I tried everything in this video sadly it didn't work. No cable would. But I did find a cordless solution. Go into Bluetooth devices on the ps4 and remove all controllers except for one that is currently connected if there is one, put the unpairable into Bluetooth search mode via holding ps button and share button at the same time for about 5 seconds or until controller is flashing. The system should now detect the controller. Also, if none of your controllers will pair via USB thus you can't controll the system, you can attach a USB mouse or keyboard to navigate the system. Hope the video or my tip helps.
you should have sold it or hit it with a sledgehammer until it connected, that is what i did with mine but i sold it for a new PS80 which has 9d graphics and 4096 bit processors over at the Gamestop on Niburu (warning don't try at home earthlings)
thanks that resetting it with a paper clip for five seconds helped I’m noticing a lot of times my controller doesn’t want to connect but now with this I can easily resolve that issue with the paper clip that will remain right next to my PS4 just in case I need it again
Is this a troll mocking how the video is late. I assume so and if that is the case then pls shut up because this video was made to help other not to be topical
This is a guide for a new PS4 user. To the people that just recently buy it on Christmas ☃️🎄 or something. I don't know why, peoples keep saying this is useless & outdated. It's not. Better late than never.😄
7 years ago I got a PS4 as a xmas gift. I never figured out how to connect the PS4 controller to the console. Now finally thx to tech insider I can enjoy my PS4!!
@Santii How many times do I have to say it towards these people. It's a TUTORIAL. It is designed to help people NOT BE TRENDY. I have seen 3 comments talking about how late the video is,people like this need to get a life
Everyone joking but this video was actually really helpful. My friend hot a ps4 recently and I've had a ps4 forever so he asked for help syncing a new controller and we couldn't figure it out for like an hour. Turns out we needed to let it charge for a bit before syncing as it didn't have enough battery life to sync so we charged it for 30 minutes and then tried syncing and it worked
Not sure if you got your controller working or not but I repeated the paperclip method 10x and I got the same result you did. I unplugged the Ps4 for 30 sec, used the paperclip method again for maybe 15 sec and I waited until it stopped blinking. Once the controller stopped blinking I plugged the controller into the Ps4, then plugged the power cord back into the Ps4. It gave me 3 beeps (warning for turning the system off incorrectly) I pushed the Ps4 button on the controller and it FINALLY synced up with the Ps4 and worked correctly. Just to retest this I dusted off or 1st Ps4 and controller that hasn't been powered on in close to a year. It had the same issue. I took a completely different controller and did the same process and it worked. My take away from this you have to complete reset not only the controller but the Ps4 also needs to be COMPLETELY SHUT OFF and RESET in order for the Ps4 to communicate with the controller. I hope this helps at least 1 person. I understand how frustrating this is. I spent an entire off day trying to figure this out. Let me know if ya still needs help😎
I’ve tried these steps but for some reason, when the controller is suppose to turn solid blue after you plug it in and press the ps button, it turns solid yellow instead. I even did the hard reset and it still happens
Your controller Has a problem connecting to the PS4 mine is having same problem, basically your ps4 controller can't connect because it's trying to connect to the Charger instead it's a weird issue, I was thinking about getting a new PS4 controller because there is no other way to fix it. But the other issue which isn't serious at all is that your PS4 controller needs charging.
None of these work for some reason, whenever I press the button on the controller to turn it on, it just blinks light blue over and over again and stops. I tried plugging it in to charge and still it didn't work. I'm honestly getting worried I have to buy a completely different controller because I have not been able to play on my ps4 for months. If anyone has a solution than please let me know.
Not sure if you got your controller working or not but I repeated the paperclip method 10x and I got the same result you did. I unplugged the Ps4 for 30 sec, used the paperclip method again for maybe 15 sec and I waited until it stopped blinking. Once the controller stopped blinking I plugged the controller into the Ps4, then plugged the power cord back into the Ps4. It gave me 3 beeps (warning for turning the system off incorrectly) I pushed the Ps4 button on the controller and it FINALLY synced up with the Ps4 and worked correctly. Just to retest this I dusted off or 1st Ps4 and controller that hasn't been powered on in close to a year. It had the same issue. I took a completely different controller and did the same process and it worked. My take away from this you have to complete reset not only the controller but the Ps4 also needs to be COMPLETELY SHUT OFF and RESET in order for the Ps4 to communicate with the controller. I hope this helps at least 1 person. I understand how frustrating this is. I spent an entire off day trying to figure this out. Let me know if ya still needs help😎
Bro thank you i thought i had to go out and buy a whole new controller, this video really helped me, and i think that there should be more people and videos like this to help us PlayStation users.
