How to Connect a PS4 Controller to Windows 10

In Windows 10, click on the speech bubble icon in the Taskbar at the bottom-right corner of your screen. This opens up the Action Center – from there click 'Bluetooth' and then select 'Wireless Controller'. You may be asked to enter a pair code – if so type in 0000.

1. How do I connect my PS4 controller to my PC Windows 10?
2. How do I get Windows to recognize my PS4 controller?
3. How do I connect my PS4 controller to my PC via USB?
4. How do I get my Dualshock 4 to work on my PC?
5. Why won't my PS4 controller connect to my PC?
6. Why won't DS4 detect my controller?
7. Does Windows 10 recognize PS4 controller?
8. Why is my computer not detecting my controller?
9. Can you connect a PS4 to a laptop?
10. How do I connect a wired PS4 controller to my PC?
11. How do I connect my PS4 controller to my PC without Bluetooth?

How do I connect my PS4 controller to my PC Windows 10?

On Windows 10, you can open the Settings app from the Start menu, select “Devices,” and then select “Bluetooth.” The DualShock 4 will appear here as a “Wireless Controller” if it's in pairing mode. You can then select it and click “Pair” to pair it with your computer.

How do I get Windows to recognize my PS4 controller?

Re-Enable Bluetooth from Windows Settings

Step 1: Launch the Windows Settings menu and click Devices. Step 2: In the 'Bluetooth & other devices' section, toggle off Bluetooth and toggle it back on. Check if your computer now detects your PS4 controller.

How do I connect my PS4 controller to my PC via USB?

Method 1: Connect your PS4 Controller via USB

1. Plug the smaller end of your micro-USB cable into the port on the front side of your controller (below the light bar).
2. Plug the bigger end of your micro-USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
3. The cable connection is completed. You can go to the next step.

How do I get my Dualshock 4 to work on my PC?

To use the PS4 DualShock controller on your PC in Steam, load up Steam and check for updates, then once the latest update has installed, plug in your DualShock 4 (or connect via Bluetooth) and you'll be good to go!

Why won't my PS4 controller connect to my PC?

Make sure the controller isn't paired with a PS4 ― a good way to start is to pair the controller with your PC using the wired method ― before proceeding. Hold down the Share and PS buttons simultaneously to put the controller into Bluetooth pairing mode. ... Click Add Bluetooth or other device. Click Bluetooth.

Why won't DS4 detect my controller?

This might be a bug in DS4 Windows software but it can be rectified by re-enabling controller device from the device manager. Expand the list by clicking over the arrow with 'Human Interface Devices' and double click on 'HID-compliant game controller'. Enable it to get it detected by DS4 Windows.

Does Windows 10 recognize PS4 controller?

Connecting your wired PlayStation 4 controller to your Windows 10 machine is very straight forward, as with the latest updates to Windows 10, it will support the DS4 controller natively. All you'll need to do is plug it in and Windows will automatically install the driver and set everything up for you.

Why is my computer not detecting my controller?

Windows might sometimes be unable to detect your gamepad due to an overload of devices plugged in to your machine. Try to disconnect other plug-and-play devices and see if the issue persists. In addition, if you're using a USB hub, be sure to disconnect your gamepad from the USB hub and connect it directly to your PC.

Can you connect a PS4 to a laptop?

Yes, you can use your laptop's HDMI port to plug in your PS4 and enjoy gaming on-the-go. There are a couple of things that you need to do in order to finally sit back and play your PS4 games through a laptop screen.

How do I connect a wired PS4 controller to my PC?

Plug the PS4 controller into your PC using the micro-USB cable. Make sure the backlight on the controller glows to indicate there's a connection. 6. Steam should automatically detect and configure your controller.

How do I connect my PS4 controller to my PC without Bluetooth?

You can connect your controller even if your computer doesn't have Bluetooth, using a utility called DS4Windows.

1. Download DS4Windows from GitHub. ...
2. Install DS4Windows by opening the Zip file and double-clicking DS4Updater.
3. Connect your PS4 controller to the PC using a USB cable.