Are you having trouble figuring out how to power off your PlayStation 5s DualSense controller? No worries it’s an issue that many PS5 owners face when they first set up and get used to their new console and controller. In this guide I’ll walk you through simple steps to turn off your PS5s controller either to save battery life or troubleshoot connectivity problems.
Reasons to Turn Off Your PS5 Controller;
Before we delve into the “how ” lets briefly discuss why you might want to turn off your PS5 controller in the place;
Saving Battery Life; The DualSense is quite power hungry so turning it off when not in use will help extend its battery life over time. This way you won’t constantly have to charge it.
Troubleshooting Connectivity; Sometimes turning the controller off and back on can help re establish a connection if you’re experiencing lag, input delays or complete disconnection issues.
Preventing Accidental Inputs; If you have pets or small children powering down the controller will prevent them from accidentally turning it on and messing with its settings while its paired and powered on.
Here are three simple methods to turn off your DualSense controller for the PlayStation 5;
1. Press the PS Button; The quickest and easiest way is to press the PlayStation button located in the middle of the controller. Once pressed the light around the touchpad will turn off indicating that the controller has powered down.
2. Wait for Automatic Shut Off; If you don’t manually turn off the DualSense it will automatically power down after being inactive for 10 30 minutes. This feature ensures that it doesn’t stay on indefinitely when not in use. The lights will flicker to indicate that shut off is about to happen.
3. Physically Flip the Toggle Switch; Underneath the controller you’ll find a switch, with markings “1” and “0”. Slide this switch to the “0” side to instantly power down the DualSense physically. This switch can also be used as a button if you face any connectivity issues.
Customizing Auto Shut Off Time; If you want to customize how long your PS5 controller stays inactive before powering down follow these steps;
1. Go to Settings > System > Power Saving.
2. [Continuation of instructions would be provided here if needed.]Choose the option “Set Time Until Controllers Turn Off.”
You can select a time duration of either 10, 30 or 60 minutes of inactivity.
Additional Suggestions
Here are some suggestions to help you manage and extend the battery life of your PS5 controller;
Reduce the brightness of the lightbar by going to Settings > Accessories.
If not necessary disable. Trigger effects as they consume battery quickly over time.
of using Rest Mode, fully power down your PS5 to prevent any unnecessary drainage when idle.
Consider investing in a charging station or dock for convenient battery top ups.
That’s it! With these three methods to power down your DualSense wireless controller customizable auto shut off settings and additional tips, for saving battery life you’re now fully prepared to keep your PS5 gamepad powered off and preserved during those long gaming sessions. Now go ahead. Enjoy gaming!
Harish Saini is the sole writer at TechDrivenHome.com. With a Master’s degree in Information Technology and over 7 years of experience in the tech industry, he specializes in smart home technology and consumer electronics. Harish is passionate about making complex tech easy to understand, offering practical insights for enhancing modern living spaces.
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