I have a Controller Drift problem on my normal controller and I just want to connect my new controller. I did all your steps and repeated them too. None of them worked. Can you possibly assist?
Worked for me. I wasnt getting anywhere with a nornal cable but i bought one for £4.99 from CEX. The man in the shop explained i needed a cable that transfers data from the controller to the PS4... With the correct cable it worked in seconds!
I gave them a like because this was absolutely hilarious. I’ll give them some good points though. Because i had no idea the controller had a reset button on the back of it.
LAST METHOD THAT WORKED: 1. get your keyboard and plug it in your PS4. (Make use of the arrow keys to get around) 2. Go to setting > Bluetooth Settings 3. Alt or FN F4 ( find a way to open options and delete existing connections ) 4. Press SHARE and PS button to turn on bluetooth on Controller 5. Connect to your ps4 and confirm using your keyboard
Thank u bro I was sweating because I only had 1 controller and I can’t control it back because I was connect to my phone when i disconnected it ot wasn’t working tysm u earned a sub
I tried everything in this video sadly it didn't work. No cable would. But I did find a cordless solution. Go into Bluetooth devices on the ps4 and remove all controllers except for one that is currently connected if there is one, put the unpairable into Bluetooth search mode via holding ps button and share button at the same time for about 5 seconds or until controller is flashing. The system should now detect the controller. Also, if none of your controllers will pair via USB thus you can't controll the system, you can attach a USB mouse or keyboard to navigate the system. Hope the video or my tip helps.
Thank you! The video didn't help me but your method did! Thanks again!
I used your method with 2 controllers currently paired and it still worked. Thank you!!!
what if the mouse doesn't work when i plug it in
This worked! Tysm!
I hate all of you!! 😂😂🤣🤣
Nothing will connect my GD controllers
Oh, no worries. You guys are only 7 years behind.
Edit 2024: 10 years.
ikr
Opened the video only to find a comment like your and to like it
Why all that hate? It's important
Then what brings you here?
thats so ignornt. are you going to bring me a ps5 with the game i need?
Yea I’ve always wanted to play with my ps4
But haven’t played since 2013 since I didn’t know how the damn controller works
Thanks guys!
@@_rtx_ ok
you should have sold it or hit it with a sledgehammer until it connected, that is what i did with mine but i sold it for a new PS80 which has 9d graphics and 4096 bit processors over at the Gamestop on Niburu (warning don't try at home earthlings)
@@Pokeman_official1 ok
Are u fr bruh
What the hell... you serious?
thanks that resetting it with a paper clip for five seconds helped I’m noticing a lot of times my controller doesn’t want to connect but now with this I can easily resolve that issue with the paper clip that will remain right next to my PS4 just in case I need it again
Thank you so much
Thank you so much
I subscribe
Tech Insider moving like Internet Explorer recently 😂
when you use ps1 controller with ps5:
fr lol
@Dequan MSealey The video exist to help people. It doesn't need to be topical. Seems like you don't understand tutorials.
Dude literally went straight to the point! I had my team waiting for me bx I couldn’t connect my new controller!!! THANK YOU!!!’
Cap
@@Cursed_Kamiim under your bed
Who’s else isn’t working ✋
Mine
I was searching for this for the last 7 years thanks tech insider.
Is this a troll mocking how the video is late. I assume so and if that is the case then pls shut up because this video was made to help other not to be topical
If it isn't then I am fine with your comment
@@ronanbreen1141 lmaoooooo how can you see he's not sarcastic
@@ronanbreen1141 "pls shut up" how about we throw those words right back into your face?
