Some PS4 users reported that PS4 controller won’t connect to PS4 with USB. How to cope with the issue? This post analyzes the reasons for the issue and guides you through the solutions. If you want solutions to other PS4 issues, please visit MiniTool Partition Wizard.
Sony allows you to use a PS4 controller together with your PS4 via a wired or wireless connection. However, lots of PS4 users reported that they can’t connect to PS4 with USB”. Why does the issue appear? How to cope with the issue? Keep reading.
The issue “PS4 controller won’t connect PS4 with USB” happens when the USB connection is loose or some devices do not work such as the USB port and the USB cable. Now follow the instructions below to figure out which case you are in.
# Check for a Loose USB Connection
First, check if the USB connection is loose. To do that, you can re-plug the USB cable into your PS4 controller and gently re-prod the connector. Now see if the PS4 controller can work together with your PS4. If not, proceed to the following solutions.
# Test the USB Cable
A corrupted USB cable or USB port can also lead to “PS4 controller not connecting to PS4”. So, test whether your USB cable or USB port fails to work.
You can try transferring data between your devices like from a phone to a computer using the USB cable.
If the USB cable works for data transfer, the issue should be attributed to the USB port rather than the USB cable. In this case, you need to disassemble the PS4 controller to fix the USB port in the controller, and you can find the repairing tutorial on the Internet.
However, if you can’t transfer data via the USB cable, then you need to replace it with a new one, and use it to connect the PS4 controller to your PS4.
Do you figure out the culprit behind your case? Do you connect a PS4 controller to your PS4 successfully? If yes, that’s great! If the PS4 controller still doesn’t connect to PS4 with USB, try a wireless connection.
Connect PS4 Controller to PS4 Wirelessly
Here is how to connect a PS4 controller to PS4 without a USB cable.
Step 1: Power on your PS4 and then go to the path: Settings > Devices > Bluetooth Devices.
Step 2: Press the SHARE button and the PS button on your PS4 controller for about 5 seconds.
Step 3: Look back at the Bluetooth Devices screen on your PS4, and you will see the PS4 controller listed on the screen.
Step 4: Select the controller.
Now the PS4 controller should be connected to your PS4 successfully, and you can start enjoying games on your PS4.
Bottom Line
That’s all about “PS4 controller won’t connect to PS4 with USB”. Hope the mentioned ways can help you solve the issue successfully.
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