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The PlayStation 5 controller has proven to be quite a success and has introduced several features absent in its predecessors. Apart from being a fantastic console controller, the PS5 controller is also compatible with Android phones and iPhones.
Connecting a PS5 controller to an Android phone or iPhone is straightforward. However, users must update their devices before attempting to connect the PS5 controller to an Android phone or iPhone. Read on to learn more about connecting a PS5 controller to a phone.
How to Connect PS5 Controller to Android Phone
To connect a PS5 controller to an Android phone, follow these simple steps:
- Enable Bluetooth.
- Pair New Device.
- Press the PS and Share buttons on the PS5 controller simultaneously until the LED blinks.
- Look for the PS5 controller on the Android phone under Available devices.
- Select Wireless Controller, and then Pair.
The PS5 controller can be unpaired or disconnected from the Bluetooth settings in Android phones.
How to Connect PS5 Controller to iPhone
To connect a PS5 controller to an iPhone, make sure it is running the latest iOS, and then follow these simple steps:
- Access Settings and then Bluetooth on the iPhone.
- Enable Bluetooth.
- Press the PS and Share buttons on the PS5 controller simultaneously until the LED blinks.
- Under Bluetooth > Other Devices on the iPhone, select DualSense 5 Wireless Controller.
- Once connected, the DualSense 5 Wireless Controller will appear under My Devices.
The PS5 controller can be unpaired or disconnected from Settings > Bluetooth. Select the info icon next to the DualSense 5 Wireless Controller. Select Forget this Device to remove it from the list or disconnect it for later use.
Why Disconnect PS5 Controller Upon Use?
Be it an Android phone or iPhone, users should disconnect their PS5 controller upon use. This is important because a PS5 controller can only be connected to one device simultaneously. To connect a PS5 controller to a new device, it must be disconnected from the previous one before being paired with the new one.
Why Connect a PS5 Controller to a Phone?
The most significant reason for connecting a PS5 controller to an Android phone or iPhone is that it can be used to play games. Connecting a PS5 controller to a phone also lets users play games streamed from a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 console via PS Remote Play. Rest assured, connecting a PS5 controller to an Android phone or iPhone will be a far more rewarding gaming experience unlike using the touch controls on said devices.