How do I connect my PS4 controller to my Samsung Galaxy s20?

The first thing you'll need to do is turn on the Bluetooth feature of your Android device. Make sure that it's ready for the pairing process. Press and hold the PS and Share buttons on your PS4 controller to turn it on in pairing mode. If done correctly, the light on the back of your controller will start flashing.
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How do I connect my PS4 controller to my Samsung?

Step-by-step Instructions
  1. Press and hold the PS and Share buttons on your PS4 controller to put it into pairing mode. ...
  2. On your Android device, go to Settings > Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
  3. Press Scan for new device.
  4. Tap Wireless Controller to pair the PS4 controller with your device.
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Why won't my PS4 controller connect to my phone?

Navigate to Settings > Bluetooth and toggle off Bluetooth. Wait for a couple of seconds, re-enable your device's Bluetooth and reinitiate the pairing process (see method #1 above).
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Are PS4 controllers Bluetooth?

DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller Bluetooth compatible devices

Once connected, you can use your wireless controller to control compatible games and applications via Bluetooth.
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Can you pair PS4 controller to Android?

You can use your wireless controller to play games streamed from your PlayStation®4 to an Android 10 device using the PS4 Remote Play app. Your wireless controller can also be used on an Android device using Android 10 or later to play games that support DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controllers.
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How to Connect PS4 Controller to Android Phone using BLUETOOTH (Easy Method)



How do I put my PS4 controller in pairing mode?

Before you can connect your wireless controller via Bluetooth, you will need to activate pairing mode:
  1. Press and hold the PS button and SHARE button on the wireless controller at the same time.
  2. The light bar on the back of the wireless controller will start flashing once pairing mode is active.
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Why won't my PS4 controller connect?

Reset the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller

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. Connect the controller to the PS4 console using a USB cable and press the PS button.
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How do I connect my PS4 controller without USB?

Head to your PS4 Dashboard, and go to Settings, Devices, Bluetooth Devices. You can do this via the PS4 remote or another PS4 controller. Once that's done, you should see the PS4 pad show up in the Bluetooth Devices screen, after which you should select it. Your PS4 controller is all connected!
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What devices are compatible with PS4 Remote Play?

PS Remote Play is available on Android smartphones and tablets, iPhone or iPad, Windows PC and Mac, as well as your PS5 and PS4 consoles. Remote Play can be used with a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi.
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What is the PS4 second screen app?

PS4 Second Screen is an app for syncing your Android smartphone with your Playstation 4 console. To use the app, of course, the first thing you need to do is log in to your Playstation account. First and foremost, PS4 Second Screen is a great way to browse the menus on your Playstation more comfortably.
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How do you connect a controller to a Samsung phone?

(If you usually have Bluetooth enabled anyway, you can simply go to Settings > Connected devices > Pair new device.) Your phone should detect the controller; tap its name to establish the connection. As with USB, games that can use controllers will detect them when you start the game.
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How do I link my phone to my PS4?

Mobile App Connection Settings
  1. Connect your smartphone or other device and your PS4™ system to the same network.
  2. On the PS4™ system, select (Settings) > [Mobile App Connection Settings] > [Add Device]. ...
  3. Open (PS4 Second Screen) on your smartphone or other device, and then select the PS4™ system you want to connect to.
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Why won't my PS4 controller connect to my Samsung?

The first thing you'll need to do is turn on the Bluetooth feature of your Android device. Make sure that it's ready for the pairing process. Press and hold the PS and Share buttons on your PS4 controller to turn it on in pairing mode. If done correctly, the light on the back of your controller will start flashing.
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Why won't my controller connect to my phone?

How can I fix my Xbox One S controller if it doesn't connect to my Android phone? The simplest solution is to restart your controller. In many cases, the problem is triggered by faulty connection between the 2 devices. If that doesn't work, update the controller and then reset your phone's network settings.
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Can I use my smartphone as a PS4 controller?

Sony's official PlayStation app, available for both Android phones and iPhones, allows you to remotely control your PS4. Use it as a playback remote or a keyboard for quickly typing without relying on the PS4's controller and on-TV keyboard.
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Why is my PS4 controller flashing blue?

If your PS4 controller is blinking blue, then that means that it's trying to connect to your console. Normally this only takes a few seconds before it properly connects. The problem is that sometimes you'll be sitting around for seconds, and then minutes, before figuring out that it's not working.
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Why is my PS4 controller blinking white?

There are two main reasons you might see the flashing white light on your DualShock controller: either the battery is dying, or the controller failed to connect to your PlayStation console.
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What does it mean when your PS4 controller is orange?

A PS4 controller flashing orange means your console is in Rest Mode or is charging. See, the device uses its light bar to display information, and an orange light doesn't always mean it's something bad.
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Can PS4 use PS5 controllers?

You can't use a PS5 controller on a PS4. Sony wants you to buy another Dual Shock 4 controller to play even if you have a dual sense controller lying at your home.
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