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PS4 Controller Not Connecting to PC: Here’s Why & How to Fix

If you’re using Bluetooth, try a USB cable instead

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Updated onOctober 8, 2024

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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:

A wide range of users has encountered a Windows 10 PS4 controller driver error when trying to use a PS4 controller on their computer. Even though the reasons might vary, it seems that the most likely cause of this error is an error within the driver for theBluetoothPS4 controller.

What to do if my PS4 controller is not working on PC?

What to do if my PS4 controller is not working on PC?

1. Use the DS4Windows app to fix the PS4 controller driver error

There are othergreat driver repair and updating toolsthat you could try on the market, most of which only need to be launched to already trigger a full system scan for faulty drivers.

2. Pair your PS4 controller using DS4Windows

3. Re-enable Bluetooth

1. Make sure your controller has enough battery (above 10%), and then restart your PC.

  1. Click on your Windowssearch box and type inControl Panel.

  2. Choose the first option from the top to open Control Panel.

4.Click onDevices and Printersinside the Control Panel.

  1. Search for theBluetooth PS4 controllerin the list.

  2. Right-click on it and selectRemove device.

  3. ClickYesto confirm the action.

  4. Wait a few moments, then re-connect the PS4 controller and enable the device.

If yourPS4 controller is not connecting to your PC, you should re-enable the Bluetooth device. Such a reset is likely to fix any errors you have with your connection.

How do I connect my PS4 controller to my PC without Bluetooth?

If Bluetooth is not for you, you can connect your DualShock PS4 controller to your PC via USB. To do so, all you need is a micro USB cable (a standard one).

The next step is to go for a platform that offers native support for PS4 controllers such as Steam or use a third-party app like DS4Windows that will allow your computer to recognize your DualShock controller.

Since we already explained how to use the latter, we will not focus on how toconnect the PS4 controller to the PC without Bluetooth via Steam.

In this article, we explored some of the best troubleshooting methods to deal with the issue caused by your PS4 controller driver error on Windows 10.

We also have a complete guide on how toconnect your PS4 controller to your PC, so make sure youre following the correct steps.

Please make sure to let us know if this guide helped you solve your issue. You can do so by using the comment section below.

More about the topics:Playstation 4,Windows 10 Guides

Vladimir Popescu

Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.

With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.

When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.

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