Introduction
If you’re a gamer, you know how frustrating it can be to play your favorite games on a touch screen. Fortunately, there’s a solution: connecting your PS4 controller to your iPhone. Not only will you be able to control your games more accurately, but you’ll also enjoy a more comfortable and immersive experience. In this article, we’ll show you how to connect a PS4 controller to your iPhone in a few easy steps.
Step-by-step guide
Before we begin, make sure your iPhone is running on iOS 13 or later, as earlier versions don’t support these controllers. Here’s how to connect a PS4 controller to your iPhone:
- Go to the App Store on your iPhone and download the PS4 Remote Play app.
- Once downloaded, open the app and sign in to your PlayStation account.
- Connect your PS4 controller to your iPhone using a USB cable.
- Turn on your PS4 controller by pressing the PS button and the Share button at the same time until the lightbar flashes.
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn it on. Make sure your PS4 controller is still connected to your iPhone with the USB cable.
- Find your PS4 controller on the list of available devices and tap on it to connect. Once connected, the lightbar on the controller will turn a solid color.
- Unplug the USB cable from your controller and iPhone, and enjoy gaming with your PS4 controller on your iPhone!
Video tutorial
To make these steps even easier, we’ve created a video tutorial you can watch:
Troubleshooting tips
Like with any technology, sometimes things don’t go as planned. Here are some common problems you might encounter when connecting your PS4 controller to your iPhone:
- The controller doesn’t connect: try resetting both your iPhone and your controller and then reconnecting them.
- The controller keeps disconnecting: move your controller closer to your iPhone, and make sure there are no other devices nearby causing interference.
- The app keeps crashing: try deleting and re-installing the PS4 Remote Play app.
- The controller buttons don’t work: make sure the game you’re playing supports external controllers, and try restarting both your iPhone and your controller.
Compatibility guide
Not all iPhone models are compatible with PS4 controllers. Here’s a list of iPhones that are compatible with PS4 controllers:
| iPhone Model | iOS Version Required |
|---|---|
| iPhone 7 | iOS 13 or later |
| iPhone 7 Plus | iOS 13 or later |
| iPhone 8 | iOS 13 or later |
| iPhone 8 Plus | iOS 13 or later |
| iPhone X | iOS 13 or later |
| iPhone XS | iOS 13 or later |
| iPhone XS Max | iOS 13 or later |
| iPhone XR | iOS 13 or later |
| iPhone 11 | iOS 13 or later |
| iPhone 11 Pro | iOS 13 or later |
| iPhone 11 Pro Max | iOS 13 or later |
| iPhone SE (2nd generation) | iOS 13 or later |
Note that PS4 controllers are not compatible with iPads or iPod touch devices.
Top game picks
So, now that you’ve got your PS4 controller connected to your iPhone, here are some games worth checking out:
- Call of Duty Mobile
- Fortnite
- Genshin Impact
- Dead Cells
- Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
To use your controller with each game, simply follow the same steps we’ve outlined above to connect it to your iPhone. From there, the game should automatically detect the controller and allow you to use it.
Conclusion
Connecting your PS4 controller to your iPhone is a game changer (literally!). Not only will you enjoy more accurate controls, but you’ll also feel more immersed in your favorite games. By following our step-by-step guide, video tutorial, compatibility guide, and troubleshooting tips, you’ll have your PS4 controller up and running in no time.
