Pair a PlayStation controller to your Apple device
Learn how to pair your PlayStation Wireless Controller to your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac.
See which wireless controllers are supported
- PlayStation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
- PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller
Pair a controller to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac
- With your controller turned off, press and hold the PS and Share buttons at the same time until the light bar begins to flash.
- Follow the steps to pair a controller to your iOS or iPadOS device, Apple TV, or Mac.
If your controller doesn’t connect or work as expected
- Unpair it, then pair it again. If you still can’t pair or connect, get help pairing your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS device.
- If your DualShock 4 Wireless Controller pairs but then you see a Connection Unsuccessful notification, press the PS button in the middle of the controller and wait for it to connect.
- Make sure that you’re not trying to connect too many Bluetooth accessories at once. Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD support up to two of the same kind of controller at once, or one controller with a combination of Bluetooth audio devices. Other controller and audio Bluetooth limits vary by device.
- Some controller functions aren’t supported when paired with an Apple device, including the controller’s audio jack. Contact Apple Support for more details.
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