into the controller it doesn't go orange or it just flashes once and that's it

[@laurentiufamily3952]

Thats beacuse the controller is fully loaded

[@backwardmist2303]

Did you ever fix ? I have same problem

[@dopeplaysrobloxs9304]

BrO IT WORKED U EARNED A SUB CUZ

[@ReallyredFR]

Look i dont have a usb cable and both my controllers i used them for bluetooth so can u help me with that

[@Dashawn2007SigmaBlood]

I just Bought a Gold PS4 Controller. Thanks for your help.

[@brianorozco1074]

I can’t do the second method if my controller isn’t even connecting to my PS4 console, despite the multiple frustrating attempts I took to fix the issue.

[@Ani0ji_x]

Thank you very much, ive watched hundreds of videos and none worled,. Im rlly rlly rlly thank full, ill subscribe to this channel with all my 6 accounts

[@Augystys]

Okay so what do you do when you only have one controller and it won't sync still? Please help.

[@phiraseu6773]

I have the same exact problem

[@Augystys]

@@phiraseu6773 hey so I if you still can't connect, the problem is probably the cable you're using. I finally saw a comment saying that most of the shorter micro USB cables charge the controller, but don't actually let it sync. Try a few different cables, it'll work eventually.

[@Mr_Blaze117]

Love looking up something and only thing I can find is the obvious which isn’t working thanks for the basics that everyone already knows

[@bmxbeast9945]

Ong this did not work for me

[@freddy1641]

The cable method worked!! Thank you 🎉🎉🎉

[@colinci9065]

You saved my life my man. GOAT

[@collinfergus3652]

I figured it out. If your controller is not connecting try getting it to blink first without plugging it in, then while its blinking, plug it in and wait for a couple seconds and press the ps button.

[@swimblivion2846]

That was helpful, going into devices on your PlayStation on your old controller and trying to connect with the new controller, y’all can connect the controller there

[@epic_guy_1506]

Tysm bro really helped me keep up the good work 👍

[@greeseball2281]

Bro what the hell is up with my controller this is the 6th video that doesn't help

[@ortqa]

Same

[@riot60]

OMG THIS HELPED THANK YOU SO MUCH UR THE BEST KZbinR INSTANT SUB!

[@Easyfn554]

It doesn’t work bro

[@XenFul]

If these steps don’t work try doing the first option but on a different contrólele go to Bluetooth devices and it will pop up just press it and it should connect

[@samidoski6528]

Oh my days bro thank you so much man you help me alot thanks bro

[@leeuchiha5256]

My problem is that the controller just continues that white flashing when I plug it into the ps4, I tried pressing it again and again but it wouldn't connect, any advice?

[@Silverrshard]

omg thank you so much i had trouble connecting untill i saw this video. great vid 👍