If you regularly game on iOS and have DualSense, the PlayStation 5 controller is now officially supported by Apple. So how do you connect the DualSense to an iPhone?
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There are several ways to play games on iPhone. The first is to download any title from the App Store and play at will. The second is to go through Apple Arcade, a €4.99 per month subscription service that offers an impressive library of games on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.
To play comfortably on iOS, you might be tempted to connect a DualSense, the excellent PS5 controller. The good news, if you didn’t already know, is that pairing the DualSense to your iPhone or iPad is now possible, in addition to being a very simple process that only takes a few seconds.
How do I pair a DualSense with an iPhone or iPad?
To sync your DualSense controller with your iPhone, follow these simple steps.
- Press and hold the buttons creative touch et the ps button (Home button) on the DualSense for several seconds until the blue LED flashes.
- On your iPhone or iPad, go to the menu Settings then to Bluetooth. You will find the DualSense ready to pair with your Apple device under Other devices.
- Tap on DualSense Wireless Controller under My Devices and wait for the phone and controller to be paired. Once both are connected, the LED on the DualSense will turn solid red. It will be listed as Connected under My Devices.
Note, however, that a controller can only be associated with one device at a time. Each time you switch devices, you must re-pair the controller with the new device.
What devices are compatible with the DualSense controller?
DualSense wireless controllers are compatible with devices running the operating systems below (or later) over Bluetooth. Once this connection is established, you can use your wireless controller to control compatible games and applications via Bluetooth:
- macOS Big Sur 11.3
- iOS 14.5
- iPadOS 14.5
- tvOS 14.5
- Android 12
Read also: PS5: play with the DualSense controller on your iPad, iPhone and Mac with PS Remote Play
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