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.
Prepare the correct account, device, or project
Confirm the affected iPhone or iPad, current software version, and exact symptom before changing settings. Back up important data before an update or reset, record Wi-Fi, VPN, or account details that a reset could remove, and test after one change at a time. Screen Time, Family Sharing, carrier settings, and device management can legitimately restrict a control.
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.
Use the supported recovery boundary
If the expected result is unavailable or labels differ, stop before deleting additional data, changing unrelated settings, or using a third-party workaround. Recheck the exact account, device, permissions, eligibility, and current interface, then compare the result with the linked Apple Support guidance. Preserve the original content and exact error so the product's official support channel can diagnose this specific connect a ps5 controller to an iphone or ipad task.
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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.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform or app update.