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Quick way to manually connect your PS4 controller to your console without a cord
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Are you trying to connect a new DualShock 4 controller to your PlayStation 4? If you don't have the USB cable, you can easily use the Bluetooth feature to sync your controller to your console. You'll just need a previously synced controller or a wired keyboard (with arrow keys) to access the PS4's pairing screen before enabling Bluetooth on the new controller. This wikiHow will show you how to connect a PS4 controller to your console without using a USB cable.

Things You Should Know

  • You'll need to use a connected controller or a keyboard to put your PS4 into pairing mode.
  • Go to "Settings" → "Devices" → "Bluetooth Devices" to enter pairing mode.
  • On the controller, press the "SHARE" button and PlayStation button until the lightbar flickers. Select the controller.
  1. Turn on the PlayStation 4 with the power button. Use the power button at the front of the console to turn it on.[1]
    • This method requires a previously synced controller or a wired keyboard with arrow keys.
    • If you have a controller that is already synced to the console, you can press the PlayStation button on the controller to turn it on.
  2. Use the USB slot in the front of the console.
    • You should see a brief notification of the keyboard connection.
    • If you're using another controller, skip this step.
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  3. This will be in the top-right corner.
    • If you're using a keyboard, use the arrow keys to navigate up on the home screen. Highlight the Settings icon, then press Enter to select it.
  4. This will be underneath Notifications.[2]
    • If you're using a keyboard, press the down arrow key to highlight Devices, then press Enter.
  5. You can find this at the very top of the page.[3]
    • If you're using a keyboard, press Enter to select Bluetooth Devices.
    • You'll see the pairing screen for the PlayStation 4.
  6. The SHARE button is the small button to the left of the touchpad.[4]
    • Hold until the lightbar begins to flicker white light. This will take about 3 seconds.
    • If the light doesn't turn on, you may need to charge the controller.
  7. It will take a few seconds for the new controller to appear on the screen. Press Enter or X to select the new controller.[5]
    • If you have other active Bluetooth devices nearby, you may need to use the down arrow or joystick to scroll down.
    • Your new controller will be connected to your PlayStation 4.
    • You can also connect a PS4 controller to Steam, to iOS, or to Android.
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