The PlayStation Now application fully supports Dualshock 3 and Dualshock 4 controllers, so all you need to do is connect your PS4 controller to your PC using a USB connector. But what if you want to connect the PS4 controller wirelessly to your computer? Here’s how you can do it:
- Go to the Bluetooth settings on your device to enable Bluetooth.
- Start scanning for new devices and select the controller from the list.
How to Use the Joystick on a Computer
After connecting the USB cable to the computer, go to the control panel and select "Game Controllers". Then click on "Add". At this point, you should have completed the setup of your joystick and it should be ready to be used to play your favorite games.
How to Connect a PS4 Controller to a Computer with Windows 11
To connect a PS4 controller to a Windows 11 PC, follow these steps:
- Download DS4Windows and create a folder.
- After extracting the folder, open DS4Windows.exe.
- Select the "Install ViGEmBus driver" option.
- Follow the instructions provided by the program to install the driver.
- Click on "Finish".
- Connect the DualShock 4 to your personal computer.
How to Access the Bluetooth of a PS4 Controller
The process of setting up Bluetooth on a PS4 controller is extremely simple: You need to simultaneously press the SHARE button (the one above the left analog stick) and the PS button (the central one with the PlayStation logo) until the light on the top of the joystick starts flashing at intervals.
Why is the Computer Joystick not Working?
If the joystick is not working on the computer, it could be due to a problem with the computer’s identification, even if Bluetooth is turned on. Another possibility is that the physical switch on the laptop is turned off. Assume that the wireless joystick is within range of the PC (often less than 8 meters), and that the batteries are new and charged.
How to Enable a Controller
Connect the PS4 console with a micro USB cable, press the PS4 button to activate the controller. You can use the controller in wireless mode by removing the cable after the light turns on.
How to Connect a Bluetooth Controller
Contact the responsible person. Go to the Settings section of your Android device. Enable Bluetooth. Select what interests you, then the controller.
How to Use Your Phone as a Controller for PlayStation 4
If you want to use your phone as a controller for the PS4, you can do so by pressing the Second Screen button in the app and using the PlayStation, Back, and Options buttons, as well as the simulated arrows on the screen.
How to Connect a Wireless PS4 Joystick
Method 2: Use a USB cable to connect wireless PS4 controllers.
- Hold down the "SHARE" button and the "$" button on the PS4 controller you want to connect for about five seconds.
- Then, the Bluetooth devices screen should show the PS4 controller. Select it.