Pair and connect a PlayStation wireless game controller to your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro.
PlayStation DualShock 4 wireless controller
PlayStation 5 DualSense wireless controller
PlayStation 5 DualSense Edge wireless controller
PlayStation VR2 Sense controller (compatible with Apple Vision Pro using visionOS 26 or later)
PlayStation DualShock 4, DualSense, and DualSense Edge wireless 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 as described below.
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:
PlayStation DualShock 4: Press and hold the PS button and Share button until the light bar on the controller flashes.
PlayStation 5 DualSense or DualSense Edge: Press and hold the PS button and Create button until the light bar on the controller flashes.
PlayStation VR2 Sense: On the left controller, press and hold the PS button and Create button until the status indicator on the controller flashes. On the right controller, press and hold the PS button and Options button until the status indicator on the controller flashes.
While in pairing mode, the controller is discoverable by your Apple device. Open Bluetooth settings on your Apple device, then select the controller from the list of nearby devices.
If the controller pairs with your Apple device but doesn't connect to it, press and release the PS button on the controller.
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.