iOS · iPhone & iPad
Connect a PS5 Controller to an iPhone or iPad
Source-checked About 10 minutes
Answer
Put the compatible DualSense controller in pairing mode, then select it in Settings > Bluetooth on the iPhone or iPad. Update the controller and device software if it will not pair.
Turn off and prepare the controller
Turn the controller off and disconnect any USB cable.
Enter pairing mode
On a DualSense or DualSense Edge controller, hold the PS and Create buttons until the light bar flashes.
Pair from Bluetooth settings
Open Settings > Bluetooth on the iPhone or iPad and select the controller from nearby devices.
Verify the result
Open a controller-supported game and verify buttons, sticks, audio routing, and disconnect behavior before relying on the controller.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
- If it is not listed, charge it, disconnect it from other hosts, repeat pairing mode, and update Apple and controller software. Forget and re-pair only after those checks.
Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: iPhone & iPad.
Reviewed against the linked first-party guidance; interface labels can vary by current app, service, or operating-system version.