Link to more comments/questions from this thread is below. -If possible, use voice or another controller (or button on console itself) to turn on the PS4, and power it down completely (not rest mode) -Unplug PS4 for 2-3 minutes. -Plug PS4 back in. -Attempt to turn on using the controller that wouldn't connect. 1 day ago · If your PS4 controller is not connecting to your PS4, there are several steps you can try to resolve the issue: 1. Use a USB cable to connect the controller directly to the console. 2. Make sure the battery in the controller is functional. 3. Check for a loose USB connection. 4. Test the USB cable to ensure it is working properly. 5. Attempt Re-Calibrate Your Controller. To do this, go to the 'Settings' menu in your PS4 console and select ' Devices.'. From there, select 'Bluetooth Devices' and select your controller. Now select the "Forget Device" option and press X. Now turn off your PS4 console and controller. This is how to allow your PS4 controller to connect to your PC.DS4 Link: 29 votes, 41 comments. true. i just bought a brand new SONY data cable and the controller still will not connect. ive tried everything in the book and it still blinks orange once then refuses to sync with the playstation. im stuck in safe mode so i cant connect to a bluetooth device. im about at my wits end with this thing. not sure why it doesnt work because ive tried everything. If you face the PS4 controller red light when charging, then a hack is to unplug it from the main charging port and then replug after 30 seconds. 2. Replacing DualShock 4 charging cable. Try connecting an alternative charging cable to check for faulty cable. If the light turns orange, then it means that it is charging. Controller will connect to PC but not PS4. Hello all. My PS4 controller seems to not register at all on my PS4, no light on the light bar to indicate charging and nothing happens when pressing the PS button. However, when I connect it to my PC and do the test it connects and all buttons register when pressed. Also connect using the DS4 Windows Song- tv6bC.

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