@ronanbreen1141 why are you so pressed
This is a guide for a new PS4 user. To the people that just recently buy it on Christmas ☃️🎄 or something. I don't know why, peoples keep saying this is useless & outdated. It's not. Better late than never.😄
Fair enough but I’d imagine there are already 100 videos showing folks what to do.
@@GlennYarwood yess 😂
I swear to god next video will be: “how to open your eyes”
*God.
@@leroyglass2621*goD
@@leroyglass2621 *COD
😂
@Samir Hodzic You obviously never took English.
So easy, so straight forward, straight to the point, the best it can be. Amazing. Thank you
Bought my ps4 years ago but couldn't figure it out, thank you so much now I can actually play
Lol
7 years ago I got a PS4 as a xmas gift. I never figured out how to connect the PS4 controller to the console. Now finally thx to tech insider I can enjoy my PS4!!
really you never thought of searching how to do it on google
This would’ve been useful 7 years ago
ikr
Not even then
not even, sony has a screen telling you to press the playstation button
Some people work too much to play gsmes
@Santii How many times do I have to say it towards these people. It's a TUTORIAL. It is designed to help people NOT BE TRENDY. I have seen 3 comments talking about how late the video is,people like this need to get a life
Everyone joking but this video was actually really helpful. My friend hot a ps4 recently and I've had a ps4 forever so he asked for help syncing a new controller and we couldn't figure it out for like an hour. Turns out we needed to let it charge for a bit before syncing as it didn't have enough battery life to sync so we charged it for 30 minutes and then tried syncing and it worked
bro i let mine charge and it’s still not connecting
@@aAaaxzit could be the USB cord your using, even if it charges your controller it doesn't mean it can connect it
@@KinghtofZero00your comment helped me. Thank you brotherman 🙏🏾
Not sure if you got your controller working or not but I repeated the paperclip method 10x and I got the same result you did.
I unplugged the Ps4 for 30 sec, used the paperclip method again for maybe 15 sec and I waited until it stopped blinking. Once the controller stopped blinking I plugged the controller into the Ps4, then plugged the power cord back into the Ps4. It gave me 3 beeps (warning for turning the system off incorrectly) I pushed the Ps4 button on the controller and it FINALLY synced up with the Ps4 and worked correctly.
Just to retest this I dusted off or 1st Ps4 and controller that hasn't been powered on in close to a year. It had the same issue. I took a completely different controller and did the same process and it worked.
My take away from this you have to complete reset not only the controller but the Ps4 also needs to be COMPLETELY SHUT OFF and RESET in order for the Ps4 to communicate with the controller. I hope this helps at least 1 person. I understand how frustrating this is. I spent an entire off day trying to figure this out. Let me know if ya still needs help😎
I’ve tried these steps but for some reason, when the controller is suppose to turn solid blue after you plug it in and press the ps button, it turns solid yellow instead. I even did the hard reset and it still happens
Your controller Has a problem connecting to the PS4 mine is having same problem, basically your ps4 controller can't connect because it's trying to connect to the Charger instead it's a weird issue, I was thinking about getting a new PS4 controller because there is no other way to fix it. But the other issue which isn't serious at all is that your PS4 controller needs charging.
@@hhgamestvv1920 omg can it really be true that it can't be fixed🤬
@@sunetllse4865 Yes the first issue Of it not connecting to the PS4 is a serious issue.
I hate that
It’s happening to me too. Im literally crying about no cap🧢😂😂😂
Finally a normal video, all videos like this. Take 45 minutes to get to the point.
I thought it was a joke, but no its fkn real😭
This was supposed to be recommended from 7 years ago
None of these work for some reason, whenever I press the button on the controller to turn it on, it just blinks light blue over and over again and stops. I tried plugging it in to charge and still it didn't work. I'm honestly getting worried I have to buy a completely different controller because I have not been able to play on my ps4 for months. If anyone has a solution than please let me know.
I have the same exact issue and I’ve been trying every method and it’s not working😫
Not sure if you got your controller working or not but I repeated the paperclip method 10x and I got the same result you did.
