Connect a PlayStation wireless game controller to your Apple device
Pair and connect a PlayStation wireless game controller to your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro.
Supported PlayStation controllers
PlayStation 5 DualSense wireless controller
PlayStation 5 DualSense Edge wireless controller
PlayStation DualShock 4 wireless controller
PlayStation VR2 Sense controller (compatible with Apple Vision Pro using visionOS 26 or later)
PlayStation Access controller
Pair and connect the controller via USB
PlayStation DualShock 4, DualSense, DualSense Edge, and Access controllers automatically pair and connect when plugged directly into your Apple device with a USB cable that supports data and charging.
If your controller doesn’t pair and connect via USB, install the latest software updates for your controller and Apple device, then try again. Or pair and connect via Bluetooth instead.
Pair and connect the controller via Bluetooth
If the controller is turned on, press and hold the PS button until the controller turns off.
If a USB cable is connected to the controller, disconnect it.
Enter Bluetooth pairing mode on the controller.
Controller | How to enter Bluetooth pairing mode |
|---|---|
PlayStation 5 DualSense or DualSense Edge | Press and hold the PS button and Create button until the light bar on the controller flashes. The Create button is near the upper-left corner of the touch pad. |
PlayStation DualShock 4 | Press and hold the PS button and Share button until the light bar on the controller flashes. The Share button is near the upper-left corner of the touch pad. |
PlayStation VR2 Sense | Left controller: Press and hold the PS button and Create button until the status indicator on the controller flashes. The Create button is to the left of the analog stick. Right controller: Press and hold the PS button and Options button until the status indicator on the controller flashes. The Options button is to the right of the analog stick. |
PlayStation Access | Press and hold the PS button and Profile button until the light bar on the controller flashes. The Profile button is on the flat base of the analog stick. |
While the controller is in pairing mode, it's discoverable by your Apple device.
Open Bluetooth settings on your Apple device.
Select the controller from the list of nearby, discoverable devices.
If the controller pairs with your Apple device but doesn't connect to it, press and release the PS button on the controller.
Learn more
If you get a message that the controller needs a firmware update, follow Sony’s instructions for updating PlayStation wireless controllers.
Visit Sony’s website to learn how PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers can pair with multiple devices.
Learn more about connecting wireless game controllers, including how to use Bluetooth settings on your Apple device, how to customize controller buttons and features, and what to do if the controller doesn't connect or work as expected.
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