How to Connect and Pair a PS5 Controller to the PS5
When you first set up your console, the first thing you must do is pair the controller with your PS5.
PS5 Controller Troubleshooting Steps
If you’re having problems pairing your PS5 controller with the PS5 console, here are a few things you can try: Once a controller is paired with the system, you can turn on the PS5 by pressing the PS button on the controller. The light bar may flash blue until it connects with the console.
How to Connect Additional PS5 Controllers Wirelessly
After you’ve paired a controller with your PS5, you can add more controllers wirelessly. You can sync up to four controllers at once.
Reset the PS5 controller. Use a straightened paperclip or another pointy object to press the sync button found inside a small hole on the back of the controller.Try using a different USB-C cable to connect the controller to the console.Update the system software. Go to Settings > System > System Software > System Software Update and Settings > Update System Software.
If your controller is completely unresponsive, go to Sony’s PlayStation Fix and Replace page to see if you can get it repaired.
