Key Highlights
- To Connect PS5 Controller to Android Device: Press Share and PS buttons to put your controller on pairing mode → On the Android device, go to Settings → Bluetooth → Pair new device → Select your PS5 controller.
- Connect PS5 Controller to Android TV: On your Android TV, open Settings → Select Remote & Accessories → Click on Add Accessory → Put PS5 controller on Pairing Mode → Select your PS5 controller.
- Connect PS5 Controller to Google TV: Open Settings on your Google TV → Select Remote & accessories → Click on the Pair remote or accessory → Put PS5 controller on Pairing Mode → Click Pair.
The DualSense controller that is shipped with the PS5 is compatible with a plethora of devices. Unlike iPhones, the PS5 controller connectivity was limited to only playing controller-supported games on Android devices. However, PlayStation added the Remote Play feature to Android devices running on Android 12 or later. So it would now be the right time to connect your PS5 controller to your Android phone.
You can also connect your PS5 controller to Android TV and Google TV. The number of games with controller support is limited, but you can use the controller as a secondary remote to control the TVs. To pair the controller visible to your devices, you must first put the controller on pairing mode.
We have curated a simple step-by-step guide on how to connect your PS5 controller to Android devices, Android TV and Google TV.
How to Connect PS5 Controller to Android Phone/Tablet
Follow the steps below to connect the DualSense controller to Android phones or tablets and use the controller to use the Remote Play function or controller-supported games.
1. Turn off your PS5 controller by pressing and holding the PS button.
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2. Press the Share and PS buttons on your PS5 controller to put it on pairing mode.
3. On your Android Device, go to Settings.
4. Go to Bluetooth settings and click Pair new device.
5. Select your PS5 controller from the list of available devices.
Now, you can use the PS5 controller on supported Android games or the Remote Play function.
How to Connect PS5 Controller to Android TV
Like an Android phone, you can use the PS5 controller to play games on your Android TV or as a secondary remote. Pair your controller with an Android TV using the steps below.
1. On your Android TV, click on the Settings icon.
2. Select Remote & Accessories.
3. Click on Add Accessory.
4. On your PS5 Controller, press the Share and PS buttons to enable pairing mode.
5. Select your PS5 controller when it appears.
Once your controller is paired, you can use it to control your Android TV.
How to Connect PS5 Controller to Google TV
You can connect the PS5 controller to your Google TV to play games or control the TV using the steps given below.
1. On your Google TV, go to Settings.
2. On the Settings page, select Remote & Accessories.
3. Click on the Pair remote or accessory option.
4. On your PS5 Controller, press the Share and PS buttons to enable pairing mode.
5. Click on your controller when it appears.
6. Click Pair to connect your controller to Google TV.
FAQ
Yes. You can connect the PS5 controller to an iPhone or Android phone using Bluetooth.
No. You cannot connect the PS5 controller to the phone using a USB cable.
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