How to pair a DualSense wireless controller with PS5 consoles
The first time you use a controller, you'll need to pair it with your console.
1. Make sure that your PS5™ console is on.
2. Connect the controller to your console using the included USB cable.
• If your controller is turned off, press the PS button. After the light bar blinks, the player
indicator lights up.
• When your controller has enough battery life, you can disconnect the USB cable and use
your controller wirelessly.
• Please note, your controller can pair with only one PS5 console at a time. When you want
to use your controller on another console, you'll need to pair it with that console.
• You can use up to 4 controllers at the same time. When you press the PS button, a colour
is assigned to each player.
Pair additional controllers wirelessly
How to connect a DualSense wireless controller with other devices
You can use your controller away from your console. Find out more about compatible devices,
applications, and feature support by visiting the guide below.
How to charge a DualSense wireless controller
You can check your controller battery level by selecting Accessories in the control centre.
When you connect your controller to your PS5 console with the USB cable, your controller
battery starts charging. While charging, the battery icon animates.
How to charge in rest mode
Charging issues
Charging indicators
How to adjust DualSense wireless controller and audio settings
You can adjust the output device, volume levels and voice chat balance via the control centre:
• Hold the PS button to display the control centre, select Sound and choose a setting to
adjust.
• Press the (mute) button on your controller to mute and unmute your mic.
• Press and hold the (mute) button on your controller to mute your mic and speakers. When
the button blinks, your mic is muted, and sound output to all speakers turned off. Press
the button again to return to the original state.
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