- #How to connect ps4 controller to mac via bluetooth install#
- #How to connect ps4 controller to mac via bluetooth update#
- #How to connect ps4 controller to mac via bluetooth Bluetooth#
You need to buy a Sony USB Wireless Adapter for this to work Your controller should lit a blue light meaning it's successfully connected and it's ready to use. Plug a micro USB into your controller and connect it to one of the Raspberry Pi USB ports. This is the easiest way to connect your controller but the controller needs to be wired to the Pi. Problems connecting? Scroll down to the bottom of the page where I listed the problems I faced with solutions. Type in the command: trust CONTROLLER_MAC_ADDRESSĭONE! Your controller should be connected, paired and trusted.
#How to connect ps4 controller to mac via bluetooth Bluetooth#
Next, we need to add this newly paired bluetooth device to the trusted list so next time the PS4 controller can automatically connect the Raspberry Pi. Device AC:FD:93:14:25:D3 ServicesResolved: yes If everything went well you should see a connection successful message appear on your terminal like soĪttempting to connect to AC:FD:93:14:25:D3 Device AC:FD:93:14:25:D3 Connected: yes Again, in my case my MAC address is AC:FD:93:14:25:D3 so yours might be different connect CONTROLLER_MAC_ADDRESSĭone. While it's still flashing type in the command to connect and make sure you replace CONTROLLER_MAC_ADDRESS with your own address. In my case, the MAC address is AC:FD:93:14:25:D3Īs soon as you see the Wireless Controller MAC address on the terminal, make sure your controller is still flashing (if it's no longer flashing press Share and PS buttons again) Device AC:FD:93:14:25:D3 Wireless Controller Remember, the command tool is still scanning and your controller just entered pairing mode so you should very soon see a new record on your terminal showing the MAC address of the controller. Keep holding the buttons at the same time until your controller starts flashing light. While the command tool is scanning, press and hold both your Share and PS buttons on your controller. The terminal should start listing scan results with all the bluetooth devices around you so pay some attention to the output because we need to find the controller. Now you're in the Bluetooth command line tool, run those commands to enable the bluetooth agent: agent on Open up your terminal and start up the tool by typing the command: sudo bluetoothctl Using bluetoothctl to connectīluetoothctl is a core Linux Bluetooth functionality and it's the best way to connect your controller if you faced issues or errors with the GUI method. If the GUI method didn't work for you then try the bluetoothctl next A new popup should appear and start scanning nearby Bluetooth devices.ĭone! It should take a second then you should see the following screen with your controller connected. On your Raspberry Pi top right corner of the screen click on the Bluetooth icon > Add Device. I will talk about 4 different ways to connect your PS4 controller
Most Raspberry Pi has this package pre-installed but run this command just in case.
#How to connect ps4 controller to mac via bluetooth install#
Install the joystick package which includes some applications and gamepads support for Linux.
#How to connect ps4 controller to mac via bluetooth update#
Run those commands to do so: sudo apt-get update To reset find the tiny hole on the back of your controller, insert a tiny pin or needle then push and hold for 5 seconds.īefore installing anything let us ensure your Raspberry Pi is up to date. Resetting will just help us with a fresh start. I recommend resetting your controller before starting this tutorial. Here's a summary of my journey into getting my PS4 Controller paired to Raspberry Pi 4.
You're probably here because you tried to pair your PS4 controller to the Pi but faced some problems, I did too.
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