I unplugged the Ps4 for 30 sec, used the paperclip method again for maybe 15 sec and I waited until it stopped blinking. Once the controller stopped blinking I plugged the controller into the Ps4, then plugged the power cord back into the Ps4. It gave me 3 beeps (warning for turning the system off incorrectly) I pushed the Ps4 button on the controller and it FINALLY synced up with the Ps4 and worked correctly.
Just to retest this I dusted off or 1st Ps4 and controller that hasn't been powered on in close to a year. It had the same issue. I took a completely different controller and did the same process and it worked.
My take away from this you have to complete reset not only the controller but the Ps4 also needs to be COMPLETELY SHUT OFF and RESET in order for the Ps4 to communicate with the controller. I hope this helps at least 1 person. I understand how frustrating this is. I spent an entire off day trying to figure this out. Let me know if ya still needs help😎
Yooo, your method works. Thanks, my controller is working now 🎉🎉
YO THANKS SO MUCH. The resetting controller part is what i've been looking for. Again thanks so much
Thank you so much bro i was trying from past 7 years to connect my controller to my ps4 now i could finally play ps4
😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 LOL
@@sparshanand7090 😂😂
Thanks, I was looking for this for seven years, finally an answer!
Next video: How to charge an phone
It was done already 😂
Very helpful video. Just watch from the 33 second mark for about 10 seconds to connect PS4 controller
I think everyone knows how to do this
Yes, but there are people that just new to the PlayStation 4. They just got their PS4 on Christmas ☃️🎄. 😄
@@aiman96yearsago10 yea
Yea I got a new controller this help allot
@@user-ATotallyNormalPenguin before u connected the controller to the PS4 did u have to charge it
@@bilfle5269 yes
Someone that hasnt touched is ps4 in 7 years. OMG thank you insider!
Up next: How to use Windows 7.
Many thanks! Just got renewed controllers and had no idea. Cheers!
Please do a video on how to turn on the PS4!
Lmao
Thx the controller I regularly use has stick drift, so I’m using different controller. Thank you.
Omg thanks 🙏 I can finally play on my ps4
LMAOOO
These days I click on tech insider videos just to see the comments 😂😂
🤣
No one. Literally no one. Not a soul on the planet.
This channel: "What not to do at a Stop Light."
Thank you so much bro. I just had to reset my controller and BOOM!!! IT WORKED! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you couldn’t figure it out yourself you shouldn’t have passed first grade
It wont work when you plug in a usb
I have brain damage so I’ve always had learning difficulties
@@stitchismine1790 Did you pass first grade?
@@QuarioQuario54321 yes. Still have brain damage. Some things aren't obvious to me as it is to everyone else. Look up FASD
@@QuarioQuario54321that’s wild
Best Tutorial Hand Down. Strait to the point, without the normal jibberish or mansplainig.
People in the comments just don’t understand that there will always be someone new to something
Wait so the controllers worked I thought for the past 7 years I was supposed to supply my own toster to play games thanks for the great vid
So that’s how you do it damn had mine for nearly 7 years never knew how to connect until this video
Bro thank you i thought i had to go out and buy a whole new controller, this video really helped me, and i think that there should be more people and videos like this to help us PlayStation users.
I swear this is a freakin joke now, r they trolling us
No.. ur comment is 2 years old and I just had to look this up😐
This doesn’t work. I do everything like you said, the yellow thing is on. Then I press the button, it blinks, aaaannnndddd nothing
On this epiosode on Tech Insider: How to not state the obvious
ITS THE CORD YOUR USING U GUYS, IT MAY CHARGE UR CONTROLLER BUT ITS NOT ACTUALLY CONNECTING IT TO USE!!! changing the cord worked for me
Alright Captain hindsight, now tell me how to blow up a camper
I have a Controller Drift problem on my normal controller and I just want to connect my new controller. I did all your steps and repeated them too. None of them worked. Can you possibly assist?
didn't work
The light on top of the controller keeps going on and off on and off , do you know how or what’s going on
So instead showing how to connect a ps5 controller... they decided to show us what's we knew for over 12 years lol
PS4 wasn't even a twinkle in Cerny's eye twelve years ago. If your gonna be sassy like the rest of us, get your facts straight.
its not 12 years its 7
Worked for me. I wasnt getting anywhere with a nornal cable but i bought one for £4.99 from CEX. The man in the shop explained i needed a cable that transfers data from the controller to the PS4... With the correct cable it worked in seconds!
