How to Pair PS5 DualSense Controller with iPhone & iPad!

It is now possible to game on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV with your PlayStation 5 DualSense controller! Here is how to set it up, use it, and customize it!
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[@sva9629]

"Haptic Feedback" and Touchpad are finally supported on ios 14.5, I can enabe haptics on games like Call of Duty Mobile and Asphalt 9! Great Job Apple! 👍

[@strawberrypizza8014]

Can you play cod mobile with the ps5 controller?

[@sunnto8279]

@@strawberrypizza8014 yess

[@strawberrypizza8014]

Let me go try! Everytime I play the screen spins around.

[@sunnto8279]

@@strawberrypizza8014 when it will be on public?

[@strawberrypizza8014]

@@sunnto8279 are you asking if when I play public if it spins around? Yeah it still spins and the buttons aren't binded to the correct controls.

[@sftaixax1007]

OH MY GOODNESS THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH YOU HAVE NO IDEA

[@gericflowers9008]

It works but you can’t connect it back to your PS5 Because I tried to connect it back and it didn’t work

[@captain_Gio1_ttv]

@@gericflowers9008 you can you just need to use the wire and connect both together and then turn on the ps5 controller

[@gericflowers9008]

I didn’t know thank you

[@jaazielhernandez8315]

@@gericflowers9008 You could also just connect it using the charging cord and it will connect back

[@OhBabyLemeWisperInYoEar]

Fr

[@Blaack215_5.7]

Bro I cannot wait. I can’t believe I was a month late finding this out. I gotta go buy an iPad now

[@chris_boilittyjacksonjacks5906]

Same thing I said

[@duchung9706]

I can’t find ipadOS 14.5

[@Blaack215_5.7]

@@duchung9706 have it on my phone for now . Went straight through Apple developers beta

[@kabir7227]

Wait for the event in 5 days,u might get 9th gen

[@mysonggangisfnfhuh2360]

No you, not dumb ass how you are really late

[@ykallday3817]

For so reason when I turn on pair mode for it it doesn’t show up can anyone help

[@illegal_1462]

Ps5 controller doesnt connect yet you need iOS 14.5

[@illegal_1462]

iOS 14.5 hasn’t released yet unless you get the beta versuon

[@jayycvb]

@@illegal_1462 how do you get the beta version

[@illegal_1462]

@@jayycvb just search up on youtube get beta ios 14.5 if it doesn't show you then just search up how to get ios beta 14

[@drdavio4326]

You need iOS 14.5

[@bigboyaspen1]

BRO TYSM I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO DO THIS FOR SO LONG YOU DEF GAINED A SUB

[@No565nwbw]

1:15 thank me later

[@Just_Reki]

Keeps on connecting to console

[@thomaskinder1515]

How do I connect my controller back to my PlayStation after?when I disconnected it from my iPad it won’t let me connect to PlayStation

[@Retry_royale]

U plug it in to the ps and press the ps button on the controller

[@Retry_royale]

Sry I’m a year late

[@denzeldominguez1135]

I was wondering when I could get back to playing call of duty mobile on the go. This is great.

[@nolanebken839]

Cheater

[@rishanrashid_]

@@nolanebken839 its not cheating bruh, there is no rule in codm that we cant play with controller

[@sebastiencushnie2324]

Wanna 1v1

[@nolanebken839]

@@rishanrashid_ wdym it’s mobile u are meant to play with your hands

[@rishanrashid_]

@@nolanebken839 that is why codm changed their game meta so external device players gets matched up against external device players and mobile players gets matched up against mobile players. So even though it is supposed to be a mobile game, there is no problem for playing it on pc or controller.

[@couple_shots4591]

Bro some times it doesn’t show up😩

[@casethecuber3491]

thank you! so helpful got scared that i just bought a controller for nothing!

[@enovah2151]

I Plan to mirror my iphone to my carplay and play video games with this 😂

[@jacolbyparham0722]

Thanks! This was really helpful & cool!

[@slimeL3TO]

The iOS 14.5

[@josuevalle7652]

I was about to check my phone for the update before I realized this was 2 years ago🤣🤣🤣

[@CaryErnest]

Yo! Thank you! This was very helpful. God bless you!

[@gabrielefusto]

Double tap to screenshot would make much more sense... can you do that?

[@davidgabrielakor]

Its so easy for louiscracks on IG He did mine for me

[@mxggo]

When I hold down the share and ps button it just turns on my ps and when I try again once it’s on, it takes a screenshot, I don’t understand why it doesn’t work for me. Anyone help?

