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You can also connect your PS5 controller to a mobile phone. Then you can control many mobile games with it. The connection is very simple. However, you must pay attention to a few important points, especially with an iPhone.
Connecting thePS5 controller to your Android phone
If you have a PS5 controller, the possibilities are not limited to using it on a Playstation 5. You can also use the device when playing games on your smartphone. If you have a mobile phone with Android, you can connect the controller with your mobile phone as follows:
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- To do this, connect the controller to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
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- Press the Create and PS buttons on your PS5 controller at the same time. Hold both until the light strips light up.
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- In your smartphone’s Bluetooth settings, then search for available devices and select “Wireless Controller”. Pair your phone and the controller.
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- You can also connect the controller to your smartphone using a USB cable.
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- But be aware that not all mobile games support a PS5 controller. So it’s best to try out which games it works with.
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- If you want to use the controller again on a Playstation 5 after playing, you will need to reconnect it to the console via a USB cable.
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Can a PS5 controller be used on the iPhone?
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You can also connect a PS5 controller to an iPhone in principle. However, this is not possible with every iOS version
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- If you want to use a PS5 controller on an Apple device, you need at least iOS 14.5.
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- First, make sure that the controller is turned off. You can turn it off by pressing and holding the PS button for a few seconds.
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- Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone.
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- Then press the share button on the PS5 controller until it flashes blue.
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- The controller will then appear among the available devices in your iPhone’s Bluetooth settings (DualSense Wireless Controller). Touch it to connect it to your iPhone.
