title: “How To Connect A Ps5 Controller To Android” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-18” author: “Kenny Rieben”
How to Connect the PlayStation 5 Controller to Android
There are many games available for Android smartphones that support the use of the PS5 controller. Here’s how to connect a PS5 controller to a phone so you can play wherever you are.
Turn your PS5 controller on by holding down the PS logo in the middle of the controller. Hold down the PS logo (power) button simultaneously as the Share button (to the left of the Touch Bar) to put the PS5 controller into pairing mode. The lights will flash on your PS5 controller once it’s entered pairing mode. On your Android phone, tap Settings. Tap Bluetooth. Your Playstation 5 controller should now appear as one of the devices to pair under Available Devices. Tap the PlayStation 5 controller name, then tap Pair for the pairing to take effect. The controller is now paired with your Android smartphone.
How to Disconnect Your PS5 Controller From Your Android Smartphone
Now that you can pair the PS5 controller to a phone, you may wish to disconnect it once you’ve finished playing. Here’s what to do on your Android phone.
Tap Settings. Tap Bluetooth. Tap the i next to the named PS5 controller. Tap Disconnect. Tip: If you’d prefer to unpair the controller, requiring you to pair it again to reuse it, tap unpair.
What Can and Can’t I Do With the Connected Controller?
Here’s a brief look at what you can and can’t do when connecting your PlayStation 5 controller with your Android phone.
Can Do
It’s possible to play any Android game that supports controllers. Many Android games support controllers, and they’re often easier to play with a physical device than touchscreen options. Look out for games that support controllers and use your PS5 DualSense here. You can navigate your Android phone’s home screen with the controller. Want to move around on the home screen with the PS5 controller? You can do this, saving the need to touch the screen. It can be useful for certain accessibility purposes.
Can’t Do
You can’t use the PS5 DualSense controller with the PS Remote Play app. While you can use the PS Remote Play app to play games with a PS4 DualShock controller, it doesn’t currently support the PS5 DualSense controller. You can’t pair the controller with more than one device at a time. Want to have your PS5 controller paired to your console and phone at the same time? This isn’t possible. Instead, you’ll need to repair it with a device after you’ve used it on one of them originally. Plan accordingly before starting a marathon gaming session.
