Learn how to properly synchronize your DualShock 4 with your PlayStation 4 console if you encounter wireless connectivity issues.
If you want to get the most out of your PS4 console you must ensure that everything works correctly; Therefore, it is essential that the connectivity of the DualShock 4 controller works without any problem, something that can sometimes cause the occasional setback. Therefore, here is a complete tutorial on how to synchronize the PS4 controller step by step.
How to synchronize the PS4 controller
And being able to enjoy your PS4 wirelessly is essential if you want to achieve maximum comfort playing with your favorite video games; although sometimes the Bluetooth connection may not be configured correctly. Let's see how to fix it.
The first step is to get a USB cable to configure the remote with the console; In this sense, the PS4 itself comes with a USB cable although if for some reason you do not have it at hand, any USB 2.0 Micro-B cable will work. Now make sure your PS4 is completely turned off.
Connect the DualShock 4 to your PS4 through the USB cable and turn on the console; When you turn on the console, both devices will connect through the cable. Now turn on the remote through the central button of DualShock 4, which will take us to a login screen associated with that remote. You will know that the remote works thanks to its LED lighting. Recall that the same cable also serves to charge the remote when it is turned off, lighting in blinking yellow.
Make sure the remote is fully charged; Sometimes, due to lack of battery, there may be connectivity problems between the console and the controller. If so, connect it to the console to start charging. If it is not charged, it is likely that the remote has a problem or that the cable is defective; In that case, try another cable.
If connectivity problems persist, you must restart both the remote and the console so that they are paired again via the USB cable. On the other hand, if the remote works but only through the cable, you must go to Settings – Devices through the console menu.
Now choose the Bluetooth input to display all connected devices wirelessly; choose the remote and press X. Now press the Options button on the remote and choose Forget device to unlink that remote from the console. Once this step is completed, try connecting the controller and console again as in the first step of the tutorial.
If we continue with problems of pairing between command and console you can try to restart DualShock 4 itself; To do this, you will need a clip or some similar, thin and resistant object to press the hidden button on the back of the remote control for a few moments. Before, turn off your PS4 and unplug it; Now press the small back button of the remote for at least 5 seconds, or reach 10 seconds to be sure.
Once restarted, reconnect and turn on your PS4 and connect the remote via the USB cable; With this method it should work. Otherwise, the remote is likely to have some kind of wireless connectivity error.
Workaround: play by cable
If none of the above solutions have worked and the control only works through the USB cable, you can always continue playing with the control connected to the console through the same cable, although it is not the ideal solution being able to play wirelessly and more comfortable.
