The PS5 DualSense controller is arguably the best gamepad out there, combining high-tech functionality with a comfortable shape that many next-gen Sony console owners have become enamored with. Happily, it’s not just PS5 users that can enjoy the PS5 controller, as the pad can also be linked up to other Bluetooth-supporting devices. This includes iOS and Android phones, which means console-quality control inputs for mobile titles like Fortnite, Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and PUBG. Here’s how to connect the PS5 controller to phones.

To connect the PS5 DualSense controller to an iPhone, users should:

To connect the PS5 DualSense controller to an Android phone (with Android 12 installed), users must:

If the controller fails to connect or doesn’t appear under new devices, it’s possible that the pairing request timed out. Try to be a little quicker in finding the controller after putting it in Pairing Mode.

Now that you’ve successfully paired the PS5 DualSense controller with a mobile phone, it’s time to bring those PlayStation skills to mobile games. Enjoy!