Setting Controller in pairing mode (DS4Windows)

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Setting Controller in pairing mode

Joy Con / Switch Pro

Hold down the sync button until the controller LEDs enter a back n’ forth pattern.

DualShock / DualSense

Hold at the same time the PS + Share buttons until the lightbar starts flashing in a heartbeat pattern.

Sony DualShock 4 USB Wireless adapter

The official adapter from Sony supports only 1 controller, but allows the headphone jack to be used wireless for both audio and mic.

To pair a DualShock 4 to it, both must be set to pairing mode. For the Wireless Adapter, its main body must be slightly pressed towards the USB port (until a “click” is felt) then hold it down in this position for 3 seconds, with its LED flashing in a heartbeat pattern indicating that it’s in pairing mode. Set then DualShock 4 into pairing mode (check the previous section) and it it should connect to the adapter.

Final Checks

Assuming everything is working as expected then DS4Windows should have no trouble detecting your controller, just make sure you haven’t accidentally stopped DS4Windows (in case you have, just press DS4Windows’ start button)

If for whatever reason DS4Windows is failing to detect your controller or you are not sure if it has been properly connected, check the Controller Detection troubleshoot page.