If your PS4 controller won’t charge, you can try swapping out the charging cable or checking the charging port. You can also try resetting and re-pairing your controller, or performing a power cycling on the PS4. The issue may also be with the charging port or the charging cable.
Why is my PS4 controller lighting up but not working?
Reset the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller Turn off and unplug your PS4. Locate the small reset button on the back of the controller near the L2 shoulder button. Use a small tool to push the button inside the tiny hole. Hold the button down for roughly 3-5 seconds.
Why does my controller charge but not turn on?
Replace Your Controller The main reason why your PS4 controller won’t turn on is a dead battery or hardware damage. And unfortunately in such a case, there is not much option left for you and so it is advised to replace your malfunctioning controller if it’s not turning on.
Can I connect DUALSHOCK 4 to PC?
DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller Bluetooth compatible devices Once connected, you can use your wireless controller to control compatible games and applications via Bluetooth. You can connect a DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller to a Windows PC using a DUALSHOCK®4 USB wireless adaptor or a compatible micro USB cable.
Why when I press the PS button nothing happens?
The possible reasons for PlayStation Controller PS button to not work are: the PS4 system is not properly responding to the signals PS button makes, or maybe the signals are weak because the controller might be out of battery power or there are some electrical circuit shorts happening inside.
How do I connect my PS4 controller to my PC via USB?
Method 1: Connect your PS4 Controller via USB
- Plug the smaller end of your micro-USB cable into the port on the front side of your controller (below the light bar).
- Plug the bigger end of your micro-USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
- The cable connection is completed. You can go to the next step.