[@max_the_german4989]

Two questions remain: 1. Does 14.5 also support a wired connection between iPhone and Dualsense? Background: Lower latency 2. Does PS Remote Play accept the controller for native PS5 games (not PS4 back-compatibility) like Astro‘s Playroom? Thank you!

[@senorsawcon]

Okay so for your first question I am actually not sure, you would need to get a dongle to get usb. Second question, it does let you play native ps5 games but only with the ps5 controller. It will also work on PS4 games on the ps5

[@max_the_german4989]

@@senorsawcon Thank you!

[@Jay_SportZ]

1:17 the video actually starts

[@alexa3312]

Thx

[@manelepunctcom123]

Does it work for the iphone 12?

[@yoboyjfr]

This helped a lot but now my controller keeps trying to Bluetooth to my phone now it won’t stay connected to my tv

[@Vrkkks]

you earned yourself a like 👍🏼

[@1ksubswith1video78]

This is so cool! Thanks so much!

[@blyke397]

Well, you are lame

[@LouisVersatility]

Dude thanks for this video with the PS5 controller sooo happy for this video

[@keanujayce356]

I know im randomly asking but does someone know of a way to get back into an instagram account..? I was stupid forgot the password. I would appreciate any help you can give me

[@jerrykayson9198]

@Keanu Jayce Instablaster ;)

[@keanujayce356]

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[@keanujayce356]

@Jerry Kayson It worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thanks so much you saved my account!

[@jerrykayson9198]

@Keanu Jayce No problem :D

[@landonhansen4666]

I am on 14.5 but it still isn’t popping up. Can anyone help

[@angelroberts740]

HOW DID U GET THE 14.5 UPDATE

[@bryantruiz5463]

@@angelroberts740 look up a video its really easy but it take a little bi of time

[@jnm741]

@@angelroberts740 there is no way he did

[@ranferipinedab1583]

Beta

[@battle-_]

When I press the buttons nothing happpens

[@SuxynKhadka]

My too

[@Dxrk41]

Same

[@afnanelrhoul2133]

You need to keep holding until the lights flash

[@Allstarzzzjay]

Still don’t work

[@liningj]

Ya me to

[@themysticgo]

No way, it’s absolutely different of ps4 controller connection 🤯

[@cllifba4247]

It’s not tho it’s the same, you have to hold those same 2 buttons to connect a PS4 controller to your iPhone too

[@jeidenyt4002]

@@cllifba4247 its sarcasm

[@nathanbonilla1916]

That deserves subscribe

[@eldudereno204]

I am having trouble getting it connected. Not too sure why it’s not working. My iOS is at 14.5, doing an update to 14.5.1 just in case. And I also disconnected it from my PS5. Because I read that your controller can only be paired with 1 device at a time.

[@Ayx4n6ix]

Yeah same it’s not showing up

[@eldudereno204]

@@Ayx4n6ix it worked for me when I updated. To the latest 14.5.1 update. I guess that extra .1 really made the difference lol.

[@Ayx4n6ix]

@@eldudereno204 oh ok ima update it rn then thx

[@Ayx4n6ix]

@@eldudereno204 yesss thanks a lot it workedddd

[@eldudereno204]

@@Ayx4n6ix awesome

[@SR50116]

I can’t see it I need help plzz

[@vxlentino]

I have an android so I just stole my brothers phone w rizz bro thanks helped alot

[@princejubby080]

14.5 isn’t even out yet so how does that make sense

[@razerxd3026]

Its a beta

[@krisbrown5471]

You came through for me man thanks

[@poojie_gangforlife3113]

It says my software is 15.2 and I’m curios will it work bc I tried and it didn’t seem to work

[@cakeeater8493]

Well the update is out now!😂 thank you for the video👍

[@kaleytooley2020]

No my thing isn’t working...

[@cakeeater8493]

@@kaleytooley2020 Really?? Maybe because The update doesn’t go out to people that quick?? or maybe it depends when you got your last update idk lmao😂

[@kaleytooley2020]

Well I didn’t play on it for 2 weeks so that might be the problem

[@cakeeater8493]

@@kaleytooley2020 Maybe lol😂

[@axelaguilar5122]

I also don’t see the update🥲

[@MsAbdullah1991]

Hello, what should I do after connecting the controller with my iPhone ? How can I play using my iPhone?

[@Rafael-FaithInChristAlone.]

