How to Connect Your PS5 DualSense Controller to Multiple Devices at Once

Sony’s latest PS5 system update has quietly introduced one of the most useful controller features yet: the ability to pair your DualSense or DualSense Edge controller with multiple devices simultaneously. Instead of re-pairing every time you switch from your PS5 to a PC or phone, you can now assign up to four devices and toggle between them using simple button combinations.

If you’ve been wondering how it works, here’s a step-by-step guide.

Step 1: Prepare Your Controller

Before setting things up, make sure your controller isn’t actively connected to any device. If the light bar and player indicator are on, hold the PS button until they turn off. Disconnect any USB cable too — pairing only works wirelessly.

Step 2: Assign a Device Slot

Each connected device is linked to a slot, and you assign them to button combinations. Here’s how:

1. Hold down the PS button and one of the action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, or Square) for about five seconds.
2. The light bar will flash twice to show it’s ready.
3. On your target device (like a PC, Mac, or smartphone), turn on Bluetooth and look for your DualSense controller.
4. Select it to complete the pairing.

That device is now saved to the slot tied to the action button you pressed.

Step 3: Switch Between Devices

Once your devices are registered, switching is just as simple:

• Turn on the device you want to use.
• Hold down the PS button and the action button tied to that device’s slot for three seconds.
• The controller’s light bar will blink, then stay on to confirm the switch.

For example, you might set Triangle for your PS5, Circle for a PC, Cross for your phone, and Square for a Mac. The player indicator will light up according to the slot number, so you’ll always know where you are.

Why This Matters

Until now, moving your DualSense between devices meant going through the pairing process from scratch each time. With this update, you can keep everything connected at once, which is a big win if you play across multiple platforms or use Remote Play on mobile.