It took a long time, but now the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV finally support PlayStation 4 DualShock 4 controllers and some models of Xbox One controllers. It’s super easy to set up these controllers, too, as you’ll see below.
For this story, we’ll focus on pairing the Sony DualShock 4 with an iPhone or iPad. All you need is an iPhone or iPad running iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 or later and any model of wireless DualShock 4 controller for the PlayStation 4.
If so, consider yourself lucky because you can now use your iPhone and iPad to play all your favorite PS4 games using a feature known as Remote Play. Sony added Remote Play support for iOS devices via a firmware update for the hugely successful gaming console and also released a companion app on the App Store. The age of cloud gaming is upon us, and PlayStation 4 owners have been wanting their own shot at streaming to their smartphones and tablets. Finally, in March, 2019, Sony answered the call and officially released “PS4 Remote Play,” bringing the power of the PS4 to Android, iOS, PC and Mac devices. PS4 Remote Play is a tool to easily cast everything that happens on your PlayStation directly to your Android or any other screen in your house. With this app, you can enjoy your favorite PlayStation 4 games using a wireless DUALSHOCK device and your Sony account.
Here’s how to get in the action.
Remote Play has been a major feature since the PS4’s announcement back in 2013, originally allowing you to stream and control your console from the Playstation Vita. Since then, Remote Play has made its way to Mac, Windows, and even Sony Xperia phones, however this is the first time it’s coming to Apple devices. To use your smartphone as a remote for your PS4, tap Connect to PS4 Second Screen and then tap the “Second Screen” button below the PS4’s name. You’ll see a remote screen with four icons at the top of the screen. RELATED: How to Connect a Mouse and Keyboard to Your PlayStation 4.
How to pair a DualShock 4 with an iPhone or iPad
Open the Settings app.
Press Bluetooth. Bluetooth is probably already on, but if it isn’t, flip the Bluetooth toggle at the top of the next page to green.
While the Bluetooth menu is still open, grab your DualShock 4 controller and make sure it’s charged.
Press the PlayStation button and the Share button and the same time and hold them down for a few seconds. The light on the back of your DualShock 4 should start flashing intermittently.
On your iPhone or iPad, you should see “DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller” pop up under Other Devices in the Bluetooth menu. Press it.
The light on the back of your DualShock 4 should immediately switch to a reddish-pink color. Your DualShock 4 is now paired.
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How to disconnect your DualShock 4 from your iPhone or iPad
Once you’re done playing with the DualShock 4, here’s how to turn it off. If you want to use the controller, you simply need to hold down the PlayStation button for 10 seconds. On the iPhone, the most convenient method is to use the Control Center.
Open your Control Center on a Face ID-compatible iPhone by swiping diagonally from the upper right of your screen toward the lower left. On a Touch ID-compatible iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the display.
Press and hold down on the blue Bluetooth icon.
In the menu that pops up, press and hold down the icon that says Bluetooth: On.
You should see “DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller” in the options that pop up. Press it, and your controller will immediately disconnect.
And here’s the (slightly) less convenient method:
Open the Settings app and press Bluetooth.
Under My Devices, you’ll see “DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller.” To the right, you’ll see a letter “i” within a blue circle. Press it.
In the menu that pops up, press Disconnect. The controller should immediately stop working.
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When you want to use the controller again, just press the DualShock 4’s PlayStation button and it should immediately start working.
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There’s a good chance it might accidentally turn on this way if you have the DualShock 4 stuffed in your bag. If you’re on a trip, it’s wise to simply unpair the device and re-pair it when you want to play. As you’ve seen above, doesn’t take long.
To unpair a DualShock 4, just repeat the steps above and press “Forget This Device” instead of Disconnect.