IS THIS FKIN REAL? OMG IM DEAD😂😂😂
It's real since it's on RUclips. I swear this channel has gone downhill
The type of video that will get recommended 5 years later
ANY VIDEO ON HOW TO GET YOUR OWN PS4??
I swear to Jesus Christ if I see a video about “how to connect your Xbox controller to your Xbox”
I’m jumping off a building
Omg i have been doing it wrong all this years thank you for this video
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH Ive been wondering how to connect my ps4 controller to ps4 since 2013 and i finally found a tutorial for it
Thanks for the tutorial, I have been wondering this for the past 4 years!!!!
Finally, now I can use it! But I still don’t know how to turn on the PS4... Please make a tutorial, I wanna play it so badly. :(
Right to the point and for my controllers working again. Thanks!
I jus got bought a ps controller an took it out an it won't connected I've had a ps for 2 yes an no issue
Omg thanks for this!!! I've had my ps4 for 7 years and didn't know how to connect it
Next video: How to breathe air.
Wait i didnt notice this
I didnt get to play my ps4 til this video show up
Thanks!
This is the simplest thing on earth
next 7 years: how to wear a facemask
Your channels quality really skyrocketed downwards didn't it?
February 23rd, 2024
This video helped me out tonight when 13 bold rocks followed by 4 IPAs didn’t. Thank you for that.
Thank you so much, such a helpful video- definitely earned a sub 🙌🏼
I gave them a like because this was absolutely hilarious. I’ll give them some good points though. Because i had no idea the controller had a reset button on the back of it.
Stay tuned for next week's episode where we'll explain how to dial your brand new rotary telephone!
Im getting some oldschool HowToBasic vibes from this hahaha
mine just keeps on blinking
same
Same
Same
It means he's hitting a blinker
I love you man you saved my life now I can okay ufc 4 after dropping my controller thx mate have a nice day
WOW ! Very informative video thanks for posting this! Who would’ve known!
Thank God, I've just been kicking mine for the last 7 years.
Wont connect
when you were using internet explorer so you are 7 years late
I really love these new series :)
Keep it going please
Thank you it didn’t want to work this video was very useful
It works for me thanks for the video
200 years from now if our race is still alive people will find videos like this useful
Like that one South Park episode where cartman freezes himself years into the future because he couldn’t wait a week for the wii to release 😂
Thanks bud, only 7 years late.
Super helpful only it's hard to find something to fit and if you need to know just plug it in for the USB thing part
Imagine if all of RUclips was this exciting.
Mine just flashes white instead of pairing :(
LAST METHOD THAT WORKED:
1. get your keyboard and plug it in your PS4. (Make use of the arrow keys to get around)
2. Go to setting > Bluetooth Settings
3. Alt or FN F4 ( find a way to open options and delete existing connections )
4. Press SHARE and PS button to turn on bluetooth on Controller
5. Connect to your ps4 and confirm using your keyboard
This channel feels like grandma insider not exactly tech insider yk
no not even that, it's
**drumroll**
*Cavemen insider*
Can't wait to get the How To Connect PS5 Controller To PS5,
video in 7 years from now!
Why is this uploaded... in 2020? Why am I subscribed?
This worked on my controller, thank you.
Thanks got a new controller really helpful
Thank you so much
Thank u bro I was sweating because I only had 1 controller and I can’t control it back because I was connect to my phone when i disconnected it ot wasn’t working tysm u earned a sub
Thank you so much my step brother sent me this while he was away and this helped so much! Thanks!
0:29 AND THIS IS THE PART WHERE ITS NOT WORKING I PLUGGED IT IN AND IT WONT CHANGE COLOR
Thank you so much.Give this guy so much subscribers.
This really helped me a lot.Thank you
Mine keep connecting to my couisn that live far away HOW?
Bro, you literally saved me so much ass whooping I was about to charge my controller into my PS4 bro. Thank you.
Even though this video is kinda late this still helped me with my PS4 thanks