Connect PS5 controller to cell phone: iOS & Android instructions

You can also connect your PS5 controller to a cell phone. Then you can control many mobile games with it. The connection is very easy. However, especially with an iPhone, you need to be aware of a few important points.

Connect PS5 controller to Android cell phone

If you own a PS5 controller, the possibilities are not limited to use on a Playstation 5. You can also use the device for games on your smartphone. If you have an Android phone, you can connect the controller to your cell phone as follows:

• To do this, connect the controller to your smartphone via Bluetooth.

• Press the Create button (small button in the top left with three vertical lines) and the PS button (small button with the PlayStation symbol in the middle) on your PS5 controller at the same time. Hold them until the light strips light up.

• Then search for available devices in the Bluetooth settings of your smartphone and select “Wireless Controller”. Pair your phone and the controller.

• You can also connect the controller to your smartphone using a USB cable.

• Please note, however, that not all mobile games support a PS5 controller. So it’s best to try out which games it works with.

• If you want to use the controller on a Playstation 5 again after playing, you have to reconnect it to the console using a USB cable.

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Can a PS5 controller be used on an iPhone?

You can basically connect a PS5 controller to an iPhone. However, this is not possible with every iOS version.

• If you want to use a PS5 controller on an Apple device, you need at least iOS 14.5.

• First, make sure the controller is turned off. You can turn it off by pressing and holding the PS button for a few seconds.

• Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone.

• Then press the Create button on the PS5 controller until it flashes blue.

• The controller will then appear in the Bluetooth settings of your iPhone (DualSense Wireless Controller). Tap it to connect it to your iPhone.