{"id":166859,"date":"2021-01-30T12:30:15","date_gmt":"2021-01-30T09:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-put-your-ps5-dualsense-controller-into-pairing-mode\/"},"modified":"2021-01-30T12:30:15","modified_gmt":"2021-01-30T09:30:15","slug":"how-to-put-your-ps5-dualsense-controller-into-pairing-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-your-ps5-dualsense-controller-into-pairing-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Put Your PS5 DualSense Controller Into Pairing Mode"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39c827761ee\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a39c827761ee\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-your-ps5-dualsense-controller-into-pairing-mode\/#Connecting_the_PS5s_First_Controller\" >Connecting the PS5\u2019s First Controller<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-your-ps5-dualsense-controller-into-pairing-mode\/#Enable_the_DualSense_Controllers_Pairing_Mode\" >Enable the DualSense Controller\u2019s Pairing Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-put-your-ps5-dualsense-controller-into-pairing-mode\/#Reset_the_DualSense_Controller\" >Reset the DualSense Controller<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Put Your PS5 DualSense Controller Into Pairing Mode&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_709867\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-709867\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pairing-Mode_9.jpg\" alt=\"dualsense ps5 controller powered on\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The PlayStation 5\u2019s (PS5) DualSense controller is Bluetooth-capable, meaning you don\u2019t need to plug it in to use it with your console. You will, however, have to pair it with the console. Here\u2019s how to put it into pairing mode.<\/p>\n<p>Like its predecessors, the DualShock 3 and the DualShock 4, the PS5\u2019s DualSense controller can be used wirelessly. However, if it\u2019s not connected to the PlayStation 5 by a USB cord, then you\u2019ll need to use pairing mode in order to register it with the console.<\/p>\n<p>When the DualSense is in pairing mode, it can be wirelessly coupled with another device\u2014the device in question being the PS5.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> You can also use pairing mode to pair the DualSense with PC and Mac using Bluetooth. Unfortunately, the controller doesn\u2019t have compatible drivers, so it won\u2019t easily work with <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s on either of those platforms at the time of writing.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connecting_the_PS5s_First_Controller\"><\/span>Connecting the PS5\u2019s First Controller<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re turning on your PlayStation 5 for the first time, you\u2019ll need to connect your DualSense controller to your console with a USB cord, as you\u2019ll need it to set up your account. A cord is included with the console, so plug it into the USB port on the front of the console.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pairing-Mode_4-1.jpg\" alt=\"where to find the usb port on front of the ps5\" width=\"610\" height=\"361\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then plug the USB-C end of the cord into the port on the top of your controller.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pairing-Mode_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"where to find the charge port on ps5 dualsense controller\" width=\"616\" height=\"331\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To turn the controller on, press the PlayStation button located between the two analog sticks. Your console will automatically connect with your controller, meaning you can use it im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely. Once your console is set up, you can unplug the USB cord and the controller will still be synced with the PS5.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enable_the_DualSense_Controllers_Pairing_Mode\"><\/span>Enable the DualSense Controller\u2019s Pairing Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For any additional controllers you buy, you\u2019ll have to pair them up with the console via Bluetooth pairing.<\/p>\n<p>The first step to get your DualSense controller paired is to put it in pairing mode. To do this, hold down the PlayStation logo button and the Create button at the same time. The PlayStation button is between the two analog sticks, while the Create button is at the top-left of the trackpad.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709841\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pairing-Mode_2-1.jpg\" alt=\"pairing mode activated with create and playstation buttons on dualsense controller\" width=\"650\" height=\"385\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll know the controller is in pairing mode when the light under the trackpad blinks blue rapidly, goes dark for a second, then blinks again.<\/p>\n<p>Next, go to your PS5 settings by select the small gear icon in the top-right corner of the main menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pairing-Mode_6.jpg\" alt=\"where to find settings on ps5\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, navigate to \u201cAccessories.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709861\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pairing-Mode_3.jpg\" alt=\"where to find accessories in PS5 settings menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Go to \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a>\u201d and then \u201cBluetooth Accessories.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pairing-Mode_7.jpg\" alt=\"where to find bluetooth settings in PS5\" width=\"650\" height=\"260\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In this menu, if your PS5 controller is still blinking, you should see \u201cWireless controller\u201d on the list of \u201cAccessories Found.\u201d Select it, and your secondary controller is now paired with your PS5 and will <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear under \u201cRegistered Accessories.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pairing-Mode_8.jpg\" alt=\"ps5 bluetooth accessories menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"335\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to turn off pairing mode without pairing, press the PlayStation button again.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reset_the_DualSense_Controller\"><\/span>Reset the DualSense Controller<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you run into issues with pairing your controller, resetting your controller might be the best option. This puts your controller back into the factory mode it was in when it was first shipped, meaning you\u2019ll have to pair it with a console again.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll have to press the reset button, which is on the back of the controller next to the word \u201cSony.\u201d You have to use a needle or an unfolded paper clip in order to press the button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-709840\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pairing-Mode_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"375\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hold the button down for about five seconds. You won\u2019t get any indication that the controller is reset. From there, you can try the above steps again to pair the controller with your PS5.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>The DualSense is not the only Sony controller with a pairing mode. The DualShock 3 was the first controller with Bluetooth functionality, though the steps to pair it with a PC were more complicated than just putting it into pairing mode\u2014check out our guide on how to accomplish it.<\/p>\n<p>The DualShock 4, on the other hand, was relatively simple to pair with other devices. Unlike the DualShock 3, pairing it didn\u2019t require downloading any special software. 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