New PS5 Update Beta Brings Simultaneous DualSense Controller Pairing to Multiple Devices

A new system update for those in the PS5 beta program will enable a new feature for the DualSense or DualSense Edge controller, allowing it to be paired with multiple devices at the same time and quickly switch between them. Beta participants will get access to the new feature on Friday. 

The DualSense controller can be connected to several devices via Bluetooth that aren’t the PS5, including computers (PC, Mac), and mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. However, you can only connect to one of these devices at the same time. The new system update removes this limitation.

Currently, the PS5 beta program is limited to the US, Canada, Japan, the UK, Germany and France, but Sony plans to roll out the feature globally in the future.

Connect your DualSense controller to up to 4 devices simultaneously

Once the update goes live, you’ll be able to pair your DualSense or DualSense Edge controller to up to four devices at the same time. Once all of the devices are paired, you’ll be able to switch between them with a simple button combination. 

Here’s how to pair your DualSense controller to multiple devices

Once the update is live and the feature is enabled for you, this is how you can connect your controller to multiple devices at the same time:

1. Make sure the light bar and player indicator on your DualSense controller is off. Press and hold the PS button for 5 seconds or more to turn them off. 
2. Press and hold one of the action buttons (circle, triangle, square or cross) until the light bar and player indicator flash twice. 
3. Turn on Bluetooth on the device you wish to connect your controller to, and go to add a new Bluetooth device. 
4. Select the controller from the Bluetooth menu. The light bar and player indicator’s lights will blink according to the slot number (1-4).

How to switch between devices using your DualSense controller

Switching between the devices you’ve connected your controller to is fairly straightforward once you understand the basic button configuration. 

1. Make sure the device you’re trying to switch to is turned on.
2. Hold the PS button and the action button associated with the device you’re trying to switch to for 3 seconds. 
3. Once connected, the light bar and player indicator lights will flash according to the slot number. 

Here’s an example chart of what that will look like from the Playstation Blog:

If you have issues pairing, you’ll need to make sure that your device is compatible with the DualSense controller via Bluetooth.

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