How to Connect a PS5 Controller to Your iPhone With Bluetooth

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Are you trying to connect your PlayStation 5 controller to your iPhone? iPhones support the PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller as well as the PlayStation DualSense Edge Wireless Controller, but connecting the two isn't always intuitive. In this article we'll teach you how to connect your PS5 controller to your iPhone, and we've also included some troubleshooting tips to help you solve any problems that might arise.

Quick Steps

  1. Make sure your controller is off before starting.
  2. Go to Settings > Bluetooth and ensure Bluetooth is on.
  3. Press and hold the PlayStation and Options buttons for 5 seconds.
  4. Tap on your controller in the available Bluetooth devices list.
  5. Wait a few seconds for the controller to pair.
Section 1 of 2:

How to Pair

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    Before you can connect your PlayStation 5 controller to your iPhone, you'll need to ensure Bluetooth is enabled. [1] There are two ways you can do this:
    • Open the Settings app, tap on Bluetooth , then tap the toggle at the top of the screen to turn it on. If the toggle is green, Bluetooth is already enabled.
      • If you opt to go to the Bluetooth menu this way, don't back out of the Bluetooth menu yet. You will need to be in this menu in Step 3.
    • Swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen to enter the Control Center. In the upper-left section of the Control Center, tap the Bluetooth button (which is in the bottom right of this section). If the Bluetooth button is blue, that means it's already enabled.
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    Turn off your controller, if it's on. To do this, press and hold the PlayStation button on your controller for about 15 seconds until the controller turns off.
    • If this doesn't turn off your controller, press and hold the PlayStation and Options buttons (which is the small button right to the left of the touchpad) until the controller turns off.
    • You can also turn off your controller via your PlayStation 5. Press the PlayStation button , scroll over and select Accessories , then select Turn Off under "Wireless Controller."
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    Open the Bluetooth menu on your iPhone. Go to Settings > Bluetooth if you aren't already there.
    • You can also go to your Bluetooth menu by opening the Control Center (by swiping down from the upper-right corner), long pressing the Bluetooth button, then long pressing the Bluetooth button again. Tap Bluetooth Settings… to open the Bluetooth menu.
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    Press and hold the PlayStation and Create buttons for 5 seconds. You can stop holding once the light bar starts rapidly flashing blue, which signifies the device has entered pairing mode. The Create button is also called the Share button and is the small button directly to the left of the touchpad. [2]
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    Select your controller from the list of available Bluetooth devices. Tap on the name of your controller (i.e. "DualSense Wireless Controller"). Once the controller is paired, it will be added to your iPhone's known devices list. When the controller is on it will say "Connected" and when the controller's off it will say "Not Connected."
    • To use your controller with your iPhone, open an app that has controller support.
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Section 2 of 2:

Troubleshooting

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    Press the PlayStation button on your controller to turn it on. If that doesn't work, forget the device on your iPhone and try pairing it again.
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    My controller keeps turning on my PlayStation 5. On your PS5, go to Settings > Accessories > General > Bluetooth Accessories . Select your controller, then select Delete > OK . This will force your PS5 to forget the controller, so it won't turn on your console anymore.
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    When I press the PlayStation and Create buttons, I don't see any lights. Make sure your controller is charged by plugging it into the PS5 itself or a wall charger with a USB-C cable. Allow the controller to charge for a couple hours before trying again.
    • If your controller still won't work, try it on your PS5 to make sure the controller is still functional. If the controller doesn't work on your console, you'll need to replace it with a new one.
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    If your controller won't pair at all, try one of the following tips to diagnose the exact problem:
    • Remove some of the Bluetooth devices connected to your iPhone. If you have a lot of devices connected via Bluetooth, these devices can interfere with one another.
    • Update your iPhone. If your iPhone has a pending update, download and install it. Updates can fix various issues, including potential issues with Bluetooth device connectivity.
    • Update your controller's firmware. To update your controller, plug it into your PlayStation 5 and start the console up. The console will notify you if there's a pending firmware update. If there is one, install it before trying again.
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      2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/111100

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