One of the greatest things about the PS5 controller is that it is Bluetooth. This means that you can connect it to your PC and even your phone. Gone are the days of having to use your fingertips to play great mobile games like Warzone or Fortnite. All you need to do to have the same gaming experience as someone playing on a console is to use a PS5 controller! However, the controller isn’t natively connected to Bluetooth, meaning you have to turn it on. Below is everything you need to know to learn how to connect your PS5 controller to your phone.
How to Connect your PS5 Controller to Your Phone
Connecting your PS5 controller to your phone is a matter of which phone you have; iPhone or Android. The concept for connecting a Bluetooth device to them is the same, but how you go about doing it is different. The following details how to connect your PS5 controller to either an iPhone or an Android.
How to Connect to iPhone
To connect to an iPhone, follow these instructions:
- Press and hold the Options button and the PS button on your controller.
- Eventually, your controller will being blinking quickly. It is in pairing mode.
- On your iPhone, go to Settings.
- Go to Bluetooth.
- Here, you will see a list of available Bluetooth devices for you to choose from.
- Select the Dualsense 5.
After the controller has been selected, you will be able to use it to control games on your Apple phone.
How to Connect to Android
Connecting to an Android is similar to connecting to an iPhone. You will also want to start by pressing and holding both the Options and the PS buttons and waiting for the light to blink. Then, follow these instructions:
- Go to the Android’s Settings.
- Find the Bluetooth option.
- Choose the Dualsense 5 from the list of Bluetooth options.
After the controller has been connected, you should be able to control your phone with it.
