The USB cable works fine when charging other devices and my PS4 controller can still connect to both my laptop and TV via Bluetooth. When I try to connect via USB, it blinks white a couple of times then goes orange, then turns off. Try having the controller connected with the USB cable and then restart the PS4.
Then replug the power cable and press the PS4 button on the controller and it SHOULD start on its own. Every now and again it will turn on (and give the blue light on the controller) and at the start-up screen act like it doesn't recognize the controller again. If it does that, press the PS4 button again and let it flash white until it
If your PS4 DualShock Controller is not connecting or pairing or just not working then i give you two easy fixes. Amazon Daily Deals: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.
1 Answer. Sorted by: 3. With the DS4 and PS4 off, connect the DS4 to the PS4 with the USB cable and press the PS button to turn the PS4 ON and pair the DS4 back to the PS4. You will need to do this every time you want to pair the DS4 back to the PS4. Share. Improve this answer. Follow. answered Jan 13, 2017 at 1:53. LaCnCX4.