Windows 10: Bluetooth Fails to Detect PS4 Controller

Hello,


I am trying to connect a PS4 Dualshock controller to my PC in order to play games on Steam. However, my Bluetooth system fails to detect the controller.


I downloaded DS4 Windows to see if I could connect the controller; however, it is also dependent on Bluetooth. Steam cannot detect the controller either, even though it has support for it. I've even connected the controller directly with my laptop using a USB cord, to no avail.


The controller connects just fine with other PCs, so I doubt that the controller itself is broken. I've referred to several troubleshooting videos and tutorials, but I am starting to wonder if I need to download a specific driver for this to work.


If anyone has any guidance on this problem, I'd greatly appreciate the input. Thank you.

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I can't pair my ps4 controller since 1703 update

• Is your PS4 controller compatible with the updated Windows 10?

I don't know, but before the update everything is working fine.

• Have you tried using a different controller and still got the same result?

No.

• Have you also tried connecting a different Bluetooth device and still failed to work?

No.

• Are you receiving an error message when trying to connect your PS4 controller? If yes, what is the error message you're receiving?

None. I don't receive any error message. When I plugged the bluetooth to my pc then try to pair my controller the light will blink and stays on a solid color (that means it was connected) then after a seconds the light will turn off
and my controller will not work but when I look into settings in bluetooth device it shows that my controller is still connected but it's not working.

 

Can't link PS4 bluetooth controller

I found pairing a PS4 controller hit & miss & I have a laptop with Bluetooth.
I had to use a cable to connect then once done put the DS4 in pairing mode & then Bluetooth saw it (while connected via cable).
I also use DS for Windows.
DS4Windows

 

Can't link PS4 bluetooth controller

Most likely it is a USB Wireless set, several makes and models available. Bluetooth doesn't usually have a dongle unless there is no Bluetooth already in the computer, most Notebooks have it as part of the Wireless/Wi-Fi adapter. If needing Bluetooth on a Desktop one can get a dongle for it such as offered by IOGEAR. The adapter is also usable on Notebooks that didn't come with Bluetooth but a big advantage of built-in Bluetooth is in freeing up a USB port, important when only 2 USB ports are available. Wireless adapters are usually optional on a Desktop [my ASUS has it] and Bluetooth may or may not be part of it.

To see if you have Bluetooth right-click the Start button, click Device Manager, should get something like this: