Does connecting a PS5 controller to a PC via Bluetooth work and if so does it require additional software or drivers to function?
I have bought a Dual Sense Playstation 5 controller, and a USB 5.0 bluetooth dongle.
I've tested the dongle by pairing it to my phone and my bluetooth speakers, and it works well.
The controller is fully charged, as I plugged it in and the light turned orange, and I left it for an hour until it was done (I assume it was already mostly charged as it was brand new).
I've tried pairing my PC to my controller, and it pairs fine. When I turn the controller on, windows reports it as 'Connected'.
However, about 10 seconds later the controller turns off. During the time it's switched on, Steam Big Picture cannot see the controller.
If I connect the controller via USB-C cable, then it's detected and functions perfectly.
Google suggests that it's possible to pair a PS5 controller to a PC via Bluetooth and have it function. However I've seen some posts that talk about DS4Windows or some kind of drivers being required to emulate functionality etc.
I've not been able to find any definitive posts by people saying yes, I have a PS5 controller and a PC and they function perfectly over Bluetooth.
So my question is, is it possible to connect the PS5 controller to a PC via Bluetooth, and if so does it require some kind of drivers or similar to function?
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Do you need a driver to use a PS5 controller on PC?
The DualSense doesn't have official PC drivers, but that's not too much of an issue as Steam makes it super-easy to use the controller both via USB and Bluetooth. The DualSense uses the older DirectInput API rather than the more universal XInput, which means that many games won't instantly recognise it.Can you connect a PS5 controller to a PC with Bluetooth?
Connecting the PS5 Controller to Your PC With BluetoothIn Windows 10 or Windows 11, go to Settings. Click on Add a device. Select Bluetooth. On your PS5 controller, hold the PS and Create button for three seconds until the controller starts flashing in blue.Can I plug my PS5 controller into my PC?
There are two ways to connect the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller to your PC. The easiest is to simply plug in using the USB Type-C port on the controller and a USB port on your PC. As long as you have a cable lying around, which you probably do, you're ready to go.Can you use PS5 controller as Bluetooth?
DualSense wireless controller compatible devices Once connected, you can use your wireless controller to control compatible games and applications via Bluetooth.How to Connect a PS5 Controller to Your PC! *EASY* | SCG
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