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Quick guide to connect a PS5 DualSense wireless controller to an iPhone or iPad
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Do you want to play an app or game on your iPad with a controller? If you have PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller or DualSense Edge Wireless Controller, you can easily connect it to your iPad via Bluetooth. Here's how to connect a PS5 controller to an iPad, iPad Pro, Mini, or Air.
Quick Steps
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Bluetooth and toggle it on.
- Press and hold the PS and Create/Share button on your controller.
- Tap the controller name on your iPad.
Steps
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Connecting a PS5 Controller
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Open the Settings app. This is the grey cog icon on your iPad.
- iPad currently supports PlayStation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller, PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller, and PlayStation 5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller. [1] X Research source
- Make sure your controller is charged and completely turned off.
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Tap Bluetooth . This is near the top of the screen. If Bluetooth isn't already toggled on, tap it so the switch turns green.Advertisement
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Press and hold PS and Create buttons at the same time. The Create button will be Share on some controllers.
- The light bar will begin to flash, and the controller will be in pairing mode .
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On your iPad, tap your controller name. If this is the first time you're pairing your controller, it will be listed underneath Other Devices .
- The controller will connect, and the light bar may change colors. You should see Connected next to your controller name.
- If the controller is paired to your iPad but not on, press the PS button.
- To disconnect your controller, turn off Bluetooth.
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