How I Easily Connected My PS5 Controller to My iPhone

I never liked using touch controls for mobile games. They always felt clunky and unresponsive. So, when I found out I could connect my PS5 controller to my iPhone, I had to try it. It seemed like the perfect way to play without frustration.

At first, I wasn’t sure if it would work. But after a few quick steps, I had it up and running. The controller felt smooth, and the buttons responded instantly.

Now, gaming on my phone feels just as good as on my console. If you want to do the same, I’ll show you how.

How I Connected My PS5 Controller to My iPhone

I always wanted to play mobile games with a real controller. Touch controls never felt right, so I decided to connect my PS5 controller to my iPhone. It was easier than I expected.

• Update your iPhone to iOS 14.5 or later.
• Press and hold the PS and Create buttons on your PS5 controller. Keep holding until the light bar starts flashing.
• Open Settings on your iPhone.
• Tap Bluetooth and turn it on if it’s off.
• Under Other Devices, find and select DualSense Wireless Controller.
• Once the controller is connected, the light bar will turn solid.

Now, I can play my favorite games without struggling with touchscreen controls. The response is smooth, and the experience feels like I’m on my console.

Syncing My PS5 Controller with My iPad

I wanted to use my PS5 controller on a bigger screen. So, I decided to connect it to my iPad for a better gaming experience.

• Update your iPad to iPadOS 14.5 or later.
• Put your PS5 controller in pairing mode by pressing and holding the PS and Create buttons until the light bar flashes.
• Open Settings on your iPad.
• Tap Bluetooth and turn it on.
• Look for DualSense Wireless Controller under Other Devices and select it.
• The connection is successful when the light bar turns solid.

Playing on the iPad with the PS5 controller feels natural. The screen is bigger, and the controls are more comfortable than using my fingers.

Pairing My PS5 Controller with an Android Phone

I wanted to try my PS5 controller on my Android phone. The process was simple, and it worked perfectly for gaming on the go.

• Make sure your Android phone is running Android 12 or later.
• Put your PS5 controller into pairing mode by holding the PS and Create buttons until the light bar flashes.
• Open Settings on your phone.
• Tap Bluetooth and turn it on.
• Look for DualSense Wireless Controller in the list of available devices and select it.
• Once connected, the light bar will stay lit.

Now, I can enjoy mobile games with real buttons instead of touch controls. It feels way more natural, especially for fast-paced games.

Connecting My PS5 Controller to My PC

I wanted to play PC games with my PS5 controller. Whether wired or wireless, the setup was easy and worked without issues.

For a wired connection:

• Plug your PS5 controller into your PC using a USB-C cable.

For a wireless connection:

• Put the controller in pairing mode by holding PS and Create until the light bar flashes.
• Open Settings on your PC.
• Go to Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
• Click Add Bluetooth or other device and choose Bluetooth.
• Select Wireless Controller from the list.
• If a code is needed, enter 0000.
• The controller is connected when the light bar turns solid.

Now, I can switch between console and PC gaming without changing controllers. The buttons feel smooth, and there’s no lag.

Reconnecting My PS5 Controller to the PS5 Console

I wanted to use my PS5 controller again on my console. After pairing it with other devices, I needed a quick way to reconnect.

• Plug the controller into the PS5 using a USB-C cable.
• Press the PS button on the controller.
• Wait until the light bar illuminates, which means the controller is paired.

That’s all it took! Now, I can switch back to playing on my console without any hassle.

Using My PS5 Controller with Call of Duty Mobile on iPhone

Playing Call of Duty Mobile with touch controls wasn’t for me. I wanted a better way to aim and move, so I set up my PS5 controller.

• First, pair the controller with my iPhone.
• Open Call of Duty Mobile on my phone.
• Go to Settings inside the game.
• Tap the Controller tab.
• Turn on Enable Controller Support.
• Adjust the controller settings to match my gameplay style.

Now, I can enjoy smoother movements and better aiming. It feels way more natural, and I don’t miss shots because of bad touch controls.

Connecting My PS4 Controller to My iPhone

I didn’t have my PS5 controller at the time, so I decided to connect my PS4 controller instead. It worked just as well for gaming on my phone.

• Make sure my iPhone is updated to iOS 13 or later.
• Put the PS4 controller in pairing mode by holding PS and Share until the light bar flashes.
• Open Settings on my iPhone.
• Tap Bluetooth and turn it on.
• Select DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller from the list.

That’s it! Now, I can play games with my PS4 controller just like I would on my console.

Playing Xbox Cloud Games with My PS5 Controller

I wanted to try Xbox Cloud Gaming, but I didn’t have an Xbox controller. So, I used my PS5 controller instead, and it worked without any issues.

• First, I paired my PS5 controller with my device (PC, iPhone, iPad, or Android) using the correct method.
• Opened the Xbox Cloud Gaming website or launched the Xbox Game Pass app.
• Signed in to my Microsoft account.
• Picked a game and started playing. The controller worked smoothly with most titles.

Now, I can enjoy Xbox games without needing an Xbox. The PS5 controller does the job just fine!