How to Connect a Ps4 Controller to Your Phone

Although most hardcore players prefer a PC or a console for playing games, don’t ignore the super gaming features of recent devices like Android and iOS. There are reasons why a large number of computer and gaming consoles have recently been introduced to the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. You can also use the PS4 controller to play games on your handheld devices if you’re someone who likes playing both on consoles and your mobile phones. There is no need to learn new control layouts and can use the default interface on your controller for playing your favorite games on your mobile phone. But how to connect a PS4 controller to your phone? in this article, we are going to give you the solutions.

Since Bluetooth is used to link the PS4 console by the PS4 controller, you can connect your controller to a mobile device using this Wireless feature Bluetooth. There are methods to connect a PS4 controller to your android device.

Method 1: Connect PS4 Controller to Your Android Phone 

Step 1: First, you will have to make sure the PS4 controller is set to pair mode for setting up the PS4 controller with the Android device. For this, you have to inactive the PS4 controller and the PlayStation 4.

Step 2: Then, you have to set the PS4 controller to pair mode. For setting the pairing mode, you have to press the PS and share button altogether and hold it for a while. When the backlight of the controller starts flashing, then you have to understand that the controller is in pair mode.

Step 3: Now, it’s time to pair the PS4 controller with your Android device. For pairing the controller with android, you have to make sure that, Bluetooth is enabled in your device. To check this out, you have to simply swipe down from the top of the screen and open the quick selection menu. There, you have to tab on the Bluetooth icon to enable it and swape up.

Step 4: Next, you have to see the Available devices menu and the Wireless Controller option should be there. If you can’t find the option, you have to tab on Scan there and then, find the Wireless Controller option if it appears.

Step 5: After doing so, you have to tap on “OK” and complete the pairing process to the PS4 controller with your android.

Step 6: You have to understand that all the mobile games are not compatible with the PS4 controller.

Step 7: Finally, you have to disable the Bluetooth, when you switch back to the Playstation 4. Then, you have to pair the PS4 controller with the PS4 system again.

Method 2: Connect a PS4 Controller To An iPhone/iPad

It’s as simple to pair a PS4 controller on an Android device as with an iPhone or iPad. However, one requirement must be fulfilled by your iOS system. For your computer to connect to the PS4 controller, your iPhone and iPad must run the latest iOS 13. 

If you don’t have the latest version of iOS. You have to do the following:

Step 1: First, you have to go to the Settings on your device.

Step 2: Then, once you are in the settings panel, you have to click on  General there.

Step 3: In General, you have to click on Software Update and update your device to the latest version.

When you update your device with the latest version of iOS, you have to now pair your device with the PS4 controller. For this, you have to follow the steps below:

Step 1: First, you have to press the PS button and the Share button and hold it for a while. When you do so, the controller will start to blink.

Step 2: Then, you have to go to the Settings on your device. There, you have to enable Bluetooth.

Step 3: Finally, you have to tap on the controller for connecting it to the device.

The light on the back of the controller stops blinking as soon as you are linked. Now you can play games and browse your PS4 controller with your iOS mobile.

Method 3: Connect a DualShock 4 With an iPhone or iPad

Step 1: First, you have to open the Settings on your device.

Step 2: Then, you have to active the Bluetooth of your device. 

Step 3: Now, you have to ensure that your DualShock 4 controller is charged. You have to keep the Bluetooth menu open then.

Step 4: Next, you have to press the PlayStation button and the Share button altogether and hold the buttons for a while. When you do so, the flash of the controller will start blinking.

Step 5: After that, on the Bluetooth menu, you have to find the “DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller”. It will pop up under the Other Devices section. You have to press it.

Step 6: Finally, the flashlight on the back of the DualShock 4 controller will turn to a reddish-pink color. It means that your device is connected.

If you own a modern gaming console, chances are you already have a usable Bluetooth controller. That’s because most newer console controllers either use Bluetooth as a standard or include it for use on other platforms. That means, yes, it’s possible to use a PS4 controller on your Android phone, tablet, or TV device. We’re here to show you how.

You probably already have a working Bluetooth controller if you have a modern gaming console. This is because most newer console controllers either standardly use Bluetooth or have it on other platforms. 

Step 1: First, in your android, you have to go to the Settings to open the Bluetooth section.

Step 2: Then, you have to ensure that, your android is in the scan mode.

Step 3: There, you have to press and hold the PlayStation button and the Share button altogether for a while. When the device is in pair mode, the flash of the controller will start to blink.

Step 4: Now, you have to search for a device ‘Wireless Controller’ in the available devices menu. You have to tap that device to start pairing to the controller.

Step 5: Now, the flashlight of the controller will stop blinking. It will ensure that the connection is properly paired.

If everything has been done properly, you are linked and can access the Android UI with the controller.

Conclusion

You may have noticed that some of the game control choices are not optimized on your external control while you have already begun playing games with the PS4 controller on your Android. This is why many games still do not have support for external controllers. After reading the whole article, we hope now you know how to connect a PS4 controller to your phone and can enjoy the games more.