How to Change the PS4 Controller

One of the best experiences to be doing on PS4 is playing games on PS4. So, it’ll all be more fun if you switch your controllers from time to time just to make it more entertaining. The best controllers for gamers are put to the test with new controllers that can be used by gamers so that they know what works best for them. Thus, let us now see how to enable a PS4 controller and bring the gaming experience up close.

How does one Switch the Controller on PS4??

Now you can try new controllers and still play in a versatile gameplay environment. We’ll see how one can able to change controllers.

Method 1: Via USB

If they are wired controllers, then the easiest way is to pick any controller and switch it on, and connect them to USB. Follow the steps below to do the same:

1. Turn on your PS4 console.
2. Insert the USB cable into one of the PlayStation 4’s USB ports.
3. On top of the PS4 controller, there will be a small opening, the cable’s micro USB end should be attached to this one.
4. When the lightbar of the controller turns blue, press the circular button at the center of the device.

Note: Additionally, you may have to press the PlayStation button more than once. If this doesn’t work then try to have a different USB A to micro USB cable.

5. Once the controller is connected and displayed on your screen choose your preferred profile.

Method 2: Via Bluetooth

In PS4 you can also switch controllers via Bluetooth. Here’s how:

1. Click on Bluetooth & devices, which is found under the heading Open System settings.
2. Enable Bluetooth by turning the toggle.
3. Then, enter your controller into pairing mode. If it is a PS4 controller, then press the PlayStation and Share buttons together until flash of blue light in the controller.

4. Go back to Bluetooth, click on Add device, and find Bluetooth.
5. Click the name of the controller you prefer or click Double click Wireless Controller.
6. Open the Steam app and then click the big picture mode icon at the top right corner.
7. Go to Settings from the top ribbon.
8. On Controller, specify Select Controller Settings.
9. Check the box next to PlayStation Configuration Support:
10. By selecting the controller of your choice under Detected Controllers, you do so.
11. Click on IDENTIFY.

After pairing to your PS4 account, you will now be able to quickly switch controllers between two or more controllers.

Method 3: Via PlayStation Settings

If you can as well, you can also change your controllers through PlayStation Settings. Here’s how:

1. Wait for Quick Menu to pop on your screen by long pressing the PlayStation logo.
2. On Sound and Devices, you click Turn off Device.

3. On your controller, press the X button, and press it again to confirm.
4. Change to another controller and press on the PlayStation logo on its controller.
5. Let the pop-up window up on the screen to show you your new controller.
6. Once the other controller’s light turns blue start using that one.

How To Fix PS4 Doesn’t Recognize Controller?

If your controller won’t connect to PS4, try these fixes shown below:

• Be sure your controller isn’t empty.
• Connect the controller to a USB cable and try that.
• Restart your PS4.
• Use a paperclip or something similar and press the very small, fascinating-looking reset button to reset the controller near the L2 shoulder button on the back.
• If it still doesn’t connect try with the customer support of your controller.