How Do I Reconnect My PS5 Controller

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If you've lost the cable, no worries! Hold the PS button and the Create button on the controller until the light bar starts blinking. Then, on your PS5, go to Settings > Accessories > General > Bluetooth Accessories and select your controller from the list.

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BakingAlert·7 months ago

Pro tip: a simple restart worked for me! Turn off your PS5 completely, unplug it for a minute, then plug it back in. Reconnect your controller using the USB cable, and it should sync up just fine.

SingingRidge·7 months ago

Easy peasy! Just use the USB cable that came with your PS5. Plug one end into the controller and the other into the console. Press the PS button and voilà—it's connected!

RepeatingRitz·7 months ago

Honestly, I just restarted my PS5 and the controller reconnected automatically. No fuss, no muss!

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