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I just got a new ps4 controller and ive been trying to pair it with bluetooth to my laptop it wont work.

Teodor Andersson 0 Reputation points
2025-09-14T12:36:54.8366667+00:00

I just got a new ps4 controller and ive been trying to pair it with bluetooth to my laptop it wont work. the inital pairing works but as soon as i try to actually use the controler it says 'not connected' And it always disconnects after just a few seconds of having it connected. It doesnt even work when the bluetooth says it is connect, only when i use a cable to connect it works.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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  1. Ivan B 114K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-09-14T13:20:14.28+00:00

    Hi ,

    Connected via Bluetooth, depending on the game, sometimes it doesn't recognize the device in BT mode.

    When this happens, remove the device and add it again. If you want it to work without problems, use DS4Windows if the game isn't from Steam and activate the Hide DS4 function in the options once you install DS4.

    If you're using DS4, do so with the controller disconnected initially.

    1.: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-desktop-6.0.10-windows-x64-installer

    2.: https://ds4windows.dev/ViGEmBus.exe

    3.: https://ds4windows.dev/ds4winx64.zip

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Give feedback if the information was useful or not.

    Thanks

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