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A user-friendly guide to fixing a PlayStation 4 controller with a red LED light
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Does your PS4 controller have a red light instead of blue? When the LED light is red, it usually means your controller has low battery. It could also mean you're signed into a secondary PlayStation account as player two. Fortunately, you can fix the red light in a few simple steps. This wikiHow article will explain why your PlayStation 4 DualShock controller is blinking red and what you can do to fix it.

Things You Should Know

  • A red light usually means your controller's battery is low. Plug your controller in for 2 hours to fully charge it.
  • Hold the PS button to check if you're logged into a secondary account. If you are, select "Log Out of PS4" and select the primary.
  • Press a toothpick into the small hole on the back of the controller for 5 seconds to reset it. Pair it again.
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Why is my PS4 controller light red?

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  1. If your DualShock 4 wireless controller is steadily glowing red, this means your controller has a low battery.[1] If you know your controller is charged and it's red, this could mean you're signed into a secondary account on your PS4.
    • If your console is blinking red, this usually means that it's overheating and may have hardware issues. Cleaning it may improve this issue.
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Checking the User Account

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Resetting the Controller

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This article was co-authored by Bryzz Tortello and by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. Bryzz Tortello is a Phone Repair Specialist and the Owner & CEO of Tortello Repair Services. With over ten years of experience, she specializes in iPhone and iPad ranging from screen and battery replacements to microsoldering and data recovery. Bryzz attended The College of the Canyons. This article has been viewed 43,896 times.
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