Hello everyone, can someone help me figure out why vibrations aren’t working on my ps5 controller?(Haptic feedback is toggled on as in the video…) I am able to connect and play ps5 games on my iphone 12 pro max but no haptic feedbacks…also how do I change the screen aspect ratio? I Cant seem to make it full screen…thank you! 🙂 *under latest firmware update(14.5)*

[@weirdokris]

Neat! Can’t wait for 14.5

[@ar1esx687]

You can sign up for apple beta

[@ismaelcuatianquiz6057]

@@ar1esx687 do y’all know when 14.5 comes out 😩???

[@Banker01111]

@@ismaelcuatianquiz6057 this month

[@CharlieLannister]

Kevin Rafalko It’s out this coming week

[@chrisg4575]

@@CharlieLannister nah it was 14.4.2 edit: long name lol

[@JCinAZ87]

YES!!!! I can finally go buy one now! Thank You

[@RevZoneSafari]

Did it work for you I have one extra never connected to a ps5 and it ain’t showing up on bluetooth

[@senorsawcon]

Don’t buy one yet, it is still in beta and may take longer then they presume

[@susansjw2844]

I am confuse picking up 8bit do pro 2 or sony dual sense playstion 5 ... which one is better >

[@juniorleslie9494]

I own both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and Microsoft recently released an update that overshadowed Sony. Microsoft now offers players the option to stream using their iOS device, which has always been available, but they've taken it to the next level by allowing us to control every game with our phones. To do so, you simply disconnect your Xbox controller, open the streaming option on your phone, and all the features will appear instantly. Players will no longer need to connect a controller when they can control everything with just the touch of their fingers. While I love my PlayStation, with this feature, Xbox will always maintain an edge over PlayStation.

[@KevenC_LV]

No wonder aight ima download it now

[@Jay-say-so]

Y’all it works

[@Apeeell]

How do I connect it to my phone I just bought the controller but it's not turnin on all the way and it's charged (I did everything you said)

[@fredc8487]

Can it remained paired to ps5 console or do I need to unpair ps5 first and use on iphone, i know u can only use one at a time. Ty, great video

[@jagergk4732]

guys please help me choose between xbox series controller and ps5 controller to play on ipad , with one feels better in the hands, i play without vibration and fancy details, thank you in advance

[@sulaimanahmed08]

Bro, that outro is just incredible! I always stop to listen to it! ❤️

[@erojashr77]

I know iOS 14.5 also adds support for the Xbox Wireless Controller but does it get the same level of support as the DualSense? I mean, per app button customization etc.

[@noahthearc]

No, it doesn’t.

[@Nopedout]

There isn’t as many features on the xbox controller

[@mehkihawk5080]

I’m finna be playin this in school

[@Dianmaru]

Wow. But how are the adaptive triggers? Are they working?

[@leopoldsachs8969]

No , they didn‘t work:(

[@Idekbruh13]

@@leopoldsachs8969 yes they do. Only for certain games tho

[@leopoldsachs8969]

@@Idekbruh13 for which Games

[@senorsawcon]

@@leopoldsachs8969 The adaptive triggers, should work for PS remote play when connect to your ps5, I have found no evidence of other games supporting it, same thing with haptic feedback except haptic works on both Ps4 and ps5! Hope this helps

[@Cookie-sm5sp]

@@senorsawcon does the touchpad on the controller work on mobile?

[@Gordocheeseburger]

What apps does it work on

[@Totallyaintgrace]

I just got my ps5 controller but I’m updated to 14.4.2 will it still work?

[@keew209]

Same

[@untilmymysteryfadez]

Ni

[@untilmymysteryfadez]

No

[@dswotaku1281]

No it won’t work. 14.5 will come out April 26

[@shadowtj12it13]

thx i rlly wanted to play with this

[@paulpingoy2263]

So does that connect to iPhone 8 because i was wondering to buy that controller pls send me a feed back i really need a feed back

[@SoCalKev]

Need help on some games it shows the Xbox buttons? How do I fix it?

[@waldemarpabo2129]

Thank you

[@TJPlayz12]

Thanks for this 👍

[@AlistairAngel]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[@iplaygrowtopia9639]

You can also connect to remote play so u can play stuff like fortnite or gta 5 on your phone with the controller

[@brandonhoward2163]

I have the latest up date 14.6 it still won’t connect or work

[@Eli47832]

Same

[@nativedude3428]

So how do I get the controller connected back to my ps5? Tried connecting via usb-c resetting ps5 and controller and still no luck.

