How to Connect a PlayStation Wireless Controller to Your Apple Device

How to Connect a PlayStation Wireless Controller to Your Apple Device

How to Connect a PlayStation Controller to Your Apple Device

🎮 How to Connect a PlayStation Controller to Your Apple Device

Enhance your gaming experience on Apple devices by connecting a PlayStation wireless controller. Whether you’re using an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, or Apple Vision Pro, it’s easy to pair and start playing. Here’s how to do it.

🎮Supported PlayStation Controllers

  • PlayStation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
  • PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller
  • PlayStation 5 DualSense Edge Wireless Controller

🔧How to Pair and Connect Your Controller

Step 1: Turn off your controller

Make sure the controller is powered off before beginning the pairing process.

Step 2: Enter pairing mode

Press and hold both the PS button and the Create (or Share) button until the light bar begins to flash.

[Hold] PS Button + Create/Share Button → Light bar flashes = Pairing mode

Step 3: Open Bluetooth settings on your Apple device

Choose your device below for specific instructions:

  • 📱 iPhone or iPad: Settings > Bluetooth > [Controller Name] → Tap to connect
  • 💻 Mac: System Settings > Bluetooth > Select the controller
  • 📺 Apple TV: Settings > Remotes and Devices > Bluetooth > Choose the controller
  • 👓 Apple Vision Pro: Settings > Bluetooth > Pair the controller

Troubleshooting Tips

  • If the controller pairs but doesn’t connect, press the PS button again.
  • Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
  • Ensure the controller isn’t connected to another device.

🕹️Start Gaming!

Once connected, your PlayStation controller will work with any compatible game or app that supports game controllers on your Apple device.

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