If you’re having trouble connecting your DualShock 5 controller to your PlayStation 4, here are five ways to turn off the controller and disconnect it from your console. ..

Turn Off DualSense Controller Using the PlayStation Button

Press and hold the PS button on the DualSense controller for 10-15 seconds. Hold down the PS button for 2-3 seconds to turn off the controller’s light.

If you’re using a DualSense Wireless Controller, you may see a disconnected alert in the top-right corner of your screen. This means that your controller is no longer connected to the game or device it’s meant to be controlling. If this happens, try reconnecting your controller and see if that fixes the issue. ..

Turn Off DualSense Controller from the PS5 Profile Menu

To turn off your DualShock controller:

  1. Pick up the controller you want to turn off and follow the steps below.
  2. On the PS5 interface on your TV or monitor screen, select “Settings” from the main menu.
  3. Under “System,” select “Controller.”
  4. Under “Controller Settings,” uncheck the box next to “DualShock 4.” ..

That’ll disconnect the controller from your PlayStation 5.

Turn Off PS5 Controller from the Control Center

To turn off your controller using the control center, follow these steps:

  1. Open the control center by pressing the “X” button on your controller.
  2. Select “System Settings.”
  3. Under “Controller,” select “Turn Off Controller.”
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to turn off your controller. ..

Turn Off DualSense Controller from the PS5 Settings Menu

  1. Open the Settings menu on your controller.
  2. Scroll down to the “Controller” section and select “Turn off controller.”
  3. Click on the “Turn off controller” button.

How to Turn Off PS5 Controller Automatically

You can configure your PS5 controller to go off automatically after a certain period of inactivity, such as when you’re not using it for a certain amount of time. ..

Five Methods, Same Results

Turning off your PS5 controller when not used is an excellent battery-saving practice. The above methods power off your DualSense controller and disconnect it from your PS5. Press the PS button once to turn your controller back on. It’s that easy.