Windows 10: PS4 Controller suddenly not connecting to my PC

Hello! I have a rather weird problem. A few days ago my PC suddenly didn't recognize my DualShock 4 controller anymore. I have a Win 11 PC which should be on the newest update. The controller is only used via Steam to play -> it shines in a predefined colour in my case green. First some clarification: - I am connecting the controller via cable. - I have used this exact setup before and there weren't any problems. - I also used this combination of cable and controller on my old Win 10 PC and it worked. - I tried to update my driver, but I am already on the newest version. My exact Pr

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ps4 controller connected but not working on pc

Hello Abdul. I'm Greg, here to help you with this.

I'll give you everything to get a PS4 controller working:

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



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



https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/3381...

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/c...

https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgamingtechsupport/co...

https://www.reddit.com/r/darksouls/comments/7lo...

https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-ps4-contro...

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

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

https://www.softwaretesttips.com/ps4-controller...

https://thedroidguy.com/ps4-controller-not-work...

https://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/5hoci3/fi...





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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Unable to connect PS4 controller to PC

I play video games regularly and I use a ps4 controller to play them. I use a bluetooth usb adapter to connect the ps4 controller to my pc, however, I always have to go into settings, click " remove device" from the pc, then connect with bluetooth and type in the four digit pin which is 0000. I tried using the "windows key + a" shortcut to open the menu with all the connection options then click connect. When I click connect nothing shows up even though my controller is on pairing mode. i have tried Is there a fix for this issue?



i have already tried

1. creating a new user account in pc.

2. removing hidden grey devices from bluetooth in device manager.

3. resetting controller.

4. removing everything drivers in Bluetooth

Another weird thing, whenever I m in device manager > bluetooth and press the PS button on my controller and right after that a "Wireless controller" pops under the list, but it still doesnt connect with controller with resetting

 

Unable to connect PS4 controller to PC

I play video games regularly and I use a ps4 controller to play them. I use a bluetooth usb adapter to connect the ps4 controller to my pc, however, I always have to go into settings, click " remove device" from the pc, then connect with bluetooth and type
in the four digit pin which is 0000. I tried using the "windows key + a" shortcut to open the menu with all the connection options then click connect. When I click connect nothing shows up even though my controller is on pairing mode. Is there a fix for this
issue?

***Modified title from: Windows 10 Bluetooth Connection with Ps4 Controller ***