How to Pair a PS4 Controller
Whether you want to pair your first or your secondary DualShock 4 controller, Sony’s PlayStation 4 makes the entire pairing process a breeze. We’ll show you how to get your controller synced with your console in this guide.
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To pair the first controller with your console, you’ll use your controller’s USB cable to connect it to the PS4.
To start the process, plug one end of your controller’s USB cable into the USB port at the front of your PS4.
Plug the other end of the USB cable into your controller’s USB port.
Both your controller and your PS4 are now connected. Turn on your PS4 by pressing the Power button.
Your console will assign your controller to the first user account. Press the PS button on your controller and you may then choose your user account or create a new one. Enjoy gaming with your newly paired controller!
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Your PS4 lets you connect up to four controllers at a time. To add a secondary controller to your console, you don’t need the USB cable.
Using your paired controller, from PS4’s main screen, select “Settings.”
Scroll down the “Settings” page and choose “Devices.”
Select “Bluetooth Devices.”
On your new controller, press and hold down the PS and Share buttons for about five seconds. Your controller will appear on your PS4’s screen. Select it to pair it.
Your new controller is now paired with
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