A broken PS4 controller can disrupt gaming sessions. When you cannot fix issues with your PS4 controller using standard troubleshooting methods, resetting the controller is the only way to overcome the problem. Playstation users should know how to reset PS4 controller so they can address many complex issues on the spot. This article should help you learn the easiest way to reset PS4 controller reset.
How to Reset PS4 Controller?
When the PS4 controller becomes unresponsive, there are many ways to reconnect it with the PlayStation4 console by resetting the controller. There are two methods for resetting the PA4 controller. You can either soft reset PS4 controller, which entails repairing the controller with the console or try the hard reset of the controller, which means restoring the factory settings.
Steps for Soft Reset
To aid the soft reset process, you will need another DualShock4 controller and follow the following steps.
- Select the Bluetooth tab on your Playstation console by navigating the Settings tab, where you will find the Bluetooth option under Devices.
- Select your defunct DualShock4 controller from the displayed list. The controller that does not have a green light beside it is the one you need to set right.
- Pick up the active controller and press the, press the ‘Options’ button, and then select ‘Forget Device’ to remove the defunct controller from the Playstation’s system.
- Press the ‘PS’ button, then select the ‘Power’ option followed by ‘Turn off PS4’.
- Soon after the console is turned off, connect the defective PS4 controller to the console with a USB cable and switch on the console.
- You can now log on to your PS4 by pressing the ‘PS’ button.
Steps for a Hard Reset of the PS4 Controller
The other way to reset controller PS4 is the hard reset, as explained below. Remember this method resets your PS4 system will be reset to the default settings of the factory settings.
- You will need a straight pin, unfolded paper clip, and a USB cable to start the process.
- Turn off the Playstation4 system, and you may even disconnect the internet as it can sometimes meddle with your controller’s setup.
- Flip over the controller after unplugging it.
- While the controller is in the upside-down position, reach for the reset button in the small hole beside the L2 button. Press the button firmly for 6 seconds using the pin or paper clip.
- Wait a few seconds after releasing the button, and then plug in the controller using the USB cable.
- Finally, press the ‘PS’ button. As the light bar turns blue, it indicates the pairing of the controller, and you can now log on to the PS4 system.
Knowing how to reset PS4 controller can get gamers back on track quickly.
