Learn how to connect your PlayStation 4 controller to your Android or iOS phone. It's very easy!
The PlayStation 4 has revolutionized the video game industry, ushering in a new era of entertainment for game lovers. A key part of this revolution is the DualShock 4 controller. It can be connected to the console, computer, and even cell phone. With an ergonomic design and advanced technology, the DualShock 4 controller has elevated the way players interact with games, providing a more direct connection between the player and the virtual universe.
Learn now how to make a simple connection between the controller and the video game, as well as the process required to recreate the database, what the LED colors mean and other details about it, such as the connection with the cell phone. Check it out!
How to connect controller to PS4
1 – Connect the controller to the PS4 using a USB cable. Connect the micro plug to the controller and the larger one to one of the USB ports on the front of the console. It is recommended to use the original cable that came with the controller, but any cable will do if the original is not available at the time;
2 – Activate and configure the controller after turning on the PS4. When it displays the start screen, press the PS button in the center of the controller to activate it and connect it to the console. The device will recognize the controller and configure it automatically.
Meaning of the LED colors on the controller
You can connect up to four controllers to your PS4. When each user activates a controller by pressing the PS button, the console identifies each controller with the following colors:
Control 1- blue
Control 2- red
Control 3- green
Control 4- pink
How to customize your controller
For a more immersive and personal experience, you can customize your DualShock 4 with settings that best suit your needs, such as remapping buttons and adjusting other actions. Learn how to do this now by following the step-by-step guide below:
- With the controller turned on, press the PS button in the center of the controller until the “Quick Menu” screen is displayed;
- Select the “Adjust sound and devices” option;
- On the screen displayed, the user can adjust the volume of the controller's speaker, the volume of the headphones, choose the color of the LED that will light up on the controller and set the time for it to turn off after a period of inactivity.
To remap the buttons, follow these steps:
- With the console turned on, access “Settings”;
- On the opened screen, choose the “Accessibility” option;
- Find the “Enable button assignments” option and check the box next to it;
- Select the buttons you want to change and remap them;
- After making the changes, click “Confirm” and complete the operation.
The “Accessibility” area makes the experience more inclusive, allowing people with disabilities to adapt the console and controller according to their needs.
How to recreate the database
If your PS4 is running slowly, you can improve its performance by rebuilding the database. This is equivalent to disk defragmentation on computers. To do this:
- Press the PS4's power button until you hear two quick beeps. This will start the PS4 in Safe Mode;
- Connect the controller to the PS4 via the USB cable;
- In the menu that appears, select the action “5. Recreate Database” and press X to start the process.
How to connect the controller to your cell phone
It is possible to expand the possibilities using the control in Android cell phones and iOS. With this, the user can play anywhere. To do this, it is necessary to activate Bluetooth on the controller, using the “Share” and “PS” buttons, pressing them at the same time, and then turn on the cell phone’s Bluetooth and search for the controller in the list of devices available for pairing.
DualShock support is available from iOS 13 and Android 10. Therefore, before pairing, it is important to check whether the device supports the system.
