Windows 10: PS4 controller Dualshock 4 incorrectly being detected as a audio device.

Discus and support PS4 controller Dualshock 4 incorrectly being detected as a audio device. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Feedback Hub link: https://aka.ms/AAhssf1My PS4 controller is randomly being detected by Windows as a audio device, so there is zero audio being heard.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by SproutTheRobot, Aug 28, 2022.

  1. SPROUTTHEROBOT
    SproutTheRobot Win User

    PS4 controller Dualshock 4 incorrectly being detected as a audio device.


    Feedback Hub link: https://aka.ms/AAhssf1My PS4 controller is randomly being detected by Windows as a audio device, so there is zero audio being heard. And yes I can just change it to my headset but if I plug in my controller in another port it overrides my selection. This has been a bug since years but MS still hasn't fixed it.

    :)
     
    SproutTheRobot, Aug 28, 2022
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  2. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP 2010-20
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-20 Win User

    PS4 Dualshock 4 Controller Failing To Stay Connected

    Hi Reo. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 year Windows MVP, and Volunteer Guardian Moderator here to help you.

    See troubleshooting steps working for Dualshock 4 controller pairing:

    https://support.playstation.com/s/article/DualS...

    https://www.androidcentral.com/troubleshooting-...

    https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/ps4-contro... (Just the steps, not the driver app)

    https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/2630...

    Try troubleshooting without the emulator. Uninstall and restart PC first.

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you will wait to rate my post, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-20, Aug 28, 2022
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  3. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP 2010-2020
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020 Win User
    Dualshock 4 started being detected as an audio device out of nowhere.

    Hi Dr. Breachs. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

    Here's how others have dealt with that problem:

    https://windowsreport.com/ps4-controller-audio-...

    (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially avoid Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads)

    https://itectec.com/game/ps4-controller-only-co...

    https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/3305...

    https://steamcommunity.com/app/252950/discussio...

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Controller/comments/q2...



    https://www.quora.com/My-PC-detects-a-PS4-contr...

    Feel free to ask back any questions. If you'll report back results for each step it can help determine what else needs to be tried. I will stick with you until it is fixed.

    ______________________________________________

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  4. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP 2010-2020
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020 Win User

    PS4 controller Dualshock 4 incorrectly being detected as a audio device.

    Dualshock 4 Does not fully pair with windows

    Hi Cat. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

    Try these fixes which work most for DS4 controller on PC:



    https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/dualsho...

    https://support.playstation.com/s/article/DualS...

    https://www.techradar.com/how-to/gaming/how-to-...

    https://www.playstation.com/en-us/support/hardw...

    https://www.guidingtech.com/fix-windows-10-not-...

    https://windowsreport.com/ps4-controller-driver... (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially avoid Restoro and Reimage ads)

    https://itectec.com/game/ps4-controller-paired-...







    Feel free to ask back any questions. Please report back results for all steps given so I know what else to suggest if necessary.

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    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020, Aug 28, 2022
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