How to Pair a PS5 Controller to iPhone
All you’ll need is a charged iPhone, a charged PS5 controller, and a couple of minutes of free time to get the two connected. It’s recommended to turn off your PS5 for this process if it’s nearby, but it’s not essential. Try turning it off if you experience issues pairing.
Tips on Connecting PS5 Controllers to iPhone
Before trying to connect anything, make sure both your iPhone and PS5 controller are charged. Sometimes, a low battery can cause issues connecting devices or cause problems with the connection itself. This same process described above will work for any iOS device running iOS 14.5 or later, so you can pair your PS5 controller not only with iPhone but iPads and many other devices too. If you struggle to pair your controller with your iPhone, turn on your PS5 and connect your controller via USB to the console. It will pair back to the PlayStation, after which you can disconnect the controller from the PS5 and attempt pairing it again with your iPhone. Once finished using your PS5 controller on iPhone, make sure to reconnect it to your PS5, either with wires or wirelessly, as it won’t reconnect automatically and will instead stay connected to your phone.
