
There, look for the “ HID-compliant game controller” device. In the Properties page, go to the “ Hardware” tab.ĩ. Once you have found that, right-tap it and click “ Properties” to open that.Ĩ. This will take you to the Devices and Printers page.ħ. Go down and click the “ More devices and printer settings” option to open that.Ħ. Even which are disconnected will show up here.ĥ.

You will see a comprehensive view of all the devices that you have connected. Now, on the right-hand pane, click “ Devices“.Ĥ. There, on the left-hand pane, select “ Bluetooth & devices“.ģ. You can’t directly open Devices and Printers in Windows 11. Usually, when the controller driver is already installed on your device, DS4Windows may not detect it properly.īefore you proceed, close DS4Windows and don’t forget to disconnect/ detach the controller.ġ. Now, try to check whether DS4Windows has identified the controller or not.įix 2 – Uninstall the controller and driver Then, go back to the same page and this time, click “ Start” to start the emulator. Here, tap “ Stop” to stop running the DS4Windows.ĥ. Make sure the Dual Shock controller is powered On.Ĥ. Try to stop starting the DS4Windows so that it connects to the controller.ġ. Fix 5 – Use the hardware changes scanner.Fix 2 – Uninstall the controller and driver.This indicates the controller is in Bluetooth pairing mode. The light bar on the controller will start flashing. Press the “PlayStation” button and the “Share” button on the controller at the same time, and hold them down. Next, put the controller into pairing mode. If it’s on and paired with a PlayStation 4, hold down the “PlayStation” button and then select the “Log Out of PS4” or “Enter Rest Mode” option in the menu that appears on your TV. Here’s how to pair your controller wirelessly over Bluetooth, if you prefer: First, turn off the controller if it’s already on. RELATED: How to Pair a Bluetooth Device to Your Computer, Tablet, or Phone Many people report the controller’s Bluetooth connection can be a bit flaky on PC, depending on your Bluetooth chipset and drivers, so you may want to use a wired connection or an official wireless adapter if you experience problems. To wirelessly connect your PlayStation 4 controller with a PC without any additional hardware, you’ll need to put it in Bluetooth pairing mode.
