Turn on your console and connect the DualSense controller with the includedUSB-Ccable.

If the controller is turned off, press thePS buttonon the center of the controller.

The light bar on top of the controller should blink, and the player indicator LED should light up.

The PS button on the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller

Once the controller is working, disconnect the USB-C cable to use the controller wirelessly.

You will periodically need to charge the controller by connecting it to the console or a wall charger.

The controller will charge while the PS5 is in sleep mode.

Accessories in PS5 settings

If prompted, update the system software to double-check the controller has the latest firmware updates.

The light bar may flash blue until it connects with the console.

you might also use the DualSense with a PS4.

The General heading in PS5 Accessories settings

you’re free to sync up to four controllers at once.

double-check the light bar on top of the controller isn’t on.

If it is, hold down thePSbuttonon the center of the controller until it turns off.

The “Bluetooth Accessories” heading in General Accessories settings

With your connected controller, go toSettings.

On the other controller that you want to connect, press and hold theCreate buttonandPS buttonsimultaneously.

With your connected controller, grab the other controller when it appears on the screen underAccessories Found.

The Create and PS buttons on the PS5 DualSense controller

A PS5 controller can only be paired with one console at a time.

verify the headset is charged, then plug the USB adapter into the console.

Once ready, turn on the headset and watch the blinking blue light.

The Accessories Found heading

Once it stops blinking and glows a solid blue, the headset is successfully paired.