[@DrDre-ke1rr]

what i did was forget device on my phone so it wouldn’t connect to my phone while playing my p5

[@1600_rk]

can you connect a wired headset to ur controller and hear audio that’s coming from ur phone?

[@jrico153]

It connects but it won’t let me play the games anymore like I can’t move the character or anything I can only record with the controller and pull up the menu

[@smartperson8359]

Can I plug in headphones to the ps5 controller that is Bluetoothly connected and then use my wired headphones wirelessly?

[@TheSaunaViking]

Does this also add compatibility with the Xbox series controller?

[@AppleInsider]

yes!

[@TheSaunaViking]

Awesome! Also I find it interesting that there is a “controller” section in settings. I wonder if this points to Apple focusing more on gaming down the road? 🍎🎮🤔

[@gian.zagada702]

Can anybody tell me if it works on iPhone 6s?

[@blyke397]

Thank you this work 🎉

[@c0meater]

But I’m pressing the buttons it’s not even pairing again, and I press for that device, and it’s not pairing, and either just keeps on flashing the light. I had literally had to unplug my PlayStation and it’s still not working

[@YG-qi3cu]

that’s cool and all but i wish there’s a way you could check the controller’s battery

[@buzzerprodz]

Really well done and I don’t remember lol lol I’m so glad to be there for me and my

[@servextion4083]

When I hold the ps button and the share it just takes screenshots?

[@drdavio4326]

YOUR ON IOS 15 how do you think we will make it work WITHOUT IOS 14.5

[@survivalishardstaystorng]

Thank you!

[@KiddosPockets]

Do i need an actual ps5 console for using this or just the iphone itself ?

[@MimiK95]

Help, my ps5 Controller is conected but cannot work in pubg on iPad :( what can i do?

[@MimiK95]

Can be conected only with 14.5 iOS but doesnt work with any game

[@yurik408]

+1( not work in PUBG😭😭😭

[@MimiK95]

@@yurik408 thats true :/

[@MimiK95]

@Essam Wally with pubg dont working any controller

[@nat-fe9qf]

thank you so helpful

[@pklez3194]

For those who were wondering it’s the same thing as the ps4 controller:)

[@goofyahhcrocs]

Thx

[@ShubhashishDas90]

Dualsense controller connected to iphone but after start game controller not working. Anybody know how to resolve this problem?

[@dharaneeshnr5351]

Show your desk setup

[@JA1-HIM]

Thx it worked

[@lg3dc516]

I have a iPhone 8 plus does it still work

[@bobowiththedodo8155]

Bruh this hella cool

[@praveengasti0808]

How is the haptic feedback while playing various games?

[@leopoldsachs8969]

It doesn‘t work:(

[@torera.gbj011]

@@leopoldsachs8969 it does ! Praveen Gasti it’s great especially on COD (Call Of Duty)

[@azumi3100]

Does it work with 15.2?

[@jamied9559]

What if u don’t have the cord to plug it connect it back what do I do from there?

[@Cheese-is-my-middle-name]

But how do disconnect it I can’t connect it to the ps5 it keeps showing the same thing

[@thedeadender4947]

Waiting for iOS 14.5

[@bearshi5051]

I have 14.4 😒

[@thedeadender4947]

@@bearshi5051same m8😒

[@joshjosh8977]

@@atr_tayoo9141 how?

[@brycengutierrez5571]

Bruh why don’t u just get 16.2

[@Kyle0103]

I have 16.5💀

[@wisejae]

Thank you 😅❤❤

[@adolphusj26]

Can anyone tell me how to get my games to appear on the customization list? I have games that support my controller but I don’t see anything when trying to customize.

[@enesjei]

Will it support full motion (gyro) control?

[@hades_g6657]

Clearly no

[@aaronemack14]

It doesn’t work for me, where it says other devices it keeps loading and it nothing comes up

[@NormanFoxLee]

I connected it but still cannot use it in games. Video does not cover what to do next after the pairing.

[@jef3366]

Hi Bro, sony ps5 wireless controller can pair to apple tv also ?

[@AppleInsider]

yup!

[@mixxmuzic1]

I can move my view during game. Up is down and down is up. I can look left to right ok. But other movements unavailable. Don’t work

[@raintellect321]

What games can we play on this controller?

[@nickneary6758]

Ur a legend

[@sindromeinc4669]

Ty man

[@thegooniez2753]

I sub because of your pfp

[@lukasxxlm]

Hi. What game was played?