Do you want to play on your iPhone with a PS4 controller? Good news. You can connect an iPhone to a Playstation 4 in a few simple steps. Here’s the step-by-step guide on connecting your PS4™ controller to your iPhone, so you can play your favorite games on the go.
How do I play PS4 games on my iPhone?
You don’t need to be near your PS4 console to play your favorite games. With the PS Remote Play app, you can play right from your iPhone, no matter where you are. It’s just like playing at home—except instead of connecting your DualShock 4 controller to your console, you just connect it to your phone.
How to pair your PS4 wireless controller to your iPhone
To do this, you’ll need a PlayStation DualShock 4 wireless controller and an iPhone running iOS® 13 or later.
Here’s how to pair your DualShock 4 wireless controller to your iPhone:
- Make sure your controller is turned off to avoid any accidental connection to other devices.
- Press and hold the PS button and the Share button at the same time until the light bar begins to flash. The PS4 controller is now in pairing mode, which makes it discoverable by your iPhone.
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth, then select DualShock 4 Wireless Controller from the list of nearby devices. And that’s it. You’re connected. You’ll know that you’re connected when the PS4 controller light up pink
If the PS4 controller pairs but doesn’t connect, press the PS button on the controller.
Why won’t my PS4 wireless controller connect to my iPhone?
If your PS4 controller isn’t connecting to your iPhone, here’s what to do:
- Make sure that the controller is turned on and it’s charged up. Some people have had success fixing the problem by charging the controller. To charge your controller, use the charging solution included with your PS4 controller or recommended by the manufacturer.
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Make sure that you are pressing the buttons correctly. You should press the PlayStation button and the Share button until the controller starts flashing rapidly. If it’s pulsing, you are not pressing the buttons correctly. Your controller will be visible to your phone, but it is not in pairing mode, unless it is flashing rapidly. Tip: Start by pressing the Share button, then hold down the PlayStation button, not the other way around.
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Forget the controller and pair again. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. Select the More Info button next to your PS4 controller, then select Forget This Device. Connect the controller again.
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Reduce the number of Bluetooth devices connected to your iPhone. This can also help with connection issues related to wireless interference.
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Install the latest software updates for your iPhone and PS4 controller. If a software (firmware) update is available for the controller, get it from the maker of the controller.
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Reset network settings. Open the Settings app, tap General, select Transfer or Reset iPhone at the bottom, tap Reset, then tap Reset Network Settings. After the reset process is complete, try to connect your PS4 controller to your iPhone and see if it pairs.
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Some people have reported that they have a continuously loading icon. To fix that, first press on the controller on your phone and then press the PlayStation button and the Share button at the same time on the controller.