How do I check my PS4 controller battery on my phone?
To check your PS4 controller battery on your phone, you can use the Batteries widget on your iPad or iPhone by swiping to open the Today View widget screen and locating the Batteries widget, which will display the current battery life of any connected game controller that is powered on. You can also use the PS4 Remote Play app on your Android device to check the battery level of your DualShock 4 controller.
Checking PS4 Controller Battery on Phone
Using the Batteries Widget
The Batteries widget on your iPad or iPhone allows you to easily check the battery life of your PS4 controller. To access this feature, simply swipe to open the Today View widget screen and locate the Batteries widget. This widget will display the current battery life of any connected game controller that is powered on, including your PS4 controller.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How do you check PS4 controller battery?
The charge level of the battery appears on-screen when you press and hold the PS button. While the system is in rest mode, the light bar slowly blinks orange. When charging is complete, the light bar turns off.
Q2: How do you check PS4 controller without console?
Connect your PS4 controller to your computer using a USB to Micro-USB cable, and you will be able to check the battery level on your computer.
Q3: What is the battery life of the PS4 controller?
Typically, the DualShock 4 lasts for four to eight hours of play per charge, far less than the Xbox One controller or the Nintendo Switch Pro controller.
Q4: Why is my PS4 controller dying so fast?
One of the biggest reasons the battery drains so quickly is that the PS4 controller doesn’t turn off while the console’s running.
Q5: Does PS4 controller have Bluetooth?
Yes, you can connect your PS4 controller via Bluetooth. Open ‘Bluetooth & other devices‘ on your PC, then turn Bluetooth on. On your PS4 controller, press the ‘Playstation‘ and ‘Share‘ buttons until the backlight starts flashing.
Q6: Can I Bluetooth my phone to my PS4?
Select (Settings) > [Devices] > [Bluetooth Devices] to automatically search for nearby Bluetooth devices. Paired devices and other Bluetooth devices will appear in the list.
Q7: Which PS4 controller do I have?
To find the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller model number, look on the back of the wireless controller, above the bar code. The model can be up to 12 alphanumeric characters.
Q8: Can you play PS4 on your phone?
Yes, you can control your PS4 system remotely with Remote Play. For example, you can play games for a PS4 system from a computer in another room, or from your smartphone while you’re away from home.
Q9: How do I connect my PS4 controller without USB or controller?
Press and hold the PlayStation button for 3 seconds. Press and hold the ‘Share‘ button, above the arrow buttons, and the PlayStation button at the same time.
Q10: Why is my PS4 controller blinking blue?
The LED light on your PS4 controller flashes blue when it’s trying to connect with the console. The light should turn solid blue shortly after your press the PS button.
Q11: Can I charge PS4 controller with phone charger?
Yes, you can charge your PS4 controller with a phone charger if your phone uses a mini USB cable of decent quality.
Q12: Will charging my PS4 controller with a wall charger cause any damage to the controller’s battery?
No, it won’t do any harm and works fine. Batteries today that are rechargeable have a built-in off switch when they get to 100% and won’t start charging again until they drop to 96-98% (for most brands).
Q13: Can I connect a DualShock controller to my phone?
Yes, you can use your wireless controller to play games streamed from your PlayStation 4 to an Android 10 device using the PS4 Remote Play app.
Q14: How do you pair a PS4 controller with Bluetooth?
While pressing and holding the SHARE button, press and hold the PS button until the light bar flashes. Enable Bluetooth on your device, and then select your controller from the list of Bluetooth devices.
Q15: How do I put DualShock in pairing mode?
Press and hold the PS and Share buttons on your DualShock 4 until it enters pairing mode (shown by the flashing white light bar on the back of the controller). Open your Android phone’s Settings app, search “Bluetooth” in your Settings app’s search bar, and open the Bluetooth menu. Tap Pair new device.